Thursday, July 4, 2024

France polls point to hung parliament after July 7 second round of election

The latest polls ahead of France's general election second round show that a hung parliament is the most likely outcome.

The surveys do still show that the far-right National Rally is on course to become the biggest party in parliament after Sunday's decisive vote.

Ross Cullen reports.


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EU imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese electric
vehicles in a move the bloc says is in response to unfair trade
practices.

The EU accuses China of flooding the European market with heavily
subsidized EVs.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Zelensky's office denies plans for interview with Tucker Carlson

American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Thursday he had secured an interview with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, but the presidential office denied there were any such plans. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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RADIO: CONGOLESE SOLDIERS SENTENCED

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A military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 25 Congolese soldiers to death for running away from a battle against the M23 rebels. The court in Butembo city found the soldiers guilty of fleeing the enemy, dissipation of munitions of war, and pillage. Congolese government troops have been fighting the M23 rebels since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Niger Junta Agrees to Talks to Mend Ties with Benin Republic

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The military Junta in Niger has agreed to talks to mend ties with its neighbour, Benin republic.


Relations between both countries had turned sour after the coup in Niger last year, led to border closure and the shutting down of a China-backed oil pipeline.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Pakistan is hopeful to secure a new IMF loan

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Pakistan says it has fulfilled all the IMF's requirements to secure a new loan exceeding 6 billion dollars.

The loan would amount to the 24th IMF bailout package received by the cash-strapped nation. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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TRANSPORT PROBLEMS AS MILLIONS VISIT GERMANY FOR EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Germany's national rail operator has apologised to football fans for delays and overcrowding during the European football Championship. 

Germany is currently hosting Euro 2024, with millions visiting the country to cheer on their squads. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart at the SCO meet in Kazakhstan

India's External Affairs Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on Thursday.

This dialogue comes at a time when relations continue to remain strained between the two neighbouring countries.  

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Hindu preacher at the centre of deadly stampede in India, says will cooperate with police

The Hindu preacher at the centre of Tuesday's deadly stampede that killed over 120 people in India, says he's ready to cooperate in the police investigations.

Officials say 250-thousand people had gathered in the city of Hathras to catch the guru's sermon, and the stampede broke out when devotees rushed towards the preacher to seek his blessings.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hathras

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Driver in deadly Seoul crash questioned

The driver responsible for a deadly crash in downtown Seoul is being questioned by police for the first time. 


Nine people were killed and seven injured when a 68-year-old man plowed his Hyundai Genesis through a guardrail and onto a sidewalk on Monday. 


Chris Gilbert has more. 


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Britain votes in an election expected to give Labour a landslide

Britain is voting in a general election expected to overthrow the Conservative Party and hand its rival Labor Party a landslide.

Polls close at ten pm local time- a series of final polls suggest Sir Kir Starmer is on course to win a House of Commons majority of more than 200- beating Tony Blair’s win in 1997.


Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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Xi Jinping holds talks with Vladimir Putin on sidelines of summit in Kazakhstan

INTRO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday in Astana. The expected admission of Belarus to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at its annual leaders' summit is another push by Beijing and Moscow to transform the grouping into a geopolitical counterweight to the influence of the United States and its allies. Laura  Westbrook has more.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Americans say they need a lot more than they earn to live comfortably

How much money would you need to make a year to feel like you're living comfortably?  How about to feel rich? Well, Bankrate's new Financial Freedom Survey has the numbers - and it's MUCH higher than what people are actually earning. Toni Waterman has more.

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White House denies reports Biden will drop out

The White House says President Joe Biden has no plans to pull out of
the presidential race despite growing concern in his party that he's
not fit to serve another four years.

His lackluster performance in last week's debate has created a wave of
panic in the Democratic Party - and calls for him to step aside - so
someone else can take on Republican Donald Trump in November's
election.

Biden says he is committed to remain "to the end".

And on Wednesday White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said
that reports Biden is weighing his options, and looking to drop out,
are false.

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Gang violence continues despite new interim government

With a new Prime Minister in place, the United Nations says Haiti is
making headway to restore peace and hold credible elections.
But these new developments are marred by ongoing gang violence in the
capital and a lack of law and order.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Beryl closes in on Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl is closing in on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica where it's expected to bring life threatening winds and storm surge.


Now downgraded to a category 4 hurricane it had been the earliest category 5 on record in the Atlantic - flattening Grenada's Carriacou Island and killing at least seven people.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Record 71 million people predicted to travel over U.S. Independence Day holiday


There are set to be record-breaking numbers of people travelling in the U.S. over the Fourth of July holiday.
Gas prices have come down in recent years but remain above pre-pandemic levels - but analysts say that's not likely to impact many people's travel plans.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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President Biden seeks support from governors as popularity plummets

US President Joe Biden is fighting for his political future amid rising panic within Democrat Party ranks that he's at risk of losing November's election to former President Donald Trump. 


Mr Biden is meeting Democratic governors virtually on Wednesday evening as he attempts to shore up support following a shaky debate performance last week which sparked intense internal deliberations about whether he should step aside and give up the nomination.  


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Biden blames foreign travel for bad debate performance

US President Joe Biden has blamed too much foreign travel for his poor
debate performance against Donald Trump last week.

It comes as Democrats are pushing for Biden to drop out of the race
for the White House amid mounting concerns about his age and mental
agility.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: FIGHTING IN EASTERN DRC

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Fierce clashes have broken out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in Lubero territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese army backed by a pro-government militia is fighting to recapture territories that the rebels took over last Friday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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