Biden pledges more support for Ukraine at NATO summit

Biden pledges more support for Ukraine at NATO summit

U.S President Joseph Biden has championed the Nato alliance and promised more air defenses for Ukraine at the opening of the annual summit. He was speaking in Washington DC at the start of the three-day gathering. It's the 75th anniversary of the alliance, with support for Ukraine topping the agenda. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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World

U.S Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden’s re-election

There's been consensus reached at U.S Democratic Party meetings on whether US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid. The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any decisions. Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting. But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support. Meanwhile at the […]

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World

Russia denies attack on children’s hospital in Ukraine at UN Security Council

Russia on Tuesday denied that it is responsible for an attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The statement was made during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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World

Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as sweltering heat descends

As Texans pick up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast on Monday, they face another, potentially deadlier threat: Millions are without electricity as the heat index soars to 40C. And some officials are warning - it could take two weeks to get everyone back online. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.

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World

US and Iraqi officials discuss coalition withdrawal

U.S. and Iraqi officials have met to discuss security relations and the possible winding down of coalition forces in the country. Roughly 2,500 U.S. troops remain in Iraq to help combat the threat posed by ISIS. William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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World

Germany’s Scholz Says He’s not worried about Biden’s fitness

As a growing number of US democrats voice concerns about the electability of Joe Biden, one key European leader has expressed public confidence in the President. From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.

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World

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism. Community groups have documented a steep increase in both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since the Hamas attacks on Israel on the seventh of October last year, and the Israeli military bombardment of Gaza. Albanese says lawyer Jillian Segal will consult with community leaders and discrimination experts to advise the government:

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Environment

Allegations widen against Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari

By Hans Nicholas Jong ,via Mongabay Subsidiaries of Indonesia’s second-biggest palm oil company, PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), are running illegal plantations, grabbing community land, and intimidating critics, according to a new report by NGOs. The report is a follow-up to a 2022 report by Friends of the Earth, and identifies at least 1,100 hectares (2,718 acres) of the subsidiaries’ concessions that lie inside forest areas that should be […]

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World

Rescue work continue at destroyed children’s hospital in Kyiv

Rescue work continues at a children's hospital in Kyiv that was struck by a Russian missile. Authorities believe there may still be people trapped under the rubble. Nationwide, the death toll has gone up to 37 people killed and 170 people wounded after Monday's missile attack on Ukraine. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.

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