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US holds talks with Niger's new military leaders

'Frank and difficult' talks held between US diplomat and Niger rulers.

A top US government official visits Niger - and holds what she describes as "frank and difficult" discussions with the country's new military leaders - though she was not allowed to meet deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.

South American leaders whose countries share the Amazon forest are meeting in Brazil to discuss ways of saving it from further damage - a question of vital importance for the whole planet, given the Amazon's role in fighting climate change.

And South Korea is forced to end the World Scouting jamboree due to concerns over the weather and inadequate facilities.

50 minutes

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  • Tue 8 Aug 202304:06GMT