Friday, July 28, 2023

UK FINANCIAL WATCHDOG POISED TO INVESTIGATE BANK ACCOUNT CLOSURES

The UK's financial watchdog is poised to launch an investigation into NatWest bank for potential discrimination against its customers on political grounds.

That's according to UK newspaper, The Telegraph, citing an insider source.

It comes after a prominent, former British politician had his bank account closed under dubious circumstances.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons Top Group B at Fifa Women’s World Cup After Australia Defeat

Nigeria's female football team, the Super Falcons have emerged top of Group B at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup after forcing Australia's Matildas to a 3-2 defeat.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Judge rejects ban on Hong Kong protest song


A judge in Hong Kong has rejected the government’s attempt to ban the promotion of a protest song made popular during anti-government unrest in 2019.


As Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong, it’s a rare setback for a government that has been tightening restrictions on free speech in the city on Beijing’s orders.


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India's federal investigative agency to probe Manipur sexual assault

India's government says the case of a viral video from Manipur showing two women being assaulted and paraded naked will be probed by its federal investigative agency. Meanwhile, seven people have been arrested in the north-eastern state for sexually harassing and attacking the women.

Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.


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Delhi calls China issuing stapled visa to Indians "unacceptable"

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India has lodged a "strong protest" against China for issuing stapled visas to athletes from the disputed area of Arunachal Pradesh (Uh-Roo-Na-Chull Pruh-day-sh) as opposed to stamped visas.

The athletes were hoping to participate in the World University Games that are beginning on Friday.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China Braced For Super Typhoon Doksuri

Typhoon Doksuri is bringing gales and heavy rain to China's southeast after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines and Taiwan.

Authorities are warning of serious impact and have shut down some businesses, schools and factories.

Patrick Fok reports.

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China Braced For Super Typhoon Doksuri


Typhoon Doksuri is bringing gales and heavy rain to China's southeast after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines and Taiwan.

Authorities are warning of serious impact and have shut down some businesses, schools and factories.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

White House: Joe Biden wouldn't pardon son Hunter Biden

The White House says there is no possibility that President Biden will pardon his son Hunter.

Hunter Biden's legal troubles are set to become a bigger campaign issue ahead of next year's presidential election after a federal judge refused to sign off on a plea deal.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports


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US GDP grew faster than expected

The US economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter of 2023.


New government data released on Thursday helped bolster confidence the country is not about to slide into recession.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Speculation grows of third Trump indictment as his lawyers meet prosecutors

Speculation is growing that Donald Trump is about to be charged over efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, after his lawyers met federal prosecutors. 


It would be the third criminal indictment facing the former president.


Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher has the details.


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US GDP up in second quarter

US GDP grew faster than expected earlier this year, according to Department of Commerce figures released on Thursday. 


The world's largest economy was up 2.4 per cent in the second quarter — that's higher than the first, and well above the rate predicted by economists.


It's a sign, the White House claims, that President Biden's economic plan is working. 


From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN calls for peace in the Middle East

The United Nations says the deterioration of the security situation in
the occupied West Bank once again undermines a possible two-State
solution.
Security Council members on Thursday heard from the Assistant
Secretary General, Khaled Khiari who said the situation is becoming
untenable.
The occupied West Bank is currently experiencing a period of
increasing violence and several members have once again raised
concern.
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July set to be hottest month on record

July is set to be the hottest month on record, according to climate scientists.


Data from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus Climate Change Service shows global heatwaves have contributed to the soaring average temperature.


This comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to announce steps to help Americans cope with the extreme heat much of the population is experiencing.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Guterres warns G20 countries on carbon emissions

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has called on G20 countries to
drastically begin reducing their carbon emissions.
Guterres says he hopes that climate change will be taken seriously at
the upcoming G20 summit in India in September.
Speaking in New York, the Secretary General said, the accelerating
temperatures demand accelerated action and world leaders have several
critical opportunities ahead.

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UN Secretary General concerned about increasing temperatures

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has warned of the
catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, Guterres
called for immediate climate action.
He was responding to the World Meteorological Organization
announcement confirming that July is set to be the hottest month ever
recorded.

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Mitch McConnell says he's fine after freezing during press remarks

The top republican lawmaker in the US senate has repeatedly said he is fine after he froze during a press conference and had to leave the podium for a few minutes.


An aide to 81-year-old Mitch McConnell said he had felt light-headed.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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CEOs pledge to assist government

South African CEOs are committing to help drive economic recovery in the country. The decision to offer technical and financial assistance to the government follows on the success of a similar initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mark Roughton reports.

 

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UN condemns Niger coup

The United Nations has condemned a coup in Niger and urged all parties
to refrain from violence.

Military officials say the takeover was triggered by poor economic and
social governance as well as a deteriorating security situation in the
West African nation.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Major New Battery Plant Planned For Hungary

The ninth largest battery manufacturer in the world has announced plans to open a new factory in Hungary.

Sunwoda Electronics is the latest Chinese company aiming to make vehicle batteries in Europe.

It should break ground next year and plans to run the plant entirely with renewable energy.

Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest reports.

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Angry Reaction To Record British Gas Profits

British Gas has announced record half year profits of almost one billion pounds (1.25 billion US dollars).


It follows changes to the energy price cap, which let them charge households more for their energy bills.


The news has been met with anger by many anti-poverty groups, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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