Pope in first public appearance since apology over homophobic comments

The Pope has made his first public appearance since apologising for using homophobic language.

The Vatican issued the rare apology after reports that the Pope used an offensive term for gay people when discussing his opposition to gay men becoming priests.

Here's Giles Gibson in Rome.

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French MP suspended from Parliament after brandishing Palestinian flag

A French MP has been suspended from Parliament for two weeks after brandishing Palestinian flag in the chamber.

The French prime minister called the unveiling of the flag "dreadful and upsetting".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Nigeria Loses Over 16,000 Medical Personnel to U.K, Canada, Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government says the country is losing its health professionals to developed countries.

It says the situation is leading to deprivation of access to affordable basic health care for people in the country.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos

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Ukraine should be allowed to strike inside Russia, French and German leaders say

French President Emmanual Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Ukraine should be allowed to use western-supplied weapons to strike military targets inside Russian territory responsible for launching missiles at Ukraine.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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GLOAL EXECUTIONS AT HIGHEST RECORD SINCE 2015: AMNESTY

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed a sharp rise in the number of executions taking place around the world. The human rights organisation says much of the rise can be attributed to the Iranian Government, who it accused of showing a "complete disregard for human life". 

Trent Murray has more. 

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Most parts of Pakistan are in the grip of an extreme heatwave

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An extreme heatwave has gripped large parts of Pakistan.

Temperatures are as high as 52 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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WHITE HOUSE: RAFAH RED LINES NOT YET CROSSED

The White House says Israel has not crossed any of its red lines in its operations in Rafah in southern Gaza.

The US says it's keeping a close eye on an investigation into the deaths of dozens of civilians in an air strike on Sunday.

But it doesn't believe the full-scale ground operation it's been warning against - has yet been launched there by Israel.

White House National Security Advisor, John Kirby says the US is monitoring Israel closely.

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Dozens killed in India's Northeast region in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead with dozens missing in India's northeastern region.

Mizoram has been the worst hit with hundreds forced to take shelter in relief camps as heavy rainfall has destroyed homes and knocked down power lines.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India's Reliance sign deal with Russia for oil purchases in roubles - report

India's Reliance Industries has signed a deal with Russia's Rosneft to buy millions of barrels of oil each month using roubles, the news agency Reuters reports.

This comes as India has avoided condemning Moscow's war in Ukraine and has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude since the West halted purchases.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Delhi government may penalize water wastage as temperature soars to 50 degrees

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People wasting water in India's capital New Delhi could face fines as temperatures soar close to 50 degrees celsius. 

A deadly heatwave is gripping North India right now. 

Weather officials say there will be respite but not anytime soon.

Ishan Garg reports. 

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Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

INTRO: Hong Kong national security police arrested six people across the city on Tuesday under a new security law for allegedly publishing social media posts to incite hatred against Beijing.

If found guilty, the group could face up to seven years in prison under the harsher penalties brought in by the new law, known as Article 23.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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North Korea vows réponse to South Korea drills

North Korea is vowing to take stern actions against South Korea for military drills held on Tuesday. 

The air exercises were in response to Pyongyang’s attempted launch of a satellite the day before. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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US's floating Gaza pier breaks apart in heavy seas

A temporary pier constructed by the US military off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has broken apart as a result of poor weather conditions.

It's the latest setback in the ongoing challenge to provide aid to the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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UN Secretary General condemns attack on Rafah

200 people have reportedly been killed following an air strike on
Rafah over the weekend.
These are the updated figures from the UN's aid agency, UNRWA on Tuesday.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned in the strongest terms the
attack saying he is heartbroken by the images of the killed and
injured.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Trump trial: Defense wraps up closing arguments

Donald Trump's legal team have wrapped up closing arguments in the
former president's hush money trial.

Trump's attorney Todd Blanche said the prosecution's star witness
Michael Cohen told "lies, pure and simple".

Cohen alleged he made hush money payments, on Trump's orders, to an
adult film star to cover up an affair.

Sally Patterson is outside the courthouse where the trial is taking
place in Manhattan.

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opponents of Trump have also spoken to reporters.

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Open AI launch new safety team despite calls for external review

Progressive tech company Open AI has formed its own safety team led by CEO Sam Altman. It comes as debate heats up over whether AI companies should be left to regulate themselves, or if governments need to get involved.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Trump trial: Robert de Niro warns Trump could "destroy" NYC

American actor Robert De Niro says Donald Trump is trying to destroy
New York City.

De Niro was speaking outside the courthouse where Trump's hush money
trial is taking place.

The actor is an ally of president Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

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Trump trial: closing arguments underway

Closing arguments are underway in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York.

The former President denies any wrongdoing, and his lawyers are
presenting their final statements first.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Hurricane force winds, ‘very large hail’ - The south braces for more extreme weather

At least 23 people - including children-  have now died as extreme weather continues to rip across much of the US over the holiday weekend. Hail, tornadoes, high winds and severe thunderstorms have devastated swaths of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky.  More than 800,000 are without power with more storms forecast for Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more.

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International anger grows after Rafah strike

International condemnation is intensifying in the wake of an Israeli strike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Sunday, which killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians who were sheltering there.

The Israeli military claims it didn't anticipate civilian casualties and used precision intelligence in the attack, but as the war drags on and the death toll in Gaza rises, Jerusalem (Tel Aviv) is finding itself increasingly isolated.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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