Tuesday, October 7, 2025

France on political knife-edge after day of high drama

The French president Emmanuel Macron has tasked the outgoing prime minister Sebastien Lecornu with trying to reach a compromise over the composition of his government - after originally accepting Lecornu's resignation on Monday.

Lecornu has two days to try to form a government that can pass a budget. If he fails, Emmanuel Macron will likely have to call snap elections.

Ross Cullen reports.



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UK POLICE BREAK UP PHONE SMUGGLING NETWORK

British police say they've broken up an international gang stealing thousands of phones in the UK and sending them to China.

46 arrests have been made, with officers saying up to 40 000 phones had been smuggled to China for sale there.

Police think the gang might be behind the export of half of all phones stolen in London.

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says young people are being used by the gangs to make the thefts.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

US Supreme Court begins new term

The US Supreme Court began its new nine-month term today - and it promises to be consequential — with major cases focused on how much power the constitution gives the President.  


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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TRUMP FACES HURDLES IN DEPLOYING NATIONAL GUARD

The Governor of Illinois is adamant there is no reason for federal troops to be deployed to Chicago, as the Trump administration authorizes the move.

It's not just Chicago, but also Oregon, although the President has run into legal roadblocks in that state.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan is turning to Southeast Asia in a bid to revive its struggling economy.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister is in Malaysia for a three day visit aimed at drawing investment and strengthening trade ties.


The outreach to Southeast Asia comes as Islamabad searches for ways to stabilize its fragile economy while under a $7 billion IMF loan program.


Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.


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Heavy rains lash Nepal and North Bengal, leaving regions inundated

More than 50 people have died after torrential rains across Nepal and India's region of north Bengal.

Widespread flooding and landslides have left rescue teams struggling to reach remote areas cut off by the deluge.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RADIO: Eastern DRC FIGHTING

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Violent clashes have erupted between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes. The fighting has broken out in the village of Luke in Masisi territory violating a ceasefire deal that the government and the rebels signed in Qatar in July. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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French prime minister resigns after just one month in office

The French prime minister has resigned after just one month in office. Sebastien Lecornu handed in his notice on Monday to the president.

He was appointed to the position on 9th September, after the previous premier was ousted by parliament.

For the latest on the deepening political crisis in France, here's Ross Cullen in Paris.

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Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are due to meet for talks in Egypt a

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are due to meet for talks in Egypt
aimed at reaching an agreement on the release of Israeli hostages and
Palestinian prisoners and the realization of the 20-point peace plan
proposed by President Trump

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Russian Cargo Plane Lands in South Africa Despite U.S. Sanctions

A Russian cargo plane, owned by Abakan Air, landed in South Africa, raising diplomatic concerns with the United States due to the operator's sanctioned status.


Isaac Lukando reports


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Gisele Pelicot back in French court for appeal trial 'ordeal'

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman at the centre of a trial the shocked the world last year, returns to court as a witness on Monday for an appeal trial triggered by the bid of one man to overturn his conviction for rape.

Ross Cullen reports.


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EGYPT HOSTING GAZA PEACE TALKS

Egypt is hosting indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel on Monday.

Donald Trump says all sides should 'move fast' in negotiations on a US peace plan.

Hamas has not said in its response to the plans whether it is prepared to disarm and agree to play no future role in the governance of Gaza.

Nomi Bar-Yaacov from the Geneva Centre for Security Policy says Washington wants to see rapid progress.

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Thousands join Dutch Gaza protest

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Amsterdam calling
for an end to the war in Gaza.

Organizers of the red line march are calling for the Dutch government
to take a firmer stance against Israel.

European correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Trump believes Hamas "ready for a lasting peace"

Donald Trump said he believes Hamas is "ready for a lasting peace" after the Palestinian militant group said it accepted some aspects of the US president's plan for Hamas to free its remaining Israeli hostages and for Israel to end its military campaign in Gaza.,


However, it's unclear whether Israel will accept Hamas's remaining conditions.


Toni Waterman has more from Washington. 

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Diddy sentenced to 4+ years on prison

American music mogul Sean Combs, also known as "P. Diddy" or "Puff Daddy", was sentenced to more than four years in jail on prostitution charges in New York on Friday.


Diddy was found guilty of the crimes in July, which relate to incidents the 55-year-old arranged called "freak offs," at hotels across America.


Mitch McCann reports from New York.


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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept peace deal or face ‘all hell breaking out’


US President Donald Trump has given Hamas a Sunday deadline to accept a peace deal or face 'all hell breaking out.' Earlier this week, the President said Israel would have the US's full backing to finish the job in Gaza if Hamas didn't agree to his peace proposal. An estimated 66,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, which was sparked by Hamas' killing of 1,200 Israelis two-years ago. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Communication blackout continues in Pakistan

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The communication blackout continues in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where protests in recent days have turned deadly and injured many.

The rights activist group, the Awami Action Committee, is demanding subsidies on food and basic goods from the local government.

In a bid to defuse the escalating crisis, Pakistan's federal ministers are now in talks with the group to calm the unrest.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Munich airport has reopened after drone sightings

Munich airport has reopened after drone sightings in the area forced
dozens of flights to be canceled or delayed.

Similar incidents have been reported across Europe in recent weeks
with leaders calling for immediate action to bolster aerial defenses.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hundreds of activists challenge Israel’s maritime flotilla blockade

Hundreds of activists from the flotilla challenging Israel's maritime
blockade of Gaza are awaiting deportation following their interception
by the Israeli navy

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists

Israel's military intercepted a flotilla of vessels sailing towards Gaza to deliver aid and detained more than 450 international activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg.The activists were taking part in a flotilla attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza when their vessels were intercepted, drawing widespread condemnation and sparking protests around the world. Blake Sifton reports.

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