Ghana signs nuclear deal with US

Ghana and the US have signed a landmark deal to set up a nuclear power plant in the West African nation.
It comes as Ghana seeks to improve energy security to boost industrialization and economic growth.  
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

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Israel says a communication error is to blame for the attack on a WFP vehicle

Israel says its attack on a United Nations vehicle earlier this week
was due to a 'communication error'.
On Tuesday, a World Food Programme truck in Gaza came under fire after
returning from an aid delivery mission just metres from an
Israeli-controlled checkpoint.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...

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193 Burundians hospitalised with Mpox

Burundi's Ministry of Public Health says 193 people are hospitalised with Mpox as it grapples with public sensitisation to stem the spread of the disease.

Isaac Lukando has more 

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UK Foreign Office “Deeply Concerned” By Ongoing Israeli Operations in Occupied West Bank

The UK Foreign Office has said it is "Deeply Concerned" by ongoing Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank. 

The statement issued on Friday says it is worried by reports of civilian casualties and calls for an urgent need for de-escalation. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Weeks of flooding in Nigeria Claims Over 170 Lives

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At least 179 people in Nigeria have died following weeks of flooding in over 20 States.

Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency says over 200,000 people have also been displaced.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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RIGHT TO EXPECT FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS REPORTEDLY PART OF LABOUR SHAKEUP

The British government has plans to force companies to offer flexible working options by default, unless "not reasonably feasible", according to UK media.

That could give workers stronger grounds to request a 4-day week, while working the same number of hours.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Foreign governments criticise Hong Kong’s convictions of journalists in sedition case

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.

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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...

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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.

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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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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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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. 

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.
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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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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...

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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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