Thursday, August 8, 2024

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain


Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has returned to Spain after 7 years in self-imposed exile in Belgium.

The 61-year-old is still under an arrest warrant for organising an independence referendum in 2017, which was ruled to be illegal.
(UPDATE HERE IF HE HAS BEEN ARRESTED)

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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GROWING LIST OF COUNTRIES WARN AIRLINES TO AVOID MIDDLE EAST

Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, a number of new flight warnings have been issued for airlines flying in the region. 

From the Lebanese capital Beirut, Trent Murray has more. 

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Taylor Swift concerts scrapped amid terrorist fears

Three Taylor Swift concerts scheduled in Austria this week have been
scrapped due to security concerns.

Officials say a tragedy has been prevented following the arrest of two
people suspected of planning a terrorist attack at the stadium where
Swift was scheduled to perform.

Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Pakistan's Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan says he will apologize publicly if it’s proven that his party workers were involved in the May 9th riots

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he will issue a public apology, if the government can prove his party's supporters damaged  state property in mass protests last year.

Khan was jailed last year on corruption charges and his arrest sparked nationwide protests with the state accusing him of inciting unrest.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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Russia declares state of emergency in Kursk region after surprise Ukrainian assault

A state of emergency has been declared in Russia's border region of Kursk, after Ukrainian troops launched a surprise cross-border assault into the area. Regional authorities say heavy fighting is continuing and Russian president Vladimir Putin has called the attack a major provocation. 


Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after surprise disqualification at Olympics

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (Veenay-sh Fo-gaat) has announced her retirement from the sport after being disqualified from the finals in the Paris Olympics. 


She was set to compete for the gold in the women's 53 kilogram category but could not make weight on the day of the fight - leading to her disqualification.


Ishan Garg tells us more. 


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UK OFFICIALS REMAIN ON ALERT FOR DISORDER

UK officials will remain on alert for further disorder, despite Wednesday seeing counter-demonstrators outnumbering expected far right gatherings.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's thanked the thousands of police officers on duty across parts of the UK.

Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators were on the streets of English towns and cities despite fears of dozens of flashpoint far right protests.

Former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips believes the deterrent of custodial sentences is having an impact - but warns against complacency.

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Bangladesh's interim governemnt to be sworn-in today

Muhamma Yunus, the Nobel winner, will take oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government today.

This comes merely days after Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country.

Yunus, widely regarded as Hasina's rival, has appealed for calm as sporadic instances of violence continue to be reported from across Bangladesh.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Starliner astronauts may be stuck in space until 2025

Two NASA astronauts who piloted Boeing's Starliner spacecraft into
orbit may not be able to return to earth until 2025.

They have already been in space for seven weeks longer than planned.

Nick Harper reports.

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HARRIS RECEIVES POLLING BUMP AMONG BLACK VOTERS, AS SHE HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL WITH WALZ

US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail with her new running mate Tim Walz, in a multi-day, multi-battleground blitz.


It comes as new polling analysis shows Harris is receiving a boost in support from black voters across the country.


Mitch McCann reports:


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Tropical Storm Debby moves towards the Carolinas

Residents of South and North Carolina are bracing themselves for
another day of unrelenting rain.
Tropical storm Debby is currently swirling over the Atlantic and is
expected to restrengthen and turn north toward the South Carolina
coastline late on Wednesday.
The storm has already claimed the lives of at least six people.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Man senteced to prison for attack on Danish Prime Minister

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A man has been sentenced to prison time after attacking Denmark's Prime Minister last June. Police believe the attack was not politically motivated.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Israel vows to kill new Hamas leader

Israeli officials are vowing to assassinate Yahya Sinwar, after he was named as the new leader of Hamas, in the wake of the targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

Sinwar is considered to be the mastermind of the October 7th atrocities committed by the Islamist group.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont says he is heading back to Spain


Carles Puigemont (PWEEJ-DEH-MONT) says he is on his way back to Spain.

The politician has been in self-imposed exile in Belgium since overseeing an independence referendum in Catalonia in 2017, which was ruled to be illegal.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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40 Arrested For Waving Russian Flag During Protests in Nigeria

Defense authorities in Nigeria say they have arrested about 40 people in the country for holding and waving Russian flags during a nationwide protest.

Nigeria's Defense Chief, General Christopher Musa says the act of the protesters is a treasonable offense against Nigeria's sovereignty.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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EU approves 4.5 billion dollar payment to Ukraine

The European Union has sent Ukraine more than 4.5 billion dollars to
assist with its recovery effort.

It's the first installment as part of a plan to provide Kyiv with more
than 50 billion dollars over the next few years.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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NEW: Indian wrestler disqualified from Olympic finals

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (PRONO: VEE-NEE-SH FO-GH-AT) has been disqualified from the Olympics for being 100 grams overweight in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category

Phogat was vying for a rare gold medal in Paris after she became the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final in the sport.

India has only won two individual gold medals in their Olympic history - one in shooting in 2008 and the other in athletics in 2021.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Islamabad says it is in talks with the US officials about a Pakistani citizen involved in an assassination attempt on American politicians


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Pakistan says it's in contact with US officials following the arrest of a Pakistani citizen accused of plotting political assassinations in America.

The suspect is alleged to have ties to Iran.

Islamabad says it is awaiting more details from Washington before making an official statement.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UN SAYS PEACEKEEPERS IN LEBANON "MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER"

The United Nations has said it's "more important than ever" for peacekeepers to remain on the border of Israel and Lebanon. 

The comments come as concerns grow the two sides are on the brink of war after a ratcheting up of tensions in the Middle East. 

From Beirut, Trent Murray has more. 

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Indian wrestler who helmed #MeToo movement vies for Olympic gold

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (PRONO: VEE-NEE-SH FO-GH-AT) will be vying for a rare gold medal in Paris today after she became the first woman from the country to reach an Olympic final in the sport.

India has only won two individual gold medals in their Olympic history - one in shooting in 2008 and the other in athletics in 2021.

Phogat says she's fighting for the 'future of Indian wrestlers'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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