Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021.
Isaac Lukando reports
IN: Prosecutors say...
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
China's Singles Day turns into week-long bonanza
INTRO: It's known to be China's biggest online shopping event - taking place on 11 November each year. Last year, the total value of goods sold during the shopping bonanza totaled US$202 billion, exceeding those on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day combined.
However, shifting consumer behavior has transformed the traditional one-day sales blitz into a weeks-long campaign as part of efforts by Chinese retailers to boost spending. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
However, shifting consumer behavior has transformed the traditional one-day sales blitz into a weeks-long campaign as part of efforts by Chinese retailers to boost spending. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Indian security officials to hold key meeting as probe into deadly blast continues
Intro:
India's interior minister will hold a key meeting with top security officials on Tuesday as the probe into a blast that killed at least 8 people in New Delhi on Monday continues.
Reports say two people have been detained by the police so far and are being questioned.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: The home minister...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 48 seconds
Monday, November 10, 2025
At least eight killed in Delhi blast
The death toll from a blast in New Delhi has touched eight, with 20 people injured.
[PLEASE UPDATE AT RUN TIME]
India's Prime Minister has condoled the deaths, with his government saying 'all possibilities are being explored'.
Police are investigating what caused the blast, which took place late on Monday, in a crowded market very close to the iconic Red Fort.
Neha Poonia has more.
In: 'We have had...'
Out: '...flee as well'.
Dur: 57 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1011DelhiBlast-np.mp3
ALT:
Here's more on the probe into the blast.
In: 'The commissioner of...
Out: '...progresses.'
Dur: 37 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1011BlastProbe-np.mp3
[PLEASE UPDATE AT RUN TIME]
India's Prime Minister has condoled the deaths, with his government saying 'all possibilities are being explored'.
Police are investigating what caused the blast, which took place late on Monday, in a crowded market very close to the iconic Red Fort.
Neha Poonia has more.
In: 'We have had...'
Out: '...flee as well'.
Dur: 57 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1011DelhiBlast-np.mp3
ALT:
Here's more on the probe into the blast.
In: 'The commissioner of...
Out: '...progresses.'
Dur: 37 secs
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1011BlastProbe-np.mp3
President Trump pardons allies
President Trump has pardoned a long list of political allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election according to the US Department of Justice. The US leader previously falsely claimed to have won the election.
Charlotte North reports from Washington.
In: In a post on X
Out: SOC
Dur: 33 seconds
US Government shutdown close to ending after Senate vote
The US government shutdown appears to be close to ending after eight Democratic senators broke ranks to side with Republicans to advance a measure to end the 41-day standoff.
The shutdown has caused major disruptions ranging from cancelled flights to withholding food assistance benefits..
Ira Spitzer reports from Washington.
IN: The senate is..
OUT: SOC
DUR: 46
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted conditional release from prison pending an appeal trial.
He was jailed last month after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over allegations that he sought funding from the Gaddafi regime in Libya for his 2007 election campaign.
Ross Cullen reports.
IN: "The 70-year-old…"
OUT: SOC
OUT: SOC
UK among allies providing Belgium with anti-drone assistance
The United Kingdom has announced it's providing Belgium with
anti-drone teams after unmanned aerial vehicles caused severe travel
disruptions.
Belgium is the latest European nation to be impacted by aerial
incursions with many leaders pointing the finger of blame at Russia.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "Following the lead"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 41 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110Drone-wd-generic.mp3
anti-drone teams after unmanned aerial vehicles caused severe travel
disruptions.
Belgium is the latest European nation to be impacted by aerial
incursions with many leaders pointing the finger of blame at Russia.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
IN: "Following the lead"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 41 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110Drone-wd-generic.mp3
Hungary Secures “Financial Shield” Deal with U.S.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he's reached a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump to protect his country's economy from external shocks. The announcement follows Orban's White House visit, where he also won a temporary exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
IN: "Orban said the new "financial shield" guarantees U.S. backing …."
OUT: "SOC"
DUR: 00:40
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/11-10-Orbantrumphelp-pg.mp3
Jared Kushner is expected to hold talks with Israeli officials today
Jared Kushner is expected to hold talks with Israeli officials to try
to settle a standoff over the presence of Hamas members in Israeli
military-controlled territory in southern Gaza
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
IN: "Jared Kushner will…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 40 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110Kush-bs-generic.mp3
to settle a standoff over the presence of Hamas members in Israeli
military-controlled territory in southern Gaza
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
IN: "Jared Kushner will…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 40 Seconds
Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110Kush-bs-generic.mp3
WHITE HOUSE WELCOMES BBC RESIGNATIONS
The White House has welcomed the resignation of the BBC's Director General and Chief Executive of News.
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness announced they were stepping down after controversy over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack in 2021.
They've also faced criticism over a Gaza documentary and live Glastonbury coverage.
Former Culture Secretary Sir John Whittingdale says more change is needed at the BBC.
In: 'It is...
Out: ...committee.'
Dur: 25 sec
http: //www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110bbc-whittingdale1.mp3
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness announced they were stepping down after controversy over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack in 2021.
They've also faced criticism over a Gaza documentary and live Glastonbury coverage.
Former Culture Secretary Sir John Whittingdale says more change is needed at the BBC.
In: 'It is...
Out: ...committee.'
Dur: 25 sec
http: //www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1110bbc-whittingdale1.mp3
Turkish delegation to visit Pakistan this week
Intro:
Top Turkish officials are set to visit Pakistan this week as Islamabad and Kabul struggle to ease tensions following the collapse of peace talks over the weekend.
The move comes after last month's deadly clashes between the two neighbors, which left dozens dead on both sides of the border.
Pakistan accuses the Afghan administration of providing a safe haven to militants carrying out terrorist activities along the country's western borders, a charge the Kabul administration denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
In: Turkish....
Out: SOC
Dur: 55 sec
Delhi AQI Nears 400, Activists Demand Emergency Action
Intro:
As the Indian capital New Delhi's air quality borders on the "severe" category - environmentalists are urging stricter measures to curb pollution.
Government days show the air quality index or AQI to be close to the 400 mark - meaning pollutants in the city's air are more than 6 times the permissible limits.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: As New Delhi's...
As the Indian capital New Delhi's air quality borders on the "severe" category - environmentalists are urging stricter measures to curb pollution.
Government days show the air quality index or AQI to be close to the 400 mark - meaning pollutants in the city's air are more than 6 times the permissible limits.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: As New Delhi's...
OUT: SOC
Duration: 45 seconds
Typhoon set to shift toward Taiwan after ripping through Philippines
INTRO: Typhoon Fung-wong slammed into the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing more than a million to evacuate.
It landed just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi (PRONO: Kal-may-gee) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, claiming at least 224 lives. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
It landed just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi (PRONO: Kal-may-gee) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, claiming at least 224 lives. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Trump administration orders states to rescind food assistance benefits
The Trump administration has ordered US states not to issue full food assistance benefits that it has put on hold during the government shutdown.
Meanwhile, Senators met in Washington for a rare Sunday session to try and strike a deal to reopen the government.
Ira Spitzer has more from Washington.
IN: The US Department...
OUT: SOC
DUR: 51
Friday, November 7, 2025
US flights cancelled or delayed by government shutdown
Thousands of US domestic flights have been cancelled or delayed after
the White House ordered a reduction of air traffic to account for the
ongoing government shutdown.
The country is experiencing a major shortage of air traffic
controllers - who are expected to turn up to work without pay.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
IN: "On any ...."
SOC: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1107flights-nh.mp3
the White House ordered a reduction of air traffic to account for the
ongoing government shutdown.
The country is experiencing a major shortage of air traffic
controllers - who are expected to turn up to work without pay.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
IN: "On any ...."
SOC: SOC
DUR: 38 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1107flights-nh.mp3
MET POLICE HAS RACISM 'BAKED IN'
London's Metropolitan Police has been found to have racism "baked" into its systems.
A review has concluded darker-skinned staff are "labelled confrontational", while lighter-skinned officers may receive more leniency.
The Met Police says it recognises the scale of the challenge and will continue to implement reform.
Dr Victor Olisa is the force's former Head of Diversity and says nothing in the report surprised him.
IN: 'It would...
SOC: ...existed.'
DUR: 23 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711police-olisa1.mp3
A review has concluded darker-skinned staff are "labelled confrontational", while lighter-skinned officers may receive more leniency.
The Met Police says it recognises the scale of the challenge and will continue to implement reform.
Dr Victor Olisa is the force's former Head of Diversity and says nothing in the report surprised him.
IN: 'It would...
SOC: ...existed.'
DUR: 23 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711police-olisa1.mp3
MUSK AWARDED $1TRN PAY DEAL
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been awarded a pay package that could be worth nearly $1 trillion.
Shareholders at Tesla have approved the record deal for the firm's founder.
But it's conditional on Elon Musk hitting ambitious targets.
City AM's editor Christian May says they won't be easy to reach.
IN: 'He has...
SOC: ...metrics.'
DUR: 16 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711musk-may1.mp3
Shareholders at Tesla have approved the record deal for the firm's founder.
But it's conditional on Elon Musk hitting ambitious targets.
City AM's editor Christian May says they won't be easy to reach.
IN: 'He has...
SOC: ...metrics.'
DUR: 16 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711musk-may1.mp3
FOREIGN OFFENDER RECAPTURED IN UK
A foreign offender, accidentally freed from prison in the UK, has been recaptured.
A policeman handcuffed the Algerian sex offender in north London, telling him he recognised his "distinctive wonky nose".
A huge manhunt had been underway for Brahim Kaddour Cherif who was convicted in November of indecent exposure.
London correspondent Fraser Knight has more.
IN: 'There's been...
SOC: ...error.'
DUR: 21 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711prisoner-knight1.mp3
A policeman handcuffed the Algerian sex offender in north London, telling him he recognised his "distinctive wonky nose".
A huge manhunt had been underway for Brahim Kaddour Cherif who was convicted in November of indecent exposure.
London correspondent Fraser Knight has more.
IN: 'There's been...
SOC: ...error.'
DUR: 21 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0711prisoner-knight1.mp3
Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines
INTRO: Typhoon Kalmaegi churned across Vietnam on Friday, claiming five more lives after its devastating passage through the Philippines where the death toll rose to 188.
Vietnamese authorities were still assessing the damage, with the storm set to bring heavy rain and flood risks to Thailand. Laura Westbrook tells us more from Hong Kong.
Vietnamese authorities were still assessing the damage, with the storm set to bring heavy rain and flood risks to Thailand. Laura Westbrook tells us more from Hong Kong.
IN: President Xi...
SOC
DUR: 35"
SOC
DUR: 35"
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)