Hong Kong's leader emphasises security to mark 28th anniversary of return to Chinese rule

INTRO: Hong Kong is marking 28 years since it was handed back to Chinese rule, with John Lee putting emphasis on national security and hastening Hong Kong's integration into national development plans.

It follows  the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law a day earlier. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Jury in Diddy trial to begin deliberations

A jury in the federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs will begin deliberating in the music mogul's complex sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case on Monday.

The eight men and four women will first be given legal instructions from the judge.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump to attend “Alligator Alcatraz” opening on Tuesday: Reuters

President Donald Trump is expected to attend the opening of Alligator Alcatraz  - a new migrant detention center in a Florida wetlands teeming with alligators and pythons.   According to Reuters, the president will be accompanied on Tuesday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who has been spearheading his crackdown on immigration. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Suspect kills two firefighters in Idaho ambush

Authorities in Idaho are investigating after a suspect deliberately
started a fire and then ambushed firefighters who responded to the
blaze, shooting two dead.

A third firefighter was seriously injured, with the motive for the
attack in Coeur d'Alene still unclear.

Nick Harper sends this report.

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SENATE TO DEBATE TRUMP'S "BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL" BEFORE VOTING

Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a key piece of legislation aimed at enacting his economic agenda, is likely to be voted on by the U.S. Senate on Monday.

Lawmakers will vote on a series of amendments designed to make the bill more palatable to officials still undecided on their support. Mitch McCann reports:

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Schools closed in France as much of Europe swelters in first heatwave of summer

Hundreds of schools have been closed in France as local authorities roll out an action plan to deal with the first major heatwave of the summer.

Temperatures over the next two days are set to hit 40 degrees Celsius in France, and 42 in Spain & Portugal.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Sabotage not ruled out in Air India Crash - Indian Minister

India's junior minister for Civil Aviation has said that "all angles" will be probed when asked specifically about the possibility of sabotage.

The Air India plane crashed into a residential area minutes after takeoff earlier this month in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.  

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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US/UK TRADE DEAL COMES INTO FORCE

A trade deal agreed between the UK and the United States has come into effect.

Tariff cuts for the automotive and aerospace sectors are now in force.

However, an agreement to reduce tariffs on steel as part of the deal has not been reached.

Joe Hawkins reports from London.

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India's monsoons arrive early this year boosting crop growth

India's monsoon rains have covered the entire country - nine days earlier than forecast.

This is the quickest progression of the monsoon in the last five years.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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California Governor sues Fox News over Trump phone call coverage

California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation for accusing him of lying about a phone call he had with President Trump earlier this month.

The Democratic Governor is asking for more than $700 million dollars…. or an on-air apolgy.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Trump Administration signals tariff trade talks could extend beyond July deadlines

Trump officials have signaled that tariff trade talks won't meet a July deadline. The Administration is negotiating with more than a dozen countries who are trying to avoid the president's Liberation Day duties. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Trump hails "monumental victory" in US Supreme Court

Donald Trump is celebrating what he called a "monumental victory for the constitution" after the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of curbing the lower courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions.

A number of federal judges had blocked the President's executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of some immigrants, including those who've entered the US illegally.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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UK Government U-Turn Over Welfare Cuts

The UK government has been forced into a significant policy U-turn over proposed cuts to the welfare system.

Ministers have made major concessions to Labour rebels in order to head off more than 100 MPs who were planning to vote against their own party in Parliament next week.

The changes mean people with disabilities who currently receive the personal independence payment will continue to do so. Tougher eligibility rules will be introduced for new recipients from November next year.

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Black box data of Air India flight downloaded say Indian Investigators

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Data from the black box of a London bound Air India flight that crashed earlier this month in western India has been downloaded.

The crash killed all but one passenger on board, making it the deadliest aviation tragedy in India in decades.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Pakistan's weather bureau issues new monsoon warning

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Torrential rain battered Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, killing ten people and injuring 39.

The country's weather bureau has sounded the alarm, forecasting more heavy downpours and calling on authorities to strengthen safety measures.

The South Asian nation is one of the ten most climate-vulnerable nations globally.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU leaders gather as trade deadline looms

The European Commission President has informed European leaders that
it's reviewing the latest text from the U.S. as efforts continue to
reach a trade deal.

The EU faces the prospect of tariffs rising to 50 percent if no
agreement is reached by July 9th.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Donald Trump hints at trade deal with India even as reports say differences persist

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President Donald Trump has hinted that a big trade deal with India could be announced soon.

But reports say negotiations have hit a snag over tariffs and market access, as India pushes to conclude a deal before July 9th when the 90 day pause on US tariff expires.

Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.

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US official says deal reached on rare earth exports from China

The United States has reached a deal with China on expediting exports of rare earth shipments to the US, according to a White House official.

This comes amid efforts to end a trade war between Washington and Beijing.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Hong Kong.

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US economy shrank faster than thought in first quarter

The US economy shrank faster than initially thought in the first
quarter amid Donald Trump's trade war.

The Commerce Department revised its earlier estimates down after data
showed a drop in consumer spending.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Iran's Ayatollah makes first public appearance since US strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader has appeared in public for the first time since US warplanes struck the country's nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought to downplay the impact of those strikes, claiming his country "had delivered a harsh slap to America's face."

Ira Spitzer reports.

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