Friday, August 9, 2024

Apple changes App Store to comply with EU law

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Apple has said it will make changes to its App Store after the European Union said it was in breach of the bloc's new tech rules. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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US, EGYPT AND QATAR URGE ISRAEL AND HAMAS TO RESTART CEASEFIRE TALKS

The US has joined key allies in the Middle East to urge Israel and Hamas to restart ceasefire negotiations. 

The joint statement comes as tensions in the region remain high - with both Iran and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group vowing an attack on Israel is coming in response to Israeli strikes targeting key leaders of Iran's proxies. 

From Beirut, Trent Murray has more. 

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India urges Bangladesh to protect minority Hindu community

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Bangladesh's new de facto leader Mohammad Yunus to protect minority Hindus in the country.

This comes as hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus  tried to flee to India, after their homes and businesses were vandalised according to human rights experts.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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India waives off clinical trials for some drugs made in US, UK, Japan, EU

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Indian drug regulators are waiving off clinical trial requirements for some drugs already approved in the US, the UK, Japan, Australia, Canada and the European Union.


Officials say this will drastically reduce the wait time for patients - and save the government and private firms crucial resources. 


Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 


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STARMER HAILS JUDICIAL DETERRENT EFFECT TO RIOTERS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says swift justice handed out to rioters is acting as a strong deterrent.

Thursday night was calm in English towns and cities.

But the Prime Minister's urged police to remain on 'high alert' for disorder this weekend.

Acting Deputy National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth says officers have been working hard.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Donald Trump holds first press conference in months

Donald Trump has announced that he wants three presidential debates
with Kamala Harris before the election in November.
Trump spoke at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Florida, his first
major event since Harris was announced as the Democratic candidate for
the US presidency.
The Republican nominee who on several occasions attacked Harris'
policy stances also falsely stated that no one was killed during the
January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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WHO warns M-Pox outbreak in Africa could pose a public health emergency

The World Health Organization says it has raised its response to the
mpox outbreak in over a dozen African countries.
Parts of Africa are witnessing an "unprecedented" spike in mpox cases
with 15 countries reporting outbreaks.
The WHO is trying to determine whether the outbreak in Africa
constitutes a Public Health Emergency of international concern.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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US POLITICAL RALLIES CANCELED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM DEBBY

Democratic and Republican political rallies are being canceled due to severe weather from Tropical Storm Debby, which is barreling across the east coast of the United States.


It follows large turnouts for Kamala Harris in recent days in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.


Mitch McCann reports:


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Protests in Kenya

Protests in Kenya are ongoing as civil society groups organizations and a coalition of youth groups take to the streets to force President William Ruto to resign. Organizers say it is a response to the high cost of living, severe unemployment, and corruption.


Kenyan President William Ruto has urged youth in the country not to proceed with protests urging them to seek peace. 


Daniel Kijo has more.


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US announces new aid package for DR Congo


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The United States has announced 424 million dollars in aid and humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The East African country is facing disaster as a result of armed violence in the east. Leon Solomon reports

 


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Israelis prepare for anticipated attacks from Hezbollah and Iran

People across the Middle East remain on edge, awaiting a response from Hezbollah and Iran after the assassinations of both Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

Israeli officials say they're ready for any scenario, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling on citizens to stay calm and composed.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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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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