July 4th might have been the earth's hottest day on record.
According to the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction,
the global average temperature reached close to 63 degrees Fahrenheit
or 17 degrees Celsius,
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
White House evacuated after cocaine found
The White House was briefly evacuated after the illegal drug, cocaine, was found in a common area.
The secret service is investigating the incident which happened on Sunday night when President Biden was away.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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China imposes semiconductor curbs ahead of Yellen's visit
China has warned its new export controls on semiconductor metals are
"just a start".
The latest measure, targeting the United States, comes just ahead of
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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"just a start".
The latest measure, targeting the United States, comes just ahead of
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Biden to discuss NATO membership with Swedish PM at White House
US President Joe Biden is welcoming the Swedish Prime Minister to the
White House for discussions expected to revolve around the country's
NATO membership bid.
Stockholm's push to join the western military alliance has been held
up by two NATO members, Hungary and Turkey.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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White House for discussions expected to revolve around the country's
NATO membership bid.
Stockholm's push to join the western military alliance has been held
up by two NATO members, Hungary and Turkey.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Violence continues between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants
Palestinians are tentatively returning to the refugee camp in Jenin after Israeli forces wrapped up a military operation there. Israel says it arrested around 150 militants and destroyed weapons it found at the camp. Overnight, there were more attacks between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. Mia Alberti reports from Beirut.
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Nigeria, Angola emerge Africa’s biggest oil drilling markets
Nigeria and Angola have emerged Africa's largest oil drilling market this year.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized the United Nations group of experts for accusing his government of supporting the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwandan leader described the report as falling short of addressing the real problems in eastern DRC during a televised address. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Pakistan government to hold nationwide protests against Quran burning in Sweden
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called for a nationwide protest on Friday against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
The incident took place last when a man burned a copy of the Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm.
The Swedish government has condemned the act – calling it "Islamophobic".
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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US reportedly preparing to ban Chinese access to cloud computing
CUE: Washington is reportedly getting ready to limit Chinese customers’ access to cloud computing services, provided by companies such as Amazon and Microsoft.
It would be another measure to restrict China's ability to use American technology against the US.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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Japan could start releasing Fukushima water into ocean next month
Japan could start releasing treated radioactive water from the tsnumai-wrecked Fukushima power plant into the ocean as soon as next month
This comes after it won a stamp of approval from the UN's nuclear watchdog for its controversial plan.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Seven injured in Tel Aviv car-ramming attack
Seven people have been injured, three seriously, after a car-ramming
and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv.
The attack happened as Israeli forces entered the second day of the
ongoing raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, which has drawn
condemnation from the United Nations and Washington.
Ten people have died, including 3 children, and 120 have been injured.
Mia Alberti has more.
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and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv.
The attack happened as Israeli forces entered the second day of the
ongoing raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, which has drawn
condemnation from the United Nations and Washington.
Ten people have died, including 3 children, and 120 have been injured.
Mia Alberti has more.
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Sudan Conflict Update
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More than two months since the conflict first began in Sudan, fighting continues in the capital of Khartoum.
With airstrikes still taking place, millions have only limited access to water, food, and health care.
More than 3000 have been killed in the conflict so far and another two million people have been internally displaced across the country.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Sudan
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US mass shootings in Philadelphia and Texas
A gunman in the US city of Philadelphia has killed five people and
injured two children in a seemingly random mass shooting.
In a separate incident 3 people were shot dead in a parking lot in Texas.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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injured two children in a seemingly random mass shooting.
In a separate incident 3 people were shot dead in a parking lot in Texas.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG APPROVES FUKUSHIMA WATER DISCHARGE PLAN
The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved Japan's controversial plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima power plant into the ocean.
The UN watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida after delivering the results of its safety review.
Discharge could begin within the next few weeks.
Rebecca Bundhun has this from Tokyo.
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The UN watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida after delivering the results of its safety review.
Discharge could begin within the next few weeks.
Rebecca Bundhun has this from Tokyo.
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RESIDENTS SHELTER IN SUDAN AS WAR CONTINUES
Residents of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, continue to endure the effects of "violent fighting" over the city, between forces loyal to the Government and forces loyal to a rebel general.
Thousands have been killed since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces tried to take control of the country on April 15, and millions have been displaced.
With an update from the safer neighbouring city of Madani, Naba Mohie sent this report.
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Thousands have been killed since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces tried to take control of the country on April 15, and millions have been displaced.
With an update from the safer neighbouring city of Madani, Naba Mohie sent this report.
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10 PEOPLE DEAD AT PALESTINIAN REFUGEE CAMP
10 people are confirmed dead after a raid by Israel's military on the Jenin refugee camp, with thousands of residents fleeing their homes according to the Palestinian Red Cross.
It says people spent the nights in hospitals, schools, and community centres.
The Israeli Defense Forces claim they are undertaking an anti-terror operation in the West Bank.
Mia Alberti has more from Beirut.
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It says people spent the nights in hospitals, schools, and community centres.
The Israeli Defense Forces claim they are undertaking an anti-terror operation in the West Bank.
Mia Alberti has more from Beirut.
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IRAN TO JOIN SCO AS INDIA HOSTS KEY ANNUAL SUMMIT
Leaders are meeting online for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, this year hosted by India.
New Delhi's concerned about the security implications of regime change in Afghanistan, as well as counterterrorism.
This summit also admits Iran as a full member of the SCO for the first time. On what that means for India, Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
New Delhi's concerned about the security implications of regime change in Afghanistan, as well as counterterrorism.
This summit also admits Iran as a full member of the SCO for the first time. On what that means for India, Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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OFFICIALS RESPOND TO HONG KONG'S BOUNTY FOR DISSIDENTS ABROAD
Hong Kong's leader says authorities will continue to monitor activists who have fled overseas, after it issued a $130,000 US dollar bounty for information leading to the arrest of 8 pro-democracy activists.
UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, says the Government will "not tolerate any attempts by China to intimidate and silence individuals…overseas."
Andrew Wood sent this from Hong Kong.
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UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, says the Government will "not tolerate any attempts by China to intimidate and silence individuals…overseas."
Andrew Wood sent this from Hong Kong.
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Inflation falling amongst OECD countries
Annual inflation in countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - or OECD - fell to 6.5 percent in May.
The organisation has a diverse global membership, including the U.S., Italy, Japan and Australia.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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RADIO:DRC HEALTH CRISIS
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The World Health Organisation says the health system in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is on the verge of collapse due to conflict, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks. The health body's Emergency Officer Dr Jorge Castilla made the remarks during a visit to the central African nation. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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