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US Republicans Accuse Biden of “Impeachable Conduct” But Impeachment Vote Unlikely

The US Republican Party has released a new report in which it claims President Joseph Biden has engaged in what it calls "impeachable conduct". Despite that, Congress is unlikely to hold an impeachment vote without enough support for it to succeed in the House. Here with the report, is Mitch McCann:

20 August, 2024

World

Blinken pushing for peace, amid concern of increasing violence in Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pushing for a peace deal with Hamas. He says this is the best, and possibly last opportunity ... but distance remains between the two sides. Corresponding for us is Caroline Malone.

20 August, 2024

World

Former US lawmaker George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges on Monday. The disgraced New York lawmaker appeared in a Long Island court where he admitted wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. In a statement, prosecutors said his "flagrant and disgraceful conduct has been exposed and will be punished". Santos could now face time behind bars. Here's our Sally Patterson with more.

20 August, 2024

Health / Medical

Philippines detects new case of mpox

Pakistan reported another suspected case of the mpox virus on Monday while the health ministry said that the new strain linked to an outbreak in Africa was not detected. The health ministry said that one mpox case of the clade 2 variety has been detected in the country, adding that no cases of the clade 1b strain of the disease have been diagnosed. Clade 1b has triggered global concern because […]

19 August, 2024

Africa

Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali. An alliance of Tuareg rebel groups known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad joined forces in late […]

19 August, 2024

World

India’s top court takes up rape-murder case amid protests

India's Supreme Court is taking up the case of the rape and murder of a doctor which has sparked public outrage and prompted doctors across the country to stage strikes. Protestors are demanding justice for the victim, a safer work environment for medical staff, and are raising their concerns about women's safety in general in India. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

19 August, 2024

World

China accuses Philippine ship of deliberately colliding with coast guard

China has accused the Philippines of deliberately colliding with a coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea.Beijing has recently warned that further incursions would be met with strong measures. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

19 August, 2024

World

UK and French Foreign Ministers Visit Middle East And Call For De-Escalation

The UK and France's Foreign Ministers travel to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate a wider regional conflict. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the present situation a "dangerous moment", as fears of an Iranian attack on Israel risk ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Simon Gaitán reports.

19 August, 2024

Health / Medical

Guterres appeals for a pause in fighting in Gaza so that children can be vaccinated against polio

The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza so that polio vaccines can be distributed. Speaking in New York on Friday, Antonio Guterres called for warring parties to lay down their arms so that humanitarians can safely vaccinate more than half a million children against polio. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

19 August, 2024