Thursday, May 9, 2024

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun case

The son of US president Joe Biden has lost his appeal to have his
criminal gun charges case dismissed.

Hunter Biden faces trial next month on charges relating to his
purchase of a handgun while he was addicted to drugs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Stormy Daniels back in court for Trump hush money trial

The adult film star at the centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial
is back on the stand on Thursday.

It's the second day of Stormy Daniels' testimony - where she is being
cross-examined by the defence.

Meanwhile, Trump says he has filed a motion challenging the gag order
which prevents him from speaking about the jury or witnesses in the
case.

He's pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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US unemployment claims hit highest level since August

The US economy has seen the highest number of unemployment claims since last summer. 


The Federal Reserve has been trying to dampen hiring in an effort to get inflation under control, but the latest weekly figures may raise fears of an increased level of layoffs. 


Nick Harper reports from Washington. 


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UN: No food or fuel entering Gaza

The United Nations says no humanitarian aid or fuel is currently
entering the Gaza strip, which could have "catastrophic" consequences
for the people there.
In its latest daily update, the world body says there have been
ongoing and "significant amounts of bombardment" in eastern Rafah
early Thursday "and all through the night".
Jody Jacobs reports from the UN headquarters in New York...

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Biden Administration to change asylum rules as immigration takes center stage in presidential election

The Biden Administration is expected to announce a change to the country's asylum policy as soon as today (Thursday), as the president faces increasing pressure to address record migrant flows at the border. Polls indicate that immigration is a top priority for voters this coming November. Toni Waterman has more from Texas

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Chinese President Xi wraps up his European tour

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up his first visit to Europe in five years with a state visit to Hungary. The two countries are expected to sign a number of cooperation agreements on trade, infrastructure and will discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Putin warns of 'global' war as he oversees WWII Victory Day parade in Moscow

Russia marked the country's 'Victory Day' holiday with a show of military hardware in Moscow's Red Square. May 9 marks 79 years since Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II - the day Russians hold dear to their hearts, the country's President Vladimir Putin said. He accused Western elites of forgetting the decisive role played by the Soviet Union in defeating the Nazi, and of stoking conflicts across the world.


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Reports: Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia to recognise Palestinian statehood


Spain is reportedly preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood, along with the Republic of Ireland, Malta and Slovenia.

Only eight members of the European Union have taken that step, with Sweden the last to do so back in 2014.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Maldives' Foreign Minister on an official visit to India, amidst strained ties

Maldives' Foreign Minister is holding talks with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi with both sides discussing bilateral and regional issues amid strained ties.

This is the first high-level visit since Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in as the President of the island nation last November.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...  

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US Denies Reports of Plans to Build Military Base in Nigeria

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The United States says it has no plans to build a military base in Nigeria.


This follows allegations by a group in Northern Nigeria that the Nigerian government was in talks to site French and US military bases after their troops were asked to leave Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour comes to France

Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour comes to France from Thursday, as she kicks off six concerts across Paris and Lyon.

Hotel prices have rocketed and restaurants are hoping for a boost - especially from tourists travelling for the shows.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Pakistan commemorates first year anniversary of May 9th riots, security across the country remains on high alert

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Security across Pakistan has been hiked as the country marks one year since riots broke out over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges he calls a 'political conspiracy'.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Air India Express sacks protesting employees amid large-scale flight disruptions

Air India Express, a budget subsidiary of Tata Group's Air India, has reportedly sacked at least 30 cabin crew, a day after 300 employees called in sick.

At least a hundred Air India Express flights have been cancelled across India in the last two days, affecting thousands of passengers.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Four arrested for duping Indian men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Indian police have arrested four people who they say are linked to a network of human traffickers who have lured men to Russia and forced them to fight in the war in Ukraine.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has said about 35 men were duped in this way.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Russia bats for India over Sikh separatist assassination plot

Russia has accused the US of making "unfounded accusations" against India, following allegations that Indian officials were involved in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on American soil.

New Delhi says it is probing the allegations and recent reporting by American media outlets has named a high-level Indian official, with New Delhi calling the claims 'unsubstantiated'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK UNIVERSITIES URGED TO PROTECT JEWISH STUDENTS

UK university bosses are being urged by the government to do more to protect Jewish students and clamp down on anti-Semitic abuse.

Vice-chancellors from leading universities are meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street on Thursday.

There have been protests against the war in Gaza at universities across the UK.

This Jewish student at Cambridge who's joined camping protesters outside King's College doesn't believe the demonstration is anti-Semitic.

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S Korea's Yoon announces new ministry in rare press conference

South Korea is establishing a new government ministry to tackle the falling birth rate. 

President Yoon Sook Yeol announced the move during a rare press conference on Thursday, in which he also addressed scandals affecting the First Lady. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Biden threatens to withdraw weapons shipments if Israel attacks Rafah

US President Joe Biden says that if Israel launches an all-out assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip, he will withhold further weapons supplies from Benjamin Netanyahu's government.


He made the threat hours after America's defense secretary confirmed that one weapons shipment has already been held back, due to the crisis unfolding in the Palestinian territory.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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President Biden says US will stop sending some arms to Israel if it invades Rafah

US President Joe Biden says the United States will stop sending some weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah — a major warning from Washington, as Israel prepares for a military operation in the southern Gazan city. 


But, Mr Biden insists he'd continue to "make sure Israel is secure."


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Sec Austin says US concerns over planned Israeli invasion of Rafah paused weapons shipment

There is still no sign of a breakthrough in Egyptian-mediated talks between Israel and Hamas but negotiations are continuing in Cairo.


Meanwhile the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is reported to have been in Israel meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


In Washington, the US Defense Secretary has publicly acknowledged that the decision to hold up weapon shipments to Israel was linked to its plans for a large offensive in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.


Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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