Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX,
is expected to take the stand in his own defense later today.
His lawyer confirmed SBF, as he's often known, will be one of the four
witnesses his team hope will get him acquitted.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The World Food Programme has announced the suspension of its food distribution to displaced people near the city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN agency says the decision follows an increase in violence between rival rebel groups. Chris Ocamringa has more in Kinshasa...
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UK Prime Minister unveils first AI safety institute
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that members of the international
community can't bury their heads in the sand when it comes to the
risks posed by artificial intelligence.
But adds that the benefits this technology could bring are potentially
as significant as the invention of electricity.
He's given a major speech on the issue before the UK hosts the first
ever global AI summit next week.
William Denselow reports from London.
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community can't bury their heads in the sand when it comes to the
risks posed by artificial intelligence.
But adds that the benefits this technology could bring are potentially
as significant as the invention of electricity.
He's given a major speech on the issue before the UK hosts the first
ever global AI summit next week.
William Denselow reports from London.
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MERCEDES-BENZ REPORTS FALL IN PROFITS FOR Q3
Luxury German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reported a fall in profit and revenues.
The Stuttgart-based firm blamed stiff competition in its electric vehicle segment for the drop.
The Stuttgart-based firm blamed stiff competition in its electric vehicle segment for the drop.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Russia conducts nuclear deterrence drills after Parliament rescinds ratification of test ban treaty
Russia carried out extensive strategic exercises of its nuclear deterrence forces. Russia's President Vladimir Putin oversaw the drills from a situation room in the Kremlin, his press service said. The move comes after the Russian Parliament has approved a bill revoking ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Nigeria's Supreme Court Rules on Presidential Election Challenge
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Nigeria's Supreme Court will today rule whether to uphold President Bola Tinubu's disputed election victory.
President Tinubu's two main contenders in the February 25th presidential election filed an appeal to the apex court challenging the decision of a lower court last month to uphold Tinubu's win.
Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who came second and third respectively in the February election allege that the election was marred by irregularities.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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IAEA warns of 'dangers to nuclear safety' following Russian strikes near Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency warned on Thursday potential dangers to nuclear safety after Russia launched drone attacks near the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant on Wednesday. The IAEA said the attack caused temporary power cuts to some off-site radiation monitoring stations.
Megumi Lim reports
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Megumi Lim reports
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India resumes some visa services for Canadians
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India is restoring some visa services for Canadians a month after diplomatic relations between the two nations soured.
Ties hit rock bottom last month when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian agents had a role to play in the death of a Canadian Sikh man – a charge India has denied.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Mumbai issues guidelines for construction sites as air quality worsens
Mumbai is ordering construction sites to introduce new measures in an effort to control worsening air pollution in India's financial capital.
This comes after IQAir rated Mumbai with an air quality index of 160, making it the second most polluted city in the world after Beijing on Monday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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President Xi says climate cooperation is "new bright spot" in troubled relations with US
China's President Xi Jinping says a "new bright spot" in troubled relations with the United States could be working together on climate change. Mr Xi was meeting the governor of California, Gavin Newsome, who's in the middle of a climate-focussed tour of China.
Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.
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22 dead in mass shooting in US state of Maine
Authorities in the US state of Maine say a gunman has killed at least
22 people, and injured dozens of others.
Police say the suspect is at large and a manhunt is underway.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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22 people, and injured dozens of others.
Police say the suspect is at large and a manhunt is underway.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Philippines Plans to Boost Multilateral Activities in South China Sea
The Philippines says it's planning to step up multilateral activities including freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea.
Tensions have risen in the waters between Manila and Beijing in recent weeks, heightening concerns about broader confrontation in the regional waters.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Tensions have risen in the waters between Manila and Beijing in recent weeks, heightening concerns about broader confrontation in the regional waters.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
UN Security Council yet again fails to pass a resolution on the Middle East
The United Nations Security Council has once again failed to pass a
resolution on the situation in the Middle East.
Both the U.S and Russia tabled separate draft resolutions in the
council, neither passed, leaving the matter unresolved once again.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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resolution on the situation in the Middle East.
Both the U.S and Russia tabled separate draft resolutions in the
council, neither passed, leaving the matter unresolved once again.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Donald Trump fined $10,000 for violating gag order
Donald Trump has been fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial.
This is the second time Judge Arthur Engoron, who is overseeing the case, has fined the former president over comments attacking court staff.
Trump, his company and his two sons are being sued for $250 million over allegations they inflated their assets.
He's called the case a 'political witch hunt'.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Congressional breakthrough -- new Speaker of US House of Representatives elected
Breakthrough on Capitol Hill -- US Congressman Mike Johnson has become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives after all Republican Party lawmakers in the lower chamber voted for him on Wednesday.
It brings to an end a weeks-long saga during which they struggled to coalesce around a single nominee, leaving the seat of power vacant and the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden: Most important time for U.S.- Australia ties, as Albanese visits
U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House on Wednesday.
The leaders discussed major areas of cooperation from technology to clean energy and defence, with a AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal a priority for Canberra.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Second day of Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's civil fraud trial
Donald Trump's former lawyer has returned to the stand in his one-time boss' civil fraud trial.
Michael Cohen testified in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday, accusing the former president of inflating his assets and net worth.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Trump, his company and his two adult sons for $250 million.
He's called the case a 'political witch hunt'.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Guterres: "I believe it was necessary to set the record straight"
The United Nations Secretary General says he is shocked at the
misrepresentations by some about his statements on Tuesday in the
Security Council.
His statement comes after Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan called on
the UN Secretary General to resign, claiming his statement that the
"attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum" was disconnected from
the reality in the region.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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misrepresentations by some about his statements on Tuesday in the
Security Council.
His statement comes after Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan called on
the UN Secretary General to resign, claiming his statement that the
"attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum" was disconnected from
the reality in the region.
Jody Jacobs reports.
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Antisemitic incidents in the US up almost 400%
Antisemitic incidents in the United States have risen by nearly 400% in just a matter of weeks, according to data from the Anti-Defamation League.
The advocacy group says more than half of hundreds of harassment, vandalism and assault cases against Jews this month were directly linked to the war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that launched a terror attack on October 7th.
Benji Hyer reports.
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California suspends GM robotaxis in San Francisco
California has suspended Cruise driverless taxis in San Francisco following a safety incident involving a pedestrian.
The unit, which is owned by General Motors, has faced local opposition after a series of missteps in the past few months.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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