Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Macron, Merz, Tusk in Moldova in show of EU support

Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk will travel to Moldova on Thursday in a show of EU support ahead of legislative elections in the country next month.

Ross Cullen reports.

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67 CHARGED WITH TERROR OFFENCES IN UK OVER 'PALESTINE ACTION' SUPPORT

67 people have now been charged with a terror offence by UK police for allegedly showing support for the banned group Palestine Action.

It comes after dozens of arrests at protests in central London in July.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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North Korea slams South's president over denuclearisation remarks

INTRO: North Korea called South Korean President Lee Jae Myung a "hypocrite" on Wednesday over remarks he made about the denuclearisation of the peninsula during a visit to the United States this week.

Since taking office in June, Lee has sought warmer ties with Pyongyang, but North Korea has said it has no interest in improving relations with Seoul. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook has more.

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50% US tariffs on India kick in on Wednesday

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Indian firms are bracing for impact as 25% US tariffs - on top of the 25% already in place are set to kick in on Wednesday. 

US says the new tariffs are intended to deter New Delhi from purchasing Russian oil which they say is fuelling Moscow's war economy.

Industry bodies are warning of billions of dollars in losses as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

President Trump says government will seek death penalty in Washington, D.C., murder cases

Donald Trump is suggesting the government will seek the death penalty for alleged criminals suspected of committing murders in Washington, D.C.

It's the latest comment from the President in his crime crackdown on the nation's capital, after deploying members of the National Guard to roam the streets.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump seeks death penalty for murders in DC

US President Donald Trump has said that he will seek the death penalty in murder cases in Washington, DC.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia for second time

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia for a second time – after he was wrongfully removed to El Salvador earlier this year.


His attorneys have criticized government officials for rearresting him on Monday and for their intention to deport him to Uganda.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce announce engagement

After months of rumors and speculation Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
have announced their engagement.

The couple revealed the news in a joint post on Instagram.

As Nick Harper reports.

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EU calls Gaza journalist deaths “unacceptable”

The European Union says the deaths of five journalists killed in an
Israeli strike was completely unacceptable.

At least 20 people were killed in the attack on Nasser hospital in
Gaza on Monday.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trump fires Fed governor as she refuses to step down

Trump says he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook accusing
her of mortgage fraud.

It's the latest attempt by the President to influence the independent
US central bank.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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LONDON TO HELP 40 STUDENTS LEAVE GAZA TO UK UNIVERSITIES

The UK government will reportedly help around 40 students living in Gaza come to study in Britain after pressure from lecturers, politicians, and activists.

They had all received offers from UK universities, but Israel's war against Hamas has significantly complicated their ability to leave the territory.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Chicago officials push back against possible plans for National Guard deployment to city

The Governor of Illinois is pushing back against President Trump over the possibility of National Guard troops being deployed to Chicago in the coming weeks.

Mr. Trump has hinted at the move, which follows the mobilization of military members to both Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles in recent months.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump threatens tariffs on tech regulators

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on nations that
don't loosen their tech regulations.

There are fears this could jeopardize a trade deal with the European
Union. The bloc has stringent guidelines in place designed to protect
consumers but they have been heavily criticized by Washington and
Silicon Valley.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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French opposition tries to force Emmanuel Macron to resign

The far-left French opposition party France Unbowed says it will formally start a process on 23 September to try to force President Macron to resign.

The party also says that if the prime minister, François Bayrou, loses a confidence vote that he has called in himself for 8 September, then President Macron should step down.

Ross Cullen reports.
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FSN RADIO: US CONDEMNS DRC KILLINGS

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The United States has condemned the killing of civilians by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and said it will hold the "spoilers of peace" to account.The warning was issued by Ambassador Dorothy Shea the Acting US Representative to the United Nations at a Security Council meeting. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Protesters demand release of hostages in Israel

Protesters demanding that the Israeli government reach a deal for the
release of the hostages held in Gaza are holding nationwide
demonstrations on Tuesday

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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ISRAEL FACES GROWING PRESSURE OVER HOSPITAL ATTACK

Israel is facing growing international condemnation over an attack on a hospital in Gaza.

At least 20 people - including five journalists - were killed in the double strike on the building in Khan Younis on Monday.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it was a "tragic mishap".

Former peace negotiator Gershon Baskin believes international pressure on Israel can have an impact on ending the conflict.

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India and Fiji Forge New Maritime Security Pact

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have agreed on a broad action plan to strengthen defence, maritime security, and development cooperation. The move reflects India's growing engagement with Pacific island nations and its effort to balance China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Gold gains after Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook

Gold hit a two-week high on Tuesday, as the dollar fell after US President Donald Trump said he was firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Spot gold rose to over $3,378 per ounce in morning trade.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US notifies 25% secondary tariffs on India

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The US has issued a notice confirming 25% additional duties on India starting August 27th.

The order says levies are being imposed because of New Delhi's continuing purchase of Russian oil - which the US says poses national security and foreign policy risks.

Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about India's response.

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