Activists claim Rohingya boat in Indian waters, appeal for help

Activists claim a boat carrying 160 Rohingya refugees is now in Indian waters.

Last week the United Nations urged countries around the Andaman Sea to assist the boat but there's been no response from countries in the region yet.

Both the Indian and Sri Lankan navies have said they have no information about the boat's whereabouts.

Neha Poonia has more.

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N. Korea warns of 'actual action' against Japan

North Korea is denouncing Japan's new security strategy and warning it may take action against the country.

This comes in response  to Japan's Cabinet endorsing a key security document on "counterstrike capability" 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Los Angeles jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of more sex crimes

A Los Angeles jury has found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and other sex crimes.

The former A list Hollywood producer is already serving a 23 year sentence for crimes committed in New York State.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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US MARKETS OFF TO BUMPY START

U.S markets were down again on Monday for a sixth week.
Traders on the markets have assessed the Federal Reserve's outlook for
next year as central bank officials plan to keep raising rates until
they're confident inflation is coming down.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

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House Jan 6 committee recommends criminal charges against Donald Trump

The Congressional committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6th 2021 has recommended four criminal charges against Donald Trump. 

It voted unanimously to send referrals to the Justice Department that the former president be charged with: inciting or assisting an insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress, conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to make a false statement. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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EL PASO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER FLOOD OF MIGRANTS

The crisis at the US southern border is intensifying as a pandemic-era policy allowing officials to rapidly expel migrants is set to expire on Wednesday. 

Thousands of people have been streaming across the US-Mexico every single day -  already forcing one border city to declare a state of emergency, as Toni Waterman reports.

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Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as chief exec

Twitter users have voted in favour of the social media platform's owner Elon Musk stepping down as chief executive.

The billionaire ran the poll himself and said he would abide by the result.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp

US actress Amber Heard has settled her defamation case against her ex-husband, actor Johnny Depp.

Ms Heard wrote on instagram that it had been a difficult decision and it was "not an act of concession".

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Proud boys face seditious conspiracy trial for January 6th attack in Washington, D.C.

Jury selection has begun in a case against leaders of the extremist group 'Proud Boys' facing seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Jan 6th committee to outline findings in final hearing

The Congressional committee investigating the deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6th last year will vote today (Monday, 1pm ET) on its final report, which may include criminal referrals against Donald Trump. 

The panel has argued that the former President instigated his supporters that day, some of whom violently stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. 

With more, Benji Hyer reports.  

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The White House announces plan to reduce homelessness with figures not budging from pre-pandemic numbers

Latest figures show that homelessness in the US remains similar to the number recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Around 582,000 people were counted as homeless across the US, but the real number is expected to actually be much higher.

President Joe Biden says he wants to reduce that number as quickly as possible, as Chris Jones reports from Washington DC.

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AT LEAST 37 INJURED IN TURBULENT U.S FLIGHT

Several passengers onboard a flight from Phoenix to Hawaii were
injured when the Airbus A330-200 they were travelling in, hit severe
turbulence.
At least 36 people sustained minor injuries.
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UN NATURE PROTECTION DEAL

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A United Nations summit has approved a new set of goals aimed at guiding global action to protect nature by 2030.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity framework seeks to protect 30 percent of the world's land and sea by the decade's end. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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UK's High Court rules Rwanda asylum policy is lawful

The UK's High Court has ruled that the government's scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful.

So far, legal challenges have meant that no flights carrying migrants to the African nation have been able to take off.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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EU hails UN agreement on biodiversity as "historic"

The European Union has hailed a deal signed at the UN biodiversity summit in Montreal as "historic" and "very positive".

The agreement sees at least 30% of the world's land and oceans being put under conservation in the next eight years.

Here's the EU's climate spokesperson, Tim McPhie.

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EU says Meta is likely breaching antitrust rules for classified ads

The European Commission has accused social media giant Meta of breaching EU competition rules for classified ads.

In a preliminary statement of objections sent to the tech giant, Brussels says it "takes issue" with Meta tying its Facebook Marketplace classified ads business to its social media platform Facebook.

Rosie Birchard has more.

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Ramaphosa retains ANC leadership

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s ruling African National Congress for another five years. He was one of two candidates standing for the party’s top position, winning re-election by a comfortable margin of more than 500 votes. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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France to welcome home World Cup runners-up

The French national football team will be welcomed home by thousands of supporters on Monday, after losing a thrilling World Cup final to Argentina.

Argentina emerged victorious from the penalty shootout in Qatar on Sunday to take France's place as the men's world champions.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Another week of strikes begins in UK

The UK is bracing itself for another week of strike action before Christmas. Ambulance drivers, nurses and airport staff are among those walking out this week. Julia Chapman reports from London.

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20 People Die of Suspected Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria

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At least twenty people have lost their lives to suspected cholera outbreak in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Southern Nigeria.

Ten villages in the local Government Area have reportedly been affected since Thursday.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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