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US Senators accused Boeing of losing its way and putting profits above safety in a hearing about the planemaker's long list of issues, and allegations of coverup.
Relatives of some of the more than 300 people who died in two Boeing Max jet crashes on Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines were present at the hearing on Tuesday.
Caroline Malone reports.
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The United States and NATO are reaffirming the West's commitment to Ukraine, as the US prepares to host the North Atlantic Alliance's 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC next month.
Top American diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, held a press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday. In it, he hailed the increase in defence spending by many of the pact's countries, a move he insists is "necessary to meet the challenges of this time."
Benji Hyer reports.
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On the eve of his first North Korea visit in 24 years, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin praised the two nations' long history of friendly relations, portraying the two countries as persecuted but resilient victims of the US aggressive policies. He thanked Pyongyang for backing Moscow in its war against Ukraine. And pledged an "equal and indivisible security architecture" for Eurasia. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Multinational audit, tax and advisory firm, KPMG says Nigeria needs to form alliances with relevant international mining organizations to fully attract foreign investment into the country's solid mineral sector.
Correspondent Tesem Akende from Jos.
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Peter Magyar, a political newcomer in Hungary who emerged as the leader of the country's opposition after the European Parliament elections, is weighing whether to take his seat in the European Parliament. Initially, Magyar initially planned to stay in Budapest to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government after the election, but now Hungarian voters are urging him to exert this pressure from Brussels instead.
Pablo Gutierrez Reports,
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A senior government official says Indian cities have become "heat traps" because of their rapid growth, which is leading to increased carbon emissions and destroying water bodies.
This comes as heatwaves in India have killed dozens of people this summer.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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India and China are expanding their nuclear warheads according to Swedish defense think tank SIPRI.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says India added eight new nuclear warheads to its arsenal - while China added 90 in the past one year.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea on Tuesday.
It’s his first state visit to Pyongyang in 24 years.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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