Ukraine confirms withdrawal of troops from village in eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine's military confirmed on Thursday its troops had withdrawn from the village of Urozhaine in the eastern Donetsk region, a village that was liberated by Kyiv's troops in July of last year. 

 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Two more Indian soldiers injured in fresh gunfighting in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday

Two Indian soldiers have been injured in a gun battle between security forces and militants in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, days after four security personnel were killed in the same region.

This is the third attack on India's security forces in the area this week.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Pakistan summons the Deputy Head of the Afghan embassy to lodge a protest over the recent terrorist attack

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A day after eight Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide blast, Islamabad has said Kabul must act against those behind the attack.

Pakistan has seen a surge in militancy in recent months that it blames on militants operating out of Afghanistan, a charge Kabul denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Arrested WSJ reporter Gershkovich appears in Russian court

Arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in Russian court for closed doors hearing on espionage charges. Moscow claims it has "irrefutable evidence" of him spying for the CIA during a reporting trip in March 2023. Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government all vehemently deny the charges. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK HOSTS EPC SUMMIT HOPING FOR EUROPE 'RESET'

Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent.

It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace.

The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government.

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Protesting students announce nationwide shutdown in Bangladesh

Protesters in Bangladesh are enforcing a nationwide shutdown on Thursday, saying only hospitals and emergency services will be allowed to run.

Six students have been killed in clashes with police and pro-government groups this week.

Protesting students want an end to a controversial quota system for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, saying jobs should be given on merit.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Trump's VP pick Vance promises to restore American dream

JD Vance, the millennial face of the 'MAGA' movement, has vowed to help return Donald Trump to the White House in his first speech since being tapped as the former President's 2024 running-mate. 

The United States Senator -- who in the past compared his now-boss to Hitler -- became the latest in a long line of once Trump-critics and rivals to join a roll-call of sycophancy at this week's Republican National Convention, uniting behind the party's nominee following his close brush with death. 

In his prime-time address, received by a rapturous crowd of Trump supporters, ex-Marine and self-proclaimed 'hillbilly' Vance promoted an America-first agenda, railed against illegal immigration, and made a major pitch to blue-collar voters.

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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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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.