Blackouts in Ukraine causing more Ukrainians to leave

Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine's energy grid led to a rise in departures from the country over the summer months, according to a UN report published on Thursday. The report said nearly half of Ukrainians interviewed at the border cited power cuts as their reason for leaving. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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China and EU officials meet for EV talks

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is meeting Thursday with his
counterpart at the European Union.

Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is top of the agenda after the EU
imposed duties of up to 35 percent on some manufacturers.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is on a two day official visit to Pakistan

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The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is in Pakistan for a two-day visit for discussions on trade, energy, and connectivity. 

This marks the first visit by a Russian leader to Pakistan since April 2021 - and comes as Islamabad looks to address a growing energy crisis with potential oil supplies from Moscow.  

Hira Mustafa has more.

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PM Orban says Hungary is ready for possible flood

Hungary is bracing for record flooding. Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned Thursday that the situation remains critical despite ongoing flood defense efforts. Pablo Gutierrez reports

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Modi in Kashmir after record turnout in first phase of polling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is campaigning in Indian-administered Kashmir, a day after the region held its first election in a decade.

Two more phases of polling will be held before results are announced in early October.

Modi's visit comes hours after Pakistan 'rejected' the elections in Kashmir, saying elections are 'no substitute for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination'.

Kashmir is governed in parts by India and Pakistan but claimed in full by both.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India confirms case of Mpox in Kerala

A man who travelled from the UAE to India has been confirmed as having Mpox.

This is the second case that has been reported in India in the past couple of weeks.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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ISRAEL: 'NEW PHASE' IN WAR

Israel says it's moving to a 'new phase in the war' and shifting resources towards its north.

It comes after at least 20 people were killed in a second wave of explosions of communication devices in Lebanon.

The UN and US have called for calm, and the UK government has described the situation in Lebanon as "deeply disturbing".

Israel hasn't commented on the explosion of walkie-talkies used by armed group Hezbollah.

Pete Warren from the Cyber Security Research Institute says intelligence agencies believe Israel is behind it.

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China hits 9 US firms with property freeze over weapons sales to Taiwan

INTRO: China announced steps against nine US military-linked firms over US weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China.

It's the latest move to put added pressure on the United States to halt its arms sales to the island. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Fed cuts interest rates by a half-point

The US Central Bank has taken the leap to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.

It went with the bigger move of reducing the cost of borrowing by 50 basis points. And the Fed signalled another 50 point rate cut before the end of the year. 

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UN General Assembly calls on Israel to withdraw from the Occupied Palestinian Territory

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Palestinian-drafted
resolution that demands Israel end "its unlawful presence in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.
The resolution received 124 votes in favor, while 43 countries
abstained and Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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U.S. Central Bank due to cut interest rates by either 0.25 or 0.5%

The Federal Reserve is expected to do something on Wednesday they haven't done in four years – cut interest rates - because inflation is coming back in line with their goals, and there has been a weakening US job market in recent months.

Officials are due to announce at 2 pm local time how much they are lowering the cost of borrowing by either 0.25 or 0.5 basis points.

Caroline Malone reports.

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US urges calm after Lebanon pager explosions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for de-escalation in
the Middle East after thousands of pager exploded in Lebanon killing
at least 12 people.

He's been meeting with Egypt's president in Cairo to discuss ongoing
negotiations for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the release of
hostages.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: MPOX FUNDING APPEAL

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The United Nations Children's Fund, (UNICEF) has launched an appeal for 58.8 million dollars to deal with the rising cases of mpox in 6 African countries where children are most affected. More than 400 children under 15 are reported to have died of the viral disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo alone this year. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa..

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EU court annuls Google $1.5 bn fine

A European court has ruled that Google does not have to pay a fine
worth more than 1.5 billion dollars.

The antitrust case dates back to a suit brought by the European
Commission back in 2019.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Ukrainian drone attack causes massive explosions in Russia's Tver region

A Ukrainian drone attack on Wednesday triggered a massive explosion in Russia's Tver region near the site of an ammunition depot. Authorities said some residents were evacuated and schools were cancelled. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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UK Inflation Remains Above Target Rate

Inflation in the UK was unchanged last month at 2.2 percent. 

The cost of fuel fell, as did prices at restaurants and hotels… but there was a jump in the price of air travel, especially to European destinations.

Inflation remains above the Bank of England's target rate of 2 percent, but well below the highs of just over 11 percent in October 2022.

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Hungary prepares for possible flood

In Hungary, the Danube River is swelling to near-record levels, raising concerns about potential flooding across major cities.

Officials say flood defense measures are stronger than ever, but the threat remains serious.

Pablo Gutierrez Reports 

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Islamabad summons Afghan diplomat over alleged disrespect to Pakistani National Anthem

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Pakistan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Afghanistan, accusing the country's acting consul general of disrespecting the Pakistani national anthem.

This is only the latest flashpoint between the two neighbours.

Following the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, diplomatic ties between the two countries have plummeted, with both sides blaming the other for the resurgence of terrorism in their regions.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Man in India hospitalised with mpox symptoms as country remains on alert

A man who travelled from the UAE to India has been hospitalised after developing symptoms of mpox.

India is on alert after the World Health Organization classified the outbreak as a global health emergency.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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ISRAEL DECLINES TO COMMENT ON PAGER ATTACK

Israel is declining to comment on claims it was behind an attack in Lebanon, which saw handheld pagers used by the armed group Hezbollah explode.

At least nine people were killed and nearly 3000 injured on Tuesday.

It appears to have been a sophisticated, remote attack targeting militant group Hezbollah, which is vowing 'retribution' against Israel.

Former CIA officer Christopher Burgess says the possibility of infiltrating pagers has always existed.

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