Met Police chief resigns "with great sadness"

The head of the Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, says that she had no option but to resign after losing the confidence and support of Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.

Her decision came just hours after she told a radio interviewer that she had no intention of yielding to her critics.

But she says once the Mayor had rejected as inadequate her proposals to reform the police after revelations of racism, bullying and misogyny within the force, she had to go.

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Dow loses more than 500 points following new inflation figures

US markets closed lower on Thursday after a key indicator of inflation
showed a faster than expected rise in prices.

But share were helped by a series of positive earnings reports.

Sarah Walton reports

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Trucker protests in Canada disrupt car production

Some of the world's biggest carmakers say production is being disrupted by trucker protests in Canada.

Drivers are blocking two points along the US border in protest against a vaccine mandate, preventing auto parts from being delivered to factories.

Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Cressida Dick resigns as head of Metropolitan Police

Cressida Dick, the head of the Metropolitan Police, has resigned just hours after insisting she had no intention of yielding to her 

critics.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says he told the Commissioner today he was not satisfied with her proposals to reform the police force.

She then chose to resign, right in the middle of efforts by the Metropolitan Police to investigate parties at number 10 Downing Street that may have broken Covid-19 lockdown regulations.

Steven Roberts is a former Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

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US: Indo-Pacific will shape coming century

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the coming century will be
shaped by the Indo-Pacific region.

He made the comments after a meeting with his counterparts from
Australia, India and Japan, the four so-called Quad nations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Inflation hits 40 year high

New data out Thursday reveals annual inflation in the United States
has hit a 40 year high.

The metrics posted by the Labor Department will likely add pressure on
the Federal Reserve to take stronger action.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US prepares to roll out coronavirus vaccines for under 5s by end of month

Coronavirus vaccine producers in the US have been told to prepare
shots for children under the age of 5 by February 21st.

Emergency approval for younger children to get the jabs is expected to
be granted next week.

Sarah Walton reports

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UGANDA SAYS ICJ RULING ON DR CONGO REPARATIONS IS UNFAIR

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Uganda has rejected a decision by the International Court of Justice that awarded reparations of up to 325 million U.S. dollars to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a brutal 1998-2003 war between the two nations. Leon Solomon reports

 

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UK PM: INTELLIGENCE 'GRIM' OVER UKRAINE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says intelligence around a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine remains 'grim'.

He's been visiting military alliance NATO in Brussels to offer possible further support.

Mr Johnson's also headed to Poland for talks on Thursday, where he'll meet with British troops there.

Speaking at NATO, he said the UK is ready to step up further if needed, in military or diplomatic terms.

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UK PM warns Europe faces "most dangerous moment" in "biggest security crisis"

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he fears a Russian incursion into Ukraine would be an "absolute disaster" that would lead to "serious bloodshed." 

His comments came during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, during which he warned Moscow that an invasion would be "catastrophic" and "vastly economically costly" for Russia. 

Our UK Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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EU lowers growth forecasts as inflation, gas prices hit bloc's economy

The European Commission has downgraded its growth forecast for 2022, citing a surge in omicron COVID-19 cases, labour shortages and rising energy prices. Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where the EU's executive unveiled its Winter economic forecast.

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UK Foreign Secretary in Moscow

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has urged the Kremlin to take a diplomatic path at a meeting with her Russian counterpart in Moscow. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the West to refrain from making threats. Julia Chapman has more.

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Mini-election season kicks off in India in a key test for PM Narendra Modi's popularity

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India's most populated state Uttar Pradesh (Oo-ttuhr Pruh-day-sh) is holding elections today.

It's one of five states going to the polls in the next month.

These elections are being viewed as a referendum of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity.

Ishan Garg tells us about the key issues from the ground.

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Japan, US, South Korea reaffirm cooperation on North Korea security threat

Japan, the United States, and South Korea have reaffirmed cooperation in addressing the global security threat posed by North Korea's missile development.

Pyongyang has conducted a record seven missile tests this year, heightening tensions in the region.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong's strictest ever COVID rules begin

Hong Kong’s strictest ever COVID-19 social distancing rules are in force, as an outbreak of the virus continues to spread. The city recorded a record high of more than 1100 cases on Wednesday, and health authorities warned that hospitals are almost full.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US stocks rise on Wednesday as White House warns trucker blockade will impact economy

On Wall Street, U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors digested another batch of corporate earnings, and tech shares looked to build on their rebound.

In Washington the White House warned of the potential economic impact of the truckers protesting against vaccine mandates who have blocked a key bridge between the US and Canada.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Investigation requested over documents Trump kept after presidency

The US department that handles archives is asking for an investigation
after revelations Donald Trump took 15 boxes of government documents
to his Florida residence.

The White House records should have been handed back at the end of his
presidency.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Truckers block key US/Canada trade route over vaccine mandate

Truck drivers are blocking a key border crossing between the US and Canada, paralysing crucial trade routes.

Protests against vaccine mandates for truckers and other pandemic restrictions have been taking place across Canada for two weeks. 

North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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New York State set to lift public mask mandate

The Governor of New York is expected to announce the end of the
state's indoor mask mandate for most places.

But it's thought rules requiring masks in schools could be extended.

Sarah Walton reports

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US plans help for citizens fleeing Ukraine

The US has approved a plan for American troops to help citizens leave
Ukraine if Russia invades.

The soldiers can't enter Ukraine itself but will provide support at
border crossings in neighboring Poland.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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