Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Sean Combs legal team seeks pardon from President Trump

The legal team for Sean Diddy Combs has asked the Trump administration about a potential pardon after the music moguls conviction on prostitution-related offenses - according to US media reports.

From Washington Kate Fisher reports


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Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russia oil

US President Donald Trump has announced an additional 25% tariff rate
on India taking the total to 50%.

He says New Delhi's decision to continue buying cheap Russian energy
is the reason behind the latest hike.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Health Secretary cancels $500m for vaccine development

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. is cancelling $500 million of
funding earmarked for the development of vaccines targeting Covid-19
and flu.

RFK Jr - a known vaccine skeptic - has warned the mRNA technology used
in the doses poses "more risks than benefits".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. threatens 35% tariffs on EU if deal not honoured

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on
European imports if the European Union doesn't invest $600 billion in
the U.S. by the end of his term in office.

That investment pledge formed part of a framework trade deal struck
between Trump and the European Commission President a little over a
week ago.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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US envoy Witkoff in Moscow for talks

U.S. President's special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow for talks on Ukraine ceasefire with Russian officials. The visit comes on the eve of the August 8 deadline set by President Trump for Moscow to agree to end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 


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Netanyahu said to favour takeover of Gaza following meeting with security chiefs

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French PM eschews summer vacation, says budget crisis too serious

The French prime minister says he will not be taking a traditional vacation this summer, as he battles to try to shore up support for his controversial cost-saving budget.

Opposition parties warn that there could be a vote of no-confidence in François Bayrou (Ba-ee-roo) this autumn if he fails to make major concessions.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP: GAZA MILITARY EXPANSION 'UP TO ISRAEL'

US President Donald Trump says it's 'up to Israel' whether it goes ahead with a possible expansion of military operations in Gaza.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing to take total military control of the Gaza strip to defeat Hamas.

The United Nations has warned that would cause 'catastrophic consequences'.

President Trump says the US is working to get more aid to Palestinians.

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4 killed, several missing in Indian flash floods

Search operations are underway in northern India where a cloudburst triggered flash floods, trapping dozens of people.

Officials say casualties could rise further in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand (PRONO: OO-TAR-A-KHEND) with the floods sweeping away hotels, homes and a college campus.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Witkoff expected in Moscow on Wednesday as Trump & Zelensky talk

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday, according to Russia's state news agency.

Meanwhile Ukrainian officials say the American president spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. 

Mr Trump has set a deadline of Friday for Russia to agree to end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Titan submersible tragedy “preventable"

A US Coast Guard report has ruled the implosion of the Titan
submersible, that killed five people, was entirely "preventable".

The tragedy two years ago resulted from the company's toxic workplace
environment, according to the findings.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US AG order grand jury investigation into Obama Administration over 2016 election probe

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into allegations that Obama administration officials committed federal crimes while investigating Russia's involvement in the 2016 election, according to US media reports.

Critics fear it's an attempt by the Justice Department to target President Donald Trump's political enemies and to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Kate fisher reports from Washington


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Clintons subpoenaed in Epstein investigation

The Clintons are part of a group of nearly a dozen high-ranking officials who have been subpoenaed in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The House Oversight Committee sent the deposition letters out on Tuesday - as lawmakers - Republican and Democrat - call for more transparency.  Toni Waterman has more.

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CHINA ESPIONAGE TRIAL TO OPENS IN GERMANY

A high-profile espionage trial is underway in Germany, against two defendants accused of conducting intelligence activities on behalf of China.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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Israel cabinet to decide next steps in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his
war cabinet on Tuesday to discuss next steps for Israel's military in
Gaza amid reports that he is pushing for the full takeover of the
strip.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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EU shelves US tariff countermeasures

The European Union has shelved countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for a
further six months after reaching a framework trade agreement.

Efforts are ongoing for the sides to issue a joint statement but
officials say that a baseline tariff rate of 15 percent on European
exports is now in effect.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hungary poorest EU country

Hungary has fallen to the bottom of the European Union in terms of living standards. New data shows households there consume less than in any other EU country. Pablo Gutierrez report from Budapest


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With Eye On China, Philippine's Marcos Begins India Visit, Navies Carry Out Joint Sail in South China Sea

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting comes just as the Indian and Philippine navies completed their first-ever joint sail in the contested South China Sea.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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Pakistan debunks Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims

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Pakistan has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's allegations that Pakistani mercenaries are involved in the war in Ukraine.

The accusation comes against the backdrop of Islamabad's growing economic cooperation with Russia in a bid to ease the country's economic woes.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force

A treaty between France and the UK targeting illegal crossings between the two countries has now come into force.

The International Office for Migration estimates that at least 82 migrants died trying to cross the English Channel in 2024, with at least 18 more fatalities so far this year.

Ross Cullen reports.

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