Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried say he's agreed to be
extradited back to the United States.
Currently based in the Bahamas SBF has been charged with fraud after
the monumental collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
UK bank TSB fined over IT meltdown
British bank TSB has been fined almost 60 million US dollars after its online services spectacularly crashed back in 2018.
The IT failure meant millions of customers couldn't access their accounts for several weeks.
Here's Giles Gibson in London.
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UGANDA SECURITY KILLS ADF REBELS
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The Police in Uganda have killed two people suspected to be members of the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) Rebel group.
The ADF rebel group believed to have links with ISIS operates in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is responsible for the killings and displacement of civilians in the region.
Hillary Ayesiga reports...
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France looks to retain Middle East influence in Macron trip
The French president is making a trip to Jordan for a conference focusing on regional co-operation.
Emmanuel Macron is the highest-profile European leader attending the so-called Baghdad Summit.
Ross Cullen reports.
Emmanuel Macron is the highest-profile European leader attending the so-called Baghdad Summit.
Ross Cullen reports.
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EU natural gas consumption down 20% amid bloc's bid to cut dependence
Natural gas consumption across the European Union fell by 20% in the August to November period, compared with average levels for the same months from 2017 to 2021.
The EU has been racing to cut gas usage as it navigates an energy crisis partially driven by the fallout of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.
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British nurses strike over pay
Thousands of British nurses are on strike for a second time in a week. Union members are calling for a 19% pay rise to make up for what they say is a decade of real-terms pay cuts. Julia Chapman reports.
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Dozens, Mainly Militants, Killed as Nigerian Military Plane Bombs Zamfara Community
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At least 64 people were reportedly killed in an airstrike by a Nigerian military plane at Mutumji community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria.
Residents of Mutumji community say the incident occurred when a military air fighter jet pursued terrorists into a market in the community.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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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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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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Monday, December 19, 2022
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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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.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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injured when the Airbus A330-200 they were travelling in, hit severe
turbulence.
At least 36 people sustained minor injuries.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story...
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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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