UK TEMPERATURES SOAR

The UK is braced for two days of potentially record temperatures.

Officials are warning hospitals and other health services will be pushed to their limit in the next 48 hours.

The country may see its hottest day on record this week - with temperatures possibly hitting 41C.

Cabinet Office Minister Kit Malthouse says there could be significant disruption to transport.

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Female tribal leader expected to take over as next president of India as polling takes place

India is expected to get its first tribal president, as the country's presidential election takes place on Monday.

64-year-old Droupadi [PRON: DROW-PAD-EE] Murmu is the frontrunner in the race.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Sri Lanka Interim President Declares Emergency

Sri Lanka's acting President has declared a state of emergency amid ongoing unrest and an economic crisis that has gripped the island nation.

It comes after ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled overseas last week to escape a popular uprising against his government.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Uvalde school shooting report highlights "systemic failures".

A new report into May's mass shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde Texas which killed 21 people, has found "systemic failures" in the overall response.

The 77 page document was released by a Texas House investigative Committee.

Jagruti Dave has the details from Washington.

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South Korea's Foreign Minister visits Japan in bid to mend ties

South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin  is embarking on a three-day visit to Japan, as both countries look to mend ties. The move comes amid growing concerns over security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong government dismisses brain drain concerns

The Hong Kong government is dismissing concerns about a brain drain in the city, amid a surge in the number of teachers quitting the profession, and families emigrating overseas. The trend comes as education chiefs promote controversial plans to increase the teaching of patriotism towards China. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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U.S. House passes bills to restore abortion access

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills on Friday to protect a woman's access to abortion.

But neither has the votes necessary to advance in the Senate. 

As Toni Waterman explains, this is a move by Democrats to distinguish themselves from their Republican counterparts ahead of the midterm elections.

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Biden & bin Salman meet with fist bump

US President Joe Biden has met Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman,
opting for a fist bump rather than a handshake.

The White House was reportedly keen to avoid a photo opportunity
involving the two men shaking hands.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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June 2022 One of Hottest Junes Ever Recorded

As extreme heat hits people across the world this week, new data shows June 2022 was one of the hottestJunes ever recorded. 

That's according to both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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US House of Reps to discuss ban on assault weapons

A US House of Representatives committee has announced it'll meet next week to discuss banning assault weapons.

The bill would forbid "the sale, import, manufacture or transfer" of certain semi-automatic rifles.

The move comes in the wake of a series of mass shootings, including the worst school massacre in almost a decade in Uvalde, Texas, and a deadly attack during an Independence Day parade earlier this month in Illinois.

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Earnings to dominate on Wall Street in week ahead [PREVIEW]

This week investors shall be turning their attention to corporate
quarterly figures as earnings ramps up.

Traders will be keen to see how red hot inflation and raising interest
rates are impacting company bottom lines.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. Secret Service erased texts around January 6th attack

The U.S. Secret Service has erased text messages around January 6th.

That's according to a government watchdog, who requested them as part
of the inquiry into the U.S. Capitol attack.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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UN defends record on tackling sexism

The United Nations says it's working proactively to address sexism
within the world body.

This comes after a BBC report highlighted apparent sexual harassment
and misogyny at the UN.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Red Extreme Heat Warning For UK

A red extreme heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK next week.

Forecasters are urging people to significantly alter their normal routines, as the temperatures will pose a threat to life.

The predicted rise in temperature is part of the heatwave affecting much of Europe, which has caused wildfires and significant disruption.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Court Declares Nigerian Twitter Ban As Unlawful

The Nigerian government banning Twitter for 7 months was unlawful, according to a new judgment.

 

A court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has also warned  against a repeat of the suspension.

 

The site was blocked in Nigeria from June 2021 until January of this year.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Candidates in UK Conservative Party leadership race to face live television debates

Candidates in the UK Conservative Party leadership contest will face their first round of live television debates on Friday.

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has come top in the first two rounds of voting, with trade minister Penny Mordaunt following in second place.

This comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he would step down last week, with a new leader set to be in place by September.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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DRC MONKEYPOX CASES

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 10 deaths and 618 cases of Monkeypox in the central province of Sankuru over the past six months.

Authorities are appealing for financial assistance to prevent the disease from spreading further. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa.

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India detects its first case of Monkeypox

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The Indian government has sent special teams to Kerala where the country has reported its first case of Monkeypox.

A man, recently back from the UAE tested positive for the disease.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Biden makes controversial trip to Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden is traveling to Saudi Arabia (Friday) to attend a summit with Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman. He will separately meet his father, King Salman.

The controversial trip follows a visit to Israel, which highlighted differences of approach over Iran between the US president and his Israeli counterpart.

Nina-Maria Potts has more from Tel Aviv:

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HEAT TO RISE IN UK

UK health services are braced for a surge in demand as temperatures rise towards possible records.
 
The Met Office has issued an "amber" extreme heat warning for much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday next week.

Temperatures could top 37 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.

Some train companies have warned that services will be affected as a result.

Cabinet minister Kit Malthouse chaired an emergency government meeting on concerns about the looming heatwave.

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