JAPAN AND SURROUNDING NATIONS BRACE FOR TSUNAMI AFTER EARTHQUAKE

A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of western Japan, where residents are being evacuated after a major earthquake.

South Korea, North Korea and eastern Russia have also warned their coastal populations to be prepared.

In Japan around 36,000 homes are without power. From Tokyo, Chris Gilbert reports.

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Nigeria Deploys More Troops to Plateau State After Christmas Eve’s Attack

Military authorities in Nigeria have deployed more troops to Plateau state in the country's north central region.

This follows attacks that left over 190 persons killed and scores injured on Christmas eve.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Danish Queen announces surprise abdication

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Europe's longest reigning monarch will step down this month after a surprise abdication live on television. Denmark's Queen Margarethe will step down on January 14th after more than five decades on the throne.

Alex Cadier reports.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks on New Year's Day

Ukraine says Russia launched a record number of drones over the New Year as the countries exchanged fire overnight. One person was killed in a Russian strike on Odesa and four died in a Ukrainian attack on Donetsk. Julia Chapman reports. 

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India launched its first satellite to study black holes

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The Indian Space Research Organization has kicked off 2024 with a new satellite launch – aimed at studying cosmic bodies like black holes.

It's only the second such mission in the world after the US Space Agency NASA launched a similar mission in 2021 to study the physics of faraway astronomical objects.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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President Xi warns of “wind and rain” ahead economically for China in 2023

President Xi Jinping has warned of "wind and rain" ahead economically for China in 2024 in his New Year's address, and talked of the need for growth and stability. 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

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US Navy helicopters sinks Houthi boats in the Red Sea after commercial ship attack

The United States Navy says it has sunk three boats operated by Iran backed Houthi militants after they fired on a commercial ship in the Red Sea.

US Central Command said they were responding to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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UN condemns attack on Ukraine

The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned Russia's missile
and drone attack on Ukraine in the strongest terms.

At least 30 people died and at least 160 people were injured in one of
the largest aerial bombardments since Moscow launched its full-scale
invasion in February 2022.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Giant California waves bring evacuations, big-wave surfers

Giant waves in California have triggered flooding and evacuations along the US West Coast, with  reports of at least half a dozen injuries. 

However, for some adventurous surfers, the conditions offer a thrill-seeking opportunity. 

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Ukraine “needs funding now” says US Ambassador

Ukraine "needs funding now" to — quote — "continue to fight for freedom in 2024."

That's the plea from the United States's Ambassador to Ukraine, who posted the message to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bridget Brink's call for additional support comes amid a wave of attacks on Ukraine on Friday, with Russia launching dozens of drones and missiles, "using nearly every type of weapon in its arsenal," according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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Boeing urges inspections on planes over possible loose bolt

Aircraft maker Boeing is urging all airlines to inspect its 737 Max planes.

The company warns that there could be a possible loose bolt in the
aircraft's rudder control system.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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India's MEA says Qatari court drops death penalty for eight Indians

India's ministry of external affairs says a court in Qatar has dropped the death sentences of eight former Indian naval officers.

The men who were handed down the death penalty in October this year were accused of spying, but neither India or Qatar confirmed these charges.

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RADIO: DRC ELECTION OBSERVER'S REPORT

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Election observers from the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released their preliminary report of the December 20th elections which cites several irregularities during the voting process. The religious leaders have asked the DRC's electoral commission to evaluate the anomalies before declaring the winner of the presidential elections. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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90,000 police officers on duty in France for 31 December

90,000 police officers will be on duty across France on New Year's Eve, as authorities announce their security and safety plan for revellers celebrating the start of 2024.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Budapest NYE tourism increase

Hungary's New Year festivities are heating up with a sharp percent increase in hotel bookings compared to last year. The Hungarian Tourism Agency says that while Budapest remains a popular choice, reservations in countryside destinations have also risen. 

This is Pablo Gutierrez with the report.

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Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine

Ukraine says Russia carried out one of its worst ever attacks on the country on Friday, launching a barrage of drones and missiles. At least 12 people have been killed and dozens are injured. Julia Chapman reports.

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Indian government used spyware against journalists claims Amnesty and Washington Post

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The Indian government has repeatedly used spyware against journalists, claims an investigation by activist group Amnesty International and the Washington Post.

Officials have denied these allegations – calling it quote half facts and fully embellished.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Google settles $5 billion lawsuit over tracking users in ‘incognito mode’

Google has settled a $5 billion lawsuit accusing the search engine giant of tracking users of its Chrome browser illegally.

The lawsuit is one of several legal issues the search engine giant is facing.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Maine orders Trump removed from primary ballot over Capitol riot

Maine's Secretary of State has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot.

It's the second US state to attempt to bar Trump over his role in the January 6th riot at the US Capitol.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US and Mexico vow to curb migration flows

The United States and Mexico are hailing what both countries call "important and productive" talks aimed at stemming the flow of migrants to the US. 

America's top diplomat Antony Blinken visited Mexico on Wednesday to meet President Andrés Manuel López Obrado, at a time when border crossings into the US are hitting record numbers, with often as many as 10,000 migrants reaching the southern border per day, as thousands more trek through Mexico.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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