North Korea confirms progress towards nuclear test

North Korea says the spate of missiles it launched last week were in preparation for a nuclear weapons test. 

Pyongyang has launched seven missiles since the end of September, one of which flew over Japan into the Pacific Ocean. 

The tests come amidst warnings by South Korea that Pyongyang is gearing up for its first nuclear test in five years. 

Chris Gilbert reports.

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US announces new limits on sale of semiconductor technology to China

The Biden administration has announced sweeping new restrictions on the sale of semiconductor technology to China. 

The move is designed to hamper Beijing's ability to purchase critical tech needed for everything from supercomputing to guiding weaponry.

With more, from Washington DC, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer. 

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New York mayor declares state of emergency over influx of asylum seekers

New York's Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency over the
influx of migrants from Latin America.

In the last few months, southern U.S. border states have been busing
thousands of asylum seekers north, in what's being called a political
stunt.

Gabrielle Fahmy has more from New York.

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UK PM Liz Truss fires Trade Minister over "serious misconduct" allegations

One of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest allies has been suddenly fired by Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Conor Burns was dismissed from his position as Trade Minister today after "serious allegations of misconduct" were made against him relating to events at this week's Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.

He's also had the Conservative whip removed while the claims are investigated.

Noa Hoffman is a political correspondent for The Sun newspaper.

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White House: No change in US nuclear posture, despite Biden "Armageddon" comments

The White House says no change is being made to America's nuclear posture, despite President Biden's claim on Thursday night that the world may be heading towards Armageddon over the crisis in Ukraine.

The President told a private fundraising event that Vladimir Putin's threat to use nuclear weapons is the greatest challenge the world has faced since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, speaking aboard Air Force One today, insisted the President did not seek to cause alarm.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the Kremlin is preparing Russians for the use of nuclear weapons, but he says Moscow is not yet ready to authorize a nuclear strike.

U.S. unemployment rate falls to 3.5%, as job market remains strong

The September jobs data is out in the U.S.

The job market continues to be strong, but is showing some early signs
of slowing.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Biden warns of "Armageddon" over Putin nuclear threats

US President Joe Biden has warned Russia is risking "Armageddon" after
President Vladimir Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons.

It comes amid reports President Putin has faced criticism from his
inner circle over the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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MUSK MUST CLOSE THE TWITTER DEAL BY MONTH END

Elon Musk must complete the Twitter deal, and soon.
A Delaware Chancery Court judge ruled on Thursday that Musk has until
the end of October to close his acquisition of Twitter if he wants to
avoid a trial.
Jody Jacobs has more.
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Inflation center stage for U.S. traders in week ahead [PREVIEW]

U.S. traders will have their attention turned squarely fixed on fresh
inflation data due out later this week.

Investors and the Federal Reserve will be hoping that recent interest
rate hikes are starting to cool price pressures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. slaps sanctions on firms accused of violating North Korea sanctions

The United States has slapped sanctions on several companies it
accuses of violating sanctions on North Korea.

This comes after Pyongyang fired six ballistic missiles in the period
of 12 days violating United Nations Security Council resolutions.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN PEACEKEEPERS BASE ATTACKED

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Armed men attacked a United Nations base in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and opened fire on a building.

The UN Spokesperson says there were no casualties in the shooting that occurred in the eastern province of South Kivu. Chris Ocamringa sent this report from the DRC capital Kinshasa.

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Russia summons French ambassador over arms deliveries to Ukraine

Russia has summoned the French ambassador in Moscow to protest against continued weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

It comes as the French President says he's stepping up France's supply of arms to Kyiv.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Nobel Peace Prize winners announced

A Belarusian human rights campaigner and two human rights organisations have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ales Bialiatski, Russian organisation Memorial and Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine will share this year’s prestigious prize.

The winners were announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway.

The chair of the Nobel Committee said they "demonstrate the significance of civil society for peace and democracy".

Sally Patterson has more.

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18 Nigerians Drown While Fleeing Attacks

About 18 women & children have drowned in a river in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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Indian police arrests four for breaking into 15th century mosque

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Authorities in India have arrested four men after a right-wing Hindu mob broke into a mosque during a festive procession.

Eyewitnesses say more than a dozen men entered the 15th-century mosque chanting religious slogans.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia - Referendum on Indigenous Voice to parliament likely for 2023

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to be held in the second half of next year. 

The federal government is building the case to enshrine the Voice in the constitution. 

It would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a greater say in various policy issues. 

Shaun Bindley reports. 

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Australia - Referendum on Indigenous Voice to parliament likely for 2023

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to be held in the second half of next year.

 

The federal government is building the case to enshrine the Voice in the constitution. 

It would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a greater say in various policy issues. 

Shaun Bindley reports. 

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Japan and South Korea strengthen alliance over North Korea threats

The leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing to strengthen their alliance in the face of ongoing North Korean missile launches. 

Pyongyang has conducted missile tests at an unprecedented pace this year and fears are growing that it may soon carry out its first nuclear test in over five years.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Thai Prime Minister orders "fast-track" investigation into mass killing

Thailand's prime minister is ordering a “fast-track” investigation following a mass shooting and stabbing at a pre-school in the country’s north-east. 37 people were killed, including 24 children.

Richard Kimber reports. 

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DRC HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

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A report released by the United Nations says cases or torture, sexual violence and inhuman treatment are widespread in conflict areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The report says most of the cases were committed by militiamen and some members of the DRC's police and the army. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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