Russia thanks North Korea for Ukraine war support

CUE: Russia's defence minister has thanked North Korea for its support in the Ukraine war … or "special military operation" as the Kremlin calls the invasion.

The minister, Sergei Lavrov, is spending two days in Pyongyang, after visiting his Chinese counterpart in Beijing earlier this week.

Our reporter Andrew Wood in Hong Kong says North Korea and Russia have stayed allies even after the Cold War ended and the Soviet Union collapsed, But their relationship is very different.

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA ROW

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The United Nations has expressed concern about a risk of a direct military confrontation between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda over the armed conflict by the M23 rebels in eastern DRC. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres mentioned the risk in a report about the situation in the east of the DRC. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa...

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Nigerian Police Raid Lagos Blacksmith's Illegal Gun Factory

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The Nigerian police says it has busted a blacksmith's factory that was a cover for manufacturing illegal firearms in the commercial city of Lagos.

Barrel guns, pistols, cartridges and drilling machines were seized during the raid.

A notorious gang leader was among more than 30 suspects arrested.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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French court rules pro-Palestinian protests must be banned case by case

A French court has ruled that pro-Palestinian protests must now be
banned on a case by case basis.

This comes after the French interior ministry implemented a sweeping
ban on all such protests earlier this month.

William Denselow reports from Paris.

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Biden secures Egyptian agreement to allow aid into Gaza

US President Joe Biden says he's secured an agreement to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza from Egypt by the end of the week.

Aboard Air Force One returning to the US from Israel, he announced that he had secured the agreement of Egyptian authorities to open the Rafah border crossing. 

On Thursday night, he'll make a televised address to the American people.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.,

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Indian leaders express concerns over hospital bombing in Gaza

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India's Prime Minister and opposition party leaders have raised concerns over the bombing of Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

This comes as Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon says Tel Aviv would appreciate India's help in freeing more than 200 Israelis allegedly taken hostage by Hamas.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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Malaysia's Ringgit Slides to Lowest Level in 25 Years

Malaysia's ringgit fell by 0.3%, taking the currency to its lowest level in 25 years.

It's also the worst performer in Asia this year after the Japanese yen.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan and Saudi Arabia to cooperate on Gaza

Japan and Saudi Arabia are agreeing to work together to address the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza. 

Leaders Fumio Kishida and Mohammed Bin Salman spoke on Wednesday. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US stocks down amid uncertainty at home and abroad

US stocks were down Wednesday after a turbulent day in Washington and in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, investors continued to digest third-quarter earnings from major US lenders.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway: judge

After nearly two decades of claiming his innocence, Joran van der Sloot has admitted to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway - who disappeared while on a high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005.  A US federal judge says the confession came as part of a guilty plea he submitted Wednesday in a separate extortion case targeting the Holloway family - where he tried selling information on the location of her remains for $250,000. Toni Waterman has more.

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US House of Representatives in stasis after second Speaker election defeat

US Congressman Jim Jordan has failed for the second time to win enough votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis. 

The hardline conservative Representative had bid to step into the vacant seat of power, left after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy weeks ago. 

But Jordan fell short again on Wednesday, with 22 of his own Republican Party colleagues voting against him.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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UN Security Council rejects Gaza resolution

The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution on escalations in Gaza.

The UN Security Council rejected a draft text put forward by Brazil calling for humanitarian pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas.

This comes as US President Joe Biden held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and committed millions of dollars of aid to Palestinians.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Biden departs Israel promising support for Israelis and Palestinians

US President Joe Biden has left Israel after reaffirming support for
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and promising $100 million dollars
of aid for Palesinitians in Gaza.

He backed the Israeli claim that Palestinian militants were
responsible for the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed an
estimated 500 people.

Biden also said that he had secured a commitment from Israel to allow
food and water in through the Gaza border crossing with Egypt.

And the US President gave his rock-solid support to the Israeli Prime Minister.

Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that the region remains even more
divided following the hospital blast, despite Biden's promises of
support for both Israelis and Palestinians.

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UK Spy Chief Warns Of ‘Epic Scale’ Of China Spying

The head of the UK's domestic intelligence agency, warned of the "epic scale" of Chinese espionage in Britain. 

He claimed tens of thousands of people in the UK have been approached by Chinese spies online, and warned businesses of the risk of China seizing commercial secrets. 

Simon Gaitán reports…

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Alec Baldwin could face fresh charges in fatal shooting on movie set

Prosecutors in New Mexico say they are seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when the gun Baldwin was holding fired during rehearsal on the movie set "Rust" in 2021. An original charge of involuntary manslaughter was dismissed earlier this year.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Biden in Israel says humanitarian supplies will soon enter Gaza

US President Joe Biden says he believes that Israel was not responsible for last night's blast at a hospital in Gaza that Hamas authorities claim killed at least 500 people.

The American leader is in Tel Aviv, making a controversial visit to Israel where he's met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

He says he has secured Israeli backing to permit humanitarian assistance to enter the Gaza Strip.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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X charges $1 new user fee in Philippines & New Zealand

Social media site X will start charging new users in the Philippines
and New Zealand a fee of $1 a year.

The platform formerly known as Twitter says the move will combat bots
on the site.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Six French airports evacuated citing security threat

Six airports in France were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving
emails threatening of an attack.

The Palace of Versailles has also closed its doors to tourists for the
third time in five days citing security concerns.

William Denselow reports from Paris.


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Israelis & Palestinians trade blame for hospital blast

Protests are continuing throughout the Middle East after an explosion
at a hospital in Gaza killed an estimated 500 people.

Hamas has blamed the Israeli military for carrying out the strike,
while Israel says militants caused the blast with a misfired rocket.

US President Joe Biden - in Israel for meetings with Prime Minister
Benjamin Netayahu - has backed Israel's claim.

Biden's planned trip to Jordan to meet Arab leaders was canceled
following the hospital explosion.

Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv says Biden's trip comes amid protests over
the hospital bombing.

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Putin welcomes "less hawkish" Western stance on Ukraine

CUE: President Vladimir Putin says he welcomes what he thinks is a "less hawkish" Western stance on the war in Ukraine, and agreed with statements about the need to solve the conflict with talks. Mr Putin made the comments after meeting his main ally, President Xi Jinping of China, for three hours in Beijing. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

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