Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Former Trump Campaign lawyer, Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case.


She becomes the third of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants to do so in the last week.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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UNSG pleads for the safety of civilians in Gaza

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is
"deeply concerned about the clear violations of international
humanitarian law" that he is witnessing in Gaza.
The Secretary General was addressing the Security Council in New York
that's being attended by several Foreign Ministers from around the
world.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Gaza authorities: 700 killed in overnight strikes, highest 24-hour death toll yet

Authorities in Gaza say a further 700 Palestinians were killed in
overnight airstrikes carried out by Israel.

It's the highest 24-hour death toll in more than two and a half weeks
of fighting.

It comes as Hamas released two elderly hostages on Monday - one of
them telling media after her release she had "been through hell."

Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv says much of the focus is now on trying to
secure the release of more people.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Israel to offer support
and warn about the risks of a widening regional conflict. As Ross
Cullen in Tel Aviv reports.

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As Ross Cullen reports from Tel Aviv, aid deliveries are continuing into Gaza.

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Australia PM Albanese to meet Biden at White House

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US president Joe Biden at the White House today [TUESDAY] to discuss the AUKUS joint defense pact among other things.


The two allies have sought to expand cooperation to counter Chinese influence in the Indo Pacific.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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UK SAYS 12 BRITISH DEAD AFTER HAMAS ATTACK - 6 HELD HOSTAGE

A UK Government minister says at least 12 British nationals have been killed - and a further six are thought to be among the group of hostages taken by Hamas.

Of those British citizens killed, some lived in Israel, including a soldier. Others were visiting, when Hamas attacked over two weeks ago.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Heavy rains compound UK flooding woes after storm Babet

The UK is bracing for more heavy rains as many areas remain flooded
after being hit by Storm Babet.

The death toll from the storm has risen to at least seven and
officials fear floodwaters remain a danger to human life.

William Denselow reports from London.

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EU Agrees on Framework For Sanctions on Niger Republic

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European Union countries have adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.


This is aimed at strengthening measures taken by the West African regional body ECOWAS to restore democratic rule in the country.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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BRITISH CARGO SHIP SINKS OFF GERMANY AFTER COLLISION WITH OTHER VESSEL

A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Germany after two cargo ships collided overnight. 

Authorities say several people are missing, with the cause of the accident still unclear. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has denounced an incursion into its territory by Rwandan soldiers who it accuses of fighting alongside the M23 rebels in a battle against a self-defence group in the country's east. Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya says fifty civilians were killed in the clashes. The Rwandan government has denied the allegation. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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At least 17 people killed in train collision in Bangladesh

At least 17 people have been killed and many more injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh.

Authorities say that a freight train crashed into a passenger train.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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California governor Newsom says state is partner on climate issues, no matter who is Washington

CUE. The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, says his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter who wins the US presidential election next year. Mr Newsom is on the second day of a week-long visit to China that's focussing on global warming and the environment.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Energy Leaders Gather in Singapore for International Energy Week


Energy experts and policy makers are gathered in Singapore this week for the city state's International Energy Week.

It comes amid a series of challenges hampering efforts towards reducing global carbon emissions.

As Patrick Fok reports, energy security is a key topic of discussion at the gathering.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

US Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

US Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government.


The lawmaker appeared in a Manhattan court on Monday for a brief hearing, which lasted less than five minutes.


Last month the lawmaker pleaded not guilty to accepting bribes to benefit Egypt and interfere with law enforcement investigations. 


Sally Patterson has more.


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US stocks mixed after 10-year yield peaks

US stocks were mixed on Monday after the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2007, before retreating


Investors are also braced for third quarter earnings from tech giants including Microsoft and Meta.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Off-duty pilot arrested for trying to switch off plane's engines

An off-duty pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder
when he tried switching off the plane's engines onboard an Alaska
flight this weekend.
Joseph David Emerson was taken into custody over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA and local authorities are
investigating the incident.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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US not “dictating terms” to Israel to pause ground invasion

The White House has pushed back against claims it's asked Israel to
pause plans for a ground invasion of Gaza.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington is not
"dictating terms" to Israel.

He said the top US priority was "going after" Hamas, as well as
getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians caught up in the conflict.

Kirby was responding to reporters' questions at the White House
briefing about the timing of an Israeli ground incursion.

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Kirby spoke about Iran's involvement in the crisis, and said the US
was stepping up its presence in the region to try and stop the
conflict spreading.

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US Senator Bob Menendez due in New York court in corruption case

US Senator Bob Menendez is due in court on Monday, charged with conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent for the Egyptian government.


Last month the lawmaker pleaded not guilty to accepting bribes from businessmen to benefit Egypt and interfere with law enforcement investigations. 


Senator Menendez denies any wrongdoing.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Gaza death toll tops 5,000

The health ministry in Gaza says more than 5,000 people have been
killed since Israel started bombing the enclave just over two weeks
ago.

The United Nations says conditions are so dire in southern Gaza that
some civilians are returning north, to the very area Israel has told
them to evacuate.

According to the Israeli Defence Forces, troops carried out raids on
the Gaza Strip on Sunday to clear militant areas and get intelligence
on the missing hostages.

Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports that the ground offensive appears to
be on pause for now.

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Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are still fears about the
conflict spreading throughout the wider region.

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Oil consolidation deal between major U.S. companies Chevron and Hess

Oil company Chevron has agreed to buy Hess for a stock deal that brings two U.S. rivals together.

Hess invests in Guyana, where there is some of the fastest growing oil production in the world.
Caroline Malone reports.

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US synagogue murder not a hate crime

Police in Detroit say there is no evidence the murder of a synagogue
president was a hate crime.

Samantha Woll's body was discovered in a nearby park on Saturday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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