WH Smith profits more than double

British high street retailer WH Smith bounced back from a pandemic slump to more than double its profits over the past year. The stationery and books chain with hundreds of stores at airports and train stations will open more than 120 new branches worldwide over the next year, including 50 across North America. Meanwhile WH Smith's British business benefitted from the end of Covid restrictions. Pre-tax profits in the past six months rose above estimates from $22 million to $56 million. Adam Solomons reports from London.

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Rust filming to resume after deadly shooting on set

Filming for the movie Rust is slated to continue today 18 months after
the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on set.

Alec Baldwin remains involved in the project despite being charged
with the involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchins.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US repatriates Guantanamo prisoner, leaving 30 detainees

The US military has repatriated a Guantanamo Bay prisoner to Algeria,
leaving just 30 detainees in the high security facility.

Said bin Brahim bin Umran Bakush had been held without charge for more
than two decades after he was arrested in Pakistan in 2002.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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SpaceX’s Starship - the world’s most powerful rocket - explodes during test flight

SpaceX's Starship test flight - ending with a bang. Literally. The world's largest and most powerful rocket exploded during its maiden voyage but as Toni Waterman explains - the launch was still a success.

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Lavrov set to meet with UN Secretary General next week

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is heading to New York next
week, where he is expected to chair Security Council meetings.
Lavrov is also expected to meet with U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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Rail workers call another day of pension reform demonstrations ahead of Labour Day strike

People in Paris are facing another day of disruptions on the public transport network, due to continued social action against the pension reform laws.

France's four main railway unions have called for a nationwide strike on Thursday.

Natalie Malgas reports....

 

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REPORT INTO DOMINIC RAAB BULLYING CLAIMS IN HANDS OF PRIME MINISTER

A report examining claims that the UK's Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, bullied staff is expected to be published on Thursday. The document is already in the hands of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - who will decide whether or not Mr Raab broke the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Report: Italian officials consider pulling out of BRI agreement with China

Italian officials have hinted they'd consider exiting a trade agreement with Beijing to make a deal with Taipei over semiconductors - that's according to a report from Bloomberg News.

In 2019, Italy signed a memorandum of understanding with China, becoming part of its Belt & Road Initiative or BRI.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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UK student complaints hit new ceiling

University students in England and Wales have made a record number of complaints about their courses for the fourth year in a row. The Office of the Independent Adjudicator received 2,850 reports from unhappy students in 2022 - with Universities paying out more than £1 million in compensation. The body representing Universities in the UK, though, maintains most students have positive experiences. Adam Solomons reports from London.

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Fighting continues in Sudan

Fighting continues in Sudan after another attempt at a ceasefire collapsed on the eve of the Eid holiday. Many residents of the capital Khartoum have tried to flee the city amid a power struggle between the army and a paramilitary group. Naba Mohideen reports from Sudan. 

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Apple's first store in Delhi opens amid massive fanfare

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After years of facing regulatory hurdles, tech giant Apple has finally opened retail stores in India for the first time.

One is in Mumbai and another in Delhi –  and comes as Apple continues its pivot away from China.

Ishan Garg has this report from New Delhi.

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REPORT: RUSSIA MAPPING SEA INFRASTRUCTURE

Russia is being accused of plotting the sabotage of wind farms and gas pipelines around countries including the UK.

A joint report by Nordic broadcasters says Moscow has been using spy ships disguised as fishing boats to map undersea infrastructure.

One piece of footage shows a man carrying an assault rifle on the deck of one of the vessels.

Former deputy head of the British Army Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall says it's concerning.

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Rahul Gandhi’s loses appeal challenging conviction

A court in India has dismissed opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal demanding a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

A stay would have helped restore his Member of Parliament status.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China dismisses investigations into overseas police stations

China is dismissing allegations it’s running a network of secret police stations around the world. It follows the arrest in the US of two men charged with running an unofficial police operation in New York on behalf of Chinese authorities. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Japan logs highest trade deficit in 4 decades

Japan is logging its largest annual trade deficit in more than 40 years. 

New government figures show in 2022 a weak yen exacerbated the soaring costs of energy imports.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Supreme Court postpones abortion drug decision until Friday

The Supreme Court will allow the sale of a widely-used abortion drug through at least Friday as it weighs a lower court ruling limiting the drug on safety grounds.

The Biden Administration has asked the court to preserve access to the treatment.

Ira Spitzer has more.

 

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Stocks little changed with earnings in focus

The major U.S. indexes were little changed Wednesday as investors
digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings.

And inflation figures from across the pond sparked concerns on Wall Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Detention hearing from pentagon leak suspect delayed

A detention hearing for the man accused of leaking U.S. classified
documents has been delayed.

Jack Teixeira was arrested last week and charged with the publication
of sensitive information about the war in Ukraine.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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TWO TEENS CHARGED FOR ALABAMA SHOOTING

Police in Alabama have arrested two suspects following a deadly
shooting in Dadeville over the weekend.
The suspects aged 17 and 16 have been charged with four counts of
reckless murder.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more.

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Biden's approval rating drops 3% in a month

A new poll shows U.S. President Joe Biden's approval rating has fallen
3% in the last month.

The US economy and persistent inflation remain key concerns for voters.

As Nick Harper reports.

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