Monday, September 8, 2025

Trump says European leaders will come to DC this week as he indicates fresh sanctions on Russia over increasing aggression in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has said that European leaders will visit Washington this week as his administration prepares to enter a second phase of tariffs against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

It follows Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine of the more than 3-and-half year long war.

Kate fisher reports from Washington


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South Korea petitions US for visa changes after immigration raid

Hundreds of South Korean workers are due to be deported from the US
this week after an immigration raid at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.

South Korea's foreign minister is heading to Washington for talks to
try and smooth out the situation.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: M23 RECAPTURES TOWN

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The M23 rebels have recaptured a town in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo after defeating a pro-government militia in a battle in North Kivu province.

The town of Shoa had fallen into the hands of the Congolese army and the Wazalendo militia a few days ago, but was taken back after the clashes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Crimean Congo Fever Detected in Uganda

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In Uganda, health officials are racing to contain a deadly viral outbreak.

 

One person has tested positive for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in the central district of Nakasongola.

 

Our reporter Michael Baleke has the details.

 

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TRUMP: EUROPEAN LEADERS TO VISIT FOR UKRAINE TALKS

US President Donald Trump says "certain" European leaders will visit the US this week to discuss the war in Ukraine.

It comes after a series of major attacks on Ukraine by Russia over the weekend.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says the drone and missile strikes show Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace negotiations.

Ukraine Editor at the Atlantic Council Peter Dickinson says the options for further sanctions on Moscow are limited.

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French prime minister faces being voted out of office

The French prime minister faces being voted out of office on Monday, after he called a confidence vote in himself and his government.

France will face another political crisis, piling pressure on Emmanuel Macron, who is himself facing calls to resign.

Ross Cullen reports.


India Auto Sales to Surge on GST Cuts, Even as U.S. Tariffs Cloud Outlook

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India's auto industry, one of the world's fastest-growing, is set for a festive season lift. New tax cuts on cars and two-wheelers are expected to fuel consumer demand at home, even as manufacturers face export headwinds from U.S. tariffs.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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Comments from India's Modi may point to tensions easing with US

Analysts say there could be a thaw in India-US relations following positive comments by Donald Trump and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi amid a tariff row.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

NYC mayor Adams denies reports he's dropping reelection bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he has no plans to quit his
re-election campaign.

It comes after reports the head of the US' largest city was being
lured away by a job at the White House.

According to US media, President Trump had asked him to drop out to
bolster former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's campaign - all part of
a plan to defeat Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.

He spoke to reporters as he hit out at polls that showed him losing
by wide margins.

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Trial of Trump assassin due to begin Monday

The trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on
his golf course in Florida is due to get underway on Monday.

Ryan Routh has told the judge overseeing the case he plans to
represent himself at the trial.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Trump re-creates Department of War

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to change the
name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

It reverts the Department to the name used during the First and Second
World Wars.

For now it remains a secondary title, until Congress formally approves
the name change.

The US president made the announcement in the White House Oval Office.

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Hundreds of South Koreans detained in US immigration raid at battery plant

Hundreds of workers  - many from South Korea  -  have been detained in what U.S. officials are calling the largest-ever immigration raid at a single site. 

The operation at a Hyundai-linked battery plant in Georgia has sparked diplomatic concern in South Korea.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump rebranding Department of Defense to Department of War

US President Donald Trump is renaming the Department of Defense to the
Department of War to promote a tougher image for the US military.

The rebranding comes during a week when China staged an enormous
military parade attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Authorities in Portugal begin identifying funicular crash dead

Portuguese authorities say three British nationals were among 16 people killed in a funicular railway crash in Lisbon.

The Glória cable railway derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday, and an investigation is under way.

Ross Cullen reports.



Trump says India & Russia “lost” to “deepest, darkest China”

US president Donald Trump has posted on social media that India and
Russia are "lost" to "deepest, darkest China".

It comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China earlier this
week for meetings with the Chinese and Russian leaders.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Putin says any foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’

Russian President refused European leaders' plan to deploy troops to Ukraine to guarantee the country's security in the event of a ceasefire. Any foreign military groupings in Ukraine would be considered "legitimate targets", he warned. He invited Ukrainian leader Zelensky to Moscow for talks, adding at the same time he sees no point in such a meeting. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Bulgaria walks back Russia jamming claim

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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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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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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