UK police officer admits to dozens of sexual offences over two decades

In the UK, a police officer has pleaded guilty to committing 49 incidents of rape or sexual assault involving 12 women over two decades.

David Carrick, 48, was part of the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command at the Metropolitan Police.

Our UK correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Teachers in England and Wales could walk out over pay

Thousands of teachers across England and Wales could go on strike next month in a dispute over pay.

The National Education Union is expected to announce the results of its latest ballot on Monday after a breakdown of talks with the government.

Meanwhile, some schools in Scotland are closed this week after teachers walked out calling for a ten percent pay rise to match soaring inflation.

Sally Patterson has more.

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GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTER QUITS FOLLOWING SEVERAL CONTROVERSIES

Germany's Defence Minister has tendered her resignation, after only being in the job for just over a year. 

Pressure had been building on the Minister in recent months after a string of scandals. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Gunmen Burn Catholic Priest to Death in Nigeria

A priest with the catholic church in Nigeria has been burnt to death by suspected terrorists in the country's north central state of Niger.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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UK TO ALLOW POLICE TO DISRUPT PROTESTS EARLIER

A proposed change in the law in the UK could allow police to intervene in protests before they become too disruptive.

The Government's introducing an amendment to its Public Order Bill later - which aims to give police greater clarity about when they can move in to stop things like road blocks.

Campaigners say the proposals are a "desperate attempt" to stop people from being able to have their voices heard.

Policing minister Chris Philp says protestors shouldn't be allowed to bring cities to a standstill.

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Nepal's government forms panel to investigate plane crash

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Nepal’s government has constituted a panel to investigate the plane crash that killed at least 68 people on Sunday.

Rescue operations are on at the crash site in the popular tourist city of Pokhra where a Yeti airline flight crashed on the runway while landing.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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California prepares for more rain and snow after devastating storm

The US state of California is preparing for more rain and snow after a severe storm killed at least 19 people and left millions of others under a flood watch.

The National weather service warned people living in the central and southern areas of the state to be braced for possible mudslides and floods.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Death toll mounts in Nepal plane crash

67 people have died in a plane crash in Nepal. There were 72 people, including crew members, on board.

This is one the deadliest plane crash Nepal has seen in years.

Air accidents are very common in Nepal- because of its terrain. Many airstrips are located in difficult to reach hilly areas and sudden weather changes often make landing and take off tricky.

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67 in Nepal plane crash

67 people have died in a plane crash in Nepal. There were 72 people, including crew members, on board.

This is the deadliest plane crash Nepal has seen in five years - since 51 people were killed in a crash in Kathmandu in 2018.

Air accidents are very common in Nepal- because of its terrain. Many airstrips are located in difficult to reach hilly areas and sudden weather changes often make landing and take off tricky.

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US starting "extraordinary measures" to avoid debt default

 The US Treasury has warned it is preparing to take “extraordinary

measures” to prevent the government defaulting on its debt.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US could breach its debt
limit as early as next Thursday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden & Kishida strengthen defense agreements

US President Joe Biden has promised to modernize America's military
alliance with Japan following a meeting with Fumio Kishida in
Washington.

The Japanese Prime Minister has spent the week visiting G7 countries
as Tokyo looks to double defense spending to counter threats in the
Indo-Pacific.

However, the leader's visit was dominated by US domestic news
following the revelations this week of classified documents in
President Biden's possession.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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White House says President Biden did not get advanced notice of special counsel announcement

The White House has disclosed that Joe Biden was not informed in advance of Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate the US President's handling of classified documents.

Two batches of files were discovered late last year in Mr Biden's home and at a former office. He insists his team has cooperated and will continue to cooperate fully with the Department of Justice. 

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.  

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Trump Organization hit with maximum punishment in fraud trial

The Trump Organization has been sentenced to pay a 1.6 million dollar
fine after being found guilty of defrauding tax authorities.

It comes days after the company's longtime CFO Allen Weisselberg was
sentenced to five months in prison after pleading guilty to related
charges.

William Denselow reports from New York


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Major bank warns U.S. faces mild recession

A major bank in the United States warns the country will likely enter
a recession later in the year.

JP Morgan expects it to be mild with the unemployment rate rising to
nearly five percent.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Retail sales and earnings set to dominate on Wall Street [PREVIEW]

Traders will be turning their attention to corporate earnings in the
upcoming week on Wall Street.

It's set to be a light for days for economic data but retail sales
will likely be a market mover.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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STORMS CAUSE HAVOC IN GEORGIA

Severe weather and tornadoes caused widespread devastation in the
state of Georgia.
At least seven people are now reported dead as a result of the
torrential rains, strong winds and tornadoes.
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Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to seven additional sex offence charges in UK

Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to seven additional sex offence charges in a UK court.

The Hollywood actor has already denied 5 sexual offence charges, with the British judge agreeing to join the indictments into a single trial.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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GERMAN ECONOMY GROWS BY 1.9% IN 2022 DESPITE UKRAINE WAR FALLOUT

The German economy is faring better than expected - that's the message from the country's statistics agency following the release of the 2022 GDP figures. 

Leading economists had expected Europe's biggest economy to fall into recession last year - but that appears to have been avoided thanks to government subsidies and a mild winter easing pressure on gas prices. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.  

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Huge electricity tariff increase for South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has granted an 18.65% electricity price increase for the coming financial year. This is less than what power utility Eskom had asked for, but more than twice the current rate of inflation. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Nigeria Extends Deadline for Permanent Voter Cards Collection to January 29th

Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for collection of permanent voter cards till January 29^th.

They are a requirement for citizens who intend to participate in electoral processes in the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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