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China is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Doksuri – the most powerful storm so far this year, with winds up to 180 kilometres an hour. That's 110 miles per hour.
It’s the second typhoon to cause havoc in southern China in two weeks, after a quarter of a million people were displaced by Typhoon Talim
Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong
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A new report has warned that record high temperatures in the UK last year could become the average over the next 40 years.
Those are the findings of climate Scientists at the Met Office, the UKs national weather service.
They looked at trends dating back to the 17th century, and believe that hot and dry conditions in 2022 will be considered cool by 2100.
Mike Kendon from the Met Office says the climate in the UK and Europe is facing "dramatic changes":
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A day after India's parliament authorized opposition parties' no-confidence motion against Narendra Modi's government, the leaders of opposition parties have raised their pitch to compel the Prime Minister to address the parliament on the ethnic violence in north-eastern state of Manipur. Over 120 people have died and 60,000 displaced in the ethnic violence that has continued for three months now. On Thursday, the opposition leaders wore black to the parliament session to draw the government's attention to the issue.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.
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North Korea is hosting high-level delegations from China and Russia for its 70th anniversary commemorations of the end of the Korean War.
This signals fresh engagement by North Korea with its key partners after it became even more isolated during the pandemic.
The country's state media reports that its leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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US stocks closed the day mixed on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's rate hike decision.
All three major indexes turned positive after the Fed raised rates, before paring back their gains.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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The United States Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to a 22-year high following a hotly-anticipated two-day meeting.
The Federal Open Market Committee temporarily paused rate hikes last month — however on Wednesday it announced a quarter percentage point increase to a 5.25%-5.5% range, potentially rounding off the US central bank's most aggressive monetary tightening cycle in decades in a bid to tackle inflation.
Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.
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Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has died, aged 56.
Her family announced her passing in a statement, requesting privacy at this 'difficult time'.
The acclaimed performer released 10 studio albums and topped charts around the world.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Oscar winning actor Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of nine sex offences at a court in London.
He wept as the verdict was announced at the end of the four week trial.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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Six people are injured after a crane collapsed in New York City.
A fire broke out on the machine on Wednesday near the Port Authority bus terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
Officials say 200 firefighters responded to the scene, and investigations are underway to determine what caused the incident.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The United States Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates again on Wednesday following a two-day meeting.
The Federal Open Market Committee temporarily paused rate hikes last month, but it's expected to announce a quarter percentage point increase to potentially round off the US central bank's most aggressive monetary tightening cycle in decades.
With a look ahead, Benji Hyer reports from Washington DC.
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Lloyds Banking Group has reported lower than expected profits for the last 6 months.
This has been attributed to Britain's poor economic climate, and saw Lloyds shares fall 5% in early trading on Wednesday after the announcement.
Pressure is mounting on the bank to commit to more support for customers struggling with high interest rates.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Hunter Biden is set to appear in court later today [WEDNESDAY] where he is expected to agree to a plea deal on federal tax charges and avoid prison time.
Republicans have criticized the probe into the President's son as being tainted by political interference.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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