European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU's
relationship with China is at an inflection point.
The comments came at the opening of a one day summit in Beijing as the
two powers mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Indian police arrest four suspected of being part of Al Qaeda module
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Police in India have arrested four men suspected of being part of an Al Qaeda module focused on brain-washing youth.
Officials say the men were using social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to encourage others to take up arms against the government.
Ishan Garg tells us more
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Police in India have arrested four men suspected of being part of an Al Qaeda module focused on brain-washing youth.
Officials say the men were using social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to encourage others to take up arms against the government.
Ishan Garg tells us more
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India and UK to sign 'landmark' trade deal
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer are set to sign a free trade agreement that could help double bilateral trade between the two nations.
The deal, three years in the making, has been described as a "major win for Britain", as the country looks to gain access to the Indian market and boost its post-Brexit economy.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The deal, three years in the making, has been described as a "major win for Britain", as the country looks to gain access to the Indian market and boost its post-Brexit economy.
Neha Poonia has more.
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EU-China summit to kick off under shadow of fraught ties
INTRO: China and the European Union will hold a top-level meeting in Beijing on Thursday, with leaders set to discuss issues ranging from trade conflict to the war in Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa plan to press Chinese leaders on rare earths and the war in Ukraine, both areas of tension, during the summit in Beijing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa plan to press Chinese leaders on rare earths and the war in Ukraine, both areas of tension, during the summit in Beijing.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Obama responds to Trump Treason allegation
Barack Obama has hit back at Donald Trump after he accused the former President of fabricating intelligence showing Russia tried to help Mr Trump win the 2016 US election.
Mr Obama called the allegations "bizarre", branding them a "ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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Mr Obama called the allegations "bizarre", branding them a "ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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US MARKETS MAKE STRONG GAINS FOLLOWING JAPAN TRADE DEAL
US markets opened with strong gains on Wednesday morning following President Trump's announcement that a trade agreement had been reached with Japan.
Japan's Nikkei index also saw gains — just days before the United States' reciprocal tariff deadline, which is set to affect a number of its international partners.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Japan's Nikkei index also saw gains — just days before the United States' reciprocal tariff deadline, which is set to affect a number of its international partners.
Mitch McCann reports:
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ICJ set to provide historic climate opinion
The International Court of Justice is expected to provide its first
ever opinion on the issue of climate change.
It's being viewed as a significant milestone in international law and
will provide guidance on nations' obligations to protect the
environment.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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ever opinion on the issue of climate change.
It's being viewed as a significant milestone in international law and
will provide guidance on nations' obligations to protect the
environment.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Pakistan is strengthening safety protocols for Chinese nationals
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Pakistan is stepping up security for Chinese nationals nationwide
The move follows a surge in militant attacks in recent months targeting areas with major Chinese investments.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan is stepping up security for Chinese nationals nationwide
The move follows a surge in militant attacks in recent months targeting areas with major Chinese investments.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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India–UK Free Trade Agreement to Be Signed During Modi’s UK Visit
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India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a major Free Trade Agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to London, beginning Wednesday. The deal comes as New Delhi has struggled to sign a similar pact with the US, and as both the UK and India have expressed concerns about President Trump's tariff threats
India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a major Free Trade Agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to London, beginning Wednesday. The deal comes as New Delhi has struggled to sign a similar pact with the US, and as both the UK and India have expressed concerns about President Trump's tariff threats
Ukraine passes controversial corruption bill
Ukraine has passed a controversial bill that critics say will weaken the independence of key anti-corruption agencies.
The bill was signed into law by the president at a crucial time for Ukraine after the announcement of increased US support, and with Kyiv and Moscow holding a third round of talks on Wednesday over a possible ceasefire.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: M23-WAZALENDO BATTLE
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Fresh fighting has broken out between the M23 rebels and militiamen allied to the Congolese army in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The clashes come three days after the DRC government and the M23 rebels signed a Declaration of Principles in Doha that established a permanent ceasefire and the peaceful resolution of the conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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India considering clearing a new dam after China starts work on its own upstream project
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India is fast tracking its own dam close to its borders with China after Beijing started work on the world's biggest hydropower dam in the same region.
The project has been criticised for potentially impacting millions downstream.
And New Delhi is now looking to shore up its own defences, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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India is fast tracking its own dam close to its borders with China after Beijing started work on the world's biggest hydropower dam in the same region.
The project has been criticised for potentially impacting millions downstream.
And New Delhi is now looking to shore up its own defences, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Trump announces 'massive' trade deal with Japan, while US China tariff deadline likely to be extended, says Bessent
INTRO: US President Donald Trump says the US has agreed to a "massive" trade deal with Japan, one of the country's largest trading partners.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American and Chinese officials will meet in Stockholm next week to discuss an extension to the deadline for negotiating a trade deal. Laura Westbrook reports.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American and Chinese officials will meet in Stockholm next week to discuss an extension to the deadline for negotiating a trade deal. Laura Westbrook reports.
Bangladesh's air force pleads for end to protests following deadly crash
Bangladesh's Air Chief Marshal has pleaded with students to end their protests over the deadly crash of an air force jet into a school on Monday.
He insists that the air force isn't hiding any information from the public, after the crash, which killed 31 people, sparked unrest.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne Dead At 76
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76.
The British musician was known as one of the founding fathers of heavy metal, and became a global megastar as the front man of Black Sabbath.
His style and music inspired generations of musicians to come, but as well as his music he was also known for his wild lifestyle, as John Bevir (beaver) reports.
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US agrees trade & security deal with Philippines
The US and the Philippines have agreed a trade deal that will see
goods from the Southeast Asian country face a 19% tariff.
US President Donald Trump announced the news following a visit from
the nation's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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goods from the Southeast Asian country face a 19% tariff.
US President Donald Trump announced the news following a visit from
the nation's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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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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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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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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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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