S Korea takes 'tactical action' in response to Russian jets in ADIZ

South Korea said overnight it took unspecified "tactical action" in response to Russian military planes entering its air defense identification zone.

Two Russian Tu-95 bombers and one Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet flew over the waters separating Japan and the Korean Peninsula, as the country conducted some of its largest ever military drills.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japanese lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support

A delegation of Japanese politicians are pledging to continue to support the self-governed island of Taiwan as their two day visit comes to an end. 

This is amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and China's strong warnings against international interference.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Former police officer pleads guilty to helping falsify warrant that led to Breonna Taylor shooting

A former police detective has pleaded guilty to aiding another officer in falsifying a search warrant that was used in the raid on Breonna Taylor's house in Louisville, Kentucky.

The operation in March 2020 ultimately led to Taylor, a black woman, being shot by police which along with the killing of George Floyd sparked protests across America.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Dow and S&P fall for third day in a row

US markets closed down again on Tuesday, just a say after recording
the worst day since June.

Investors were responding to some downbeat economic figures.

Sarah Walton reports

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Two men found guilty of Michigan Governor kidnap plot

A US jury has found two men guilty of a plot to kidnap and kill the
Democratic governor of Michigan.

The high-profile domestic terrorism case heard how members of a
far-wing militia group were angry at Gretchen Whitmer's Covid-19
mandates.

Nick Harper sends this report.

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US urges Americans to leave Ukraine, warns of Russian attacks

The United States has warned Russia may be preparing to target
civilian and government buildings this week to mark the sixth month
anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.

It's advising American citizens to leave the country ahead of the
Wednesday anniversary - the same day as Ukrainian independence day.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. election data shared with Trump supporters

Lawyers working for Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 Presidential
election shared sensitive election system files with supporters.

That's according to court records in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Ex-Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaint

Twitter's former head of security has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the social media company deliberately misled regulators about major security flaws.

The complaint comes amid Twitter's ongoing legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk, who is seeking to withdraw from an agreement to buy the company.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Ben & Jerry's loses legal bid to halt West Bank settlement sales

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's has failed in an attempt to stop its
products being sold in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

The company said it contravened its political values.

Sarah Walton has more

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Ethiopia seeking Debt relief

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Ethiopia says it expects a visit of a team of creditors from the International Monetary Fund in September. 

 

The country is seeking to restructure its external debt of over 28 billion dollars.

 

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:

 

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DR Congo Confirms New Case of Ebola

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Health Ministry has confirmed a new case of Ebola in its Eastern City of Beni.

The National Institute of Biomedical Research based in Goma says the case is linked to the previous outbreak which killed more than 2000 people.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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UK INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES ACCUSED OF SHARING INFORMATION THAT LED TO SIKH MAN'S ARREST IN INDIA

UK intelligence agencies have been accused of supplying information that led to a Scottish man being detained and allegedly tortured in India. Jagtar Singh Johal's family say he was arrested in Punjab, Northern India in 2017 - after travelling to the region for his wedding. The human rights activist had written a number of public blog posts calling for accountability for alleged actions committed against Sikhs. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Nigeria signs Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

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Nigeria has joined 66 other countries of the world to sign and ratify the Budapest Convention on cyber crime.

The Budapest Convention, also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Nigeria signs Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

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Nigeria has joined 66 other countries of the world to sign and ratify the Budapest Convention on cyber crime.

The Budapest Convention, also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Twelve People Die in Uganda From Suspected Alcohol Poisoning

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Ugandan Police are investigating the death of twelve people in the country's West of Nile Region that occurred after allegedly taking a deadly local gin.

Twenty other people are being treated in the hospital for suspected methanol poisoning.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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European Union should consider training Ukrainian soldiers: Borrell

A senior EU official has suggested the 27 country bloc should consider training Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia.

The proposal comes ahead of Ukraine's independence Day on Wednesday - with Kyiv cancelling celebrations over worries Moscow could use the occasion to launch rocket attacks on civilian areas. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Floods affect a million, displace thousands in South Asia

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Thousands are being evacuated from flood-hit areas in India and Pakistan.

More than a million people are estimated to have been affected in both countries

And officials warn – the death toll could continue to mount, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan prepares to ease Covid-19 entry restrictions

Japan is considering easing its Covid-19 entry restrictions in a bid to boost the economy. 

That's despite the country experiencing its worst virus outbreak yet.

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.

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Fires and power cuts sweep through parts of China amid heat wave, drought

Bush fires are sweeping through parts of China's southwest amid a record-breaking heat wave that has created dry conditions, especially around the metropolis Chongqing.

The drought has also threatened the production of hydro power, forcing parts of the country to implement energy saving measures.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Trump sues Justice Department over Mar a Lago search

Donald Trump has filed a motion in a Florida court to temporarily block the Justice Department from reviewing the materials taken during the search of his Mar a Lago residence earlier this month.

In the filing, the former US  president repeated his claims that the search was politically motivated.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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