MOSCOW REGION ISSUES HIGHEST FIRE WARNING

The Ministry of Emergency Situations in Russia's Moscow Region has issued its highest level alert: warning forest, peat bogs and grassland fires are highly probable over the next four days.

It's recommending people do not head into nature, do not start fires, and do not burn rubbish -- until the threat from an extended period of hot and dry weather has passed.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Emirates suspends all Flights to Nigeria

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Emirates Airlines has announced the suspension of its flight operations to Nigeria, starting September 1, 2022.

 

In a Statement on Thursday, United Arab Emirates carrier said the suspension was necessary due to its inability to repatriate its earnings of over $85 million from Nigeria.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

 

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Serbia, Kosovo hold crisis talks in Brussels amid tensions

Talks between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are taking place in Brussels, with European Union mediators hoping the face-to-face meeting will help de-escalate flaring tensions in the region.

Most EU countries view Kosovo as a separate state, but Serbia does not recognise its independence.

The NATO military alliance says its mission in the region is ready to act if the security situation deteriorates.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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KABUL MOSQUE EXPLOSION KILLS AT LEAST 21

At least 21 people have died in an explosion in a packed mosque in Kabul, according to Afghan officials.

It's not yet clear who was behind the bomb blast which injured dozens more.

Olly Barratt reports from Erbil, Iraq.

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UK RAIL NETWORK CHAOS ONCE AGAIN AS UNIONS WALK OUT IN ANOTHER ROUND OF STRIKES

More than 40,000 railway workers have walked out in another round of planned strikes across the United Kingdom. 

Just 20% of train services will operate on Thursday as a result of the action. Unions and rail companies and operators are locked in an ongoing dispute over pay, job security and working conditions. 

Four days of disruption are expected across the network. 

Chief Executive of Network Rail, Andrew Haines, claims following a fall in ticket sales through the Covid19 pandemic, operators can't afford to offer the pay rises the unions are asking for.

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Unions are pointing to the cost of living crisis and surging UK inflation as one of the reasons for pushing for better pay.

Rail Unions have accused the government of not facilitating negotiations with a spokesperson for the Rail and Maritime Transport Workers Union saying a 'reasonable offer' has not yet been received. 

Dr Ashok Kumar, Senior lecturer in Political Economy at London's Birkbeck University, says slow progress is being made.

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Confusion over resettlement leaves thousands of Rohingyas refugees in India in limbo

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Rohingya refugees in Delhi went from hopeful to fearful in a matter of hours as the government backtracked on its announcement to resettle them.

India's minister of housing and urban affairs had said the refugees would be given flats on the outskirts of the capital.

But withdrew the announcement later – reportedly due to backlash within his own party.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan and China Focus on Rebuilding Bilateral Relations

Japan and China say they will increase their bilateral communication, amid escalating tensions over the future of Taiwan. 

Ties between the two countries are being strained by the fallout from the visit to Taiwan of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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US markets fall as Fed signals further aggressive interest rate hikes

The Dow closed down for the first time in six days as investors
reacted to notes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting.

Meanwhile new figures show little change to retail sales.

Sarah Walton reports

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Giuliani testifies before Georgia grand jury in 2020 election fraud allegation probe

Rudy Giuliani one of the most outspoken advocates of former U.S. President Trump's 2020 election lies, has appeared before a grand jury in Georgia. It's part of a criminal probe into efforts to overturn the last Presidential election result.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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DEFENCE MINISTERS ASSEMBLE IN MOSCOW

Defence ministers from around the world are meeting in Russia for the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security.

Russia's Sergei Shoigu says it's a chance for the militaries of other countries to gain first hand knowledge of Russia's defence priorities — and for Russia to learn about theirs.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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UGANDA ENERGY CRISIS

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Uganda plans to import sixty Mega Watts of power from neighboring Kenya to avert the current energy crisis.

 

The crisis follows an emergency shut down of the Isimba hydropower dam due to technical failures.

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Ousted Trump critic Cheney hints at Presidential bid

Ousted Republican Trump-critic Liz Cheney says she is "thinking about"
running for President in 2024.

Congresswoman Cheney lost her primary election in the US state of
Wyoming after she heavily criticized the former president and argued
he is a danger to the country and unfit to be president again.

Speaking on the Today show Cheney hinted at a presidential run in two
years time.

And if not that, she plans to make it her mission to ensure Trump
doesn't hold office again.

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Cheney argues Trump was directly involved in the January 6th Capitol
riot and has repeatedly tried to undermine US democracy.

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Trump-backed Sarah Palin one step closer to U.S. political comeback

Former Alaska governor and Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah
Palin is one step closer to a political comeback.

The Trump-backed nominee has advanced to run in the U.S. midterm
elections in November.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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UK INFLATION HITS FORTY YEAR HIGH

UK inflation hit 10.1% in the 12 months to July - the first time it has reached double figures since 1982. Soaring energy bills and elevated food prices are said to be behind the surge with charities and campaign groups pushing for the government to do more to help the hardest hit. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.

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Trump critic Liz Cheney loses primary election

Outspoken Trump critic Representative Liz Cheney has lost her primary
election in the US state of Wyoming.

Cheney was defeated by the Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman, a
political newcomer.

Cheney's defeat is the former president's most significant victory in
the primaries, where he has backed a number of candidates who like him
believe he won the 2020 election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Eurozone GDP growth slightly lower than predicted in second quarter

GDP growth across the 19 countries which use the euro currency stood at 0.6% for the second quarter. 

That's slightly below the 0.7% growth previously predicted by the EU's statistics agency.

Rosie Birchard brings us the latest from Brussels.

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Cargo Trucks Destined for Kenya Diverted Following Violence in Kisumu

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Cargo trucks destined for Kenya via Kisumu are being diverted to other routes following protests that erupted moments after the announcement of William Ruto as President Elect.

The city of Kisumu is a stronghold for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his supporters were not happy with the pronouncement.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Ban on movement of cattle

The South African government has introduced a 21-day ban on the movement of cattle within the country. The ban is in response to what is being labeled as South Africa’s worst ever outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Tanzania’s President congratulates President-elect William Ruto

Tanzania president Samia Suluhu has congratulated Kenya's  President-elect William Ruto. In a  Twitter message, the Tanzanian president congratulated Mr. Ruto and all  Kenyans for conducting a peaceful election.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Blackout Looms As Nigeria Electricity Workers Threaten Indefinite Strike

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The National Union of Electricity Employees in Nigeria has threatened to go on Strike by the end of Wednesday over pending labour issues that include pay and welfare of workers

 

The union had on May 18th issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, which is responsible for transmitting generated power across the country, threatening to stop work at the expiration of the ultimatum if its grievances were not addressed.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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