Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters

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With just over a week to go until election day Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been crossing the country making their final pitches to voters.

The latest polls indicate the race is still effectively a dead heat and as our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, it's the battleground states that will ultimately decide the winner.

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Final US election polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain locked in a dead heat, as the American election campaign enters the home stretch. 

A final poll by the New York Times shows the nominees tied nationally, painting a picture of an immovably divided country. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Trump and Harris head to Texas

Both presidential candidates will visit Texas today (Friday).  Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Houston stumping with Colin Allred - who is in a tight race to unseat Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Reports say Beyonce will make an appearance. Donald Trump meanwhile will be in Austin - recording an interview with podcast king - Joe Rogan. Toni Waterman has this preview.

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UN Peacekeeping come under attack again in Lebanon

The United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has reported three
more incidents of shelling and bombings on its operations in the last
few days.
This is the latest in a string of attacks on UN Peacekeepers in
Southern Lebanon, stationed there as part of a Security Council
resolution.
No peacekeepers were injured and the origins of the attacks are unknown.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Charles Michel calls for EU to be open to new ways to respond to irregular migration

Charles Michel has called for the European Union to be open to new ways to respond to irregular migration.

However, the outgoing European Council President stopped short of backing Italy's controversial deal with Albania.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Three people in police custody in France amid search for missing baby

Three people were taken into police custody in France on Thursday amid an ongoing search for a missing baby.

A European arrest warrant has already been issued for the parents of baby Santiago, who took him from the hospital where he was receiving care.

The child, who was born two months premature, needs round-the-clock medical support.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Significant gaps remain in China EU trade talks

The European Commission has warned that significant gaps remain in
finding a resolution to an escalating trade dispute between the EU and
China.

This comes as additional tariffs of up to 36 percent on Chinese
electric vehicles are set to come into effect at the end of the month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Ukraine says first North Korean troops deployed to frontline in Kursk

Ukraine's military intelligence says the first group of North Korean soldiers have been deployed to the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region. This is where Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia in August. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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UK RULES OUT SLAVERY REPARATIONS AT CHOGM SUMMIT

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain 'cant' change its history' amid calls for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade.

His government has ruled out reparations but a Commonwealth leaders' summit in Samoa has seen some member states urging a 'meaningful conversation' about the issue.

King Charles opened the summit with an acknowledgement of inequalities that 'endure'.

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1.5 million people evacuated in India as cyclone Dana makes landfall

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One and a half million people have been evacuated from India's Eastern coast as cyclone Dana made landfall on Friday. 

The storm is causing heavy rains and has disrupted air and road traffic. 

Though cyclones are not uncommon in waters surrounding India, experts say climate change is making them more severe, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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New UN report says greenhouse gas emissions "out of control"

A new United Nations report suggests that annual greenhouse gas
emissions are at an all-time high.
The UN Environment Programme says urgent action must be taken to
prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact
of climate change.
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2,000 person migrant caravan headed to US, hoping to be there before election day

A caravan of 2,000 migrants is making its way to the US-Mexico border hoping to arrive BEFORE the US election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Toni Waterman has more.

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HARRIS BELIEVES TRUMP A "FASCIST" - WHILE FMR PRESIDENT SEIZES ON BIDEN GAFFE

US Vice President Kamala Harris admits she does believe Donald Trump is a "fascist", as the election campaign enters its final days.

Harris will rally in Atlanta on Thursday local time, while Donald Trump will be in Arizona and Nevada.

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Boeing strike workers reject 35% pay rise offer

Striking workers at US plane maker Boeing have rejected a 35% pay rise offer.

Around two thirds of members from the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers union rejected the proposal, meaning
the weeks-long strike continues.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: M23 CONFLICT IN DRC

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The M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have recaptured a town from government forces after fierce clashes. Local officials say the rebels are in control of Kalembe town in North Kivu province after pushing back fighters of a pro-government militia known as Wazalendo. The fighting is in violation of a ceasefire mediated by the Angolan president in August. 

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says Albania deal won't be "dismantled" by the courts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will not allow her country's migration deal with Albania to be "dismantled" by the courts.

Italy's migrant processing facilities in Albania recently became operational but a judge ordered the first group taken there to be transported back to Italy.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Warning Of Nightclub Extinction In The UK

There's a warning there'll be no nightclubs left in Britain by the end of decade, if closures continue at the current rate.

Ten a month are shutting their doors for good according to The Nighttime Industries Association, who say that since 2020, almost 40 percent of clubs have closed.

A new survey has also found that 70% of current venues say they are losing money or just managing to break even.

Simon Aldred runs a number of venues, and has warned of more difficult times ahead.

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Commonwealth Leaders Seek Further Discussions On Slavery Reparations

Commonwealth leaders are preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.

Downing Street has insisted the issue is not on the agenda at this week's summit of 56 Commonwealth nations in Samoa.

But a number of press reports claim that affected countries want the official communique from the meeting to address reparations and start a "meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation" on the issue.

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France promises more support for Lebanon at aid summit in Paris

The French president says France will provide an aid package of more than $100 million dollars to Lebanon.

Emmanuel Macron officially opened an international conference aimed at raising funds and humanitarian aid for the Lebanese people, as Israel's bombing raids of what it says are Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon continues.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Commonwealth Leaders Reportedly set to defy UK Over Slavery Reparations Debate

Leaders of Commonwealth countries are reportedly set to defy the UK over the issue of slavery reparations at the association's meeting. 

The UK has insisted the issue of reparations is not on the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) taking place in Samoa. 

But reports suggest that some nations officials are looking to begin discussions, in defiance of the UK's stance. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

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