Wednesday, June 5, 2024

France, Germany and Poland a "permanent" Russian disinformation targets

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The European Commission has warned that some of the EU's largest countries are permanently being targeted by Russian disinformation. The warning comes as Europeans are set to head to the polls in European elections.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Labour Unions in Nigeria Suspend Strike for Deliberation Over New Minimum Wage

Labour unions in Nigeria have suspended an indefinite strike which they embarked on since Monday.


The suspension is to enable talks between the government and the unions over a new minimum wage agitation by them.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos


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US Lawmakers to vote on access to contraception

US lawmakers will vote today (Wednesday) on whether to protect access to contraception at a national level…two years after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in America.  Toni Waterman has more

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Hungary's ruling party could lose EP seats

In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party Fidesz faces a formidable challenge in the upcoming EU Parliament elections this weekend. According to a recent poll, it risks losing seats to the seats to an emerging political opposition.

Pablo Gutierrez Reports


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D-DAY COMMEMORATIONS BEGIN IN UK

Britain's King, Queen, Prime Minister and other dignitaries are marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Portsmouth (on Wednesday).

Events are taking place in the UK and France over the next two days.

On 6th June 1944 allied forces landed on the French coast to attack German forces in the largest naval, air and land military operation ever launched.

John Westlake crossed the English Channel to Normandy in 1944 and says he remembers it vividly.

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Modi makes history, BJP alliance scrapes past majority

Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party along with its allies have made history securing a slim majority in India's elections.

The Hindu nationalist party lost its outright majority for the first time in a decade as voters defied predictions of another landslide.

India's opposition alliance caused a major upset to the incumbent BJP especially in the party's crucial stronghold regions.

Priyata Brajabasi has more,,,

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Philippines rejects South China Sea gun-pointing allegations

INTRO: The Philippines has denied that their troops stationed on a warship grounded in part of the disputed South China Sea pointed their guns at Chinese coast guards during a resupply mission.

It's the latest incident between the two countries, which have seen more frequent and combative encounters in recent months.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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US government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment

A US Food and Drug Administration panel has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Panelists expressed concern about the quality of the clinical trials used with the drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

US AG denies politicising justice system against Trump

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has rejected accusations by House Republicans that he has politicized the criminal justice system in a bid to stop Donald Trump from being reelected.


Testifying on Capitol Hill, Mr Garland vigorously defended the justice department and accused lawmakers of peddling conspiracy theories.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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US announces fresh border policies aimed at curbing migration

US President Joe Biden has signed his most restrictive immigration policy to date, shutting down asylum requests at the country's southern border until claims fall below a certain threshold.  


The executive order will see asylum petitions halted if crossings exceed a daily average of 2,500 people over the course a week. There will be some exceptions, including for unaccompanied children and humanitarian situations.  


The move is an effort to prove to American voters that the President can be tough on illegal immigration — as his rival for the Oval Office Donald Trump vows mass deportations, putting the issue at the centre of his campaign and suggesting that immigration is "poisoning the blood" of America. 


From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 


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US President's son on trial in Delaware for illegal gun possession

Opening statements are underway in the trial of President Biden's son Hunter - in a court in Delaware.

He is facing three charges related to gun possession while taking illegal drugs.

Caroline Malone reports.

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US presents new draft Security Council resolution to stop the fighting in Gaza

The United States has requested UN Security Council support for
President Joe Biden's three-phase plan to end the nearly eight-month
war in Gaza.
A draft resolution has been circulated to all council members and is
expected to be voted on at some stage.
Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel will accept the framework deal
though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Trump and RNC raise $141m in May

Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee say they collectively raised more than $140 million last month towards the former president's re-election campaign.


The campaign points to tens of millions of dollars donated after Trump was found guilty of 34 criminal counts last week. 


The surge in donations suggests the hush money trial garnered support for the Republican presumptive nominee - with Trump calling it "politically motivated".


Sally Patterson has more from New York


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US juror offered massive cash bribe to acquit defendants in fraud trial

A US juror says she was offered a huge cash bribe during an ongoing court case.

The woman is a juror in the state of Minnesota, and the case is looking at allegations of widespread fraud committed during the pandemic.

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Louisiana approves surgical castration for sex offenders

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a billing allowing judges to order physical castration for certain sex offenders. If signed by the state's Republican governor, Louisiana would become the first with such a law on the books. Toni Waterman reports.

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Biden to announce new restrictive clampdown on illegal migration: reports

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order today (Tuesday) clamping down on illegal migration - a top concern for voters this year. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Farmers gather in Brussels ahead of elections

Hundreds of farmers from across Belgium and several other European
nations are descending on Brussels to protest European Union
regulations.

With European elections just days away they are seeking to garner
support from voters before they head to the polls.

Their cause is gaining traction among some far-right political parties
who want to erode some of the bloc's environmental policies.

William Denselow reports from the protest in the Belgian capital.

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Nigeria’s Government, Labour Unions, Reach Agreement on New Minimum Wage

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Nigeria's government and worker's unions have agreed on the fixing of a new minimum wage that is above $40.


The unions embarked on a nationwide strike on Monday to get the government to review the current minimum wage of about $20 a month.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Ukraine claims it hit missile system inside Russia using western weapons

Ukrainian forces claimed on Monday they had struck a S-300 air defense system inside Russia using western supplied weapons. The attack comes just days after the US partially lifted a ban on Ukraine using American supplied weapons to strike at targets inside Russia. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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TANZANIA AEROSPACE PLANS

In a bid to enhance productivity in the country's aviation sector in the country Tanzania plans to establish an aerospace institute. The project will be done in partnership with Korea Aerospace University. 


Daniel Kijo reports.


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