Friday, February 3, 2023

EU-Ukraine summit will deepen political ties, but no breakthrough on membership

Ukraine is hosting top European Union leaders for a summit aimed at strengthening political ties.


President Zelensky is expected to push for a faster track on joining the 27-member bloc, arguing closer integration with the EU is a source of motivation for Ukrainian citizens and soldiers.


Rosie Birchard reports. 


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RESEARCH: CANCER CASES AND DEATHS TO SOAR

The UK could be 'overwhelmed' by the 'sheer volume' of cancer diagnoses by 2040.

That's the warning from Cancer Research UK which estimates the number of people in Britain diagnosed will rise by a third in that time.

Cancer Research UK's chief clinician Charles Swanton says the government needs to start preparing immediately.

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India's controversy hit Adani group likely to produce credit report to pacify investors

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India's Adani group has met obligations on US bonds, even amid the share rout.

Market losses have climbed to more than $100 billion after a  US short seller, Hindenburg Research accused the company of stock manipulation. 

Adani Group is now reportedly planning to issue a credit report to address liquidity concerns.

India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about what that could mean for the markets. 

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Japan and China look to improve strained ties

Japan and China are looking to improve communication amidst heightened security tensions in the region. 

Foreign ministers from the two countries spoke on Thursday to explore how to mend strained bilateral relations. 


Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo. 


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Hong Kong launches mass flight giveaway in bid to boost its tourism appeal

Hong Kong is giving away half a million plane tickets as part of a campaign to boost its image as a tourism and business hub. The government wants to reinvigorate the city’s fortunes after three years of political and Covid-19 turmoil. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 


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US defense officials say suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over US

US defense officials say they are tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the US. 

A Pentagon spokesperson said the balloon is traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and doesn't pose a threat. 

It comes ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing. US correspondent Kate Fisher has more. 

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Nasdaq up following Meta earnings

Meta stocks jumped on Thursday after the tech giant announced its earnings.


Facebook and Instagram's parent company reported strong fourth-quarter sales results - and revealed stricter cost controls for the coming year.


Sally Patterson has more in New York.


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House Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee


The U.S. House has voted to oust Representative Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, over past comments about Israel.

The Republican majority is moving to settle scores from previous years. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US transfers Guantanamo detainee to Belize

The US has freed a Guantanamo Bay detainee who became a US informant
after he was tortured by the CIA.

Majid Khan has been transferred to Belize.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Support, solidarity, but no shortcuts on membership at EU-Ukraine summit

Top European Union officials are in Kyiv for the first EU-Ukraine summit since Russia invaded last February.

The EU announced fresh support for Ukraine and says its humanitarian, military and financial assistance to Kyiv now totals around $55 billion US dollars.

But one item on Kyiv's wishlist likely won't be checked off any time soon: after Ukraine was granted EU candidate status last year, officials in the country have set their sights on joining the bloc within 2-3 years. 

Marta Mucznik (pronounced "Moochnik") is an expert on EU enlargement with the European Policy Centre. She says the road toward membership is often be long and winding:

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Iran accuses Israel of conducting drone attack

Iran says preliminary evidence suggests that Israel was behind an
attack on a military factory.

The claim was reported by the ISNA news agency and the country's
United Nations Ambassador says the strike runs counter to
international law.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Jordan's King Abdullah meets Biden at White House

US President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II for a private lunch at the White House (on Thursday).


It's the King's third visit to the White House since Joe Biden took office and comes amid a deadly escalation in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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US Senator calls for Apple and Google to ban TikTok

The US Senator for Colorado is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores.


Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to the CEOs of both companies on Thursday, citing concerns about how the social media platform handles users' data.


The Chinese-owned app is facing increasing scrutiny over whether data could be shared with authorities in Beijing.


TikTok says concerns are largely driven by 'misinformation' about the company.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Israeli prime minister makes official trip to Paris

The Israeli prime minister is making an official trip to Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron, in what is Benjamin Netanyahu's first visit to France since he was re-elected as Israel's premier late last year.

The two leaders are holding a working dinner at the Elysee Palace, the French presidential office and residence.

Ross Cullen reports.


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North Korea warns the U.S

North Korea has issued a statement, claiming the U.S presence in the
Korean peninsula is turning that area into a "critical war zone."
The United States and South Korea have been carrying out joint
military drills along the peninsula with the two countries now
planning to intensify such exercises.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York..

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Shell announces record-breaking profits for 2022


UK-based oil giant Shell has reported record-breaking profits for 2022.


The company made 39.9 billion dollars last year, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed up global fossil fuel prices dramatically.


Giles Gibson reports from London.


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BANK OF ENGLAND RAISES INTEREST RATE TO 4%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to a 14 year high. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed a 50 basis point hike, taking the base rate to 4%.

Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.


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The Nigeria Human Rights Commission to Probe Abortion Allegations Against Military

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Nigeria's Human Rights Commission has set up a special panel to investigate a Reuters report that the military ran a secret abortion programme in its fight against terrorists in the northeast.


The report which was published last year alleges that the Nigerian military has conducted a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the country's northeast since 2013. 


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja


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SHELL REPORTS BUMPER PROFITS

Oil giant Shell has reported the biggest profit in its 115-year history, after the surge in prices following the invasion of Ukraine.

Shell's adjusted profits for last year were 32.2 billion pounds - $39.9bn.

That's double the figure for the year before.

Business reporter Declan Curry says trends may be shifting.

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Scandal hit Adani calls off share sale after prices plunged

India's Adani Group has called off a high-stake share sale, as it battles allegations of fraud.

Adani enterprises shares were down by 26% during trading yesterday

Gautam Adani has also lost his spot as Asia's richest man and has also fallen to the 15th position globally - he was third last week.

Neha Poonia has more.

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