Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi says he will step down after a week of political turmoil.
Draghi has headed up a unity government in Italy since 2021.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
RUSSIA REACTIVATES GAS PIPELINE TO GERMANY AFTER 10 DAY SHUTDOWN
One of Europe's biggest sources of gas has been switched back on - after its Russian operator shut it down for ten days of maintenance.
The decision to turn off Nord Stream 1 - an undersea pipeline that connects Russia to Northern Germany - had been seen in Berlin as a political move by Moscow to put pressure on the country - as Europe scrambles to find alternative sources of energy ahead of the winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
The decision to turn off Nord Stream 1 - an undersea pipeline that connects Russia to Northern Germany - had been seen in Berlin as a political move by Moscow to put pressure on the country - as Europe scrambles to find alternative sources of energy ahead of the winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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UK Government borrowing soars
The UK Government borrowed more last month than almost any other June on record, as inflation continues to worsen the country's debt burden, with ministers admitting there are risks to public finances.
Alex Cadier [KAD-YAY] reports.
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Final two candidates in UK leadership race begin summer campaigning
The final two candidates to be the UK's next prime minister are beginning a summer of campaigning.
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss came out top of Wednesday's ballot.
They have six weeks to convince Conservative Party members that they should be Boris Johnson's replacement.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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European Central Bank to raise interest rates for first time in decade
The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates for the first time in more than a decade on Thursday.
Inflation in the 19 countries which use the euro currency is at record-high levels, as European nations feel the fallout of the war in Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard is in Brussels.
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FINAL TWO TORIES CAMPAIGN FOR MEMBERS' VOTES
The two remaining candidates in the race to be next UK Prime Minister are turning their focus to winning over Conservative Party members.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is promising an emergency budget to quickly cut taxes while former finance minister Rishi Sunak argues only he can win a general election.
Early polling suggests Ms Truss is more popular with party members - who will vote on who becomes their leader, and therefore Prime Minister.
But Conservative peer Lord Hayward says Liz Truss in particular has to perform in upcoming TV debates and hustings.
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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is promising an emergency budget to quickly cut taxes while former finance minister Rishi Sunak argues only he can win a general election.
Early polling suggests Ms Truss is more popular with party members - who will vote on who becomes their leader, and therefore Prime Minister.
But Conservative peer Lord Hayward says Liz Truss in particular has to perform in upcoming TV debates and hustings.
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Calls for border closures premature as foot & mouth disease detected in Australia
Australia's Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has ruled out any plans to close Australia's international border.
Concerns are growing over the risk of foot and mouth disease entering the country, after viral fragments were detected in imported meat products.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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India set to elect tribal origin Droupadi Murmu as President
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India's set to elect a tribal woman as the President – a first for the nation.
The position is largely ceremonial but has crucial powers in times of a national emergency or a hung parliament.
The votes are being counted on Thursday – but Droupadi Murmu (Drow-paadi Moor-moo) who is backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party is expected to win with a comfortable margin.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong dismisses impact of US sanctions report
Hong Kong’s Justice Secretary says morale is high in his department despite US calls for him to be sanctioned along with 15 public prosecutors. A congressional report accuses them of infringing the human rights of Hong Kong people. He says that’s baseless.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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China Lobbying to Block UN Report on Xinjiang
Reports say China has been lobbying behind the scenes of the UN Human Rights Commission to to try and stop the publication of its report on Xinjiang.
It comes just weeks after the UN's human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, travelled to the far-westeren Chinese region.
Patrick Fok reports.
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It comes just weeks after the UN's human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, travelled to the far-westeren Chinese region.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Biden says Pentagon opposes proposed Pelosi trip to Taiwan
President Biden has indicated that a proposed visit to Taiwan by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, does not have the support of the US military.
The President's comments came hours after Beijing warned that it would take "forceful measures" if the visit to Taipei went ahead.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Biden takes executive action on climate change
US President Joe Biden has announced new executive orders to combat climate change.
He ran for office promising to lead the world on addressing the climate emergency but his agenda has stalled in Congress.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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US markets close up after positive earnings results
US markets closed up on Wednesday after a number of companies reported
better than expected financial results for the second quarter.
Meanwhile Tesla shares rose after the bell after announcing a 42%
growth in revenue over the last year.
Sarah Walton reports
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better than expected financial results for the second quarter.
Meanwhile Tesla shares rose after the bell after announcing a 42%
growth in revenue over the last year.
Sarah Walton reports
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16 Republicans being investigated over trying to certify a false Georgia win for Trump
Georgia Prosecutors are investigating a possible criminal link to the 2020 presidential election, as part of what they're calling a 'fake electors' scheme.
It's part of a wider probe into the pressure President Trump put onto the state at the time to try and overturn results, in his favor.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Uvalde school police chief in charge during massacre to be fired - reports
Nearly two months after the Uvalde school massacre that left 21 people dead and the school police chief in charge of law enforcement's botched response is about to be fired.
According to reports, the district will vote to terminate Pete Arredondo at a special school board meeting Saturday.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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According to reports, the district will vote to terminate Pete Arredondo at a special school board meeting Saturday.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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U.S. House moves to protect same-sex marriage from Supreme Court reversal
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect
same-sex marriage at the federal level.
It comes amid growing concerns that a conservative Supreme Court could
nullify marriage equality.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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same-sex marriage at the federal level.
It comes amid growing concerns that a conservative Supreme Court could
nullify marriage equality.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Netflix spins massive subscriber loss as a win
Netflix lost nearly a million subscribers last quarter as many cut
down on discretionary spending.
But the streaming service's shares ticked up in early trading
Wednesday as the company lost fewer subscribers than anticipated.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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down on discretionary spending.
But the streaming service's shares ticked up in early trading
Wednesday as the company lost fewer subscribers than anticipated.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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BORIS JOHNSON TAKES HIS FINAL PMQS
Boris Johnson has taken his final Prime Ministers Questions in parliament as the contest to replace him as leader of the Conservative party ramps up. Mr Johnson praised his government for what he said were successes while in government…but opposition party leader Sir Keir Starmer wasn't as complimentary. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Brussels asks EU members to cut energy usage
The European Commission has asked member states to cut energy usage by 15% in response to fears over supply from Russia. EU officials say Russia is using energy as a weapon, with several countries partially or fully cut off already. Julia Chapman has more from Brussels.
TORY LEADERSHIP RACE REACHES FINAL STAGES
The race to select Britain's next Prime Minister is in its final stages, with one final candidate due to be knocked out later today, leaving two hopefuls for the final run-off. Alex Cadier [KAD-YAY] reports.
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