Israel's contestant in this year's Eurovision Song Contest has
qualified for the final of the competition on Saturday.
But thousands of people are expected to gather in the Swedish city of
Malmo to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, May 10, 2024
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle arrive Nigeria Friday
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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle will arrive Nigeria today, the 10th of May, for a three-day private visit.
The couple, who were invited by Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, would hold talks on the Invictus Games, which Harry founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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Pakistan's Interior Minister vows to provide extra security to Chinese nationals living and working in the country
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Pakistan's Interior Minister has announced new security protocols to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens working and living in the country.
In March, a suicide bomb attack killed five Chinese engineers in the country's northwest.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Pakistan's Interior Minister has announced new security protocols to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens working and living in the country.
In March, a suicide bomb attack killed five Chinese engineers in the country's northwest.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Philippines and US simulate mock invasions as largest ever war games concludes
INTRO: The annual joint military exercises concluded on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployments.
This year's Balikatan - which means shoulder to shoulder drills - were the largest ever, and involved some 16,000 mostly American and Filipino troops.
Laura Westbrook has more .
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This year's Balikatan - which means shoulder to shoulder drills - were the largest ever, and involved some 16,000 mostly American and Filipino troops.
Laura Westbrook has more .
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STARMER: COUNTER-TERROR POWERS TO TACKLE SMALL BOATS
The UK's opposition Labour Party says it would use counter-terror powers to disrupt people smuggling gangs facilitating small boat crossings.
Labour leader Keir Starmer says it would be paid for by scrapping the government's Rwanda migration scheme.
He's setting out plans to reduce illegal immigration to the UK if he wins the next election.
But migration expert Zoe Gardner believes it won't work.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer says it would be paid for by scrapping the government's Rwanda migration scheme.
He's setting out plans to reduce illegal immigration to the UK if he wins the next election.
But migration expert Zoe Gardner believes it won't work.
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India confirms withdrawal of its military personnel from Maldives
India has confirmed that all security troops stationed in Maldives have left and have been replaced by civilian personnel.
Maldives new government, that came to power on a pro-China plank last year, had asked India to repatriate troops by the end of this week.
The move comes as Maldives Foreign Minister held talks with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi - the first such high-level engagement since ties deteriorated.
Maldives new government, that came to power on a pro-China plank last year, had asked India to repatriate troops by the end of this week.
The move comes as Maldives Foreign Minister held talks with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi - the first such high-level engagement since ties deteriorated.
Priyata Brajabasi reports
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Nippon Steel confident on US Steel purchase this year
Japanese industrial giant Nippon Steel says it’s confident it will lock-in its purchase of US Steel by year-end.
The deal has come under fire from both US President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump who both say they would block the deal.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
UN General Assembly to vote on recognizing Palestine on Friday
The United Nations General Assembly will vote to recognize Palestine
as a U.N. member state on Friday.
However, the resolution that'll be voted on has been tapered down
following Israel's call for the United States to stop its funding to
the UN should Palestine be granted full membership.
This latest application to the General Assembly follows a failed bid
in the Security Council last month, when the United States vetoed a
resolution to recognise the Palestinian State.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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as a U.N. member state on Friday.
However, the resolution that'll be voted on has been tapered down
following Israel's call for the United States to stop its funding to
the UN should Palestine be granted full membership.
This latest application to the General Assembly follows a failed bid
in the Security Council last month, when the United States vetoed a
resolution to recognise the Palestinian State.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Stormy Daniels finishes testimony at Trump trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels has defended her story of sleeping with
Donald Trump at his trial in New York.
The former president denies the affair and has pleaded not guilty to
34 counts of falsifying business records.
Daniels was on the witness stand for around seven hours.
Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in Manhattan.
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Donald Trump at his trial in New York.
The former president denies the affair and has pleaded not guilty to
34 counts of falsifying business records.
Daniels was on the witness stand for around seven hours.
Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in Manhattan.
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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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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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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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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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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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