Bulgarian officials say there's no evidence to suggest that Russia
used GPS jamming on a plane carrying the European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen.
This comes just days after the Commission said that Bulgarian
authorities told them it was blatant interference.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Friday, September 5, 2025
RADIO: DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK
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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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Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City ahead of main offensive to seize entire area
Israel says its military is in control of 40% of Gaza City as preparations continue for the main offensive to conquer the whole city.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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UK DEPUTY PM'S FUTURE IN BALANCE
The UK Deputy Prime Minister's political future could be decided later (on Friday).
The findings of an investigation into Angela Rayner underpaying property taxes may be revealed later.
And if they're highly critical, it's expected the Deputy Prime Minister may either quit or be sacked.
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says Prime Minister Keir Starmer's waiting for his ethics adviser's report.
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The findings of an investigation into Angela Rayner underpaying property taxes may be revealed later.
And if they're highly critical, it's expected the Deputy Prime Minister may either quit or be sacked.
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says Prime Minister Keir Starmer's waiting for his ethics adviser's report.
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Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports
INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping that Pyongyang will continue to support Beijing in protecting Chinese sovereignty, territory and development interests, according to North Korean state media KCNA on Friday.
It was their first formal summit in six years, after they put on an unprecedented show of unity against the West alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin at a massive military parade to mark the end of World War Two. Laura Westbrook reports.
It was their first formal summit in six years, after they put on an unprecedented show of unity against the West alongside Russia's Vladimir Putin at a massive military parade to mark the end of World War Two. Laura Westbrook reports.
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Modi-VDL agree to expedite FTA
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India and EU say they are committed to finalising a trade deal by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone call during which the two leaders also agreed to set up a bilateral summit early next year.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India and EU say they are committed to finalising a trade deal by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone call during which the two leaders also agreed to set up a bilateral summit early next year.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Thursday, September 4, 2025
US Health Secretary RFK Jr hammered by lawmakers
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has defended his leadership
and vaccine policies during a grilling by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
It follows the departure of several top officials from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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and vaccine policies during a grilling by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
It follows the departure of several top officials from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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White House Signals It Will Appeal Harvard Ruling
The Trump administration is vowing to fight a ruling from a Boston judge who decided that the White House unlawfully moved to freeze two billion dollars' worth of funding from Harvard University.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel dismisses Hamas' hostage release offer
Hamas has reiterated its offer to free all Israeli hostages for an end
to the war, but the Israeli government has rejected this as "spin" and
said they will only stop fighting when Hamas meets their demands
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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to the war, but the Israeli government has rejected this as "spin" and
said they will only stop fighting when Hamas meets their demands
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE INTO LISBON FUNICULAR CRASH
Portugal is observing a national day of mourning after at least 15 people were killed when a carriage running on a funicular railway in Lisbon derailed.
At least eighteen other people suffered injuries in the accident, which took place on the 140-year-old Gloria cable railway, popular with both locals and tourists.
Catia Bruno reports from Lisbon.
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At least eighteen other people suffered injuries in the accident, which took place on the 140-year-old Gloria cable railway, popular with both locals and tourists.
Catia Bruno reports from Lisbon.
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National day of mourning after 15 people killed in Lisbon funicular train accident
Portugal is observing a national day of mourning after at least 15 people were killed when the carriage running on a funicular railway derailed.
Eighteen other people suffered injuries in the accident, which took place on the 140-year-old Gloria cable railway, popular with both locals and tourists.
Ross Cullen reports.
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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.
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.
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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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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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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.
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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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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Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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