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| | | Hello. US President Donald Trump's offer of $5,000 (£3,700) to Americans if Republicans win in November raises questions - we asked experts for their opinions. In the Philippines, we speak to survivors of a deadly ferry fire. And finally, watch a drone show honour 9/11 victims. | | | | | | |
| TOP OF THE AGENDA | | How to interpret Trump's payout promise | | |  | | Trump has given no details on how the proposal would be funded. Credit: EPA | | Trump's offer prompted a raucous applause at the Republican party's convention in Dallas, Texas. Democrats have labelled it "an empty promise", amid questions surrounding its legality. Under US federal law, it is illegal to give payments that are intended to influence the way a person is voting. However, some experts argue the offer could be seen as a campaign pledge akin to cutting taxes. But that is not the only point that attracted scrutiny. Some commentators have also asked whether the payment would be feasible financially, considering the US debt has reached a new record high. | | | | | | | - $500 payment: Refunds that the White House characterised as "Obamacare overcharges" were announced on Thursday. Here's what to know.
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| | | Fire survivor recalls narrow escape |  | | Roland Lerma was one of more than 100 passengers aboard the MV June Aster. Credit: Roland Lerma | | Five people have died and 86 people are missing after a fire started on board a ferry heading to a popular tourist destination. In a country where shipping accidents are not uncommon, this could become one of the deadliest maritime disasters to date. | | | | | | Virma Simonette Rivera and Koh Ewe, BBC News | | | | | | Search and rescue operations are ongoing, though authorities say the fire on the MV June Aster has still not been put out and there was visible smoke from the ferry. Families are anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones on board, while survivors like Roland Lerma are coming to terms with their harrowing escape.
Speaking to the BBC from a hospital in Coron, Lerma recalled that as the fire spread and he scrambled to get off the burning boat, he slipped and fell. "When I was on the floor, people were trampling me," said the 30-year-old. He started crawling until he could find his footing again, before leaping off the vessel into the sea. | | | | | | |
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