Blinken condemns China's 'increasingly dangerous' sea moves

INTRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned Beijing's "increasingly dangerous" actions in the South China Sea and voiced support for freedom of navigation.

He met Asian leaders on Friday, where he will represent the United States at the annual Southeast Asian-led meetings, which President Joe Biden is skipping for the second straight year. Laura Westbrook has more.

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TD Bank hit with record-breaking fine over drug cartel money laundering

TD Bank has agreed to pay a record-breaking $3 billion in fines and pleaded guilty in a money laundering case brought by US authorities. They accused the Canadian bank of failing to properly monitor money laundering activities by drug cartels. Toni Waterman has more.

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9 dead, millions without power from Hurricane Milton

At least 9 people have died from Hurricane Milton which ripped through
the US state of Florida on Wednesday night.

Rescuers continue to search for survivors, as more than three million
people are still without power.

Mitch McCann reports from St Augustine in Florida.

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Hurricane Milton could cost $100bn

Recovery and rescue efforts underway in Florida as millions of people
deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Already, attention is turning to how much this storm could cost.

As Nick Harper reports.

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IDF fires at UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations says Israel Defense Forces have fired on UN
peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning.
This is the latest in a string of reports coming out of Lebanon
following more intense fighting overnight.
Israel has been widening its offensive in the Middle East country
against the heavily armed Hezbollah movement.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Hurricane Milton hits Florida, 11m still at risk

More than three million people are without power in Florida after
Hurricane Milton swept across the state.

It made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday night.

Although it has now continued on into the Atlantic Ocean, some 11
million people are still at risk of flooding.

Emergency services are carrying out water rescues of people stranded
in their homes.

Florida business owner Jeff Snell evacuated before the hurricane hit.

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the storm has moved offshore into the Atlantic.

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Zelensky On European Tour As Missile Question Remains

The Ukrainian President is on a tour of Europe, trying to shore up support for his country's war effort.

Permission to use long range western missiles against Russian targets is expected to be a major topic of discussion.

John Bevir (beaver) reports.

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TESLA SLATED TO UNVEIL ‘ROBOTAXI’

Texas based-Tesla is slated to unveil its long-awaited "Robotaxi" tonight (THURS) after postponing an August launch. Details around what it will look like, how it will operate, and Tesla's commercialization strategy have been heavily guarded secrets - but hints have been dropping. Toni Waterman has this preview.

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Labour Unions in Nigeria Call for Action Against Govt. Over Petrol Price Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, an umbrella organization for trade unions in the country has called on the government to reverse the increase in petrol prices.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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French government set to announce contentious budget

The French government will announce its 2025 budget on Thursday, and it is likely to contain tax rises and spending cuts.

The prime minister says he wants France's highest earners and wealthiest companies to pay more tax, and ministers will have to find billions of dollars in savings to try to bring the country's deficit in line with EU rules.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party invites Indian Foreign minister to address their party workers

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Days ahead of Islamabad hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Summit, Imran Khan's party is ramping up pressure on the government to release the former Prime Minister from jail.

Apart from threatening to march to the summit venue, Khan's party says they will also invite the Indian Foreign Minister to address their workers at a planned gathering in the capital city next week.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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Orban's speech at EU parliament reaction

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is once again under fire in the European Parliament. His recent speech defending ties with Russia and criticizing EU sanctions has ignited sharp reactions from lawmakers across Europe. Pablo Gutiérrez reports

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MILTON BATTERS FLORIDA

Hurricane Milton is battering Florida, with two million homes and businesses without power.

Milton has been downgraded to a category one storm, but at least two people have been killed.

It's brought 120 mile an hour winds, tornadoes, and storm surges.

Retired fire chief Dr Jeffrey Lindsay is based in Florida and has decades of experience in responding to natural disasters there.

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Top Indian security committee clears drone purchase from US

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India's top committee on internal security has approved the purchase for 31 predator drones from the United States.

The deal was announced in June when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Joe Biden in Washington.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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US says Taiwan speech no justification for China military pressure

INTRO: The United States says China has no justification for using an annual national day speech by Taiwan as a pretext for military pressure.

President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has delivered a keynote address on Thursday, which is likely to anger China. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies at age of 86

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died at the age of 86.

He was chairman of the Tata Group - one of India's largest and oldest conglomerates - for more than two decades.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Florida braces for ‘Mega Milton’

Time has run out for residents of Central Florida to evacuate before monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall. And officials are telling people to hunker down. President Joe Biden says Milton could be the most catastrophic storm of the century. It’s packing wind gusts of 150mph  and is expected to bring a storm surge of up to 13 feet when it hits late Wednesday into Thursday.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Biden and Bibi "direct & productive" first conversation since Iran attack

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had what the White House is describing as a, "direct and productive" conversation.

The phone call is the first time the leaders have spoken since Iran's missile attack on Israel last week.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US states sue TikTok, calling it 'digital nicotine'

More than a dozen US states are filing lawsuits against TikTok because of its effects on teens and other young users.

A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general allege the social media giant is addictive and harmful to users' mental health.

TikTok says the claims are "inaccurate and misleading."

Sally Patterson has more.

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UN forced to shut some aid operations in Northern Gaza

The United Nations says no aid is currently reaching northern Gaza.
Speaking on Wednesday, UNRWA Head, Philippe Lazzarini said at least
400 thousand people are trapped in the area.
There's a new round of evacuation orders from the Israeli Authorities
and the says many people are being forced to leave again.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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