Bangladesh Prime Minister resigns and flees amidst unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister resigns and flees amidst unrest

Bangladesh's long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amidst escalating unrest. Reports indicate that Hasina has sought refuge in India as thousands of demonstrators advanced towards her official residence. Neha Poonia has more. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the immediate future of Bangladesh's leadership. The Army chief is scheduled to address the nation later today, with plans for forming an interim government. […]

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World

World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East

Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […]

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World

China urges flood control efforts as rainfall persists

Beijing has called on local authorities to stay on guard against floods as significant rainfall is forecast to continue in parts of the country in the coming days. State media said four people were killed and at least 23 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan over the weekend. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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World

UK prime minister Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country

UK prime minister, Keir Starmer has condemned anti-immigration protests across the country. Violent scenes have broken out in areas including Tamworth, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Hull, and Weymouth. This follows false reports that the suspect in the death of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last week was an asylum seeker. At least 150 protestors have been arrested. Starmer has vowed those involved […]

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Business / Economics

Wall St plummets On Friday amid weak Jobs data

On Friday, Wall Street is seeing an intense sell off following disappointing monthly US Jobs figures. The Dow has fallen around 900 points - around 2.2% down. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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World

Majority of delegates have voted to give Kamala Harris the Democratic nomination

US Vice President Kamala Harris has scored enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination. The announcement was made on Friday by Democratic National Committee Chair, Jaime Harrison, making Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American to stand for president. Jody Jacobs has more.

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World

US and allies seek to dial down middle east tensions

The United States and its allies are trying to dial down tensions in the Middle East. They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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World

Kamala Harris campaign raises $310 million in July

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has announced it raised more than 300 million dollars in July, the largest monthly total so far in this year's election cycle. The majority of those donations came after US President Joe Biden's announcement that he wouldn't seek reelection. Ira Spitzer reports.

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Business / Economics

US reportedly mulls new curbs on China’s access to AI memory chips

The US is reportedly considering unilateral restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips and equipment capable of making such semiconductors as soon as next month. It risks fueling the tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing, with China's Global Times newspaper warning of countermeasures. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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