Israel Defense Forces fire at UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces fire at UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations says Israel Defense Forces have fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning. This is the latest in a string of reports coming out of Lebanon following more intense fighting overnight. Israel has been widening its offensive in the Middle East country against the heavily armed Hezbollah movement. Here's our Jody Jacobs with more.

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World

Hurricane Milton could cost $100bn

Recovery and rescue efforts underway in Florida as millions of people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Already, attention is turning to how much this storm could cost. As Nick Harper reports.

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World

Top Indian security committee clears drone purchase from US

India's top committee on internal security has approved the purchase for 31 predator drones from the United States. The deal was announced in June when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Joseph Biden in Washington. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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World

US says Taiwan speech no justification for China military pressure

The United States says China has no justification for using an annual national day speech by Taiwan as a pretext for military pressure. President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has delivered a keynote address on Thursday, which is likely to anger China. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Business / Economics

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies at age of 86

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died at the age of 86. He was chairman of the Tata Group - one of India's largest and oldest conglomerates - for more than two decades. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Health / Medical

US states sue TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’

More than a dozen US states are filing lawsuits against TikTok because of its effects on teens and other young users. A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general allege the social media giant is addictive and harmful to users' mental health. TikTok says the claims are "inaccurate and misleading." On the ground for us is Sally Patterson with more.

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World

Biden and Bibi “direct & productive” first conversation since Iran attack

U.S. President Joseph Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had what the White House is describing as a, "direct and productive" conversation. The phone call is the first time the leaders have spoken since Iran's missile attack on Israel last week. From Washington: Here's Kate Fisher reporting:

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World

Florida braces for ‘Mega Milton’

Time has run out for residents of Central Florida to evacuate before monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall. And officials are telling people to hunker down. President Joe Biden says Milton could be the most catastrophic storm of the century. It’s packing wind gusts of 150mph and is expected to bring a storm surge of up to 13 feet when it hits late Wednesday into Thursday. Toni Waterman has more. By […]

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World

Modi’s party loses in Kashmir, wins in North Indian state Haryana

India's opposition parties say they suspect foul play after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party swept regional elections in a North Indian state. However, the BJP lost in the Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region where local polls were held after 10 years. From India, our Ishan Garg tells us more.

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