There is increasing speculation - although no official confirmation -
that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan in the coming
hours.
US and Taiwanese officials have said the trip is going ahead, despite
warnings from Beijing it will retaliate.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Secretary of State backs Pelosi Taiwan visit
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says he would support a move
by Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.
The Speaker of the House's visit hasn't been confirmed but China says
it could have an egregious political impact.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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by Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.
The Speaker of the House's visit hasn't been confirmed but China says
it could have an egregious political impact.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Stocks slide to start new trading month
U.S. stocks opened the new trading month on a downbeat note as traders
questioned whether a recent rally could be sustained.
July was the best month of trading on Wall Street since 2020 despite
fears the U.S. has slipped into a recession.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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questioned whether a recent rally could be sustained.
July was the best month of trading on Wall Street since 2020 despite
fears the U.S. has slipped into a recession.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Far-right militia member sentenced to 87 months for role in Jan. 6th attack
Guy Reffitt - a member of the far-right militia group the Three Percenters - has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The sentence is the longest given to a rioter thus far, but much lighter than the 15 years federal prosecutors were seeking.
Reffitt, who is from Wylie, Texas, is the first Capitol rioter convicted at trial.
The sentence is the longest given to a rioter thus far, but much lighter than the 15 years federal prosecutors were seeking.
Reffitt, who is from Wylie, Texas, is the first Capitol rioter convicted at trial.
Toni Waterman has more.
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At Least Two People Dead in Major California Wildfire
Fire crews in California are battling a major wildfire which has killed two people and forced thousands to flee their homes.
The McKinney fire in the north of the state is California's largest wildfire so far this year.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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UN warns nuclear threat highest since Cold War
The United Nations Secretary-General warns the threat posed by nuclear
arms is at its highest level in decades.
The comments come as the world body hosts a conference on the
non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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arms is at its highest level in decades.
The comments come as the world body hosts a conference on the
non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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U.S. conspiracy broadcaster could pay millions to school shooting victims' families, puts company into bankruptcy
A multi-million dollar defamation case against a far-right radio host
is underway in the U.S.
Alex Jones could pay millions of dollars for spreading lies about the
2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, in a bid to push a pro-gun agenda.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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is underway in the U.S.
Alex Jones could pay millions of dollars for spreading lies about the
2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, in a bid to push a pro-gun agenda.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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US officials confirm House Speaker Pelosi will visit Taiwan
US and Taiwanese officials say US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will
visit Taiwan, despite warnings from President Biden and Beijing that
such a trip could worsen US-China relations.
Pelosi, who is currently in Asia, is yet to confirm the visit which
could include an overnight stay.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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visit Taiwan, despite warnings from President Biden and Beijing that
such a trip could worsen US-China relations.
Pelosi, who is currently in Asia, is yet to confirm the visit which
could include an overnight stay.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UN welcomes first grain shipment from Ukraine under deal with Russia
The United Nations has welcomed the sailing of the first ship from
Ukraine under the agreement with Russia to release grain from the
country's ports.
It's hoped the deal will ease the food crisis around the world.
Sarah Walton reports
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Ukraine under the agreement with Russia to release grain from the
country's ports.
It's hoped the deal will ease the food crisis around the world.
Sarah Walton reports
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Kentucky flood death toll reaches 28 but expected to rise
More than 28 people have died in flooding in the US state of Kentucky,
but the governor has warned the death toll is likely to rise.
Torrential rains caused flash flooding in the eastern part of the
state, where authorities are struggling to assess the damage.
Benji Hyer reports from Kentucky.
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but the governor has warned the death toll is likely to rise.
Torrential rains caused flash flooding in the eastern part of the
state, where authorities are struggling to assess the damage.
Benji Hyer reports from Kentucky.
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England win women's Euro 2022 Championship final
The England Women's football team won the Euro 2022 Championship at Wembley Stadium over the Weekend.
Around 87k people - a record crowd for women's football - attended the final against Germany.
Faye White MBE is a former England footballer and says this could inspire generations of young girls to get involved in sport.
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UN PEACEKEEPERS SHOOTING INCIDENT
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At least two people have been killed and 15 others injured after UN peacekeepers opened fire on them at a border post in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has said he is outraged by the shooting and called for an immediate investigation. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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EU REACTS TO FIRST UKRAINIAN GRAIN SHIPMENT
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The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February, has set sail from the Black Sea port of Odessa - bringing much needed relief from the looming global food shortage.
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Peter Stano, Lead Spokesperson of the European Commission for Foreign Affairs, welcomed the move
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UGANDA FLOODING, 21 BODIES RECOVERED
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Authorities are continuing to recover bodies after flash floods in Eastern Uganda. Saturday night's flooding in the Mount Elgon region left a trail of destruction and at least 21 people dead. Leon Ssenyange reports.
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ISWAP Claims Latest Attack in Abuja
The Islamic States West Africa Province, ISWAP has been identified to be responsible for last week's attack on a military checkpoint on the outskirts of Abuja – Nigeria's capital.
The group is a splinter faction of terror group, Boko Haram which has been operating in Nigeria and other countries in the Lake Chad basin for over a decade.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
Take Radio
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France raises minimum wage to try to fight cost-of-living crisis
France is raising the minimum wage as part of a government plan to try to fight the cost-of-living crisis.
The minimum payment will go up 2 percent, as Ross Cullen now reports.
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GERMAN GOVERNMENT SPLIT ON NUCLEAR SHUTDOWN
As Russia continues to cut back gas supplies to Germany, the government in Berlin remains split on whether to fall back on nuclear power to help ensure electricity supplies.
The leader of one of the three coalition partners currently in government says it's time to reconsider closing the last remaining nuclear power plants given the unprecedented energy crunch facing the country.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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The leader of one of the three coalition partners currently in government says it's time to reconsider closing the last remaining nuclear power plants given the unprecedented energy crunch facing the country.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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SUNAK PLEDGES TO CUT TAXES IF VOTED CONSERVATIVE LEADER
Former UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced he would cut taxes further if he is chosen to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Mr Sunak is going head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the leadership contest, which will see the winner replacing Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.
While Mr Sunak had previously held off from announcing drastic tax cuts, the former finance minister has now pledged to cut the basic income tax rate from 20% to 16% within seven years if he makes it into Downing Street.
The bookies' favourite Liz Truss has accused her opponent of 'flip-flopping'.
Political Editor for HuffPost UK, Kevin Schofield, believes the move could be an attempt to win more votes.
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India announces special task force after first Monkeypox death
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India is forming a special monitoring unit after the country recorded its first death from Monkeypox.
A 22-year-old man who had recently returned from the UAE died in Southern India.
Authorities are now cautioning against panic.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong Rugby Sevens given the go ahead in November
Sports fans in Hong Kong are celebrating the return of the city’s famous Rugby Sevens event for the first time in three years. The competition will take place in November, amid a range of COVID-19 restrictions.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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