Joe Biden hails Harris and attacks Trump in convention speech

US President Joe Biden has urged Americans to "vote for freedom and democracy" in this year's election, as he passed the torch to his Vice-President in a rousing late-night address. 

Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Mr Biden touted his achievements in office and praised the party's new nominee Kamala Harris. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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China and Philippines trade accusations following collision

China and the Philippines are trading accusations after several coast
guard vessels collided in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

Beijing says the actions taken by Manila were deliberate while
Philippines officials accuse the Chinese coast guard of acting
recklessly.

William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

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Former US lawmaker George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges on Monday.

The disgraced New York lawmaker appeared in a Long Island court where he admitted wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

In a statement, prosecutors said his "flagrant and disgraceful conduct has been exposed and will be punished".

Santos could now face time behind bars.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Blinken pushing for peace, amid concern of increasing violence in Middle East

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pushing for a peace deal with Hamas. He says this is the best, and possibly last opportunity ... but distance remains between the two sides.
Caroline Malone reports.

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BIDEN IMPEACHMENT REPORT ALLEGES "IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT" - BUT VOTE UNLIKELY

The US Republican Party has released a new report in which it claims President Joe Biden has engaged in what it calls "impeachable conduct".

Despite that, Congress is unlikely to hold an impeachment vote without enough support for it to succeed in the House.

Mitch McCann reports:

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George Santos to appear in New York court Mon

Former US Representative George Santos is due in court on Monday, where he is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges.

The disgraced New York lawmaker faces several federal charges including wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.

He's previously pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. 

Sally Patterson has more.

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British tech entrepreneur among 6 missing after Sicily yacht sinking

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among 6 people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

Lynch co-founded the software firm Autonomy, before selling it to Hewlett-Packard in a multi-billion dollar deal.

15 people were rescued and one person has been confirmed as dead.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Democrats in Chicago for Convention

US Vice President Kamala Harris will be officially confirmed as the
Democrat's nominee this week at the party's Convention in Chicago.

She'll be selling her message to voters just weeks after Joe Biden
dropped his presidential bid.

Simon Marks reports from Chicago.

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NUMBER OF ASYLUM SEEKER DEATHS IN UK GOV ACCOMMODATION DOUBLES

More than double the number of asylum seekers died in UK government-provided accommodation than the year before, according to unofficial data.

While some deaths are assumed to be from natural causes, it's a jump that one asylum charity called "deeply troubling".

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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U.S. and South Korea begin annual military drills

Military drills between the U.S. and South Korea are underway amid
ongoing tensions with North Korea.

Roughly 19,000 South Korean forces are taking part in exercises that
Pyongyang calls a provocation.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Zelensky: Ukraine aims to create "buffer zone" in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region continues after two weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the aim is to create a buffer zone and to destroy Russia's war potential. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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PRISON OVERCROWDING MEASURES ACTIVATED IN UK

Emergency measures to avoid prison overcrowding have been activated in the UK.

It means some defendants waiting for a court appearance in the north of England will be kept in police cells temporarily.

The use of Operation Early Dawn follows dozens of convictions over recent violent unrest.

Mark Fairhurst from the Prison Officers Association says there's further relief on the way.

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India's top court takes up rape-murder case amid protests

India's Supreme Court is taking up the case of the rape and murder of a doctor which has sparked public outrage and prompted doctors across the country to stage strikes.

Protestors are demanding justice for the victim, a safer work environment for medical staff, and are raising their concerns about women's safety in general in India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China accuses Philippine ship of deliberately colliding with coast guard

China has accused the Philippines of deliberately colliding with a
coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea.

Beijing has recently warned that further incursions would be met with
strong measures.

William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

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King endorses new Thai PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been officially endorsed by the King of
Thailand to be the country's next prime minister.

It comes two days after parliament overwhelmingly voted to elect her
as the nation's youngest leader.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Gunmen Kidnap 20 Medical Students in Nigeria

About 20 students of medicine have been kidnapped in Nigeria.

 

They were traveling from the northern part of the country to the southern region when they were intercepted and taken away.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Guterres appeals for a pause in fighting in Gaza so that children can be vaccinated against polio

The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice calling for a
pause in hostilities in Gaza so that polio vaccines can be
distributed.
Speaking in New York on Friday, Antonio Guterres called for warring
parties to lay down their arms so that humanitarians can safely
vaccinate more than half a million children against polio.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UK and French Foreign Ministers Visit Middle East And Call For De-Escalation

The UK and France's Foreign Ministers travel to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate a wider regional conflict. 

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the present situation a "dangerous moment", as fears of an Iranian attack on Israel risk ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Nigeria Records 39 Monkeypox Cases

Nigeria has recorded 39 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox disease.

The cases have been recorded in 33 of the country's 36 states.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Kamala Harris to detail new economic policy initiatives for first time in North Carolina address

Kamala Harris is expected to call for the construction of three million new housing units during her first four years in office at a speech today [Friday] in North Carolina.

The address will be the Vice President's first announcement of major policy initiatives since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate last month.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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