WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's appeal denied by Russian court

Russian court rejected the appeal of the Wall Street Journal's reporter Evan Gershkovich against extending his pre-rial detention until Aug. 30. He's been detained in Russia in March on espionage charges that he vehemently denies. The U.S. Embassasy in Russia insists the journalist was "wrongfully detained" and accused Moscow of conducting "hostage diplomacy". Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington DC on state visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Washington DC on a state visit to the US.

Having spent Wednesday in New York for International Yoga Day, he's today holding a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden, before becoming the first Indian leader to twice address a joint session of the US Congress. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Missing sub search continues as officials fear oxygen is running out

The search for a missing submersible vessel near the Titanic wreck is
in a critical stage.

Rescue teams are racing to locate the vessel before oxygen supplies run out.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Judge overturns Florida transgender health rule

A piece of legislature in Florida that banned state Medic-aid payments
for transgender healthcare has been struck down.
District Judge Robert Hinkle declared the state's practices invalid
and violated the constitutional rights of LGBTQ persons.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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UK Interest Rates Rise Again

Interest rates in the UK have gone up again, as the Bank of England seeks to control inflation that remains stubbornly high.

But the decision comes as experts are warning of a growing crisis in the housing market.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Nigeria’s Government Okays Re-opening of Border With Benin Republic For Vehicle Importation

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the re-opening of the Seme land border for the importation of vehicles.

The Seme border is between Benin Republic and Nigeria. 

The government had ordered the closure of land borders in 2019 to curb smuggling of food products, especially rice, movement of arms it believed fuelled insecurity, and petrol.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Europe sanctions Russia and spends its money on Ukraine

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The European Union has announced its latest round of sanctions against Russia after months of internal négociations. This comes as the bloc is also working on plans to use seized Russian assets to fund the rebuild of Ukraine.

Our correspondent Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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AFRICA UNION TROOPS WITHDRAWING FROM SOMALIA

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The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia has started the withdrawal of 2,000 troops from the East African country. The withdrawal phase is the final phase of an operation that will see the handover of some bases to the Somali National Army. Leon Solomon reports

 

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Defense and trade deals likely on the cards during Modi-Biden meeting

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President will hold bilateral meetings on Thursday.

It's expected that the two sides will announce pacts on trade and investment, with a sharp focus on defense and cutting-edge technologies.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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S Korea joins calls for China to pressure Pyongyang

South Korea is calling on China to uphold its responsibility to deter North Korea’s missile program. 

Last year Pyongyang fired missiles a record 37 times in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. 

Chris Gilbert reports.

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Stocks slump on Powell comments

U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after the head of the Federal Reserve
said that more interest rate hikes were on the way.

The Central Bank left rates unchanged this month but Jerome Powell
says further action is needed to beat down inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Amazon sued by FTC for tricking customers

Federal regulators in the U.S. are suing Amazon accusing the company
of deceiving customers.

It comes weeks after the e-commerce firm paid $30 million to settle
allegations that its products violated privacy practices.

Amazon denies misleading people into signing up for its Prime membership.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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China hits back after Biden refers to Xi as a "dictator"

China has reacted angrily after US president Joe Biden referred to Chinese president Xi Jinping as a dictator.

The comments came just days after US secretary of state Antony Blinken met Mr Xi in Beijing in a bid to stabilize deteriorating relations between the two world powers.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Federal Reserve warns of "long way to go" in battle with inflation, hinting at more interest rate hikess

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell insists the United States is "squarely focused" on getting back to its desired 2% inflation goal, although there is still a "long way to go," he says, as inflationary pressures continue to run deep.

The head of the country's central bank was speaking at Wednesday's semiannual monetary policy hearing in front of Congress's House Financial Services Committee, where he warned the US remains "very far off" its target and that interest rates may need to rise to counter persistently high prices. 

Benji Hyer was following the session. 

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Experts had warned of risks from experimental nature of vessel missing in North Atlantic

As a major search and rescue operation for the missing Titan submersible continues in the remote North Atlantic Ocean, it's been revealed by the New York Times that a former member of the tour company warned of grave risks from the vessel a few years ago.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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[UPDATED] Missing Titanic sub search continues

The U.S. Coast Guard says we have to remain hopeful...

It gave an update on the noises heard near where the small underwater
vessel vanished Sunday.... with five people inside.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Underwater noises heard in search for missing sub near Titanic wreck

There is some hope for the five explorers who have been missing since Sunday.

Underwater noises have been detected near the Titanic's wreck, where
the small vessel disappeared.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Modi marks International Yoga Day at UN

India's Prime Minister has marked International Yoga Day by
participating in a session at the United Nations.

The UN passed a unanimous resolution back in 2014 marking June 21st as
the International Day of Yoga.

William Denselow is at the UN where the yoga practice was held.

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France sends specialist ship and equipment to search for missing submarine

France is sending a specialist ship and equipment to the area in the North Atlantic Ocean where a major international search is under way for a submarine that went missing on a deep-sea trip to see the wreck of the Titanic.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pentagon miscalculates the military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon has reported an accounting error that's led to the
overvaluing of aid it provided to Ukraine.
The military aid was overvalued by 6.2 billion dollars over the past
two years and the Pentagon says this has resulted in a surplus that
will be used for future security packages.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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