INTRO: Media groups and foreign governments say the convictions of two Hong Kong journalists who led a now defunct online news outlet have deepened concerns of the city's press freedom. But local officials say there are no restrictions when journalists stick to the facts. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, August 30, 2024
Heavy rains in India's western coast leaves at least 36 dead; thousands relocated
Heavy rains have battered India's western state of Gujarat, leaving at least 36 people dead, and forcing thousands to evacuate from low-lying areas.
The Indian meteorological department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in regions across the state, as it predicts a cyclonic storm to develop in the Arabian sea by Friday.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
The Indian meteorological department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in regions across the state, as it predicts a cyclonic storm to develop in the Arabian sea by Friday.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Inflation in France drops below symbolic 2% level
Inflation in France dropped below the symbolic 2% level in August, after a sharp slowdown in energy prices, according to the national statistics agency.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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India-China agree to "narrow down differences" in border talks
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India and China have agreed to an early resolution of their border conflict in the latest round of negotiations.
The two countries have been locked in a stand-off for the past four years after a clash broke out between soldiers in the Himalayan region.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK WORKERS TO HAVE RIGHT TO REQUEST FOUR DAY WORK WEEK
Workers in the UK could get the right to ask employers for a four day work week under new government plans.
It would see employees able to compress their weekly hours into four days, and still receive full pay.
But the government is not planning to impose a four-day working week on employers.
It's part of Labour's promised legislation to boost workers' rights - which Nicola Smith from TUC says also needs to address zero-hour contracts which don't guarantee shifts.
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It would see employees able to compress their weekly hours into four days, and still receive full pay.
But the government is not planning to impose a four-day working week on employers.
It's part of Labour's promised legislation to boost workers' rights - which Nicola Smith from TUC says also needs to address zero-hour contracts which don't guarantee shifts.
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Shanshan brings downpours to central Japan
Authorities in Japan are urging people to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Shanshan moves over the country.
It was downgraded from a ‘typhoon’ on Thursday but is still bringing deluges heightening the risk of flooding and landslides.
The storm has resulted in four deaths and 94 injuries so far.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Landmark California AI bill stirs controversy in tech industry
The fate of a landmark bill in California to regulate artificial intelligence is now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom after clearing a final hurdle in the state's senate.
The proposed legislation has provoked a strong reaction from the tech industry.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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VP Kamala Harris in first sit-down interview since becoming Presidential nominee
Kamala Harris has defended her record and hit out at former President Donald Trump in her first sit-down interview since announcing her bid for the White House more than five weeks ago.
The US Vice-President had copped criticism from rivals for avoiding an in-depth on-the-record conversation with media after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed her as the nominee.
In the exclusive interview with CNN, which aired on Thursday night, Harris was pressed on her policy positions on the economy, immigration and energy.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Hate crimes on the rise in NYC
Hate crimes in New York surged nearly 13% in 2023 compared to the year before, according to a new report.
Data released by the state shows almost half of the incidents last year were against Jews - Black people and gay men were also targeted.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Israel and Hamas agrees to humanitarian pauses for polio vaccination drive
The United Nations says an agreement has been reached for limited
pauses in fighting to allow for the polio vaccination drive to take
place in Gaza.
pauses in fighting to allow for the polio vaccination drive to take
place in Gaza.
The Israeli military and Hamas have agreed to three-day pauses as hundreds of children need to receive the vaccine after a baby contracted the first confirmed polio case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...
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Harris leads Trump in new national poll
Democrat Kamala Harris leads her republican presidential rival Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a new Reuters Ipsos poll.
Thursday's snapshot reflects a shake up in the race since the Vice President replaced President Joe Biden as the democratic candidate.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR MEETS WITH PRESIDENT XI, IN BEIJING
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met with China's President Xi Jinping during his three day visit to Beijing.
The meeting came as The White House announced President Biden and Xi would speak in the coming weeks.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The meeting came as The White House announced President Biden and Xi would speak in the coming weeks.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Indian Court refuses to give relief to former wrestling federation chief accused of sexual harassment
A court in New Delhi has refused to provide any concessions to the former chief of India's Wrestling Federation, after he was charged with sexual harassment.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh approached the Delhi high court to seek a quashing of the police complaint against him which was lodged by six women wrestlers.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh approached the Delhi high court to seek a quashing of the police complaint against him which was lodged by six women wrestlers.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Military support for Ukraine in focus at European Council meeting
Expanding military aid for Ukraine has been a key focus of discussion
during a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
Kyiv says that bold decisions are needed to capitalize on momentum
following the country's recent incursion into Russian territory.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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during a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
Kyiv says that bold decisions are needed to capitalize on momentum
following the country's recent incursion into Russian territory.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK GOVERNMENT WON'T APPEAL OIL DRILLING SUPREME COURT RULING
The British government says it won't appeal a ruling by the UK Supreme Court that requires the impact of burning fossil fuels to be taken into account when issuing oil drilling licenses.
The two untapped fields at the centre of the legal challenge retain their license to drill. But the decision could make them vulnerable to future legal challenges.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The two untapped fields at the centre of the legal challenge retain their license to drill. But the decision could make them vulnerable to future legal challenges.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Two more crew members from sunken Sicily yacht under investigation
Two more crew members from the Bayesian (BAY-ZEE-UN) - the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily - are now reportedly under investigation.
Italian authorities had previously only done so in relation to the ship's 51-year-old captain, James Cutfield.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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Pakistan's internet has been crippled by a submarine cable fault, leaving millions of users disconnected
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Millions of people in Pakistan have been impacted by internet outages due to an undersea cable fault.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says the widespread disruptions will persist until October.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Millions of people in Pakistan have been impacted by internet outages due to an undersea cable fault.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says the widespread disruptions will persist until October.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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2024 Paralympics action gets under way with first day of competition
The 2024 Paralympics action gets under way on Thursday with the first official day of competition.
22 gold medals are being handed out on August 30, as 11 days of sport begins.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK Home Office Criticised for Billions of Dollars of Overspending
The UK's Interior Government Ministry has come under criticism for billions of dollars of overspending on asylum support in recent years.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says that the Home Office spent over ten billion dollars more than budgeted over the last three years, and comes after the new Labour Government accused the outgoing Conservatives of having covered up the extent of the spending crisis.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Nigerian Sets World Record After Reading Out Loud For 215 Hours
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Nigeria's Samson Ajao has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest reading-aloud marathon.
The 27-year-old achieved the record by reading for 215 hours – just one hour short of nine full days.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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