Kashmir Apple Growers Suffer Massive Losses After Floods and Road Closures

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Kashmir's prized apple industry, which supplies nearly three-quarters of India's total apple production, is reeling from a double blow. Widespread floods have devastated orchards across South Kashmir, while landslides and road blockages have left truckloads of fruit stranded. Farmers say what should have been a bumper harvest is now turning into one of the sector's worst crises in years.

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Manhunt Continues To Find Killer Of Charlie Kirk

In the US, the manhunt continues to find the killer of the outspoken conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The 31 year old was shot and killed at a Q&A event at a university in Utah on Wednesday.

Nick Harper reports.

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India-US set to revitalize trade talks

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India and the US are revitalising trade talks after weeks of tensions as officials from both sides are set to visit each others' countries.

Ambassador designate to India Sergio Gor says a trade deal could be finalised in weeks - even as other US officials say India's continued purchase of Russian energy is still a concern.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

INTRO: China sent its third and newest aircraft carrier through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.

China has stepped up its military presence around Taiwan, including staging war games, to assert its sovereignty claims. East Asia Correspondent, Laura Westbrook has more.

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UK ambassador to US sacked days before Trump UK state visit

The UK's ambassador to the United States has been sacked just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to arrive on a state visit to Britain.

It's after further details emerged about the extent of Peter Mandelson's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Ireland and Spain among countries that may boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel participation

Ireland and Spain are among the countries that may boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate.

The Irish national broadcaster, RTE, said Ireland could not take part if Israel competed again in 2026, saying it "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Trump awards Charlie Kirk posthumous medal of freedom

President Donald Trump has announced he is awarding murdered
conservative activist Charlie Kirk the medal of freedom, the US'
highest civilian award.

It comes as the manhunt for Kirk's killer continues.

Police say a rifle has been recovered from the scene of the shooting
at Utah Valley university, and they have video of a suspect seen
running away.

Trump has called the killing a "heinous assassination" which again
puts US political violence in the spotlight.

President Trump made the medal announcement during a speech to mark
the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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UK AMBASSADOR TO U.S. SACKED OVER EPSTEIN LINKS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sacked his ambassador to Washington just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to arrive on a state visit to Britain.

Peter Mandelson was friends with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And over the past week, more and more details on the extent of their friendship have come out, piling pressure on the Prime Minister

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Trump: Kirk "assassination" a “dark moment for America”

US President Donald Trump has described the killing of conservative
activist Charlie Kirk as a "heinous assassination" and a "dark moment
for America".

The manhunt for his killer continues after the 31-year-old was shot
dead while speaking at a college campus event in the state of Utah.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Netanyahu warns of future action against Hamas in Qatar as Doha says it is reassessing role as mediator

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding that Qatar take action against Hamas, warning that Israel may launch further air strikes if they do not.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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7 Chinese nationals jailed in Malawi–South Africa human trafficking case

The South African court has handed 20-year prison sentences to seven Chinese nationals after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and subjecting them to forced labour.

Isaac Lukando reports

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HARRY AND KING MEET FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR

Britain's King Charles and Prince Harry have sat down together for the first time in more than a year and a half.

They had tea together at Clarence House in London.

Harry had recently spoken of wanting to repair his relationship with his father after a series of family rifts.

Prince William did not meet with Harry while his brother was visiting the UK from the US.

But Royal expert Duncan Larcombe hopes this is a first step towards improved relations.

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UK PM UNDER PRESSURE OVER AMBASSADOR EPSTEIN LINKS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure to sack his ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson, over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Emails have emerged which show Mandelson supported the financier, after he'd been indicted on sexual offence charges.

Lord Mandelson says he "foolishly relied" on the word of Epstein and his lawyers at the time.

Shadow safeguarding minister Alicia Kearns says he should never have been made ambassador to Washington.

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Families Seek Answers Over Mix-Up of Air India Crash Victims’ Remains

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Families of those who died in June's Air India crash are demanding accountability after a UK coroner discovered that victims' remains had been mixed up, according to a BBC report. The revelation has fueled anger over how the aftermath of the tragedy was handled.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Re: US lawmakers to visit China this month

INTRO: Defence chiefs and top diplomats from China and the US held back-to-back talks this week, as anticipation mounts over a possible meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.  

The US president could reportedly meet President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in South Korea at the end of October. Laura Westbrook has more:

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Hundreds of Indian pilgrims stranded amid Nepal unrest

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Around 600 Indian pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are stranded at the Nepal-China border as unrest grips Nepal.

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has issued an urgent advisory as tourists across Nepal take shelter in hotels waiting for the situation to ease.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah university event

Conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk has been killed in a shooting on a university campus in Utah. He had been hosting an event in front of hundreds of students when a single shot rang out. Toni Waterman has more.

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Charlie Kirk shot at college event

Podcaster, conservative activist, and Trump ally Charlie Kirk has been
shot at a college campus event in Utah.

President Trump has asked supporters to pray for him.

Kir's condition is not yet known.

Nick Harper reports.

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Kamala Harris criticizes Joe Biden's decision to seek reelection

Kamala Harris has called it "recklessness" that Democrats, including herself, deferred to former President Joe Biden's decision to seek re-election.

In a new book, the former vice president says it was a mistake not to challenge his run despite his advanced age.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Trump condemns Israeli strike on Hama in Doha

US president Donald Trump has condemned Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha.

The attack on the U.S. ally came amid renewed efforts to end the war in Gaza.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington 

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