2,000 person migrant caravan headed to US, hoping to be there before election day

2,000 person migrant caravan headed to US, hoping to be there before election day

A caravan of 2,000 migrants is making its way to the US-Mexico border hoping to arrive BEFORE the US election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Toni Waterman has more.

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World

US Vice President Kamala Harris admits she does believe Donald Trump is a “fascist”

US Vice President Kamala Harris admits she does believe Donald Trump is a "fascist", as the election campaign enters its final days. Harris will rally in Atlanta on Thursday local time, while Donald Trump will be in Arizona and Nevada. Mitch McCann reports:

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Environment

New UN report says greenhouse gas emissions “out of control”

A new United Nations report suggests that annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high. The UN Environment Programme says urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

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Environment

India braces for cyclone Dana’s landfall

According to India's meteorological department, a cyclone is expected to make landfall between Thursday and Friday, on India's eastern coast. Flights and train services to and from two of India's eastern states have been suspended as the region braces itself for heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching upto 120kmph.

October 24, 2024 34

Health / Medical

England Set to Ban Disposable Vapes

The sale of disposable vapes in England will be banned from next June. The government says it's to reduce environmental damage and protect the health of children. One study found around a million people in England vape without ever having smoked cigarettes. Critics claim vaping has helped millions of adults give up smoking, and say a ban will lead to a black market which will put children at risk. Hazel […]

October 24, 2024 40

World

Donald Trump is a “fascist,” says President’s former Chief of Staff

Donald Trump wanted "the kind of generals that Hitler had," according to the former US President's Chief of Staff. John Kelly, an ex Marine Corp General, told the New York Times and The Atlantic magazine that his old boss meets the definition of a fascist, warning he would govern like a dictator if he won the election next month. As Benji Hyer reports.

October 24, 2024 21

World

US confirms North Korean troops now in Russia

North Korean troops are now in Russia, the United States has confirmed. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters there is "evidence" of soldiers in the region. Ukraine's military intelligence earlier said troops were expected to arrive in Russia to join Moscow's fight against Ukraine's incursion. Sally Patterson reports.

October 24, 2024 29

Science & Technology

Microsoft says Iranian hacking group targeting US election

Microsoft says Iranian hackers have conducted surveillance on US election-related websites and media outlets. The software company has warned that this could be a prelude to direct influence operations with just under two weeks to go until the presidential election. Ira Spitzer reports.

October 24, 2024 35

World

UN suspends polio vaccine drive in the north of Gaza

The United Nations has been forced to pause it's polio vaccination drive in the north of Gaza. More than 100 thousand children were to receive the second dose of the vaccine but due the escalating violence this is now not possible. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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