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Just days after his historic toppling, the race is on to succeed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Lawmakers in the United States on Monday narrowly voted to remove him from the role — the first time that's ever happened in American history — leaving Capitol Hill in a state of unprecedented stasis, with another government shutdown deadline looming.
Congressman Matt Gaetz, a far-right Republican politician, led the charge to oust the man who was until recently second-in-line of succession for the Presidency. But he's ruled himself out of contention.
Benji Hyer has the latest on the runners and riders.
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The first witnesses have taken the stand in the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Proceedings are underway in a Manhattan courthouse, and are expected to last several weeks.
Bankman-Fried, the man behind one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, faces seven criminal charges including money laundering and fraud.
He is accused of using customers' money to fill holes in his hedge fund, Alameda Research.
Bankman Fried has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Sally Patterson has more from New York.
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Police authorities in Nigeria's North Western State of Katsina say an operation is ongoing to rescue five students that were kidnapped from a university in the state.
The students, all females, were abducted by gunmen from the school in the early hours of Wednesday.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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At least 14 people have died and more than 100 are missing amid floods due to heavy rain in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim.
The disaster has affected thousands of people, as roads and bridges have been washed away and homes have been damaged.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Extra judges and bureaucrats will be appointed to clear a backlog of protection visa claims, as part of major reforms of the Australian migration system.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Donald Trump has indicated that he's not interested in becoming the next Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
The former President was speaking after a Republican member of Congress formally nominated him for the job, following the unprecedented ouster of Kevin McCarthy earlier this week.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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For the first time ever, World Cup matches are set to be held across six countries and three continents in 2030.
Morocco, Spain and Portugal will serve as co-hosts, while some opening round matches will be played in South America.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The Biden administration has announced multiple indictments in Florida against China-based companies and their employees for allegedly manufacturing and selling the strong opioid drug, fentanyl and related chemicals.
It also imposed sanctions against 28 individuals and entities in China and Canada who they say are involved in the manufacturing and trafficking of illicit drugs.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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