Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended plans for a new
military campaign in Gaza following domestic and international
backlash
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes.
The clashes occurred barely a month after the two sides agreed to a permanent ceasefire and committed to resolve the conflict through peaceful means in the Qatari city of Doha. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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European foreign ministers gather ahead of Trump-Putin talks
European Union foreign ministers are convening Monday to discuss
Europe's role ahead of Friday's meeting between U.S. President Donald
Trump and his Russian counterpart.
Over the weekend a half dozen European leaders issued a joint
statement welcoming Washington's peace efforts but said that Europe's
security interests must be protected.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Europe's role ahead of Friday's meeting between U.S. President Donald
Trump and his Russian counterpart.
Over the weekend a half dozen European leaders issued a joint
statement welcoming Washington's peace efforts but said that Europe's
security interests must be protected.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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AL JAZEERA: FIVE JOURNALISTS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE ON GAZA
The broadcaster Al Jazeera says five of its journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near a hospital in Gaza.
The IDF has confirmed it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif - accusing him of being the "head of a terrorist cell in Hamas".
The Qatari-owned news channel says it was an attempt to "silence" its coverage.
Jodie Ginsberg from the Committee to Protect Journalists has been speaking to Al Jazeera.
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The IDF has confirmed it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif - accusing him of being the "head of a terrorist cell in Hamas".
The Qatari-owned news channel says it was an attempt to "silence" its coverage.
Jodie Ginsberg from the Committee to Protect Journalists has been speaking to Al Jazeera.
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India's shrimp farmers brace for impact after Trump announces additional tariffs
India's shrimp farmers are bracing for impact on the seafood industry after President Donald Trump announced 25% additional tariffs over and above the 25% announced earlier.
Experts say the US market accounts for over 40% of India's total shrimp exports, and this decision will leave the livelihoods of millions in India at stake.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi
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Experts say the US market accounts for over 40% of India's total shrimp exports, and this decision will leave the livelihoods of millions in India at stake.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi
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Saturday, August 9, 2025
UNSC to hold rare weekend session over Israeli plans to take control of Gaza CIty
The United Nations Security Council is to take the rare step of holding a weekend session in the wake of Israel's plan to "take control" of Gaza City.
It comes amid widespread condemnation of the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Trump announces Putin summit will take place next Friday in Alaska
President Trump says his face-to-face summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday in Alaska.
The venue is a surprise, and the Kremlin is continuing to insist that the Russian leader is in no mood for compromise over his war in Ukraine.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Trump looks to fill Federal Reserve vacancy with key ally
Donald Trump selected a key ally to fill a temporary opening on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, which is tasked with setting monetary policy in the US.
It follows months of mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with President Trump criticising Powell over the decision not to cut interest rates.
Mitch McCann reports:
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It follows months of mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with President Trump criticising Powell over the decision not to cut interest rates.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Trump administration raises reward to $50 million for Venezuelan President’s arrest
The Trump Administration has offered up to $50 million dollars for the arrest of Venezuela's leader, accusing him of violating US narcotics laws.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on why the US has doubled the bounty on Nicolas Maduro.
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Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on why the US has doubled the bounty on Nicolas Maduro.
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EU automakers seek tariff relief
European car manufacturers are venting their frustration over a delay
from the United States to lower tariffs.
Under a framework trade agreement struck last month Washington agreed
to lower duties on European vehicles by 12.5%.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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from the United States to lower tariffs.
Under a framework trade agreement struck last month Washington agreed
to lower duties on European vehicles by 12.5%.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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French president to sign controversial agriculture bill into law
The French president says he will sign a controversial agriculture bill into law.
Emmanuel Macron made the announcement after a top court said that the most contentious part of the legislation - the reintroduction of a previously-banned pesticide - would be struck from the bill.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Israel approves Gaza takeover plan
Israel's security cabinet voted early Friday to approve plans for the
military takeover of Gaza City after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
announced plans to seize the entire strip
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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military takeover of Gaza City after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
announced plans to seize the entire strip
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Trump says sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers depends on Putin
US President Donald Trump says the deadline for sanctions on Russia if it fails to end the Ukraine war depends on Moscow's next actions. He earlier threatened to punish Russia and its trade partners if Moscow refuses to negotiate with Kiev. Trump also stated that President Putin meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky is not a mandatory condition for talks between the White House and the Kremlin - expected to take place next week. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Moscow and New Delhi stress commitment to strategic partnership amid US-India tensions
Moscow and New Delhi have stressed their commitment to a "strategic partnership" during bilateral security talks held in Russia on Thursday.
This comes after US President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs for India because of its continued imports of Russian oil.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Judge halts construction at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A federal judge has halted any new construction at 'Alligator Alcatraz' - the immigration detention facility located inside a Florida wetland. Environmental groups have argued that the facility is a threat to endangered animals. Toni Waterman has more.
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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Trump celebrates sweeping global tariffs taking effect
President Donald Trump is celebrating his sweeping global tariffs - which took effect overnight… declaring that "BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TARIFFS ARE NOW FLOWING INTO THE US."
Just about every product shipped into the US is now being hit with a 10% to 50% tax including cars, washing machines, fruits, wines and clothing.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Trump requires colleges to disclose race-based admissions data
US president Donald Trump is signing an executive order which would
mean universities have to hand over data about the race of the
students they admit.
The White House says the move will boost transparency over race-based
admissions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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mean universities have to hand over data about the race of the
students they admit.
The White House says the move will boost transparency over race-based
admissions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump calls for new census that excludes undocumented immigrants
President Donald Trump has ordered a new census to be taken that excludes undocumented immigrants - saying it would be more accurate. The data dictates the number of seats each state has in the US House and how federal funds are allocated. The census is normally conducted at the start of a new decade. Toni Waterman has more.
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EU and US differ on $600 billion investment pledge
Uncertainty lingers over whether the European Union is obligated to
invest 600 billion dollars in the U.S. as part of a trade agreement
reached with the Trump administration in late July.
President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European goods to
35 percent if the investment isn't made by the end of his term in
office but EU officials say they lack the power to make that happen.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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invest 600 billion dollars in the U.S. as part of a trade agreement
reached with the Trump administration in late July.
President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European goods to
35 percent if the investment isn't made by the end of his term in
office but EU officials say they lack the power to make that happen.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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After weeks of mounting anger, Trump may have chance to confront Putin
President Trump appears optimistic ahead of the reported meeting with Vladirmir Putin — saying on social media that "everyone agrees this war must come to an end".
In recent weeks the US President has become increasingly frustrated that the war continues to rage on, and has threatened further sanctions.
Mitch McCann reports:
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In recent weeks the US President has become increasingly frustrated that the war continues to rage on, and has threatened further sanctions.
Mitch McCann reports:
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