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00:02 - Hello and welcome to another episode
00:08 of the International News Wrap,
00:10 your premier destination for global updates
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00:15 In today's segment, we present a diverse array of stories
00:18 ranging from Netanyahu vowing to invade Rafa
00:21 with or without a ceasefire deal
00:24 to the mass stabbing incident
00:26 at Hainault tube station in London.
00:29 Join us as we delve into the day's
00:31 most significant international developments,
00:33 ensuring you stay abreast of the latest events
00:36 unfolding worldwide.
00:38 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
00:42 vowed on Tuesday to initiate an incursion
00:45 into the southern Gaza city of Rafa,
00:48 where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians
00:50 have sought refugee
00:51 during the nearly seven month long conflict.
00:55 His statement comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations
00:58 between Israel and Hamas, which seems to be progressing.
01:01 Netanyahu's announcement preceded the arrival
01:03 of US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken in Israel
01:06 to further discussions on the ceasefire,
01:09 which represents one of the most substantial
01:12 negotiation rounds between Israel and Hamas
01:14 since the conflict's onset.
01:16 The proposed agreement aims to secure
01:18 the release of hostages,
01:19 provide relief to the affected population
01:21 and prevent an Israeli offensive in Rafa,
01:24 thus minimizing civilian casualties.
01:26 Addressing a gathering of bereaved families
01:28 and an organization representing hostages families
01:31 held by the militants,
01:32 Netanyahu declared Israel's intention to enter Rafa
01:35 and dismantle Hamas battalions,
01:38 regardless of the outcome of ceasefire negotiations.
01:41 This chance underscores pressure faced by Netanyahu
01:44 from his nationalist coalition partners
01:46 who advocate for decisive action against Hamas.
01:50 Despite domestic pressure,
01:51 Netanyahu faces international warnings,
01:53 including from Israel's key ally, the United States,
01:56 against any offensive that jeopardizes civilian lives,
02:00 given that over half of Gaza's population
02:02 seeks refugee in Rafa.
02:04 It remains uncertain whether Netanyahu's statement
02:06 aims to assuage his coalition partners
02:09 or will impact emerging ceasefire negotiations with Hamas.
02:13 On Tuesday, Russia announced that its air defense systems
02:19 had intercepted and shot down
02:21 six Army Tactical Missile Systems,
02:24 that is, ATA-CMS, launched by Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
02:30 These long-range missiles were covertly supplied to Kiev
02:33 by Washington as part of a $300 million
02:36 military aid package approved by US President Joe Biden
02:39 on March 12, according to a US official last week.
02:42 The decision to send ATA-CMS missiles
02:45 with a range of up to 300 kilometers
02:47 had been the subject of debate
02:49 within the Biden administration for months.
02:51 Last September, mid-range ATA-CMS
02:54 were already provided to Ukraine.
02:56 The Russian Defense Ministry did not specify
02:58 the location of the missile interceptions.
03:00 Ten Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles,
03:02 six ATA-CMS tactical missiles manufactured by the US,
03:06 and two guided-hammer aircraft bombs manufactured by France
03:10 were shot down by air defenses, stated the ministry.
03:14 Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-backed head of Crimea,
03:18 claimed that the ATA-CMS missiles were shot down
03:21 over the peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
03:26 He shared a photo on Telegram showing what he described
03:29 as "undetonated" submunitions of ATA-CMS missiles
03:33 without specifying the number of missiles downed.
03:36 The Hashmany criminal trial involving former
03:42 United States President Donald Trump
03:44 is slated to resume in New York on Tuesday,
03:47 featuring testimony from a banker
03:49 knowledgeable about accounts linked to Trump's
03:51 alleged efforts to influence the 2016 election
03:55 by concealing a sex scandal.
03:58 Trump, who is running as the Republican candidate
04:00 in the 2024 presidential election,
04:02 faces charges of falsifying business records
04:05 to hide a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels,
04:09 also known as Stephanie Clifford,
04:11 in exchange for her silence regarding
04:13 a perpetrated sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
04:18 Maintaining his innocence, Trump denies any involvement
04:21 in the alleged affair with Daniels.
04:23 The ongoing trial, which commenced on April 22,
04:25 marks a historic moment as it is the first criminal trial
04:29 of a former U.S. president.
04:31 Banker Gary Farrow, who is not implicated in any wrongdoing,
04:34 provided testimony on Friday regarding financial records
04:37 associated with Trump's former lawyer and fixer,
04:41 Michael Cohen, who prosecutors allege
04:43 facilitated the payment scheme.
04:45 Despite his legal obligations to attend the trial,
04:48 Trump has indicated he may prioritize campaigning
04:51 for his rematch against Democratic President Joe Biden
04:53 in the upcoming November 5 election.
04:56 The criminal case is just one of the four pending against Trump,
05:00 although it may be the only one to proceed to trial
05:02 and yield a verdict before the election.
05:05 Testimony from former National Enquirer publisher
05:07 David Pecker, a close associate of Trump,
05:10 revealed the tabloid's role in suppressing
05:12 negative stories about Trump and maligning his opponents
05:15 leading up to the 2016 election.
05:18 Pecker disclosed the Enquirer's practice of acquiring
05:21 exclusive rights to damaging celebrity stories
05:23 with no intention of publication,
05:25 a tactic commonly known as catch and kill.
05:29 Further testimony is anticipated from Stormy Daniels
05:32 and former Playboy model Karen McDougal,
05:34 both of whom allege receiving hush money payments
05:37 from Trump to conceal extramarital affairs.
05:39 Trump has vehemently denied the allegations.
05:42 Additionally, Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen,
05:44 who has become a vocal critic of the former president,
05:47 is expected to testify, having previously claimed
05:50 that Trump directed and reimbursed him
05:52 for the payments to Daniels and McDougal.
05:54 On Tuesday, Indonesia's Luang Volcano erupted,
06:00 ejecting lava accompanied by flashes of lightning
06:02 illuminating its crater.
06:04 The eruption prompted authorities to raise the alert status
06:07 and evacuate over 12,000 residents from a nearby island.
06:10 The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation
06:14 cautioned residents of Taguladang Island
06:17 about the potential for a tsunami
06:18 triggered by volcanic material collapsing into the ocean.
06:21 This warning, issued on Tuesday morning,
06:23 remained in effect throughout the afternoon.
06:26 Following the eruption in the early hours of the morning,
06:28 the PVMDG elevated Luang's alert status to the highest level,
06:33 advising residents to steer clear of the volcano.
06:36 Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency reported the relocation
06:39 of all 843 residents from Ruang Island,
06:43 where the volcano is situated, to Manado,
06:45 the capital of North Sulawesi province.
06:47 Meanwhile, residents of Tagulandang Island
06:50 were being moved to Siau Island to the north.
06:53 This eruption comes after a series of eruptions
06:56 earlier in the month, which necessitated the evacuation
06:58 of hundreds and the closure of Manado's airport.
07:01 Those eruptions also inflicted damage on some homes,
07:04 prompting warnings from volcanologists
07:06 about potential tsunamis.
07:08 Footage shared by Indonesia's disaster agency
07:10 captured lightning strikes above Ruang's crater,
07:13 while fiery red clouds of lava and rocks
07:15 were ejected into the air and descended upon the island.
07:18 According to the volcanology agency,
07:20 the eruption column soared to 5 km high.
07:22 Authorities urged remaining residents
07:24 within a 7 km radius to evacuate immediately,
07:27 citing the potential for further explosive eruptions.
07:30 Ruang Island is situated approximately 100 km from Manado,
07:33 the capital of North Sulawesi province,
07:35 in the north-central region of the vast Indonesian archipelago.
07:39 The eruption coincided with heightened seismic activity
07:41 and deep volcanic earthquakes,
07:43 as reported by the disaster agency.
07:45 On Tuesday, authorities apprehended a 36-year-old man
07:51 in north-east London following a series of stabbings
07:53 involving both civilians and police personnel.
07:56 Initial reports indicate that the man
07:58 initially crashed his vehicle into a residence
08:00 on Tullow Gardens before proceeding
08:02 to assault multiple individuals on the street with a knife,
08:05 including two law enforcement officers.
08:07 The administration closed the Hainault Cube station
08:09 after the incident.
08:11 A critical incident has been declared in Hainault.
08:13 There are station and road closures in place.
08:15 The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding.
08:18 One male detained.
08:19 "I would urge people not to speculate
08:21 until details are confirmed or post footage on social media,"
08:24 Ilford North MP West tweeting said in a post next.
08:27 "I am in contact with the Met Police,
08:28 Mayor of London and Bredbridge Council.
08:31 I will keep local residents updated as and when I can,"
08:34 the MP added in another post.
08:36 The Metropolitan Police is actively providing updates
08:39 to the public stating,
08:40 "Police are currently responding to an incident
08:42 in the Hainault area.
08:43 Please adhere to the instructions of police officers present.
08:45 A man has been taken into custody."
08:47 Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan
08:50 expressed empathy, acknowledging the harrowing nature
08:52 of the incident stating,
08:54 "This must have been a terrifying ordeal
08:55 for those involved.
08:56 I understand the broader community
08:58 will be experiencing shock and concern."
09:00 This statement was reported by The Independent.
09:02 The police have stated that they do not consider
09:04 the stabbing incident to be terror-related,
09:06 nor do they perceive any imminent threat
09:08 to the broader community.
09:09 "We do not believe there is any ongoing threat
09:11 to the wider community.
09:13 We are not seeking additional suspects.
09:15 This incident does not appear to be terror-related."
09:17 This incident in London occurred just two weeks
09:20 following a tragic knife attack in Sydney, Australia,
09:22 where at least six individuals lost their lives
09:24 and eight others sustained injuries, including a child.
09:27 The assailants targeted shoppers
09:29 at the bustling Westfield-Bondi Junction shopping centre
09:32 before being fatally shot by the police.
09:33 Thank you for joining us on The International News Wrap.
09:38 Stay tuned for more episodes.
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