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US default averted as Congress approves debt deal

The US was at risk of defaulting on its $31.4tn debt if it did not raise the borrowing limit by 5 June.

Senators in Washington have approved a bill that ensures the United States will not suffer a highly damaging debt default.

A new study reveals that the Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and put our planet into what they call “the danger zone”.

And extreme weather throughout Israel amid springtime heatwaves.

50 minutes

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Jun 202306:06GMT