UK PM gives evidence in COVID-19 inquiry

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being questioned as part of an inquiry into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. He dismissed the claim that there had been dysfunction in the cabinet of then-leader Boris Johnson, who gave his own evidence last week. Julia Chapman reports.

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UK CONSERVATIVE PARTY LAWMAKERS TO DETERMINE POSITION ON SAFETY OF RWANDA BILL

Factions of the UK Conservative Party are meeting on Monday to determine if they should support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship 'Safety of Rwanda' bill.

The Government says the bill will prevent nearly all of the legal problems that have so far prevented the UK sending asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing.

But many lawmakers within his party are sceptical.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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EU ministers hoping to break Ukraine deadlock and discussing Israel sanctions

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The European Union's Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels to try and hash out a deal on opening membership talks with Ukraine, as well providing it with more funding.
The other big issue on the agenda will be a discussion on whether or not to sanction Hamas as well is Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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US AIR FORCE JET CRASHES OFF SOUTH KOREA

A US Fighter Jet has crashed off the coast of South Korea. 

Defence officials confirmed the aircraft suffered a mid flight emergency while taking part in combat training. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Controversial French Immigration Law To Be Debated In National Assembly

Controversial immigration reforms are set to be debated in the French National Assembly on Monday. 

The draft law proposed by President Macron's government, made Conservative concessions to pass the Senate, and now faces a potential hurdle in Parliament after left-wing opposition lawmakers proposed a last minute motion to dismiss the law. 

Simon Gaitán, reports.

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ECOWAS SETS UP COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH MILITARY JUNTA IN NIGER REPUBLIC

Heads of government in West Africa have set up another committee to meet with the military junta which toppled the government of President Mohammed Bazoum in Niger Republic.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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Russia launches eight ballistic missiles at Kyiv, injures four

Russia launched eight ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv in the early morning hours of Monday. Ukraine's air force said all eight were shot down but falling debris caused damages to homes and injured four people.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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COP-28 Climate Summit Nears Conclusion

As the COP-28 climate summit nears a conclusion, there are calls for all involved to be as ambitious as possible.

Disagreements continue around whether countries should agree to 'phase out' fossil fuels rather than 'reduce' them.

There's also a growing movement for countries to triple their use of renewable energy by 2030.

Many climate experts have warned that without immediate and drastic action, the aim of limiting climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will become impossible.

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India's Supreme Court upholds repeal of Kashmir's special status

India's Supreme Court has rejected petitions that challenged the revocation of special status for the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

But it has held that elections in the region must be conducted by September next year.

In 2019, India's government revoked Article 370 of the constitution that had given significant autonomy to the region- including a separate flag and the right to make its own laws.

Neha Poonia has more on what the court ruled.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the judgment a 'beacon of hope' for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Back in 2019, the Prime Minister had called the revocation a way to integrate the restive Kashmir region with the rest of the country.

Neha Poonia has more on reactions to the ruling.

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CONSERVATIVE MPs CONSIDER RWANDA LEGISLATION

Conservative MPs are meeting on Monday to decide whether or not to back Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to revive his flagship policy on immigration.

Rishi Sunak is under pressure from both the right and left of the party as MPs gather to discuss his Rwanda deportation plan.

They'll vote on the legalisation on Tuesday.

Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie says a power vaccum is developing with the Tory party.

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Indian city of Chennai starts to recover following Cyclone Michaung

The Indian city of Chennai is still trying to get back on its feet in the aftermath of a cyclone that hit the southern coast last week.

Schools have reopened after being closed for a week because of the impact of heavy rainfall.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China and Philippines trade accusations over ship collisions

CUE: The Philippines and China are trading accusations after their vessels were in collision near a contested reef in the South China Sea. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea, including waters and islands close to the shores of countries surrounding the body of water. 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Calls Chinese Military Militia Presence "Outright Violation" of International Law

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called the presence of Chinese militia in his country's waters and their action an outright violation of international law.

It follows a ramming incident involving their vessels near Second Thomas Shoal over the weekend.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan government hit by kickback scandal

Japan’s Prime Minister says he will work to restore trust in his government following a fundraising scandal. 

Allegations of unreported funds have hit several key members of his administration. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Japan 

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Donald Trump says he won't testify again at fraud trial

Donald Trump says he won't testify again at his fraud trial, where he's facing charges of inflating the value of his properties.

It's a change of course for the former president who earlier had planned to appear in the New York court on Monday as the trial nears its conclusion

Ira Spitzer reports.

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U.S vetoes Security Council resolution

The U.S has vetoed a resolution at the UN Security Council which
called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
It says an immediate ceasefire in Gaza would 'only plant the seeds for
the next war'.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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Michigan high school shooter sentenced to life with parole

The teenager who shot dead four classmates and injured seven others at
his high school in Michigan has been sentenced to life without the
chance of parole.

Ethan Crumbley told the court he was a "really bad person" ahead of
his sentencing.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Russia’s Putin announced he’ll run for president in 2024, again

Russia's long-standing ruler Vladimir Putin has announced that he will run for the fifth Presidential term next year. State-funded polls indicate he's enjoying a wide public support, while state-run media is promoting a vision of Russia's inevitable victory in its geopolitical standoff with the West. The announcement comes as Russia's war with Ukraine casts a shadow over the possible outcome of the the next year's vote. Moscow said it plans to organise elections in the recently annexed Ukrainian territories that it claims its own, but still does not fully control. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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U.S says it will not support calls for a ceasefire

The United States says it does not support calls for an immediate
ceasefire in Gaza.
Speaking at the Security Council on Friday, the US' Deputy Ambassador
to the UN, Robert Wood reiterated his country's stance that it'll
remain focussed on diplomacy geared at getting more hostages released
and more aid flowing into Gaza.
The Security Council is set to vote on Friday late afternoon on a
draft resolution tabled by the UAE, which calls for an immediate
ceasefire.
As a permanent member the US has a veto vote in the council.
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Biden campaign touts record fundraising expected in California

U.S. President Joe Biden is about to kick off a three-day mega fundraising trip in California. 

It's happening just after the Department of Justice filed new criminal charges against his son Hunter over tax evasion.

But for the President, California holds the promise of the deep-pocketed entertainment industry.

Caroline Malone reports.

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