President Tinubu Meets German Chancellor Scholz, Calls for Investments in Nigeria

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for German investment in critical sectors of the Nigerian economy such as power and rail transportation.

He made the call at a meeting with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference in Berlin.

President Bola Tinubu has been keen on attracting investment to Nigeria to increase revenue and reduce borrowing.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Ukraine commemorates 10th Euromaidan Anniversary

Ukraine commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Euromaidan protests on Tuesday. The uprising was sparked off ten years ago when then Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych chose not to sign a political association agreement with the EU, and instead chose closer ties to Russia. Although today Kyiv has come ever closer to joining the European Union, their fight against Russia's influence continues.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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Richest 10% in EU emit as much carbon as poorest 50%: Oxfam Report

A new report by one of Europe's biggest charities has revealed the continent's richest countries are emitting a disproportionate amount of carbon emissions compared to nations at the lower end of the social-economic scale. 

Launching the findings, the group has called for a new EU-wide tax to balance the scales. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.  

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More than 200 people convicted in vast Italian mafia trial

More than 200 people have been convicted in one of the largest mafia trials in Italian history.

They were linked to the 'Ndrangheta (PRONO: NN-DRAN-GET-A) crime syndicate, which is believed to dominate the illegal cocaine market across Europe.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Ugandan Woman Wins Global Leadership Impact award

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A Ugandan entrepreneur has won a prestigious award for her solar-recycled smart bag. 

 

Jamilah Mayanja beat twelve other global competitors to win the 2023 Leadership Impact award.

 

The award rewards individuals who have made an impact in their communities.

 

Isabel Nakirya reports

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BRICS nations call 'extraordinary' meeting on Gaza

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The BRICS grouping which included Russia, China, and India has called a quote extraordinary meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.

Chair South Africa says the focus will be on the situation in Gaza.

Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected to attend the virtual meeting but India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi could skip it.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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First visuals of Indian workers trapped in a tunnel for 10 days

More than ten days in, the first images of the 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand region have emerged.

 

An endoscopic camera was inserted through a pipe that is being used to send food to the workers. The men can be heard inquiring about the progress of the rescue, saying it was getting harder to survive.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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US carrier docks in South Korea as North Korea says will launch satellite

CUE: An American aircraft carrier has docked in South Korea as Washington, Seoul and Tokyo show solidarity ahead of the launch of a North Korean satellite.

 

Pyongyang says the rocket will be fired between Wednesday, and the first of December.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

 

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Citigroup continues layoff plan

Citigroup has begun a major overhaul of its management structure with
sweeping layoffs expected.

It's part of a broader reorganization and seen as the American bank's
biggest reshuffle in nearly 20 years.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Rosalynn Carter funeral set for Wednesday

The funeral of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will take place on Wednesday in the town of Plains, Georgia.

The wife of former President Carter, died Sunday at the age of 96 at her home in Plains, shortly after she entered hospice care, having been diagnosed with dementia in March.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UNSC: Root causes of conflicts must be addressed

UN Security Council members are debating the link between development
and sustainable peace.
China, who currently holds the council presidency, says it's
imperative that the root causes of conflicts be addressed.
The debate comes at a time when the conflict in Gaza enters its seventh week.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations.

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UK PM AND SOMALI PRESIDENT HOST GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the world needs to act now to prevent food crises and malnutrition "before they start".

He joined Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to co-host the Global Food Security Summit, which is bringing together experts and policy makers to tackle the underlying causes of food insecurity.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Major U.S. bank makes management overhaul

Citigroup has announced it's undergoing a major overhaul of its
management structure with sweeping layoffs expected.

Some leadership changes are set to be unveiled Monday as part of a
move seen as the American bank's biggest reshuffle in nearly 20 years.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Premature babies evacuated from Gaza as hostage negotiations continue

28 premature babies have crossed into Egypt after they were evacuated
from a surrounded hospital in Gaza.

They were rescued from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City which is
occupied by Israeli forces, with gun battles continuing around the
building.

It comes as hostage negotiations are ongoing, with the hope that Hamas
will release dozens of people taken captive six weeks ago.

Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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OpenAI staff tell board to resign over Altman firing

Staff at OpenAI have called on the board to resign, in protest to the
surprise firing of former CEO Sam Altman.

It comes just hours after Microsoft said it has hired Altman to head
up the tech giant's new advanced artificial intelligence team.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden celebrates birthday in White House as oldest U.S. leader

U.S. President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday: as the oldest leader in the White House – and at a time when his advanced age is working against him in the polls, a year before the next Presidential election.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Trump's federal election trial gag order case to be heard Monday

Donald Trump's legal team is pushing to get a gag order lifted in the former President's federal election interference trial in Washington DC.
Prosecutors have argued Trump's verbal attacks on people could lead to actual violence.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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Air traffic controllers go on strike in France

French air traffic controllers are holding a strike on Monday - which is leading to flight delays and cancellations across the country.  

Ross Cullen reports.

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Shakira cuts deal with Spanish authorities over tax affairs

Pop icon Shakira has agreed a multimillion dollar settlement with Spanish tax authorities.

The Colombian singer was set to go on trial in Barcelona, accused of failing to pay more than 15 million dollars in taxes.

Giles Gibson has the details.

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Hungary's new propaganda campaign, targets von der Leyen and Soros

The Hungarian government has inundated Budapest with billboards depicting Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, and billionaire Alex Soros as antagonists. The campaign blitz  aims to set the tone for the upcoming European parliamentary election in June next year.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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