Sri Lankan army tasked with restoring order as protestors await President's resignation

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Sri Lanka's Prime Minister has told the security to "do whatever is necessary" to restore order in the country.

Protestors are taking to the streets after the country's President fled to the Maldives hours after promising to resign.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australia – Father of victim to sue Catholic Church and Cardinal

The father of a former choirboy is attempting to sue the Catholic Church and Cardinal George Pell.

Pell was found guilty of abusing two choirboys in December of 1996, but the convictions were unanimously QUASHED by the Australian High Court.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Abe shooter originally targeted South Korean religious leader

The suspect in former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's fatal shooting originally planned to kill the head of a religious organization founded in South Korea.

That's according to investigators, who say Tetsuya Yamagami targeted Abe instead because of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong accuses the US of bullying over sanctions report

The Hong Kong government is accusing the US of “cheap, bullying behavior” after a Congressional report said more sanctions may be imposed on the city’s officials to protect public freedoms. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US stocks slip on inflation fears

U.S. stocks lost ground Wednesday on news that inflation in the US has
hit its highest level since 1981.

It's sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve may take even bolder
action to ease price pressures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Parents outraged Uvalde school shooting video leaked to media

Parents who lost their children in the Uvalde school massacre are livid that video surveillance capturing the attack was leaked to the media.

The Austin-American Statesman and ABC-affiliate KVUE (prono: K-View) posted the entire 82 minutes of the mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead in May.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Biden arrives in Israel at start of controversial trip

President Biden has arrived in Israel at the start of a controversial overseas trip that will include additional stops in the West Bank and Saudi Arabia.

He visited  the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and on Thursday will hold talks with the country's caretaker prime minister Yair Lapid.

Touching down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv he pledged to deepen ties between the US and its key ally in the Middle East.

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UK leadership race narrowed down to six candidates

UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt have been knocked out of the race to become the country's next leader. Six candidates remain on the ballot after the first round of voting by Conservative members of Parliament. Julia Chapman reports.

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More UK Rail Strikes Announced

More rail strikes have been announced in the UK, as workers fight for higher pay and better working conditions.

The one day walkout is scheduled to take place on the 27th of July, and there are warnings that more could follow.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Biden arrives in Israel as trip prompts anger back home

US President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel for the start of a Middle
East trip that has been heavily criticized by both Democrats and
Republicans.

The President will also visit the occupied West Bank before heading to
Saudi Arabia for meetings with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Inflation in U.S. climbs again

Fresh economic data reveals that inflation remains red hot in the United States.

June's consumer price index ticked up more than expected as price
pressures remain up at 40-year highs.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Justice Department creates task force on reproduction healthcare

The US Justice Department has created a task force to protect women's
reproductive healthcare rights.

It comes after the Supreme Court overturned the ruling on Roe v. Wade.

Sarah Walton reports

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EUROPE ABANDONS JOINT MARS MISSION WITH RUSSIA

The European Space Agency has abandoned a joint mission to Mars with Russia in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

After suspending collaboration in March, the head of ESA, Josef Aschbacher, called time on the "ExoMars" mission, with the circumstances surrounding the suspension looking set to continue.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Briton of Nigerian Heritage, Kemi Badenoch Joins Race to Become UK’s Prime Minister

A Briton of Nigerian descent Kemi Badenoch is aspiring to become UK's next prime minister.

She is among 11 aspirants vying on the platform of the Conservative Party.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Eight Conservative leader candidates through to first stage of voting

Voting for the next Conservative party leader in the UK will open on Wednesday.

Eight candidates must receive at least 30 votes from their fellow MPs to proceed to the next round.

Two further candidates - former Health Secretary Sajid Javid and junior minister Rehman Chishti - failed to secure enough nominations on Tuesday.

This comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson stood down as party leader last week, following a mass exodus from his cabinet.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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UK economy returns to growth

The UK economy grew by 0.5% in May, beating expectations. It follows two months of contraction amid a cost of living crisis, as Julia Chapman reports from London.

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Heatwave helpline in operation in France as extreme temperatures hit

A special heatwave phoneline is back in operation in France to help people concerned about how to deal with the extreme high temperatures.

It comes after all government ministers were put on alert by the French prime minister as the country deals with the searing heat.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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CONSERVATIVES BEGIN VOTING FOR LEADER

Conservative MPs begin voting in London on Wednesday for their new leader.

At least one of the eight remaining candidates on the ballot will be eliminated.

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is currently considered the front-runner to take over from Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister.

Current Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi says he's confident of progressing to the next stage.

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Hong Kong plans to scrap COVID-19 quarantine by November

Hong Kong’s new health chief says he expects the city will scrap its strict COVID-19 quarantine rules for incoming travelers by November. The rules have become increasingly controversial as other global financial centers have opened up their borders already. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan election may accelerate nuclear restart as public mood shifts

Japan's move to restart nuclear reactors may pick up speed after the governing coalition scored a sweeping victory in the national election on Sunday.

Energy shortages across the country as well as recent, record-breaking heat waves have also shifted public opinion on accepting a swift restart.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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