In Pakistan's Northwest an angry mob has stormed the police station killing a man facing blasphemy charges

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In Pakistan's northwestern region, an angry crowd has stormed a police station which was protecting a man accused of blasphemy.

The mob set the police station on fire and killed the accused.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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RADIO: DRC PRISON ESCAPE

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At least 27 inmates have escaped from a prison in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials of Isiro Central prison say the inmates made away as a guard opened the door to provide them food. Five of their colleagues were killed and five others seriously injured as they attempted to escape. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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SUNAK UNDER PRESSURE OVER ELECTION BETS

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says anyone who's broken the law by betting on the date for the general election will be kicked out of the Conservative party.

Four people are under investigation - including two Conservative candidates and a police officer in the prime minister's protection team.

Bets using insider knowledge are against the law.

Former Downing Street communications director Jack Doyle says it's dominating the campaign trail.

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Modi leads yoga daya celebrations in Kashmir in his first visit to the region in his 3rd term

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In his first visit to the tumultuous region of Kashmir after becoming Prime Minister for the third time, Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations there.

Analysts say the event could be the government's way of signaling a return to normalcy for the region frequently marred by violence. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 

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Kishida's future in question as normal Diet session concludes

The pressure is on Japan’s prime minister to remain in power as the country’s parliament wraps up on Thursday. 

The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October.

Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 

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RFK fails to qualify for presidential debate

Robert F Kennedy Jr's bid for the White House has experienced a
setback after he failed to qualify for next week's presidential
debate.

The independent candidate was hoping for a shot to take on Joe Biden
and Donald Trump on the debate stage on Thursday night.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

Hollywood actor Donald Sutherland, known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Animal House, has died aged 88.

His son and fellow actor Keifer (KEE-FER) Sutherland confirmed his father's death in a statement on Thursday, calling him "one of the most important actors in the history of film".

Sally Patterson reports.

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Climate change made extreme heat in US 35 times more likely, new report shows

Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists.

The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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UK Interest Rates Held Despite Falling Inflation

The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged.

They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years.

But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Southern Europe in the grip of an intense heatwave

Southern Europe is in the grip of an intense heatwave.

The extreme weather has arrived at the same time as the start of the high season for many holiday resorts across the region, putting tourists at risk.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Nigeria Partners U.S Agency to Send First Nigerian To Space

The Nigerian government and the Space Exploration Research Agency in the U.S are partnering to send a Nigerian to space for the first time.

Tesem Akende reports.

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EU to vote on controversial AI message scanning

The European Union is set to vote on a controversial measure that
would allow artificial intelligence to scan encrypted messages.

The move seeks to target the sharing of child sex abuse material but
some critics have called the proposal Orwellian.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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PRINCE WILLIAM IN GERMANY TO WATCH ENGLAND PLAY DENMARK

A senior member of the British royal family will travel to Germany Thursday to cheer on England's football team as part of the UEFA European Championships. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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EU agrees new Russia sanctions

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The European Union has agreed its latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The new measures will target the Russian energy sector and clamp down on sanctions circumvention

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Arrest of a Tanzanian Clergyman in Connection with the Homicide of a Young Albino Child

A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Two teenage boys in France charged with rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl

Two teenage boys in France have been charged with the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected anti-Semitic attack in a Paris suburb.

The brutality of the attack has shocked France ahead of the general election that could bring the far-right National Rally to power for the first time.

Ross Cullen reports.

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A high-level Chinese official is visiting Pakistan to spearhead economic cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing

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One of China's top diplomats is on a trip to Pakistan, a visit which will focus on the close economic ties between the two allies.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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RADIO: Eastern DRC VIOLENCE

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At least 5 people have been killed and several others injured in renewed fighting between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The casualties include women and a child. The rebels have captured swathes of territory in the mineral-rich region since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL UK ELECTION

It's exactly two weeks until the UK goes to the polls in a general election.

The Labour Party is on course for one of the biggest majorities in Parliament since the Second World War, according to several new polls.

The Conservatives could return their lowest number of seats in the party's history.

Conservative Party minister Michael Gove says they're not giving up yet ahead of the July 4th vote.

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29 people killed by toxic liquor in India

At least 29 people have died in India after consuming toxic liquor while dozens have been hospitalised, according to local media reports.

The incident took place in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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