At least 89 killed in Hurricane Helene

At least 89 people [check for updates] have been killed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on Thursday in Florida as a Category 4 Hurricane.

The storm has caused devastation across several states in the Southeast of the United States.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more

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22 dead from Hurricane Helene

At least 22 people have died in the US' southeast following the
devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.

Some of the deaths were as a result of people becoming trapped in
flooded buildings.

It made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane before weakening
to a tropical storm as it pummeled Georgia and the Carolinas.

Heavy rain, life-threatening flash floods and destructive winds
battered the states.

North Carolina's governor Roy Cooper spoke about the size and strength
of the storm.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warned people about the ongoing dangers.

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A sheriff in Florida Bob Gualtieri said his deputies had been trying
to locate people missing and trapped.

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Trump meets Zelensky in NY, says he has good relationship with Putin

Donald Trump says he has a good relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a meeting in New York with Ukraine's Vlodomyr Zelensky.

The Ukrainian President has now met with both Presidential candidates to present his plan to end the war with Russia.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Netanyahu: “Hamas has got to go”

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is at war 'for its life'.
Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday,
where he vowed to continue the war in Gaza until 'total victory'.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Hurricane Helene smashes into Florida leaving 3 daead

Hurricane Helene has left more than three million people without power
and three people dead as it sweeps its way through Georgia and the
Carolinas.

The power storm made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday
evening as a Category 4 hurricane.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Harris to visit US-Mexico border amid criticism over immigration policy

Kamala Harris will be campaigning in the battleground state of Arizona today (FRIDAY).

She plans to visit the state's border with Mexico to confront one of the biggest issues this election cycle … and one of her biggest political liabilities: immigration. 

Ira Spitzer has more. 

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RADIO: DRC MPOX CASES

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has sounded a warning on the rising number of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The health body says the DRC has been recording more than 2500 mpox cases and around 50 deaths every week. The head of the Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya has urged donors to support the DRC with funds and vaccines to end the outbreak. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa....

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ExxonMobil Announces $10 Billion Investment Proposal in Nigeria

American multinational oil and gas corporation, ExxonMobil says it intends to invest 10 billion dollars in Nigeria's deep water oil operations.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Pope makes rare European trip

Pope Francis is in Belgium following a brief visit to Luxembourg.

The four-day tour is seen as an effort to try and reinvigorate
religious fervor in a region that has seen the Catholic church's
influence wane over the years.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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"Shame on you" - President Macron challenged by Gaza protesters

President Macron has been challenged by protesters during a trip to Montreal.

Demonstrators confronted Emmanuel Macron during a walkabout in the Canadian city for what they said was a lack of action in the Middle East.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Second case of Mpox reported in Indian state of Kerala

Another case of Mpox has been reported in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

The state this month reported its first case of Mpox – and in both instances the patients had returned from the UAE.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China calls India naming a mountain in contested area "illegal"

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China has reacted sharply to India renaming a mountain peak in their contentious Himalayan border area - calling it illegal. 

This comes after an Indian mountaineering team climbed and named a peak after the sixth Dalai Lama in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. 

The region is also claimed by China which calls it part of South Tibet. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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NETANYAHU: 'FULL FORCE' AGAINST HEZBOLLAH

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country's military will continue using 'full force' against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

That's despite calls from the US and allies for a ceasefire to avoid all-out war.

Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli air strikes killed over 90 people on Thursday.

Sir Jeremy Greenstock - Britain's former Permanent Representative to the United Nations - believes a ceasefire deal is unlikely in the short term.

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Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine as he meets Zelensky

US President Joe Biden has announced $8 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion.

It comes as the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting Biden and democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Washington. Kate fisher reports

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NEW YORK MAYOR ERIC ADAMS CHARGED WITH BRIBERY AND FRAUD

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by federal prosecutors -
who say he sought and accepted illegal campaign contributions,
charging him with bribery and fraud.
The unsealed indictment alleges that foreign nationals who had
influence over Adams provided favorable treatment and gifts, before
pursuing him for benefits they felt he owed.
Mitch McCann reports:
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"We will not leave", Mahmoud Abbas tells UN General Assembly

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused the entire world of
being responsible for what is happening to the Palestinian people in
Gaza and the West Bank.
Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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NYC Mayor's home raided following indictment

Police in New York City have raided the official residence of the
mayor Eric Adams.

It comes after he was indicted, following a year-long investigation
into his staff and administration.

It is the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted.

But New Yorkers say they are not surprised.

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Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida

There are dire warnings as Hurricane Helene nears the Florida Panhandle.

Evacuations are underway as the storm strengthens, and is expected to
reach at least Category 3 conditions by Thursday evening when it hits
the state.

Nick Harper reports.

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Zelenskyy to present "victory plan" at White House visit

Ukraine president Volodomyr Zelenskyy will present what he calls his "victory plan" at the White House when he meets US President Joe Biden later today [Thursday].

Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia has become a contentious issue in the US presidential election.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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U.S Supports Nigeria’s Call for U.N Security Council Reformation

The United States has promised to support Nigeria's call for a reformation of the United Nations Security Council.

Tesem Akende reports.

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