Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island's south on the way to exercises in the Pacific. It was the second day in a row it has reported such activities, and is taking place days before Tuesday's US presidential election. Laura Westbrook has more.

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World

Harris and Trump Make Last-Minute Push for Undecided Voters Amid Controversy

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Business / Economics

US jobs growth slower than expected last month

US job growth was slower than expected in October, as hurricanes and striking workers held down employment. The US job market is in the spotlight with just days to go until election day - where the economy has been at the centre of candidates' campaigns. Sally Patterson reports.

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World

Trump and Harris tear through swing states in final campaign sprint

White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tearing through a number of swing states in the last days of the US election campaign - whose undecided voters could ultimately decide the result of this race. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave:

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Health / Medical

Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care

A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica. She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. With more, Toni Waterman:

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World

China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances

China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey. The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports.

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World

Hundreds of troops help search effort after devastating floods in eastern Spain

Search and rescue teams are still looking for missing people after devastating flash flooding in eastern Spain. At least 95 people have been confirmed as dead so far. Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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World

Elon Musk can continue cash prizes following judge ruling

Elon Musk can continue to give away money to US voters, following a ruling from a Philadelphia judge. The billionaire is facing a lawsuit over the controversial million-dollar prizes he's awarded to swing state voters. Legal action has been put on hold. Musk, who is publicly backing Republican nominee Donald Trump, denies any wrongdoing. Sally Patterson has more.

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World

U.S. Presidential candidates tackling controversies in final days of campaigns

Donald Trump is campaigning in New Mexico and Nevada on Thursday, while Kamala Harris is in Arizona and Nevada. They are both covering as many swing states as they can, just five days before the U.S. Presidential election while tackling controversies. Caroline Malone reports.

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