Xi Jinping Warns US to be Clear-Eyed About Taiwan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned the US to be clear-eyed about Taiwan,

and said that China remains staunchly committed to resisting interference by external forces.

Tensions over the self-ruled island were front and centre as Xi spoke with US President Joe Biden in a closely watched call.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Police investigate accident at Hong Kong's top boyband concert

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has ordered an immediate investigation after two dancers performing with the city’s most famous pop band were struck by a giant video screen falling onto the stage during a show on Thursday night.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US stocks surge despite recession signal

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday despite data suggesting the U.S. may have
slipped into a recession.

The economy contracted for a second straight quarter but the White
House rejects that the nation is in a recession.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden holds call with Xi amid US-China tensions

President Joe Biden has held his fifth call with Chinese counterpart Xi Jingping, their first in four months, and one that comes at a time of increasing friction between the United States and China.

The leaders of the two superpowers spoke for more than two hours, during which the US President "underscored" its opposition to efforts to "undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Majority of Americans won’t neither Biden or Trump in 2024

A new poll suggested that the majority of Americans don't want
President Biden to run for reelection in 2024.

But the same survey also suggests that they don't want former
President Donald Trump to run against him either.

William Denselow reports from New York

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U.S. and Russia in talks over prisoner swap to free detained WNBA star

The White House has offered a prisoner swap with Russia, to bring home
an American basketball star.

Brittney Griner has been detained in Moscow since February on drug charges.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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EU official concedes the bloc might need deeper cuts to gas consumption

The European Union has conceded it might need deeper cuts to gas consumption this winter.

This week, EU member states agreed a voluntary reduction of 15 percent, as fears grow over Russia further restricting - or even completely cutting off - gas supplies.

Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.

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US growth figures spark recession fears

The US economy shrank last quarter in the strongest sign yet that the
country is in a recession.

Analysts say growth is stalling because of rising inflation and higher
interest rates.

Sarah Walton reports

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Baltics call on US to step up troop presence

The presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have called on the United States to increase its military presence in the Baltics. 

The three European countries, which are all members of the NATO defensive alliance, say they face additional security threats due to their geographic proximity to Russia. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.

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Militants kill at least 15 soldiers, several civilians in coordinated Mali attacks

At least 15 government soldiers in Mali have been killed in a coordinated attack linked to terrorists in the south-west of the country.

It's the latest deadly attack following a decade-long insurgency in the Sahel region of West Africa.

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UK Commonwealth Games opening ceremony to take place later today

The Commonwealth Game's opening ceremony takes place later today (Thursday).

For the first time in the game's history, there will be more medals for female events than men's.

Chris Jones has the details.

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Nigerian army rescues two more Chibok girls

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Nigerian military officials say they have rescued Another 2 of the kidnapped Chibok school girls in Borno State eight years after their capture.

 

The army says the girls were found with children and have been taken to a medical facility in the State

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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Saudi crown prince on first trip to Europe since 2018 Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince is due in France later on Thursday (arrives 1830G) as he continues his first European trip since the 2018 killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey.

Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris and from there, Ross Cullen has more.

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Australia set for more inflationary pressure

Australians are being told to expect much higher cost of living for some time to come, with inflation peaking above 7 per cent by the end of this year. 

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the news during his first economic update to Parliament

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Shaun Bindley report. 

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Foreign Ministers of India, China, Russia and Central Asian nations to review cooperation

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Foreign Ministers of India, Russia, China, Pakistan, and five Central Asian nations are meeting on Wednesday to review regional cooperation.

The grouping known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or the SCO is seen by some analysts as an up-and-coming power to challenge Western influence in Asia.

Delhi correspondent Ishan Garg explains why the SCO is crucial for India.

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North Korea threatens South with annihilation

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says the South Korean government and its military will face annihilation if they start a confrontation.

The remarks follow the 69th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War and Seoul's new hard-line stance on the North's missile tests.

Nora Weinek reports.

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China warns against potential Pelosi visit to Taiwan

China is warning of “strong countermeasures” if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes ahead with a potential visit to Taiwan in the coming weeks. Her travel plans are set to dominate a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US makes "substantial offer" to Russian over prisoner swap

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that the United States has proposed a prisoner swap with Russia in an effort to secure the release of two American detained in Moscow.

Businessman Paul Whelan and women's basketball star Britney Griner may be traded for a Russian arms dealer serving a 25 year sentence in the US.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Big gains on Wall Street following Fed rate hike

US stocks soared Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced another
steep interest rate hike.

The move was expected but investors were encouraged by suggestions
that the Fed may adjust its strategy in the future.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Federal Reserve raise interest rates

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points in a
bid to curb price pressures.

But the Central Bank warned that certain drivers of the U.S. economy
have softened.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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