Donald Trump's fraud trial is underway in New York.
The former president is accused of inflating his net worth by more
than two billion dollars to obtain better terms from lenders.
Trump denies the charges and calls the case a scam and a sham.
William Denselow reports from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.
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Monday, October 2, 2023
US House Speaker faces removal from job
US Republican lawmaker Matt Gaetz has again threatened to remove Kevin
McCarthy from his position as speaker of the House of Representatives.
It comes after McCarthy worked with Democrats to pass a resolution
that prevented a government shutdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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McCarthy from his position as speaker of the House of Representatives.
It comes after McCarthy worked with Democrats to pass a resolution
that prevented a government shutdown.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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California governor appoints Feinstein replacement senator
California governor Gavin Newsom, has chosen Laphonza Butler, a
Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential
campaign - to fill the US Senate vacancy left by the death of Dianne
Feinstein.
She will be the only Black female senator, and the first openly LGBTQ+
person to represent California in the chamber.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential
campaign - to fill the US Senate vacancy left by the death of Dianne
Feinstein.
She will be the only Black female senator, and the first openly LGBTQ+
person to represent California in the chamber.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Spain's King expected to invite acting PM Pedro Sanchez to try to form a coalition government
Spain's King Felipe is expected to invite acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to try to form a government.
Since inconclusive elections in July, political parties have been trying to form a coalition with a majority in parliament.
If they fail, Spanish voters will face another round of elections in the coming months.
Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Trump launches broadside against judge, prosecutor, at start of fraud trial
The start of Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York was delayed, as the former President launched a furious attack on both the prosecutor and the judge in the case.
He spoke to reporters shortly after arriving at the courthouse where the future of his business empire will be decided in a fraud trial expected to last 3 months.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Pro-Kremlin party wins Slovak election
Robert Fico, a former Prime Minister of Slovakia, has secured the highest number of votes in his country's election this weekend.
Fico is considered a pro-Kremlin politician, and this outcome is likely to slow the country's support for Ukraine and could even challenge the unity of NATO and the European Union.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
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US Congress survives shutdown showdown only to face another
The United States Congress is lurching from one crisis to another — having narrowly averted a government shutdown, some lawmakers are now engaging in the most serious attempt in a century to topple the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Kevin McCarthy helped approve a short-term funding deal late on Saturday, defying the hardline conservative wing of his Republican Party who are again calling for his removal.
But Mr McCarthy insists he'll "survive."
Benji Hyer reports.
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Trump in court for fraud trial
Donald Trump's fraud trial is getting underway in New York.
A judge has already determined that the former President committed
fraud by inflating the value of his assets for favourable loan and
insurance terms.
Trump denies wrongdoing and says the charges against him are
politically motivated.
William Denselow has more from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.
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A judge has already determined that the former President committed
fraud by inflating the value of his assets for favourable loan and
insurance terms.
Trump denies wrongdoing and says the charges against him are
politically motivated.
William Denselow has more from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.
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Trump heads to court as civil fraud trial begins
Former US President Donald Trump is attending the first day of his civil trial on fraud charges in New York today.
The former President has unleashed a fresh attack against New York's Attorney General, after the judge in the case sided with her contention that his Trump Organization falsely inflated the value of its assets in order to secure loans on favorable terms.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Nobel Prize For Scientists Who Helped Developed mRNA COVID Vaccine
A pair of scientists whose work led to life saving COVID-19 vaccines have been awarded the Nobel prize.
Their research is now being used to try and help fight other diseases, including cancer.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Embattled US Senator Bob Menendez to make another court appearance
Embattled New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to make another court appearance today [Monday] for an initial conference.
Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to three counts of bribery.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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European Union Foreign Ministers in surprise visit to Kyiv
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European Union foreign ministers have all gathered for a surprise visit to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine. The aim of the meeting is for the EU to show a united front while some of Ukraine's allies have started to question their own support.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
European Union foreign ministers have all gathered for a surprise visit to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine. The aim of the meeting is for the EU to show a united front while some of Ukraine's allies have started to question their own support.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
UK water companies call for record investment for modernisation
Water companies in England say they need $117bn to modernise infrastructure, which could see $190 added to household bills every year. The industry has come under fire for frequent sewage discharges into bodies of water. Julia Chapman reports.
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UK AWARDS BAE SYSTEMS $5BN FOR NEW ATTACK SUBMARINES
The UK Defence Ministry will pay nearly 5 billion U.S. dollars to a British defence company to develop a new type of nuclear-powered attack submarine.
'B.A.E. Systems' will start manufacturing the boats at the end of this decade, for first delivery nearer the end of the next.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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'B.A.E. Systems' will start manufacturing the boats at the end of this decade, for first delivery nearer the end of the next.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Constitutional Court Begins Hearing Petition Challenging Uganda's Anti-Gay Law
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The Constitutional court has started hearing a petition challenging Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.
The petitioners argue the law was passed without meaningful public participation and that it
The Constitutional court has started hearing a petition challenging Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.
The petitioners argue the law was passed without meaningful public participation and that it
violates certain rights and freedoms of the LGBTQ community .
Isabel Nakirya reports
Isabel Nakirya reports
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THIRTEEN KILLED IN SPANISH NIGHTCLUB FIRE
Three days of public mourning have been announced in the southern Spanish city of Murcia, after a fire killed a number of partygoers over the weekend.
Witnesses have told local media the fire broke out while several birthday parties were taking place at a nightclub complex.
Trent Murray reports.
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Witnesses have told local media the fire broke out while several birthday parties were taking place at a nightclub complex.
Trent Murray reports.
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India's monsoon rainfall hits lowest levels in five years
India's monsoon rainfall has hit its lowest levels in five years because of the El Nino weather pattern, according to the country's weather department.
The monsoon plays a vital role in the country's economy, as it provides water for crops and impacts rural incomes.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Officials arrest four in student murder case in India's Manipur
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Four people have been arrested in the restive North East Indian state of Manipur where ethnic clashes have been going on since May.
Tension flared up again in August when the news of the murder of two students belonging to the state's majority Meitei (May-tay) community led to protests.
Ishan Garg has more details on the arrest from New Delhi.
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Johnny & Assc looks to relaunch after assault findings
Japan's embattled J-pop factory Johnny’s and Associates is looking to relaunch to distance the company from acts of sexual assault by its founder.
Last month an investigation found Johnny Kitagawa had been abusing talent for decades.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023
U.S. government averts shutdown
A government shutdown has been avoided in the United States after
lawmakers reached an 11th hour agreement.
The agreement secures funding until mid-November but the spending bill
excludes additional funding for Ukraine.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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lawmakers reached an 11th hour agreement.
The agreement secures funding until mid-November but the spending bill
excludes additional funding for Ukraine.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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