Biden Macron plan to use frozen Russian funds to help Ukraine

The United States and France have come up with a plan to use profits generated by sanctioned Russian assets to help Ukraine.

President Biden has been in France this week for D-Day commemorations which were also attended by Ukraine's leader Vlodymyr Zelensky.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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Far-right surge in EU elections

Far-right parties were big winners in the European elections, securing
particularly strong performances in France and Germany.

But the centrist grouping held firm with the European People's Party
remaining the biggest player in the European Parliament.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Nigeria Records 10 Lassa Fever Cases in One Week

Nigeria has recorded 10 cases of Lassa Fever in one week.

They were recorded in four states across the federation.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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End of first week in testimony about drug use by US President's son in gun purchase case

Naomi Biden - granddaughter of the US President - is the latest high-profile witness to give evidence in a case against her father Hunter Biden.

She talked about how 'well' she thought he was doing at the time of a gun purchase back in 2018. But the prosecution showed text messages to the contrary.

Caroline Malone reports.

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UN adds Israel to the ‘blacklist’ of countries harming children in conflict

The United Nations says it is unacceptable that Israel's Ambassador to
the UN released details of an embargoed report which will see Israel
added to the "blacklist" of countries that have committed abuses
against children in armed conflict.
Gilad Erdan released the contents via social media on Friday and its
infuriated UN officials.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

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Biden warns "democracy" at risk in WWII speech

US President Joe Biden has warned that democracy is at threat in a
speech marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The American leader spoke overlooking the French beaches in Normandy
where Allied soldiers landed in 1944 to fight Nazi forces.

In the run up to the US presidential election in November Biden is
warning that if re-elected Donald Trump would pose a serious threat to
US democracy and America's global standing.

The US president also spoke out against the aggression of Russian
president Vladimir Putin.

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US Supreme Court justices disclose gifts and earnings

Luxury vacations. Beyonce tickets. A near million-dollar book advance. Those are just some of the financial disclosures made by the US Supreme Court Justices.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Criticism over Netanyahu address US Congress

The US and Israel have confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on July 24th.

The plan has already drawn criticism from progressive lawmakers
unhappy that Netanyahu will have the opportunity to defend the
bombardment of Gaza.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump raises millions in "democratic stronghold" California

Donald Trump has reportedly raised 12 million US dollars in a Democratic stronghold.

It comes though as the former President's lead over Joe Biden narrows, after his conviction.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delay in approving U.S. aid package to Ukraine

The U.S. president has apologized to his Ukrainian counterpart for the delay in approving the latest U.S. aid package to Ukraine.

Joe Biden said 'some of his conservative colleagues' had held up the process for the $61 billion dollar fund.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Biden meets Zelenskyy after D-Day events

US President Joe Biden has publicly apologised to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the delay in American military aid sent to the war-torn nation. 

The two leaders met in Paris on Friday having attended D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration events in northern France, where Joe Biden drew parallels between that battle to free Europe from Nazi domination and Ukraine's current fight against Russia. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Prosecutors expected to call their final witnesses in Hunter Biden trial

Prosecutors in the Hunter Biden trial are expected to call their final witnesses on Friday.

It follows testimony from Biden's ex partner Hallie, who was married to his late brother.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Gaza unemployment reaches 80%

The unemployment rate in Gaza has soared to nearly 80 percent.
In new data released by the International Labour Organisation on
Friday, it says this number could be much higher as it excludes
Palestinians who have given up on finding a job since the war broke
out.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Amanda Knox calls slander conviction in Italian court, "unfair"

Amanda Knox has described her reconviction for slander in an Italian court this week as "unfair and not correct."

On Wednesday, Knox was found guilty of slandering a bar owner whom she wrongly accused of murdering Meredith Kercher in Perugia in 2007.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Security in Pakistan-Afghan border on high alert due to violent clashes

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Protests have turned violent at Pakistan's Chaman border, located in the far south of the country and shared with Afghanistan.

The demonstrators are demanding authorities allow individuals crossing the Pakistan-Afghan border to pass without valid visa documents.

40 people have died so far, prompting officials to enhance security in the area.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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IRAN-BACKED MILITIAS IN IRAQ CALL FOR U.S. WITHDRAWAL OR VIOLENCE

Iran-backed militias in Iraq have given the federal government 40 days to remove thousands of US troops from the country.

They say if their demands are not met, they will resume attacks against American forces in the region.

Stuart Smith has more from Baghdad.

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SUNAK APOLOGISES OVER D-DAY CEREMONY

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's apologised for leaving D-Day commemorations before a major international ceremony.

The Labour Party says it's a 'dereliction of duty'.

Rishi Sunak returned from France and carried out a television interview on Thursday.

The Prime Minister says he shouldn't have done so.

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UN Seeks $4.7 Billion for Over 20 Million IDPs in Nigeria, Other African Countries

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs or UNOCHA has said that humanitarian partners will need $4.7 billion to assist 20.9 million vulnerable people in parts of Nigeria, Chad, and five other African countries.

UNOCHA urged the international community to give generously to ensure the region's humanitarian response plans can be implemented fully by the end of the year.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Trump’s former chief of staff to be arraigned in Arizona fake electors case

Donald Trump's former chief of staff is scheduled for arraignment today (Friday) in the Arizona fake electors case. Mark Meadows - along with 17 others - was indicted earlier this year for trying to overturn the 2020 election results in the state.   Toni Waterman has more.

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Hungary'sTisza Party Potential Integration into EU's Largest Political Group

Political newcomer Peter Magyar's right-wing Hungarian party might join Europe's biggest political group after this weekend's European Parliament Elections. 

Polls indicate that Tisza, Magyar's party, could win the second-highest number of seats, following Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party.

Pablo Gutierrez Reports.

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