U.S. and Switzerland Strike Trade Deal

The United States reached a trade deal with Switzerland, it was announced on Friday, which will lower the tariff rate the European country is required to pay to the U.S.

Mitch McCann reports:

IN: ON THE SOCIAL
OUT: SOC
DUR: 00:38
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114-MM-SWISS.mp3

COMMERCIAL A.I. BOT USED FOR "HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED" ESPIONAGE IN WORLD FIRST

A commercially available A.I. was manipulated into carrying out a "highly sophisticated espionage campaign" for the very first time, according to its creator.

Anthropic, the makers of A.I. agent 'Claude,' said they believe a "Chinese state-sponsored group" was behind the attack which targeted large tech companies, financial institutions, and government agencies.

Stuart Smith has more.

IN: "Like ChatGPT…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 45 Seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114claudehack-ss-generic.mp3

Germany agrees military service plan

After months of fierce debate, the German government has agreed on a
plan to boost troop numbers.

The plan is expected to be voted on later this year with Berlin
seeking to create Europe's largest conventional army.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "Under the plan…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 44 Seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114Army-wd-generic.mp3

Body of hostage returned to Israel

The body of one of the last hostages remaining in Gaza was returned on
Thursday as phase one of the Gaza peace plan nears completion

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

IN: "Hamas returned…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 39 Seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114Body-bs-generic.mp3

UK GOVT SET TO U-TURN ON BUDGET TAX PLANS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his finance minister Rachel Reeves have reportedly dropped plans to raise income tax in this month's upcoming Budget.

That's despite weeks of hints from the Chancellor that an increase might be needed to plug a shortfall in public finances.

It's understood she's abandoned the idea over fears it would break Labour's manifesto pledges - and may instead lower tax thresholds to raise some of the money.

Reform UK activist Tim Montgomerie says he's shocked.

IN: "This is…
OUT: ...U-turn."
DUR: 21 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114budget-montgomerie1.mp3

BBC Apologises To Donald Trump

The BBC's apologised to Donald Trump over the selective editing of a speech in a Panorama documentary.

The corporation's admitted it made it look like he was calling for violence - but says it "strongly disagrees" there's a basis for financial compensation.

Lawyers acting for President Trump have threatened to sue the British broadcaster unless it issues a retraction, apologises and compensates him. The scandal has led to the resignation of the BBC's director general and head of news.

Professor Richard Tait used to chair the editorial standards committee on the BBC Trust. He believes the BBC is right to apologise…

IN: "I think the…"
OUT: "...settled with him."
DUR: 0:27

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114-BBCTrumpRT.mp3

Modi's NDA alliance in lead in key regional polls

Intro:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA alliance is leading as vote counting proceeds in the Eastern state of Bihar.

The regional elections are being seen as a key barometer for the PM's popularity after his party did not manage a majority in the 2024 general election - and relied on regional partners to come to power for a third term. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from Patna in Bihar state. 

IN: The state of Bihar

OUT: SOC

Duration: 47 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114-BiharElex-ig-gen.mp3

India blast investigations focus on links to prime suspect

Investigations into a deadly blast in New Delhi have now entered their fourth day.

Police have identified a key suspect - a doctor who was driving the car that exploded on Monday evening close to the iconic Red Fort, killing 13.


The Indian government has called this a 'terror incident'. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast yet.

In: 'A day after...'
Out: '...module'
Dur: 55 secs


http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1114DelhiBlastProbe-np.mp3

Trump-Epstein relationship in spotlight ahead of key vote on files

Donald Trump's relationship to late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is
still under scrutiny ahead of key vote that could release more files.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote to compel the Justice
Department to release all the evidence it has, but the files may not
see the light of day.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

IN: "Newly...
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 47 seconds
POT: 37 seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113epstein-nh.mp3

EU moves to tackle influx of small packages

European member states are taking steps to clamp down on the volume of
small packages entering the bloc.

The move is seen as a response to the volume of cheap goods entering
Europe from China.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

IN: "The European Commisson…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 42 Seconds

Generic: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113Box-wd-generic.mp3

Concerns grow about continued Israeli settler violence

Concerns are growing about continued Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he's worried that events there could undermine the ceasefire in Gaza

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

IN: "Israeli settlers…"
OUT: SOC
DURATION: 38 Seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113-WestBankSifton.mp3

RADIO: DRC GUN CONTROL

INTRO:

Authorities in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged all armed groups to voluntarily surrender their weapons to security forces in order to reduce armed violence and tackle the illegal possession of firearms. The campaign was officially launched in the eastern town of Beni by the military governor. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa....

TAKE RADIO

///////////

IN: THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL...

DUR: 47 SECS 

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113DRCguncontrol-co-generic.mp3

South Africa's Ramaphosa says US skipping G20 'their loss'

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the United States' boycott of the G20 summit in South Africa later this month would not prevent the meeting of the world's leading economies from going ahead.

Isaac Lukando reports

IN: President Cyril...

OUT: SOC
DUR: 39 seconds  

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113DonSA-IL-generic.mp3

UK ECONOMIC GROWTH SLOWS AHEAD OF BUDGET

The UK economy grew just 0.1% between July and September.

That's slower than expected and politically difficult for an under-fire government preparing for a difficult budget later this month.

The Office for National Statistics says a fall in car production had an impact on the figures, after a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover.

City AM editor Christian May says many in the business world blame the government for slowing growth.

IN: "Very disappointing...
OUT: ...affairs."
DUR: 25 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113gdp-may1.mp3

India approves $5bn package to help exporters hit by US tariffs

India has approved s $5 billion package to help exporters who have been hit by US tariffs.

President Donald Trump in August raised tariffs on India to 50 per cent.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

IN: "Textiles, jewellery…"

OUT: SOC

DUR: 33 secs

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1112IndiaTariffs-rb-generic.mp3

Paris marks ten years since 2015 Bataclan terror attack

France is marking a decade since terrorists carried out a series of coordinated attacks across Paris that killed 130 people and left a nation in shock.

More than 400 people were injured in the Islamist attacks that included suicide bombings, mass shootings, and hostage-taking.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

IN: "Thursday marks…"
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:02

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1311Parisattack-rc-generic.mp3

Main suspect in Delhi blast case identified, Indian state media says

Indian authorities have reportedly identified the suspect in the Delhi car blast case.

Officials earlier confirmed they are treating Monday's explosion as a terror incident.

12 people were killed and more than 30 injured.

India's cabinet released a statement last night, saying the attack was perpetrated by quote "anti-national forces."

In: 'Forensic teams...'
Out: '...mother and brother'
Dur: 53 secs


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113DelhiSuspect-np.mp3

US lawmakers end longest government shutdown

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill allowing the government to
reopen following the longest shutdown in the country's history.

It came shortly after the House of Representatives passed a measure to
provide funding until the end of January.

Nick Harper sent this report from Washington.

IN: After 43..."
OUT: SOC
DUR: 1:02
POT: 38 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113shutdown-nh.mp3

China’s purchases of US soybeans stall despite trade truce

INTRO: China's purchases of American soybeans appear to have stalled. That's despite a recent trade truce that signaled thawing relations between the world's two biggest economies.

The pause is fueling uncertainty over whether the biggest consumer of American soybeans will import as much as US President Donald Trump's administration claims to expect. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

IN: After a flurry...
SOC
DUR: 57"

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1113.ussoybeans.lw.mp3

US lawmakers to vote on bill to end shutdown

The US House of Representatives will convene for the first time in almost two months to vote on a bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history.

House Democrats still oppose the legislation over concerns about health care, but Republicans control the chamber by a slim majority.

Ira Spitzer reports.

IN: US lawmakers are...

OUT: SOC

DUR: 42

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1112shutdown-is-generic.mp3