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Biden issues Trump warning at A-lister attended LA Fundraiser

U.S President Joseph Biden has once again sounded the alarm about the dangers of a second Trump Presidency at a Los Angeles fundraiser over the weekend. It was hosted by his predecessor Barack Obama and raised over $30 million dollars. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on the event which was also backed by some big names from Hollywood.

17 June, 2024

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Western Cape’s premier Alan Winde announced the new cabinet of the provincial government

In S.A , Western Cape's premier, Alan Winde announced the new cabinet of the provincial government. Anroux Marais is the new MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, replacing Reagan Allen, now deputy speaker of the legislature. Ricardo Mackenzie moves to Cultural Affairs and Sport, succeeded by Isaac Sileku as MEC for Mobility. Deidre Baartman is new the Finance MEC, and Mireille Wenger the MEC for Health and Wellness. The […]

14 June, 2024

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China and New Zealand deepen trade ties during Premier Li visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will meet New Zealand business leaders on Friday on the second day of a regional tour that also takes in neighbouring Australia and signals a warming in ties between the Pacific nations and their biggest trading partner. It's the highest level Chinese visit to New Zealand in seven years. As our Laura Westbrook reports.

14 June, 2024

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Japan’s PM under party pressure to step down

Japan’s Prime Minister is under growing pressure from his own party to step-down. Local chapters of the ruling LDP blame Fumio Kishida for months of poor polling. As our Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

14 June, 2024

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Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s pay package

Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's pay package - worth up to $56 billion. It's the largest pay deal in corporate US history, but was struck down by a judge in January, citing its size. Toni Waterman has more from outside the Tesla gigafactory in Austin, where the vote took place.

14 June, 2024

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NATO chief calls for annual Ukraine fund

NATO's Secretary-General is urging members of the military alliance to provide Ukraine with a guaranteed annual aid package. This comes as Defense Ministers are holding two days of meetings as part of the NATO-Ukraine Council. As William Denselow reports from Brussels.

14 June, 2024

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UN officially adds Israel and Hamas to its blacklist of countries violating children rights

The United Nations has officially released its annual report on Children and Armed Conflict. The report which has sparked much controversy found that violence against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels" last year. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has also added both Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants on the blacklist for violating children's rights in armed conflict. As Jody Jacobs reports for us from New York. […]

14 June, 2024

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Biden Administration Faces Legal Action Over Immigration Executive Order

The White House is facing legal action over its new immigration policy at the US border. Groups advocating for immigrant rights say the President's executive order was illegal. As Mitch McCann reports.

14 June, 2024

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Chinese premier visits New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia

China's Premier, Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand, and will then head to Australia and Malaysia. Li's visit to Australia and New Zealand will be the first by a Chinese premier, the second most powerful official in China's leadership, in seven years. As Laura Westbrook reports for us.

13 June, 2024