Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Uganda's Long-Time Ruler Museveni Nominated to Stand as President in 2026

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni - who is one of the longest-serving national leaders in the world - has been nominated by the country's Electoral Commission to run again for the top office in next year's presidential election.

Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, says this will be his last term in office after a four decade rule.

Five other candidates, including his closest rival, musician Bobi Wine are set to be nominated in the coming days.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Drones cause major travel disruptions in Scandinavia

Several major airports in Scandinavia were forced to close after
drones were spotted in the vicinity.

It comes in a month where Poland and Romania have accused Russia of
violating their airspace.

A move that's prompted NATO allies to bolster their defenses.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City

Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City as residents continue
to flee. But hundreds of thousands of civilians remain behind as
attacks are intensifying

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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RADIO: DRC SPEAKER RESIGNS

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The Speaker of the Democratic Republic of Congo's National Assembly has resigned ahead of his planned censure by lawmakers from the ruling coalition. Vital Kamerhe announced his resignation at parliament on Monday evening. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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India’s Top Court Pushes for Independent Probe into Air India Crash

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India's Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a petition demanding an independent investigation into the June Air India crash that killed 260 people. Families and safety advocates argue the current inquiry is compromised.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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DUCHESS OF YORK DROPPED BY CHARITIES OVER EPSTEIN EMAIL

The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has been dropped from a series of charities after an email emerged from 2011 to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It was published in UK newspapers at the weekend.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Top India-US diplomats hold talks amid tariff, visa concerns

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India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York - their first face-to-face encounter since President Trump doubled tariffs on Indian imports and hiked H-1B visa fees to $100,000.

But both sides signaled willingness to keep talks alive despite persisting trade tensions.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa hits the Philippines, headed for Hong Kong

INTRO: Super Typhoon Ragasa whipped up strong winds, heavy rains and landslides in the northern Philippines on Monday and prompted mass evacuations, school closures and hundreds of flight cancellations across the region as it bore down on Hong Kong and mainland China.

The Philippines' meteorological agency said it had caused heavy rains as well as landslides in many areas in the north. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel show is reinstated after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments


Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday after his show was suspended following comments he made about the death of political activist Charlie Kirk.


Disney said in a statement that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to its ABC broadcast on Tuesday.


Charlotte North reports from Washington.


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Trump expected to link taking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism

US President Donald Trump is expected to link the use of pain reliever Tylenol in pregnant women to autism.


On Monday, the US president will reportedly advise pregnant women in the US to only take Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere, to relieve high fevers.


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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Tech sector condemns H1-B $100,000 fee

The tech sector has widely condemned US President Donald Trump's new $100,000 fee for H1-B visa applicants.

Executives have criticized the chaotic roll-out of the new rules for skilled foreign workers saying it will impact innovation.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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UN Security Council to convene over Estonia airspace violation

The United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency
briefing Monday after Estonia accused Russia of violating its
airspace.

Senior European Union officials have described the incident as an
extremely dangerous provocation.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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FSN RADIO: DRC ARMY OFFENSIVE

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Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend leaving a trail of death and destruction. Both sides have traded accusations of starting the clashes which have violated a ceasefire they signed in July. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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France to recognise Palestine in historic move at United Nations

President Macron will formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a landmark address on Monday.

France will join Canada, Australia and the UK, who all recognised Palestine on Sunday.

Ross Cullen reports.


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India's trade minister heads to Washington for trade talks

India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is due to visit Washington on Monday for trade talks.

This comes almost a week after a US delegation met trade officials in New Delhi, and as President Trump's administration has announced fee hikes on visas widely used by skilled Indian workers.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India Monitors Chinese 'Spy' in Indian Ocean Ahead of Missile Test

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A Chinese satellite-tracking vessel is once again in the Indian Ocean Region. The move revives concerns over Beijing's growing maritime presence in waters critical to New Delhi's security. The Indian Navy is said to be closely monitoring the ship ahead of upcoming missile tests by India near the shore of the Bay Of Bengal.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.


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Israel condemns Palestinian statehood recognition

The recognition of a Palestinian state by various countries has been
met with widespread condemnation in Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing an Israeli response that's
expected to come next week

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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UK WARNS ISRAEL OVER WEST BANK

The UK is urging Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in response to Britain's recognition of the state of Palestine.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the move on Sunday, ahead of a United Nations conference on the issue on Monday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Indian IT sector braces for impact from hiked H1B visa fees

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India's IT services export growth could drop below 4% from 5% in the previous year due to the sharp hike in H1B visa fees. 

The Donald Trump administration raised the one time fee to $100,000 over the weekend for the visa which companies use to bring in skilled workers to the US 

Analysts now say the move could help India, if it can provide its tech talent similar opportunities at home. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about the impact of the fee hike from New Delhi. 

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US House lawmakers make rare China visit to stabilise ties

INTRO: United States lawmakers are in China on a rare visit as the two countries tussle over trade, the ownership of the TikTok social media platform and military dynamics in the South China Sea.

The last trip by a group of senators was in 2023, and Sunday's delegation was the first from the House of Representatives to visit Beijing since 2019. Laura Westbrook has more.

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