Friday, October 4, 2024

Nigeria Orders Investigation Into Boat Mishaps in The Country

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into recurring boat accidents on waterways in the country.

Tesem Akende reports.

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Chagos Decision Prompts Fresh Falklands Calls

After the UK government announced it was returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, there are fresh calls to give up control of the Falkland Islands.


Argentina's foreign minister has promised 'concrete action' but the Falklands governor says Britain's commitment to the territory is 'unwavering'.


It comes in the wake of the decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, a move criticised by opposition Conservative politicians in the UK.


The government says the decision secures the future of a strategically important military base in the Indian Ocean. But Professor Richard Elkins from the Policy Exchange think tank has said he believes the decision was a mistake… 



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EU set to approve tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union is set to approve imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

An EU investigation found that China's state subsidies were unfairly undermining European car competitors.


China says the rulings were "non-compliant, unreasonable, and unfair".


Ross Cullen reports.


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MAJOR EXPLOSIONS IN BEIRUT AS ISRAEL STRIKES CONTINUE

There's been a series of large explosions in Beirut as Israel's air strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

One explosion was close to Beirut's international airport.

Lebanon says 37 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours.

It's reported the target of Israel's latest strikes was Hashem Safieddine, touted as a replacement for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah who was killed last week.

Reporter Zach Anders in Tel Aviv says he would be a key target for Israel.

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Security across Islamabad ramped up ahead of Imran Khan's party protest

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In Pakistan, ahead of planned protests by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, security across Islamabad has been hiked.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges which he alleges are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Modi chairs emergency meeting on West Asia as tension escalates

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of the West Asia crisis on the Indian economy. 


The brewing conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to hit India's petroleum supplies and hurt shipments passing through the region. 


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 


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Japan annoyed at Russia's denial of airspace violation

Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. 


Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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3 Police officers convicted in beating death of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the beating death of Tyre Nichols - an unarmed black man. Two others have pleaded guilty to the same charges.  All the former officers are black. Nichols was pulled over for what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop in 2023, but it turned into one of the most brutal police beatings ever captured on video. Toni Waterman has more.

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

MELANIA TRUMP DEFENDS ABORTION ACCESS

Melania Trump has come out in support of abortion rights - a major break from her husband Donald Trump and many Republicans. The former first lady made the unexpected announcement in a video on Thursday, just days ahead of the release of her new memoir. Toni Waterman has more.

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Container ships queue outside striking US ports

Queues of container ships are building up outside US ports on Thursday as workers enter their third day of strikes.


The International Longshoremen's Association told its members to stop working over pay and automation concerns.


There are concerns the strikes could prompt shortages and impact the economy. 


Sally Patterson reports from New York. 


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UN Security Council pledge their support for Secretary General Antonio Guterres

United Nations Security Council members have all committed their full
support to Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
This after the Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz deemed the UN
chief "persona non grata" following his statement on the Iran missile
attack on Israel.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Almost 22 million foreign tourists visited Spain in record-breaking summer


Almost 22 million foreign tourists visited Spain this summer, setting a new record.

However, while the Spanish government is celebrating the economic benefits, there have been protests in multiple cities against "overtourism."

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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UK Government Seeks To Rebuild Trust In Politics

A UK government minister has said they are trying to rebuild trust in politics, after the Prime Minister paid back more than six thousand pounds ($7800) in gifts and hospitality.


The money paid by Sir Keir Starmer covers six Taylor Swift tickets, a trip to the races and a clothing rental agreement for his wife.


After weeks of negative headlines, Sarah Jones, the Minister for Industry has said the government is looking for a reset on the issue… and will tighten the rules on gifts politicians can receive.


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HEAVY AIRSTRIKES IN BEIRUT AS ISRAEL REPORTS FIRST CASUALTIES OF GROUND ASSAULT

Israel has confirmed its calling up additional troops as part of its ground invasion of Lebanon. 

The IDF says its soldiers are pushing forward north of the border, but Hezbollah claims its fighters are putting up stiff resistance. 

Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv. 

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Ahead of the SCO summit Pakistan has beefed up its security apparatus

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To ensure a secure environment for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  summit, Pakistan has strengthened its security apparatus in Islamabad.

This would mark the biggest gathering of top world leaders in the country since 2012.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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India man gets life sentence under anti-relgious conversion law

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A 25 year old muslim man has been given a life sentence in India's most populous state for marrying a Hindu woman under the pretense of converting her to Islam.

This comes just two months after the local government passed a controversial law seeking to punish what they call forced religious conversion in the state.

India correspondent Ishan Garg has more.

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ISRAEL AIR STRIKE TARGETS CENTRAL BEIRUT

At least 5 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in central Beirut.

It's the first Israeli strike in the area as it targets Hezbollah.

Israel is also promising to respond against the missiles launched against it by Iran on Tuesday.

President Joe Biden says the US would not support retaliation that targeted Iranian nuclear sites.

Alistair Burt - a former UK government minister for the Middle East - says he can't see an end to the violence in the immediate future.

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Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes

Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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US emergency agency warns of funding shortfall from hurricane relief efforts

FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year's hurricane season.


The US's emergency management agency says its resources have been stretched thin by relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry death case

A California doctor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry.


The "Friends" star was found dead in his hot tub last year after a ketamine overdose.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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