Tuesday, October 14, 2025

IMF: UK INFLATION TO BE HIGHER FOR LONGER

The United Nations International Monetary Fund has revised its forecast for the UK economy, predicting growth will be a little higher this year than expected, but a little less next year.

It predicts both years will see higher inflation than European peers, mostly due to Britain's higher household energy bills and this year's change to national insurance payments.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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NATO chief mocks Russian submarine

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has mocked Russia's navy amid
reports that one of its submarines had suffered technical problems.

Moscow denies this and says the vessel surfaced in the English Channel
to comply with international regulations.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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AID TO INCREASE IN GAZA AFTER PEACE DEAL SIGNING

The United Nations is ramping up its aid distribution in Gaza - now Donald Trump's peace plan has been signed.

But there's uncertainty over what happens next in Gaza under the agreement.

The UK says it's offered to play a role in the decommissioning of Hamas weaponry.

Israeli deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel says establishing a technocratic administration to run Gaza needs to be the short term focus.

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India and Canada Outline Roadmap to Rebuild Ties

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India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap to repair relations — two years after a major diplomatic rift over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada plunged ties to historic lows. The move follows talks between the two foreign ministers in New Delhi, marking the first real thaw since that dispute erupted. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.


Foxconn commits $1.8 Bn and 14,000 jobs in South India

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Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn announced a $1.8 billion investment in Southern India that could create 14,000 engineering jobs in India's push toward advanced manufacturing.
The company says it will establish the country's first dedicated Foxconn Desk at the state's investment agency for streamlined project execution.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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WHO issues warning about of contaminated cough syrups in India

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about three contaminated cough syrups in India.

These include Respifresh, ReLife – and Coldrif, which has been linked to the deaths of some 20 children in India in the past month.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Monday, October 13, 2025

Joy in Israel as hostages return but many bodies still missing

The families of the last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been sharing joy and relief at their return to Israel after two years in captivity.
But Israel says only four of the dead hostages have been returned after Hamas said it does not know the location of some of the other 24. 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.


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Trump declares Gaza war over at summit with world leaders in Egypt

US President Donald Trump has declared that the war in Gaza is over, as 20 hostages in Gaza were returned to Israel in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.


He was speaking at a summit in Egypt where he signed a document, with the leaders of Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, who brokered the deal alongside the US. But the contents of the document were not immediately clear, and it was not signed by Israel or Hamas, neither of which had representatives at the meeting.


Kate fisher reports


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WORLD'S BIGGEST CAR MAKERS DEFEND CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AS "DIESELGATE" TRIAL BEGINS IN ENGLAND

Five major car makers defended themselves at England's High Court on Monday against allegations they deliberately used technology to cheat emissions tests.

In what's become known as "dieselgate," prosecutors claim illegal software was installed that would recognise when cars were under test conditions and modify their behaviour accordingly — something they deny.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Trump touts "dawn of a new Middle East” in Knesset speech

US President Donald Trump has addressed the Israeli parliament
describing the end of the Gaza conflict as the "dawn of a new Middle
East".

The US leader was greeted by a two and a half minute standing ovation
just hours after the 20 remaining living hostages were released.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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Pakistan heightens border security amid clashes with Afghanistan

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain high following weekend border clashes that left dozens dead on both sides.

The latest skirmishes come as Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorist groups responsible for attacks in Pakistan, fueling unrest in the country's western provinces.

That's a charge the Kabul administration denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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RADIO: UGANDAN SOLDIERS KILLED IN DRC

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Two Ugandan soldiers have been killed by rebels in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say the rebels ambushed a vehicle of the Ugandan army over the weekend, opened fire on the soldiers, and burned their vehicle. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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French President unveils new government

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government after
reappointing Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu four days after his
resignation.

He's tasked with presenting a draft budget on Monday giving lawmakers
time to review the proposal before the end of the year.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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U.S. Funds Innovative HIV Mental Health Program in Uganda

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A new U.S.-funded program in Uganda is taking a fresh approach to the fight against HIV — by caring for the mind as well as the body.

It's designed to give vulnerable adolescents the support they need to live healthier, fuller lives.

Our correspondent Michael Baleke has that report.

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TRUMP ARRIVES IN ISRAEL AS HOSTAGES RELEASED

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel, insisting the war in Gaza 'is over'.

Hamas has released the first hostages under a ceasefire deal brokered by the United States.

As part of the agreement, Israel will also free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum says she's cautiously optimistic as hostages start being released.

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New U.S. Envoy Meets Modi Amid Tariff Tensions

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With U.S. tariffs on Indian exports taking effect and Washington increasing scrutiny over New Delhi's oil imports from Russia, America's new ambassador Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday. The meeting comes at a sensitive time for both sides as they try to manage economic frictions without derailing broader strategic ties. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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India's junior FM to attend Gaza Peace Summit in Modi's stead

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India's Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is in Cairo to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt.

The summit, co-chaired by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, brings together leaders from over 20 countries to finalize the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Canada's foreign minister visits India as tensions ease

Canada's foreign minister Anita Anand is visiting India as part of a three-nation trip to Asia this week - seen as a significant step in easing tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi. 

Bilateral relations soured in 2023 when then-prime minister Justin Trudeau accused New Delhi of being involved in an assassination plot against a Sikh separatist leader in Canada

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Trump travels to Israel and Egypt

US President Donald Trump is in Israel and Egypt on Monday for the
release of the Israeli hostages and the formal signing of the Gaza
peace plan.

Hamas is expected to hand over the 20 living hostages as part of the
deal proposed by the US leader.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Trump threatens China tariffs after rare earth minerals row

Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on China after Beijing imposed new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals.

The US President also said there was now "no reason"  to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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