Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Tentative date set for Trump trial

A judge has tentatively marked August 14th as the start of Donald
Trump's criminal trial.

This week the former president has again denied mishandling classified
documents after he left the White House.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN chief calls on Israel to halt new settlements

The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guiterres has called on
Israel to halt its latest planned illegal settlements in Palestine.
His statements come after the Israeli government on Sunday decided to
expedite the approval process of a new Jewish settlement in the
occupied West Bank.
Jody Jacobs has that story from New York.

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First hurricane this season set to make landfall

The first hurricane for the season is set to move over the Caribbean
sea by late Thursday.
According to the hurricane center this rare storm for this time of
year, will be bringing a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, strong
winds, and dangerous storm surges and waves
Jody Jacobs has more details on this rare June storm.

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Search for missing Titanic sub expanded into deeper waters

The search is being expanded for a submersible vessel that's been
missing in the North Atlantic sea since Sunday.

It was going on a deep dive to the Titanic's wreck…carrying five people on board

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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US President's son, Hunter Biden charged with federal tax and weapons offences

The son of US president Joe Biden, Hunter Biden,  has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegal possession of a weapon.


He has pleaded guilty to two tax charges and agreed to a deal to avoid prosecution on the gun charge.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Offices of Paris 2024 committee raided by police

The head offices of the Paris 2024 organizing committee have been raided by French financial police.

Officials say the searches are part of two investigations into corruption.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Five men thought to be on missing submersible

As the search continues for the missing OceanGate Expeditions submersible near the wreckage of the Titanic, information is emerging about the people who were on board. Julia Chapman reports from London on what we know so far.

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Italy, France, Germany and other EU countries record hottest year on record in 2022


Italy, France, Germany and several other European countries all had their hottest year on record in 2022.

That's according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.

Giles Gibson is in Rome and has the details.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu Removes Heads of the Country Security Agencies

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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the heads of the country's Army, Navy and Airforce, the Inspector General of Police, as well as the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service.


He has made new appointments to replace them.


The president has also dissolved governing boards of all federal government parastatals, agencies, institutions, and government-owned companies.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Blinken in London for Ukraine recovery talks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is discussing Ukraine's economic recovery with his British and Ukrainian counterparts on Tuesday. He's in London where he'll also meet Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to the UK. From there, Julia Chapman reports.

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Sudanese medical students accepted at Muhimbili National Hospital

Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has received 150 medical students from the University of Medicine, Science, and Technology (UMST), Khartoum, Sudan.

Isaac Lukando reports.

RADIO: US CONDEMNS DRC VIOLENCE

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The United States government has called on Rwanda to immediately stop supporting the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and pull its troops out of Congolese territory. The call was made in a press statement by the spokesperson of the US Department of State, Matthew Miller. Violence in eastern DRC has left many dead and displaced thousands of people. Rwanda has denied supporting the rebels.
Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa.

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CHINESE PREMIER IN GERMANY FOR HIGH LEVEL TALKS WITH CHANCELLOR

China's Premier is in Germany for high level talks with the German Government. 

The meeting is being closely watched as Berlin looks to maintain strong trade ties with Beijing, while also following G7 pledges to reduce economic dependency on China. 

From the German capital, Trent Murray reports. 

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India's IndiGo places record order with Airbus for 500 planes

India budget carrier IndiGo has placed a record order for 500 Airbus planes, in what is the largest purchase ever made by a commercial airline.

The deal – which is worth 55 billion US dollars - was announced on the first day of the Paris Airshow.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Focus on trade and defense during Modi-Biden talks

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to sign a landmark jet engine deal among other trade and defense pacts during his three-day visit to the United States.

This is Modi's first state visit to the US – an honor that experts say is reserved for US's closes allies.

Expectations are that the visit will mark a new chapter in India-US ties, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Japan streamlines recovery aid to Ukraine

Japan is enhancing how it provides vital reconstruction aid to Ukraine. 

Officials from the two countries have agreed to establish a liaison system that will support the war damaged country with its recovery efforts. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Monday, June 19, 2023

Airbus and IndiGo sign world's biggest aircraft deal worth $55bn

Airbus and the Indian airline IndiGo have signed the world's biggest aircraft deal during the first day of the 2023 Paris Air Show.


The Indian low-cost carrier has ordered 500 planes from the European aircraft manufacturer in a deal worth $55bn.


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US remains “clear eyed” about the challenges posed by China, says Secretary of State after Beijing trip

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States remains "clear eyed" about the challenges posed by China, but insists there is agreement on both sides to stabilise the bilateral relationship. 


He was speaking off the back of a trip to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a sign of potentially thawing ties between the two superpowers following months of tensions. 


With more on this whirlwind diplomatic push, Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.


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Titanic tourist sub missing

A submersible vessel used to take tourists to see wreckage of the
Titanic has gone missing.

A search and rescue operation is underway for the submersible that was
flagged as missing on Sunday.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Defence begins in youth climate trial

Defense arguments are beginning in a youth climate trial in the U.S.
state of Montana

It's the only such lawsuit to make it all the way to trial, and it
could have implications for the rest of the country.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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