Xi Jinping set to lay out vision for China's economy as key meeting wraps up

INTRO:  President Xi Jinping will unveil his long-term vision for China's economy as the third plenum wraps up. The ruling Communist Party is set to publish a document on Thursday — typically written in cryptic and sweeping language — offering the first glimpse of what some 400 officials discussed behind closed doors during the four-day meeting in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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President Biden catches Covid

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. 

The White House said in a statement that he is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will now self-isolate at home, cutting short his campaign visit to the state of Nevada. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Jack Smith appeals dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case

Special Council Jack Smith is trying to keep Donald Trump's classified documents case alive. He filed an appeal on Wednesday after a Trump appointed judge threw the case out earlier in the week. Toni Waterman has more.

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Prominent Democrat Schiff joins those calling for Biden to stand aside

Another high-profile Democrat is calling for US President Joe Biden not to run in the race to be leader again.

Representative Adam Schiff from California says he needs to "pass the torch".

Caroline Malone reports.

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UN says fighting in Gaza is increasing

The United Nations warns that further regional spillover conflict in
the Middle East is increasing by the day.
On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council convened a High
Level meeting on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
The meeting was chaired by Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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US Homeland Security launches attempted assassination probe

The US Department of Homeland Security has opened an investigation to
look at how the Secret Service handled security on the day of Donald
Trump's attempted assassination.

The Secret Service has been criticized for security failures that lead
to the shooting.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Unity for Trump at Republican Convention

The Republican party has shown a united front with rivals coalescing
round former US president Donald Trump at the Convention in Milwaukee.

Day two of the four-day event saw former South Carolina governor Nikki
Haley and current Florida governor Ron DeSantis both speak in support
of the man they challenged for the party's nomination.

As Simon Marks at the Convention in Milwaukee reports this time round
it's very different for Donald Trump.

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Marks reports the Democratic party is facing fresh challenges.

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Former CIA analyst charged with being South Korea 'secret agent'

A former CIA analyst has been charged with being South Korea's 'secret agent' in the United States.

Sue Mi Terry was indicted by a New York grand jury earlier this week for allegedly working for Seoul for more than a decade, in exchange for luxury gifts.

Her lawyer has denied the charges, saying they 'distort' her work as an independent scholar and analyst.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX and X ditch California, truck it to Texas over trans privacy law

Two more of Elon Musk's firms are headed to Texas. The world's richest man says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX and X - formally known as Twitter - to the Lone Star state from California.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Uganda Pays Reparations to DR CONGO for Atrocities Committed by its Troops

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Uganda has made a partial payment of $65million to the DRC government as reparations for war crimes committed by its troops in Eastern DRC between 1998-2003.

The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a case against Uganda in 1999 at the International Court of Justice alleging Ugandan troops committed atrocities and stole valuable minerals including gold, diamond and timber.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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BIDEN TO PITCH LATINO VOTERS IN NEVADA, AMID CAMPAIGN STRUGGLES

US President Joe Biden is set to court Latino voters, another key demographic he hopes to win over in November's election.

The President is under pressure to revive his campaign, amid continued calls for him to exit the race and make way for a younger candidate.

Mitch McCann reports:

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KING CHARLES OPENS NEW SESSION OF UK PARLIAMENT

Britain's King Charles the Third has opened a new session of Parliament after the Labour Party won a landslide election earlier in the month.

In a summary of what the new Government intends to do in power, called 'The King's Speech', he said his government would "get Britain building" through planning reform.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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House building, rail nationalisation and greater devolved powers announced in state opening of UK parliament

The new UK government has pledged to make it easier to build houses, bring train companies under public ownership and devolve some decision making to regional bodies.

The policies were among a raft of measures announced as part of the state opening of parliament. 

King Charles read the legislative plans of the new Labour government, which focused heavily on rebuilding the economy.

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The government promised that the legislative programme will "be mission led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all."

Opposition parties have questioned how the government will be able to pay for it all.

RADIO" CIVILIANS DENOUNCE WAR

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Civilians living in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for an end to the armed conflict  after three of their community members were killed by a bomb on Tuesday. Congolese security officials say the bomb was dropped in Bweramana village by rebels of the M23 movement  during clashes with their troops. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...

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Military-aged men in Ukraine who fail to update data with authorities will now face punishment

The 60-day window for military aged men in Ukraine to register their information with authorities expired this week. Now, those who have failed to do so may face a fine or be put on a wanted list. This is based on a law Ukraine passed earlier this year to ramp up mobilization and help replenish depleted troops. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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13 Italian cities under red heat warnings

13 Italian cities including Rome and Florence are under red heat warnings.

This latest heatwave of the summer comes in the middle of peak tourism season, with authorities urging visitors to take extra precautions.

Giles Gibson reports from the Italian capital.

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EU responds to Orban’s letter and peace mission

A top European Union official criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for launching a Ukraine "peace mission" without EU backing. The mission included talks with Donald Trump and leaders from Russia and China. In a recent letter, Orbán informed leaders of the 27-nation bloc that Trump is prepared to mediate peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict immediately if elected.

Pablo Gutierrez reports 

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GERMAN AIRFARES START TO FALL AFTER SEVERAL QUARTERS OF STEEP RISES

After several quarters of significant price rises, airfares in Germany have started to fall according to new data released by the national statistics office. 

Trent Murray has the details. 

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Paris mayor swims in the Seine ahead of Olympic Games

The mayor of Paris has swum in the River Seine ahead of the Olympic Games.

Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the French capital to show the water was safe after months of concern over pollution before the open-water swimming events.

The Olympic action begins in a week's time, on July 24.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan's government promises to take coalition partners in confidence before final decision to ban Imran Khan's party PTI

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Days after it announced it would ban jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan's ruling government has now promised to hold wider consultations with political parties first.

The government's change in stance comes after allies and other opposition parties criticised the move, calling it 'undemocratic'.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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