Monday, June 10, 2024

UK’s National Health Service Appeals For Blood Donation Following Cyber Attack

The UK's National Health Service has launched urgent appeals for blood donation, after a major cyber attack affected hospitals in London.  

Several of the capital's major hospitals declared a critical incident due to the cyber attack on Tuesday, thought to have been carried out by Russian cyber criminals. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Belgium PM resigns after election loss

Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has announced he's
resigning after Sunday's election defeat.

The county looks set for tough coalition talks after a strong
performance from Flemish nationalist groups.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Nigeria's Drug Law Enforcement Agency Intercepts Codeine Shipment From India, US And UK-Bound Opioids In Ladies’ Hair

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Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency or NDLEA says it has intercepted a shipment of codeine originating from India and uncovered opioids concealed in ladies' hair extensions intended for the United States and the United Kingdom.


This is coming barely a week after seizing a shipment of 175,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Onne, Rivers state, Southern Nigeria.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.



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PMLN Party leader and former Prime Minister blames Imran Khan for political instability in Pakistan


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Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's three-time former Prime Minister, has blamed Imran Khan for the political instability in the country, in rare public comments.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year on several corruption charges, all of which he denies.

He blames the country's powerful military and Sharif's party for plotting his ouster from office in 2022 - a charge they deny.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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90 COUNTRIES AND ORGS TO ATTEND UKRAINE PEACE SUMMIT IN SWITZERLAND

The Swiss Government says 90 countries and organisations have signed up to attend a Ukraine Peace Summit which will be hosted near Zurich later this week.

The White has confirmed Vice President Harris will represent the United States alongside a host of other leaders from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. 

Trent Murray reports. 

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Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban’s Party Suffers Biggest EU Election Loss

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban's party has won the most votes in the European Parliament elections, but for the first time in two decades, but he's lost significant ground to a new opposition party, weakening his hold on local politics.
Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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Nine Hindu pilgrims reported dead in militant attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir

At least nine Hindu pilgrims were killed and more than 30 injured when a bus plunged into a gorge after a suspected militant attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir, police have said.

This came as Narendra Modi took oath as prime minister for a third term, and the opposition Congress party said the attack took place amid "a worrying security situation" in the Himalayan region.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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MACRON CALLS FRENCH ELECTION

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France in response to a victory for the right in European polls.

Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is on course to win around a third of the vote in European Parliament elections.

President Macron's dissolved Parliament and called national elections for 30th June and 7th July, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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India's Modi to hold first cabinet meeting

Narendra Modi is set to meet his new cabinet, a day after he was sworn in as India's Prime Minister for the third time.

His party hasn't secured a majority in the recently concluded elections - raising questions about the stability of his government.

Neha Poonia has more.

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South Korea blasts propaganda and weather updates into North Korea

South Korea is resuming the broadcast of propaganda messages across the border with the North. 


It comes as Seoul abandons a 2018 deescalating military pact, heightening tensions around the demilitarized zone. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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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.

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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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Saturday, June 8, 2024

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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Friday, June 7, 2024

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.