Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed immortality right before a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning.

The comments were picked up by state media microphones, as the two leaders chatted along with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the first time all three leaders were seen in public together. Laura Westbrook has more.

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India overhauls consumption tax system

India has announced an overhaul of its consumption tax system, making most everyday goods cheaper.

Its Goods and Services Tax will now be divided into two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, replacing the current four categories.

The new rates come into effect from 22nd September. The move comes as many businesses in India are being impacted by new hefty US tariffs.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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REPORTS: White House looking to offer New York mayor a job, to give Andrew Cuomo a better chance in mayoral election

It's being reported that the White House may be looking to directly intervene in the New York mayoral election by offering candidates who may split the vote jobs in the administration.

Any move would be an attempt to prevent liberal candidate, and favourite, Zohran Mamdani from winning the race.

Mitch McCann reports.

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More than 1000 CDC workers demand RFK Jr's resignation

More than 1,000 current and former employees of the US Department of Health and Human Services are demanding the resignation of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In a letter they claim RFK Jr's leadership has "put the health of all Americans at risk,".

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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UK GOV REPORTEDLY WANTS ONE PRIVATE OWNER FOR ALL STEEL COMPANIES

The UK government is looking at merging all of the country's steel companies into one, according to British press reports.

The industry has struggled to compete internationally for years because of high energy prices, a global oversupply of steel, and more recently from uncertainty around American tariffs.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Kremlin downplays Trump’s 'conspiracy against US' claims, assures Vladimir Putin is not plotting against him with Xi and Kim

Moscow downplayed allegations made by US President Donald Trump that leaders of Russia, China and North Korea are conspiring against the US, as made 'not without irony". Russian presidential aide said the three neighbouring countries' cooperation is not aimed against other states. The claims come as Russian President Vladimir Putin wraps up his state 4-day visit to China. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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President Trump hits out at leaders ‘conspiring’ against US during China’s military parade

US President Donald Trump has accused the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea of conspiring against America as they gather for a major military parade in Beijing.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris ahead of Coalition of the Willing summit

The Ukrainian president will be in Paris on Wednesday for a working dinner with President Macron, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing summit in the French capital on Thursday.

The main focus of the Thursday talks will be to agree on security guarantees for Ukraine, especially after Ursula von der Leyen suggested the EU had a "pretty precise plan" for troop deployments inside Ukraine.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Hostage protesters launch “Day of Disruption” in Jerusalem

Activists pushing for the release of the hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war are escalating their tactics with a series of actions in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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RADIO: FMR JUSTICE MINISTER SENTENCED

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A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced the former Justice Minister to 3 years in prison for embezzling 19 million dollars meant for constructing a prison in the northeastern city of Kisangani. The court also barred Constant Mutamba from voting and standing for election for 5 years after serving his sentence. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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HIGH-CAFFEINE ENERGY DRINKS TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER 16s IN ENGLAND

The UK government is planning to ban under-16s from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England.

A consultation is beginning on legislation to stop anyone under the age of 16 purchasing such drinks from shops, vending machines, restaurants and online.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says it's over concerns on the impact on children's health and education raised by many parents and teachers.

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India says trade deal with the US likely by November

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India's trade minister says a trade deal with the US could be finalised by November even as negotiations seem to have hit a wall. 

This comes as President Donald Trump has been ramping up pressure on New Delhi to bring down its tariffs on American goods.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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Xi says China 'unstoppable' at a massive military parade

INTRO: President Xi Jinping said China was "unstoppable" in a speech on Wednesday to kick off a massive parade in Beijing marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at the parade, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Judge rules Google won't have to sell Chrome in landmark antitrust case

A US federal judge has ruled that Google won't have to sell off its Chrome browser but that the company won't be allowed to make exclusive agreements for searches and must share data with competitors.

The landmark antitrust could have a major impact on how the US will regulate Big Tech.

Shares of Google's parent company Alphabet surged on the news in after-hours trading.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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US President Donald Trump says he's not looking at lowering tariffs on India.

His comments, at the White House, come a week after the US doubled levies on the country's imports to 50% as punishment for its Russian oil imports. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

Speaking to reporters in the oval office on Tuesday, US president Dondal Trump said the US gets on very well with India but reiterated his charge against India over tariffs saying that for many years "it was a one-sided relationship. Saying that New Delhi has imposed "tremendous tariffs" on US imports - "about the highest in the world" while American markets were open to Indian goods.

As an example of what he describes as unfair trade - he used the US motorcycle company - Harley Davidson. Saying the iconic US brand couldn't sell in India because of a 200 per cent tariff on motorcycles. So Harley Davidson built a plant in India and now it doesn't have to pay tariffs - "the same thing as us" he said.

The US tariffs on India came despite months of negotiations with US trade negotiators said to be exasperated with India's protectionist policies.

Mr Trump had set a 25% duty on Indian exports but doubled that to 50% last week as punishment for purchases of Russian oil. Those levies hit more than 55% of goods shipped to the US, which is India's biggest market. 

The US is India's biggest export market.

Trump has expressed frustration over India's continued purchases of Russian energy, - New Delhi says it's needed to keep its oil prices low. But critics say such energy buys by India and China help keep Russia's economy afloat and undercut sanctions against Moscow aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.

On Tuesday President Trump also addressed that war, saying he was "watching very closely" to see how Russian President Vladimir Putin handled efforts to set up a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Insinuating he was considering additional measures if talks did not progress.

Kate fisher ndtv washington

Trump says India offered to slash tariffs on US imports

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India offered to slash tariffs on US imports to zero after Washington imposed steep new levies last week. 

Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to China may signal a potential pivot toward Beijing amid rising tensions with Washington.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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US lawmakers have until end of Sept to avoid government shutdown

US lawmakers have until the end of the month to pass legislation to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.

Given the limited time frame, most congressional leaders acknowledge they'll probably need to pass a short-term funding extension, known as a continuing resolution.

Kate fisher reports

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US denies visas for Palestinian delegation & passport holders

The Trump administration is blocking the Palestinian president Mahmoud
Abbas from attending this year's United Nations General Assembly.

It comes amid reports US officials are also suspending most visas for
Palestinian passport holders.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Judge: Trump violated law with National Guard LA deployment

A US federal judge has ruled President Donald Trump violated the law
when he deployed National Guard troops and marines to Los Angeles.

The case was brought by California Governor Gavin Newsom who opposed
the deployment in June.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani to receive highest civilian honor in US, Trump announces

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is set to receive the highest civilian honor in the United States, just days after being involved in a car accident in New Hampshire.

Mitch McCann reports:

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