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US stocks slid dramatically in Tuesday's trading, erasing early gains and reacting negatively to fresh data about economic confidence in America.
With a look at the day's activity, here's Simon Marks.
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The United Nations Security Council has condemned the attack on a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk.
Speaking before the meeting Albanian ambassador to the UN, Ferit Hoxha, condemned the incident that killed at least 20 people.
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A former top assistant to Donald Trump's White House Chief of Staff has claimed that the President attempted to assault a Secret Service officer who refused to drive him to Capitol Hill on the day of the deadly riots by his supporters last year.
Cassidy Hutchinson told the House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the January 6th uprising that President Trump was infuriated when his security team told him it was too dangerous for him to join armed demonstrators who were storming the Congressional compound.
She claimed that at one point, the President attempted to grab the steering wheel of "The Beast", the armoured limousine that was taking him back to the White House.
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Ms. Cassidy did NOT witness those events herself, but was relating what she had been told about them by a colleague.
She also claimed that President Trump later threw a plateful of food at the wall of the Oval Office leaving ketchup stains, but she did not witness that event herself either.
On the morning of the January 6th rally, she claimed President Trump knew members of the crowd were carrying weapons, but he wanted them admitted to the event and objected when the Secret Service attempted to refuse them entry.
Congresswoman Liz Cheney, the senior Republican on the Committee, asked Ms. Cassidy to clarify some testimony contained in an earlier, taped deposition.
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And Congresswoman Cheney claimed that President Trump was informed about the presence of weaponry among his supporters, and knew there was a significant risk of violence breaking out at the Capitol.
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From Cape Town, Mark Roughton reports.
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The First Minister of Scotland has announced plans to hold a second independence referendum.
Nicola Sturgeon wants the vote to take place on the 19th October 2023, but there are legal questions over whether another referendum can be held.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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U.S. President Biden is in Europe where he's met with other Group of 7 nation leaders for talks.
They wrapped up Tuesday's meetings with an agreement on a temporary cap of prices for Russian oil, and to spend billions of dollars on food security.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Scottish First Minister, Nichola Sturgeon, has laid out plans for another independence referendum next year.
Scotland voted to remain part of the UK in 2014, but now with Brexit done, Ms Sturgeon believes becoming independent would be more beneficial to her country.
Speaking in Scottish Parliament she set out plans for a new democratic vote.
She claims that by electing a majority of Members of Scottish Parliament committed to independence last May, the Scottish Public's opinion on the matter is now clear.
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The Scottish First Minister said the referendum will be held on October 13, 2023.
She says this will be a chance for Scotland to unlock its potential and break free of the chains of Westminster.
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The Civil Aviation Authority has directed London's Heathrow Airport to start reducing passenger charges for airlines. The fees are usually used to cover operating costs at terminals - including baggage systems and security. Heathrow Airport had wanted to raise the average cost per passenger to cover future investment, but the CAA has refused. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Defence authorities in Nigeria have faulted the call by the governor of Zamfara state in the country's northwest region for citizens to own guns for self defence.
They say the country's armed forces and other security agencies are capable of securing lives and properties in the country.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to set out plans for a second referendum on Scottish Independence. It's thought she could push for a vote to take place in October 2023.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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British MPs have voted in favour of new legislation giving the government powers to change parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
This means the government is one step closer to overturning the post-Brexit trade agreement, though the bill will now undergo further scrutiny and votes before becoming law.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
G7 leaders meeting in Germany have condemned Russia's attack on a Ukrainian shopping mall, calling it a "war crime".
The Ukraine conflict has dominated the 3-day meeting, which wraps up later Wednesday.
Ira Spitzer reports from the Bavarian Alps where the summit is taking place.
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The Police in India have arrested a journalist, well-known for fact-checking the government's claims -- in what opposition parties are calling a blatant attack on press freedom.
Mohammad Zubair (Zoo-Bear) who co-founded the fact-checking website AltNews is being held for promoting communal discord.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: The Police say...China’s President Xi Jinping is planning a two-day visit to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule, according to local media reports.
It would be the first time he has left mainland China since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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At least three people have died, with many more injured, in a train crash in the US state of Missouri according to local officials.
Rail operator Amtrak said the train was travelling from Los Angeles to Chicago when it collided with a dump truck at a public crossing near the city of Mendon.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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