US President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve chairman
Jerome Powell to cut interest rates as soon as possible following
disappointing jobs data.
The president lashed out, calling the head of the US central bank
"unbelievable".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS CANADA: SMOKE TO LINGER OVER USA NORTHEAST
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to linger over parts of the United States on Wednesday which is prompting air quality alerts.
It comes as thousands are forced to evacuate Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Mitch McCann reports:
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It comes as thousands are forced to evacuate Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Dutch government collapse before NATO Summit
The Dutch government has collapsed just weeks before NATO leaders
gather for a high level summit in The Hague.
This comes after far-right populist Geert Wilders announced he was
quitting the coalition government in a row over immigration.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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gather for a high level summit in The Hague.
This comes after far-right populist Geert Wilders announced he was
quitting the coalition government in a row over immigration.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Europe’s Top Rights Watchdog Urges Hungary to Drop “Transparency,”Bill
The Council of Europe's top human rights official is urging Hungary to rethink a controversial new law. The draft legislation targets foreign-funded groups and has sparked protests at home and alarm abroad. Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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AID CENTRES CLOSED IN GAZA ON WEDNESDAY
Aid distribution centres in Gaza are closed for the day - with the areas around them declared "combat zones".
Hamas-backed local officials say at least 27 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, when Israeli troops opened fire near an aid facility in Rafah.
Israel's military says it was responding to suspects 'deviating from designated access routes".
Jasmine El-Gamal, who used to advise the US Department of Defence under President Obama, says it's a desperate situation for people in Gaza.
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Hamas-backed local officials say at least 27 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, when Israeli troops opened fire near an aid facility in Rafah.
Israel's military says it was responding to suspects 'deviating from designated access routes".
Jasmine El-Gamal, who used to advise the US Department of Defence under President Obama, says it's a desperate situation for people in Gaza.
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US Commerce Secretary says India's Russia ties have "rubbed US the wrong way"
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has said that India's purchase of defence equipment from Russia and its alignment with the BRICS group of nations have "rubbed the United States the wrong way".
This comes as the US and India are working on a bilateral trade agreement, with an interim deal expected to be announced in a matter of weeks.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'
INTRO: China's Foreign minister Wang Yi said the US should create the necessary conditions to get bilateral relations back on track, according to a ministry statement.
US officials said this week that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would speak soon to iron out trade issues, including a dispute over critical minerals and China's restrictions on exports of certain minerals. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Family of flamethrower attack suspect detained
The family of the man accused of carrying out an "antisemitic attack"
with a makeshift flamethrower in the US state of Colorado has been
detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the news on Tuesday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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with a makeshift flamethrower in the US state of Colorado has been
detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the news on Tuesday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Musk slams Trump bill as "disgusting abomination"
Billionaire Elon Musk has slammed the spending bill for US President Donald Trump's agenda.
The former leader of the department of government efficiency called it a "disgusting abomination" saying congress is making America bankrupt.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US calls for deportation of terrorists following flamethrower attack
The Trump administration is calling for the deportation of terrorists
and terrorist sympathizers in the wake of the attack in Boulder,
Colorado.
A suspect has been arraigned on hate crime charges after he allegedly
set fire to a group, including a Holocaust survivor, using a makeshift
flamethrower and Molotov cocktails.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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and terrorist sympathizers in the wake of the attack in Boulder,
Colorado.
A suspect has been arraigned on hate crime charges after he allegedly
set fire to a group, including a Holocaust survivor, using a makeshift
flamethrower and Molotov cocktails.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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"Unconscionable" - Top UN boss reacts to shooting at Gaza aid drop
The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights is describing the shootings of up to 27 Palestinians making their way to an aid distribution site in Gaza, as unconscionable.
Israel's military says it opened on a "few" people who had strayed from the designated route they were told to use to receive the aid.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel's military says it opened on a "few" people who had strayed from the designated route they were told to use to receive the aid.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Dutch government collapses over migration row
The Dutch government has collapsed following a row over the country's
immigration policy.
The far-right PVV party has withdrawn from the coalition, toppling the
government less than a year after taking power.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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immigration policy.
The far-right PVV party has withdrawn from the coalition, toppling the
government less than a year after taking power.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK GOV 'PREPARED' TO TAKE ABRAMOVICH TO COURT OVER CHELSEA F.C. SALE
The British government says it's 'prepared' to take sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to court over funds from his sale of Chelsea Football Club.
The money is frozen in a UK bank account, but the Government wants it to be used for Ukrainian humanitarian aid.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The money is frozen in a UK bank account, but the Government wants it to be used for Ukrainian humanitarian aid.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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GERMAN POLICE LAUNCH NEW MCCANN SEARCH
German police are leading new searches for Madeleine McCann in Portugal.
Officers are looking at areas close to where the British toddler disappeared on a family holiday in Praia da Luz in 2007.
Main suspect Christian Brueckner - who denies any involvement - is in prison in Germany for the rape of a woman nearby.
Crime journalist Robbyn Swan says the aim of the search is clear.
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Officers are looking at areas close to where the British toddler disappeared on a family holiday in Praia da Luz in 2007.
Main suspect Christian Brueckner - who denies any involvement - is in prison in Germany for the rape of a woman nearby.
Crime journalist Robbyn Swan says the aim of the search is clear.
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US says trade deal with India possible in "not too distant future"
Intro:
The US Commerce Secretary has said a trade deal with India could be finalised in a not too distant future.
Both sides have been working on a pact that could grant US companies better access to Indian markets and offer reprieve from US tariffs for New Delhi.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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The US Commerce Secretary has said a trade deal with India could be finalised in a not too distant future.
Both sides have been working on a pact that could grant US companies better access to Indian markets and offer reprieve from US tariffs for New Delhi.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Boulder suspect planned antisemitic attack for a year, charged with hate crime
The FBI says the man accused of setting fire to people at a march in
Boulder, Colorado had been planning the attack for a year.
45-year-old Mohamed Soliman, who is accused of targeting supporters of
Israel, has been charged with a hate crime.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Boulder, Colorado had been planning the attack for a year.
45-year-old Mohamed Soliman, who is accused of targeting supporters of
Israel, has been charged with a hate crime.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK MOVING TO "WAR-FIGHTING READINESS" AFTER REVIEW OF ARMED FORCES
The UK is moving to "war-fighting readiness," says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as he announced the conclusions of a review into the role of the British military.
It's the UK's first full analysis of the purpose of its armed forces since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports.
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It's the UK's first full analysis of the purpose of its armed forces since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Pakistan has sent a high-level delegation to New York for key meetings
Intro:
A high-level Pakistani delegation is in New York to present Islamabad's perspective on its recent military standoff with its arch rival India.
The visit comes as both Islamabad and New Delhi intensify their diplomatic efforts to garner international support.
Hira Mustafa has more.
A high-level Pakistani delegation is in New York to present Islamabad's perspective on its recent military standoff with its arch rival India.
The visit comes as both Islamabad and New Delhi intensify their diplomatic efforts to garner international support.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Boulder "terror" attack suspect in US illegally
US lawmakers have condemned the antisemitic attack in Boulder,
Colorado where a suspect used a "makeshift flamethrower" to attack
supporters of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
The US Department of Homeland Security says the suspect was in the US illegally.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Colorado where a suspect used a "makeshift flamethrower" to attack
supporters of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
The US Department of Homeland Security says the suspect was in the US illegally.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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CHINA HITS BACK AT US CLAIM TRADE TRUCE "TOTALLY VIOLATED"
China has hit back at U.S. allegations that it violated a trade truce with Washington.
The back-and-forth threatens to escalate trade tensions, and rattle international markets.
Mitch McCann reports:
The back-and-forth threatens to escalate trade tensions, and rattle international markets.
Mitch McCann reports:
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