Kamala Harris to give major address in Washington

Kamala Harris to give major address in Washington

US Vice-President Kamala Harris will deliver her 'closing argument' to voters, in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. She'll speak at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Donald Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome of the last election. Benji Hyer has this preview […]

October 30, 2024 13

World

Backlash among U.S voters in swing states over Puerto Rico comments at Trump rally

American voters of Puerto Rican descent have spoken out in anger against the comments made by a comedian at a Donald Trump rally in New York on Sunday. The former U.S. President had been making progress in gaining some support among Latino voters from Vice President Kamala Harris. It's an important demographic - that could make all the difference in the election - especially in key swing states, as Caroline […]

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Trump ally Steve Bannon to be released from prison

Donald Trump's former advisor and close ally Steve Bannon is set to be released from prison. Bannon has spent four months in a federal prison in Connecticut for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena over the January 6th riots at the US Capitol. Ira Spitzer has more.

October 30, 2024 18

Business / Economics

Lufthansa records 9 percent profit loss

Lufthansa's third-quarter financial results dropped 9%, amid falling passenger numbers and increased competition in Asia. Trent Murray has more from Berlin.

October 30, 2024 14

World

US and UK condemn Israel’s move to ban the UN refugee agency

Israel's allies have condemned a vote by the Israeli parliament to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain is gravely concerned by the development while US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Israel should not move ahead with the ban.

October 29, 2024 12

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The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

October 29, 2024 26

Business / Economics

US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China

The Biden administration has finalised restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could threaten US national security. The rules ban some investments into those industries and require the US government to be notified about others. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. ENG US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. […]

October 29, 2024 20

World

Political uncertainty persists in Japan

Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

October 29, 2024 7

World

The UN says Israel’s banning of UNRWA is “outrageous”

The United Nations has warned that the law passed by the Israeli Parliament on Monday banning UNRWA violates the UN charter and Israel's obligations under international law. Israel's parliament approved the controversial bill, following allegations that some of UNRWA's staff members participated in the October 7th attacks last year. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

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