Wednesday, June 7, 2023

UK companies issued ultimatum by cyber hacking group

BBC, BA and Boots are among companies that have been issued an ultimatum by a criminal cyber gang as part of a global hack. 


The perpetrators are thought to be a prolific hacking group, Clop, that are believed to be based in Russia. 


Simon Gaitan (Guy-tan) reports…


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Pope Francis in hospital for abdominal surgery


Pope Francis is in a hospital in Rome for abdominal surgery.

The Vatican says the 86-year-old is being placed under general anaesthetic and will remain in hospital for several days.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Mike Pence to launch bid for White House, take on former boss Trump

Another day - another Republican announcing a bid for the White House. Today (Wednesday) it's Mike Pence's turn. The former Vice President is expected to formally launch his 2024 campaign at a rally in Iowa. Toni Waterman has more.

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French opposition to table vote of no-confidence in government

The French opposition say they will table a vote of no-confidence in the government.

It comes after the speaker in the lower house said she would not allow a debate of any bills or amendments designed to repeal the raising of the retirement age.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Gunmen Kill Two, Kidnap 32 Others in Nigeria

Gunmen have killed two people, and abducted about 30 others in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Indian State of Odisha Struggles to Identify Bodies after Horrific Train Collision

Days after the horrific three-train collision in India's Odisha in which 280 died, more than 80 bodies still remain unidentified.

Government officials have sent out several appeals to help identify these bodies that are in the state's hospitals and mortuaries.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Air India confirms delay in getting replacement flight into Russia

More than 200 passengers onboard a San Francisco-bound Air India flight that made an emergency landing in Russia say they're yet to be evacuated.

Air India has confirmed the delay in getting a replacement aircraft to
Magadan, saying it is awaiting regulatory clearances.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong tries to ban freedom protest song

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Hong Kong is trying to ban a protest song that was written and became popular during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2019. The song complains about how Beijing restricted freedom in the city, despite promises to preserve them.

Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong


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Japan silent on French objections to NATO's Tokyo office

Japan is declining to comment on reported objections by French president Emmanuel Macron to NATO opening an office in Tokyo. 

The Financial Times has reported Macron opposes what would be NATO’s first office in Asia, saying it should focus on the North Atlantic. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Russia and Ukraine trade barbs at UN

Officials representing Moscow and Kyiv at the United Nations have
accused each other of destroying a dam in Ukraine.

Roughly 40,000 people have been evacuated and more than 40 towns and
villages are believed to be fully or partially flooded.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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Slim gains on Wall Street during quiet session

The S&P 500 has closed at its highest level so far this year.

Economic headwinds have taken a toll on stocks in recent months but
robust economic data in the face of stubborn inflation has provided
Wall Street with a boost.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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PGA Tour and LIV Golf agree to merge, ending feud

The PGA Tour and LIV [RHYMES WITH GIVE] Golf have agreed to merge, ending the rivalry that has engulfed the golf world over the past year.


The deal means that the Saudi government, LIV's main backer, will have a major stake in the new business entity.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more


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Donald Trump lashes out at DOJ over documents investigation

Donald Trump has protested his innocence by unleashing a torrent of social media posts lambasting the US Department of Justice, a day after his lawyers met with DOJ officials amid an investigation into the former President's handling of classified documents.


On his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed he "did nothing wrong," despite the FBI finding dozens of sensitive files at his Mar-a-Lago estate last summer. 


Our US Correspondent is Benji Hyer.

 

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Texas Sheriff recommends criminal charges over DeSantis migrant flight

A Texas Sheriff has recommended criminal charges be brought over the transfer of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last year. The flights were orchestrated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's administration. Toni Waterman has more.

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Pilot seen slumped in cockpit before crash near Washington, D.C.

Aviation experts are suggesting that the cabin of the plane that crashed near the U.S. capital on Sunday, lost pressure before the incident.


The private flight flew over some of the country's most restrictive airspace, and U.S. fighter jets were scrambled - causing alarm when people heard a sonic boom.


The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene, to complete a full investigation.


Caroline Malone reports from Washington.




UPDATE: Cuba Good Jr settles rape lawsuit

Hollywood actor, Cuba Gooding junior has avoided a rape trial and has
instead settled the lawsuit.
Gooding Jr is accused of rape almost a decade ago. He has denied the
allegation saying it was consensual sex.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story....

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France faces 14th major day of anti-pension reform protests

Another nationwide day of social action in France is taking place in France against proposed pension reforms.

Unions are spearheading what is the 14th day of protests and strikes since the start of the year. 

Ross Cullen is with protestors in Paris.

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UN Secretary General: War must stop

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guiterres says the war in Ukraine must end.
Guiterres was addressing reporters hours after the collapse of a major
dam in southern Ukraine that's triggered mass evacuations and is
threatening drinking water supplies.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York....

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Civil rape case against Cuba Gooding Jr gets underway

The civil trial against Hollywood actor, Cuba Gooding junior will
begin in New York City on Tuesday.
Gooding Jr is accused of rape almost a decade ago. He has denied the allegation.
The lawsuit seeks 6 million dollars in damages.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story....

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SEC sues largest U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing cryptocurrency
exchange Coinbase.

It comes just a day after the regulator slapped crypto giant Binance
with a lawsuit.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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