DOJ reaches out to Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein controversy continues

The Justice Department has reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate, as political backlash continues to mount over its handling of the Epstein case. 

The move follows intense pressure on the Trump administration from both Congress and the public to release more evidence.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US pulls out of UNESCO, again

The Trump administration is withdrawing from the United Nations
cultural agency, UNESCO.

It's the second time President Donald Trump has pulled out of the
international organization, as he looks to remove the US from world
bodies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN SECRETARY GENERAL "APPALLED" BY ATTACK ON WHO GAZA FACILITIES

The UN Secretary-General says he's appalled by an Israeli attacks that struck UN facilities in Gaza, including a World Health Organization warehouse.

António Guterres made the comments during a speech to the UN Security Council's High-Level Debate in New York on Monday.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Indian Parliament sessions adjourn for the day after major disruptions and protests

Both Upper and Lower houses of the Indian parliament faced major disruptions on Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon Session which began earlier this week.

The houses of parliament have been adjourned till Wednesday, after opposition leaders protested over the Indian Election Commission's revision of voting access.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more from New Delhi

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Pressure grows as EU - US trade deadline looms

The French government is pushing the European Union to get tougher
with Washington in its trade negotiations.

The Trump administration has warned the EU that tariffs will rise from
30 percent unless a deal is reached by the end of the month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK Fighter Jet Stranded In India For Five Weeks Flies Back Home

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A British Royal Navy F‑35B stealth fighter which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group has flown back.

It made an emergency landing in India in mid‑June after developing a hydraulic failure, and had remained stranded on Indian soil for nearly 39 days.Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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RADIO: MSF SUSPENDS OPERATIONS

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International medical charity Doctors Without Borders has suspended its cholera response operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Tshopo following an attack on its health facility by armed men in the city of Kisangani on Sunday. Chris Ocamringa has more Kinshasa..

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UK Government Launches Crackdown On People Smugglers

People smugglers could have their assets frozen and be banned from entering the UK, as part of a new crackdown on illegal immigration.

Reducing the number of migrants crossing the English Channel from France has been a key aim of successive governments.

The measures could hit gang leaders, corrupt officials and companies knowingly selling parts for the small boats used.

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Lawsuit in France relating to airbags responsible for at least 60 deaths in 11 countries

A class action lawsuit has been brought in France against Stellantis, the owner of Citroen cars.

In June, France ordered all people using C3 and DS3 cars to take their cars off the road after fatal accidents involving flying metal parts from Takata airbags used in Stellantis models.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India-US trade deal unlikely before August 1 deadline: report

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A trade deal between India and the US is unlikely before the August 1 deadline, according to media reports.

It's yet unclear whether India will face the 26% proposed tariffs after that date - or if it will manage to get an exemption.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Washington says China will not let US government employee leave the country

INTRO: The US State Department says the Chinese government has blocked an employee from the US Patent and Trademark Office, which is part of the Department of Commerce, from leaving.

It comes as officials from Beijing and Washington — including in the Commerce Department — are negotiating a trade deal after President Donald Trump hit goods from China with heavy tariffs that he later paused. Laura Westbrook has more. 

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HARVARD ARGUES WHITE HOUSE VIOLATED CONSTITUTION OVER FUNDING FREEZE

Harvard University lawyers argued in a Boston court on Monday that the Trump administration blatantly violated the U.S. Constitution by freezing federal funding.

It follows the White House freezing around two billion dollars' worth of grants to the elite private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Mitch McCann reports:

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NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING DAUGHTER IN UPSTATE NEW YORK

A not guilty plea has been entered on behalf of a Canadian man accused of murdering his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, in upstate New York over the weekend.

Police say 45-year-old Luciano Frattolin called 911 on Saturday night, claiming that men had abducted his daughter after he pulled over in a parking lot to go to the bathroom.

As Mitch McCann reports, Frattolin called police to report her missing at about 10 p.m. local time:

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Trump-Xi meeting speculation for October/November

US President Donald Trump could be lining up a meeting with China's Xi
Jinping, with speculation of a face-to-face sit-down in Asia later
this year.

It would be the first meeting of the world's two largest economies
during the president's second term.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK, France & Japan among group of countries calling for 'immediate' end to war in Gaza

The UK, France and Japan are among a group of countries calling for an 'immediate' end to war in Gaza.

A joint statement released on Monday says "the suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Hold Talks with US Secretary of State

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister is visiting Washington this week where he will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Pakistan - a key China ally - has been trying to diversify its trade partnerships in recent years, and reengaging the US has been a key priority for Islamabad.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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RADIO: DRC PEACE DEAL

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have affirmed their commitment to resolve the conflict in eastern DRC through dialogue. The two sides signed a 'Declaration of Principles' in the Qatari city of Doha over the weekend where they agreed to end hostilities and lay a foundation for lasting peace. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Major Changes To Water Industry Proposed In England

A major report into the water industry in England and Wales says the regulator Ofwat should be scrapped.

The Independent Water Commission has made a total of 88 recommendations to turn around the troubled sector.

The UK has long been plagued by polluted waterways, rising bills and aging infrastructure.

Some campaigners say the changes are meaningless, and the industry won't be fixed unless it's nationalised.

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European powers to hold new talks with Iran

The UK, France and Germany will hold further talks with Iran over its nuclear programme.

The meetings come after warnings by the three European countries that Iran must restart negotiations with the US by the end of August or risk the reintroduction of international sanctions.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India's Parliament sees ruckus over Trump's ceasefire claims

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing questions from the opposition in Parliament following recent military hostilities with Pakistan.

Opposition leaders are demanding the government clarify whether or not US President Donald Trump's claims of an America brokered ceasefire with Pakistan are true.

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