Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Gold prices hit record high on economic unease

Gold prices hit a record high on Tuesday, climbing to over $4,000 an ounce as unease intensifies in financial markets. The precious metal is often considered a safe haven during economic turmoil. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump to impose 25% tariff on trucks

The Trump administration is ramping up tariffs, this time targeting
foreign truck makers.

President Donlad Trump has announced a 25% tariff on medium and
heavy-duty trucks imported into the US from November 1st.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US government shutdown continues as competing bills fail in Senate

Day seven of the US government shutdown and there's still no deal in sight.

The blame game is continuing after competing proposals were voted down
by the Senate.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India's defence minister to visit Australia this week, making it the first visit in over a decade

India's Defence Minister - Rajnath Singh will be travelling to Australia this week on a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart - Richard Marles.

This will be the first visit of an Indian defence minister from Prime Minister Modi's government to Australia, since he came into power in 2014.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RADIO: REBELS CAPTURE TERRITORY

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The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured two towns in the country's east after fierce clashes with Congolese forces and their Wazalendo allies. Authorities say the rebels are now in control of the towns of Luke and Mulema. The clashes have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Talks continue as Oct 7 anniversary marked

Talks aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza continue
Tuesday on the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks and the
beginning of the war

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Orban Rejects Zelenskiy’s Appeal on Ukraine’s EU Bid


Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's appeal for support on Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, calling the Ukrainian leader's remarks "moral blackmail." Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge

The US has deported 10 people to Eswatini despite rights groups in the southern African state mounting legal action to block the plan.


Isaac Lukando reports. 


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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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