A court in Zambia has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.
Isaac Lukando reports
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment as Defence Minister says “Gaza is burning”
Residents of Gaza City said heavy and intensified strikes have been carried out overnight amid reports that Israeli ground forces have entered the city in the beginning of the first phase of the military's takeover plan.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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DONALD TRUMP TO ARRIVE IN UK FOR STATE VISIT
Air Force One will touch down in the UK later (Tuesday approx. 1930G) ahead of President Trump's state visit.
He'll be hosted by the King at Windsor Castle on Wednesday with a ceremonial welcome and state banquet.
Some anti-Trump protests are expected during the visit.
Former senior Metropolitan Police officer Kevin Hurley says there's a huge security operation ready to go.
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He'll be hosted by the King at Windsor Castle on Wednesday with a ceremonial welcome and state banquet.
Some anti-Trump protests are expected during the visit.
Former senior Metropolitan Police officer Kevin Hurley says there's a huge security operation ready to go.
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India’s LNG Purchases Ease as Market Awaits Cheaper Supply
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India, a major consumer of liquefied natural gas, is seeing demand taper off this year as buyers wait for a wave of new global supply. The pause highlights how New Delhi is reshaping its energy strategy to balance costs, imports, and cleaner fuels.
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India-US hold trade talks as tensions persist
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India and the US are holding first in person trade talks since Washington imposed 50% tariffs on New Delhi.
Trade envoy Brendan Lynch will meet Indian negotiators on Tuesday as both sides say they want to finalise a deal in weeks despite differences over India's trade ties with Russia remaining a major hurdle.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
India and the US are holding first in person trade talks since Washington imposed 50% tariffs on New Delhi.
Trade envoy Brendan Lynch will meet Indian negotiators on Tuesday as both sides say they want to finalise a deal in weeks despite differences over India's trade ties with Russia remaining a major hurdle.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US, China reach TikTok ‘consensus,’ setting up Trump-Xi call
INTRO: US and Chinese officials said on Monday they have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership, that is set to be confirmed in a Friday call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The potential deal came after a second day of talks led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He (PRONO: HUH) Lifeng in Madrid, which also includes discussions about the wider US-China trade dispute. Laura Westbrook has more.
The potential deal came after a second day of talks led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He (PRONO: HUH) Lifeng in Madrid, which also includes discussions about the wider US-China trade dispute. Laura Westbrook has more.
US carries out another deadly attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat
President Donald Trump says the US military has carried out another deadly attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in international waters. Three people were killed. It is the second such attack this month. Toni Waterman has more.
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Monday, September 15, 2025
China says Nvidia violated antitrust laws
China says a preliminary probe has found US chipmaker Nvidia in violation of antitrust laws.
The announcement comes as Washington and Beijing hold trade talks in Madrid.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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FBI Director Patel says alleged Charlie Kirk gunman said he was going to try and kill the MAGA icon
New details are emerging about the man suspected of killing right wing activist Charlie Kirk on a university campus last week.
The FBI director says the DNA of 22-year old Tyler Robinson has been found on a towel wrapped around the alleged gun used in the assassination.
And that Robinson had indicated he was going to take out Kirk.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The FBI director says the DNA of 22-year old Tyler Robinson has been found on a towel wrapped around the alleged gun used in the assassination.
And that Robinson had indicated he was going to take out Kirk.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock
Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased a billion dollars' worth of the company's stock, in a sign of confidence in its future.
Tesla faces increased competition from electric vehicle makers and has had a rocky 2025, with concerns over Musk's involvement in the Trump administration.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel does not rule out further strikes on Palestinian armed group Hamas outside Gaza
The Israeli Prime Minister has not ruled out further strikes on Palestinian armed group Hamas, saying they would not have immunity "wherever they are".
Speaking at a joint news conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Benjamin Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders". Israel carried out an air strike in Qatar last week, which led to the small Gulf state calling an emergency meeting of Arab leaders in Doha on Monday.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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US-China agree TikTok deal to give US-ownership of app
The Trump administration has reached a "framework" deal with China to
switch ownership of TikTok to the US, to prevent a ban of the app
starting later this week.
The breakthrough came during the latest round of trade talks between
the two countries in Spain.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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switch ownership of TikTok to the US, to prevent a ban of the app
starting later this week.
The breakthrough came during the latest round of trade talks between
the two countries in Spain.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. Trade Envoy Visits India for One-Day Talks on Trade Issues
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A senior U.S. trade negotiator is in New Delhi for a day of discussions aimed at easing friction in one of the world's most important economic relationships. The visit comes as India faces U.S. tariffs and pressure over its energy and trade policies.
RADIO: DRC EBOLA VACCINATION
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating health workers and people infected with Ebola in the southern province of Kasai where an outbreak was recently declared. The vaccination campaign follows an increase in cases of the infectious disease in the region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Orbán Losing Ground as Magyar’s Tisza Party Surges
A new opinion poll released Monday in Hungary, shows prime minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party trailing behind the opposition Tisza Party - led by former government insider Peter Magyar.
Analysts say the results signal a possible shift in the country's political future.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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Simbu Wins First Ever Gold For Tanzania At World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Tanzania's Alphonce Felix Simbu has made history by winning the country's first ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Isaac Lukando reports
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Malawi: Inflation and cost of living top the agenda ahead of general election
Malawians are set to cast their vote in the country's presidential election on the 16th September as the nation grapples with an economic crisis.
Isaac Lukando reports
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UK AND US REACH NUCLEAR DEAL AHEAD OF STATE VISIT
The UK and US have unveiled a landmark deal to speed up new nuclear power capacity.
It will be signed during President Trump's State Visit to the UK later this week.
The agreement aims to make it quicker to build nuclear power stations in both countries.
Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham David Dunn says trade is a key focus for the UK for the State Visit.
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It will be signed during President Trump's State Visit to the UK later this week.
The agreement aims to make it quicker to build nuclear power stations in both countries.
Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham David Dunn says trade is a key focus for the UK for the State Visit.
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Authorities raise death toll from Nepal unrest to 72
Authorities in Nepal have raised the death toll from Nepal's anti-corruption protests last week to 72.
Violent protests forced the country's prime minister to resign.
Our South Asia correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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India to ramp up infrastructure development along China border with $3.4B investment
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India is set to expand infrastructure development along its contested border with China with a three and a half billion dollar investment.
New Delhi is reportedly building new railway lines and highways to improve access and mobility of the armed forces, even as ties with its neighbour Beijing improve.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: India is...
India is set to expand infrastructure development along its contested border with China with a three and a half billion dollar investment.
New Delhi is reportedly building new railway lines and highways to improve access and mobility of the armed forces, even as ties with its neighbour Beijing improve.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Duration: 43 seconds
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