Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops for Third Consecutive Month

Nigeria's crude oil production has dropped for the third consecutive month.

 

The government says it's affecting its revenue earnings.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS FOR SECOND SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE VOTE

A two day hearing has begun at the Supreme Court in London, as Scotland's government seeks permission to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum. First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, wants legal clarity on whether she can hold the vote without approval from Westminster. A first referendum on Independence held in 2014 saw residents in Scotland vote to remain part of the United Kingdom. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Bank of England steps up intervention

The Bank of England has stepped up its emergency intervention to calm the UK economy.

It says it will buy more government bonds to try to stabilise market conditions.

This comes following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget last month, which saw the pound plummet to record lows against the dollar.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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G7 leaders set to hold virtual talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

G7 leaders including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold virtual talks with their Ukrainian counterpart in the wake of widespread Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.

The G7 is made up of the European Union, the UK, Germany, Italy, France, the US, Canada and Japan.

Leaders are due to meet via videoconference at 12:00GMT.

Our reporter Rosie Birchard is in Brussels.

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BANK OF ENGLAND LAUNCHES FURTHER EMERGENCY MARKETS INTERVENTION

The Bank of England has expanded its emergency bond-buying programme to try and shore up confidence in markets.

It initially launched the measures after the UK government's tax-cutting mini budget.

The Bank is warning an ongoing rout in the gilts market poses a "material risk to UK financial stability".

Finance analyst Danni Hewson says it's an unusual step.

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India calls Russia's new attacks on Ukraine "in no one's interest"

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India has called for a "return to diplomacy and dialogue" after Russia fired cruise missiles that killed at least 11 people in Ukraine.

The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India's deeply concerned about the recent escalation in the conflict.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan finally opens borders to tourists

It's been more than two and a half years since travelers could freely visit Japan, which is one of the last countries to completely relax covid-19 border restrictions. 

It comes at a crucial time as the government promises high inflation and a weak yen will be eased by a revival in economic activity. 

 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

 

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UN states meet on Russia’s annexation of Ukraine territories

An emergency session is being held at the United Nations General
Assembly to debate what a number of countries say is Russia's illegal
annexation of Ukrainian territories.

Referenda have recently held referenda in four parts of eastern and
southern Ukraine. Moscow says the voting showed people wanted to join
Russia but a number of nations say the referendums were a sham.

William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S. stocks down for fourth straight day

U.S. stocks fell on Monday for a fourth consecutive day.

Investors are bracing for a painful earnings season… as inflation and
geopolitical tensions weigh on companies' bottom lines.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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European Union hits out at Russia following missile strikes

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Russia's latest spate of missile strikes across Ukrainian cities has drawn fierce criticism from European heads of state and the European Union. The strikes appear to have targeted residential areas and civilian infrastructure, killing at least 11 people.

Our correspondent Alex Cadier reports from Brussels 

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Online holiday shopping expected to be weak this year

Online holiday sales in the U.S. are expected to be the weakest in
recent years, according to a new report.

Record inflation is to blame…but so are the ongoing discounts from
retailers trying to move inventory these last few months.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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UN condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine

The United Nations has condemned Russia's missile strikes that have
hit a number of Ukrainian cities.

At least 11 people have died and some parts of the country have lost
electricity.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Increasing risk of recession, energy crisis, inflation and debt top concerns at World Bank IMF meetings

There's a dark cloud lingering over world economies as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings kick off in the United States.

Central bankers, ministers of finance, company executives and academics are discussing solutions to inflation, supply chain disruptions and the risk of recession.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington DC.

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Nobel economics prize awarded to three Americans

Three Americans including the former US Federal Reserve chairman Ben
Bernanke have been awarded the Nobel prize for Economics.

Their work on banks and financial crises was recognized by the Nobel committee.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Putin vows tough response to attacks 'against Russia'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a harsh response to what he called 'terrorism against Russia' following an explosion on the bridge to annexed Crimea. At least ten people were killed in attacks across Ukraine early on Monday, in which the capital Kyiv was targeted for the first time in months. The Russian president said his forces launched high-precision weapons at military, energy and communication facilities.

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UK Chancellor to publish spending plans early

The UK government will publish its spending plan almost a month ahead of schedule following a turbulent period for the economy.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he will set out how he will balance the government's finances on October 31st, rather than November 23rd.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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Air France and Airbus go on trial over 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash

The trial begins today / Monday / October 10 of Air France and Airbus for involuntary manslaughter over the crash in 2009.

It was en route from Rio to Paris and went down in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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English barristers vote to end strike after government offer

Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted to end their long-running strike after accepting a government pay offer.

Lawyers will return to work this week following more than a month of industrial action.

Hundreds of trials have been delayed due to the strikes.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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RUSSIAN STRIKES TARGET UKRAINE

Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been hit by a series of explosions which officials say were Russian missile strikes.

There have been attacks in several other locations across Ukraine.

It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin called Saturday's attack on a bridge connecting Russia to Crimea - a "terrorist act" by Ukraine.

Journalist Ian Birrell is in Dnipro which has been hit in the latest round of strikes.

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Delhi state minister resigns after controversy over a mass religious conversion event

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A Delhi  state minister has resigned after controversy over an event where hundreds were converted to Buddhism.

Rajendra Pal Gautam was one of the keynote speakers at the events.

His critics say he broke India's laws by asking people to change their religion in his official capacity as the then minister of tourism.

Ishan Garg reports

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