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Climate change made extreme heat in US 35 times more likely

Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists. The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

June 21, 2024 18

Business / Economics

UK Interest Rates Held Despite Falling Inflation

The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged. They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years. But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

June 21, 2024 13

World

RFK fails to qualify for presidential debate

Robert F Kennedy Jr's bid for the White House has experienced a setback after he failed to qualify for next week's presidential debate. The independent candidate was hoping for a shot to take on Joseph Biden and Donald Trump on the debate stage on Thursday night. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

June 21, 2024 14

Science & Technology

EU to vote on controversial AI message scanning

The European Union is set to vote on a controversial measure that would allow artificial intelligence to scan encrypted messages. The move seeks to target the sharing of child sex abuse material but some critics have called the proposal Orwellian.

June 20, 2024 28

Sport

Prince William in Germany to watch England play Denmark

A senior member of the British royal family will travel to Germany on Thursday to cheer on England's football team as part of the UEFA European Championships. From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

June 20, 2024 25

World

Two week to go until UK election

It's exactly two weeks until the UK goes to the polls in a general election. The Labour Party is on course for one of the biggest majorities in Parliament since the Second World War, according to several new polls. Conservative Party minister Michael Gove says they're not giving up yet ahead of the July 4th vote.

June 20, 2024 27

Business / Economics

EU agrees to new Russia sanctions

The European Union has agreed its latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels that the new measures will target the Russian energy sector and clamp down on sanctions circumvention.

June 20, 2024 39

World

Swedish court acquits former Syrian general of war crimes charges

By Johannes LEDEL A Stockholm court on Thursday acquitted a Syrian former general of war crimes charges, saying prosecutors had not proved his involvement in the attacks carried out during the country's civil war. Former brigadier general Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden and was one of the highest-ranking Syrian military officials to stand trial in Europe. He stood accused of "aiding and […]

June 20, 2024 16

World

France’s Macron has gambled. Can he win?

By Clare BYRNE In the seven years since he swept to power on a mission to rejuvenate France's jaded political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has developed a reputation for risk-taking. But in calling snap legislative elections after a trouncing in the European elections at the hands of the far right National Rally (RN) he has taken his biggest gamble yet. And one, according to analysts […]

June 20, 2024 9