Monday, July 28, 2025

US, China Negotiators Meet in Stockholm to Extend Trade Truce

INTRO: US and Chinese officials are meeting on Monday to extend their tariff detente beyond a mid-August deadline, and to try to tackle long standing economic disputes at the centre of a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Analysts say the discussions in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, are unlikely to produce any breakthroughs, but could help create conditions for Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet later this year, as Laura Westbrook reports.


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Sunday, July 27, 2025

US & EU agree trade deal

The United States and European Union have struck a trade deal to avoid
crippling tariffs, and bring stability to a trading relationship that
makes up a third of global trade.

US President Donald Trump and the President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen announced the agreement following a meeting in
Scotland.

Nick Harper reports from Washington

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Trump: "50-50" chance of EU trade deal

US President Donald Trump has voiced cautious optimism about securing a trade agreement with the European Union before his self‑imposed August first deadline, calling the odds "fifty-fifty."

A deal could shape the future of nearly six hundred billion dollars in transatlantic trade and avert a costly tariff escalation.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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US Deputy Attorney General to resume discussions with Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday

A meeting between a senior U.S. Justice Department official and Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been described as "very productive" by her lawyer.

The meeting between Todd Blanche and Maxwell comes amid weeks of controversy following the Trump Administration's decision not to release documents related to the case.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Junior Doctors Strike In England

Thousands of resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike after pay talks collapsed.


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had made a last-minute plea for members of the British Medical Association to call off the action, warning that they would cause 'real damage' and they don't have public support.


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Chinese automaker BYD plans to launch locally assembled electric car in Pakistan

Amid growing concerns over pollution and climate change, Chinese Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD plans to roll out its first locally assembled electric car in Pakistan by next year.

The move comes as Islamabad looks to boost clean energy adoption and reduce its carbon footprint in the face of worsening environmental challenges.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Trump travels to Scotland for golf, ahead of Starmer meeting

US President Donald Trump travels to the United Kingdom this weekend,
spending time in Scotland.

He's expected to meet the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on
Monday in Aberdeen - the latest meeting of the two leaders.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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French president Emmanuel Macron to recognise Palestine

The French president says that he will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, making it the first G7 country to do so.

Emmanuel Macron argued that "peace is possible" and that "there is no alternative".

Ross Cullen reports.

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At least four children killed, dozens trapped in school collapse in India

At least four children are reported to have been killed and dozens are feared to be trapped after a school building collapsed in Rajasthan in northwestern India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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PM Modi heads to Maldives amid China's increasing influence in the region

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maldives is putting the spotlight on India's neighbourhood-first foreign policy.
New Delhi sees the need for the policy amid China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ishan Garg tells us more.

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India's Trade Minister says "confident" of trade deal with US before August 1

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India's trade minister says a trade deal with the US could still happen before the August 1 deadline even as negotiations continue.

Speaking to the press in London, Piyush Goyal (Pee-you-sh Go-yell) insisted that there are no holdups delaying the deal.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Thai fighter jet bombs Cambodian targets as border battle escalates

INTRO: More than 100,000 people have fled the bloodiest border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in a decade, as the death toll rose to 14 -- 13 civilians and one soldier.

A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, and the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis later Friday. Laura Westbrook has more.


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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Trump spars with Fed chair over building renovations

US President Donald Trump has made an unusual visit to the Federal Reserve's headquarters to inspect the building's renovation… and continue his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.


The president has been pressuring Powell to lower interest rates.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Columbia University pays $200m settlement to Trump administration

The University of Columbia in the State of New York has agreed to pay
more than $200 million dollars to the Trump administration in exchange
for the restoration of the majority of its funding.

This is after the government withdrew $400 million dollars of funding
from the Ivy League institution, claiming it failed to curb
antisemitism amongst students protesting Israel's war in Gaza.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71.

With his iconic blonde hair and handlebar mustache, Hogan was arguably
the biggest professional wrestler in the 80s and 90s, helping to
define the WWE industry.

Last year he spoke at the Republican National Convention, in support
of Donald Trump, just days after an assassination attempt on Trump.

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EPSTEIN SAGA WON’T GO AWAY FOR TRUMP ADMINISTRATION — TOP DOJ OFFICIAL TO MEET GHISLAINE MAXWELL

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is set to meet with a top official from the U.S. Justice Department, as the White House faces increased scrutiny over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.

On Wednesday night, The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was advised in the spring that his name appeared in documents related to the Epstein case.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan is ramping up rescue efforts for tourists stranded in the north

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Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, remain stranded in Pakistan's northwestern region after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides.


Authorities are scrambling to clear debris and restore key highways damaged by relentless downpours.


Pakistan is among the world's most climate vulnerable countries, with the risks intensifying each year.


Hira Mustafa has more.


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RADIO: PLANE CRASHES IN DRC

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Two Congolese park rangers have died after a light aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Bat Hawk aircraft crashed at the Ishango site in North Kivu province. An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the crash. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Passenger plane with 49 onboard crashed in Russia’s Far East region

A soviet-made An-24 plane carrying 43 passengers and 6 crew members crashed in Russia's Far East Amur region bordering China. The jet was in service since 1976, but was reportedly in good technical condition and passed pre-flight service before takeoff. According to preliminary data, no survivors were spotted when a rescue team inspected the crash site area on helicopter.

Dasha Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK PM TO HOST INDIAN PM IN LONDON TO SIGN TRADE DEAL

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London to sign a trade deal with the UK.

He'll meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the King.

Both governments estimate the agreement will boost their respective economies by billions of dollars every year.

Stuart Smith has more.

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