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Kamala Harris VP pick in coming hours

US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her vice presidential pick today, ahead of the pair's first campaign rally in Philadelphia. Harris has reportedly cut her pool of possible running mates down to just two. As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

6 August, 2024

World

Markets in a tailspin over US economic slowdown

US Stocks tumbled at the opening of the bell at the New York Stock exchange on Monday as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shockwaves of fear through global markets. The volatility even spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, as Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss closing more than 12% lower. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

6 August, 2024

World

Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns

US President Joseph Biden is meeting / has met with his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting in the Middle East. There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

6 August, 2024

World

Hurricane hits US coastline

A major tropical storm has made landfall in Florida — already causing deaths and catastrophic flooding. It's expected to bring "life-threatening" surges and record rainfall in coming days, as Benji Hyer reports.

6 August, 2024

World

Bangladesh Prime Minister resigns and flees amidst unrest

Bangladesh's long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amidst escalating unrest. Reports indicate that Hasina has sought refuge in India as thousands of demonstrators advanced towards her official residence. Neha Poonia has more. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the immediate future of Bangladesh's leadership. The Army chief is scheduled to address the nation later today, with plans for forming an interim government. […]

5 August, 2024

World

World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East

Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […]

5 August, 2024

World

China urges flood control efforts as rainfall persists

Beijing has called on local authorities to stay on guard against floods as significant rainfall is forecast to continue in parts of the country in the coming days. State media said four people were killed and at least 23 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan over the weekend. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

5 August, 2024

World

UK prime minister Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country

UK prime minister, Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country. Violent scenes have broken out in areas including Tamworth, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Hull, and Weymouth. This follows false reports that the suspect in the death of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last week was an asylum seeker. At least 150 protestors have been arrested. Starmer has vowed those involved […]

5 August, 2024

Business / Economics

Wall St plummets On Friday amid weak Jobs data

On Friday, Wall Street is seeing an intense sell off following disappointing monthly US Jobs figures. The Dow has fallen around 900 points - around 2.2% down. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

5 August, 2024