Wednesday, January 10, 2024

At least five dead in US storms

At least five people have died in the United States as severe weather continues to sweep across the country.


On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of residents in the eastern US remain without power - and more storms are expected in the coming days.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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US and UK shoot down several drones over the Red Sea

The United Kingdom and the United States have shot down more than 20
drones over the Red Sea launched by Yemen's Houti's.
The UK has described this as the "largest attack" yet on the militia group.
Meanwhile, the U.S has tabled a draft resolution before the U.N
Security Council that demands the Houti's immediately cease such
attacks on shipping vessels.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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NATO hosts special Ukraine meeting

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NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg is hosting a special meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council in response to a recent surge in Russian air attacks. Ukrainian Foreign Minister described the meeting as sign of unity in the face of Russian escalation 


Alex Cadier reports from Brussels


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AI-Generated Disinformation And Misinformation Biggest Immediate Threat To Global Economy

AI-generated disinformation and misinformation pose the biggest immediate threat to the global economy.

That's according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum, looking at the short and long term risks being faced, ahead of its annual meeting in Davos.


Simon Gaitán reports…


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UK government to exonerate those convicted in Post Office scandal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that hundreds of Post Office employees wrongfully convicted of stealing money will be exonerated. A new law will be introduced to speed up the reversal of one of the country's largest ever miscarriages of justice. Julia Chapman reports.

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MORE THAN HALF OF SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN COMMITTED BY UNDER 18s

UK police data shows more than half of sexual offences against children were committed by other children.

That's up from a third a decade ago, and is partially driven by what the National Police Chiefs Council describes as "exploratory behaviour" which some under-18s may not realise is illegal.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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European Commission could probe Microsoft's investments in OpenAI

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The European Commission could launch a merger investigation into dealings between the tech giant Microsoft and the makers of ChatGPT, Open AI.

Digital activists have raised concerns about Microsoft gaining an unfair advantage in the field of Artificial Intelligence through its investments in Open AI

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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Ukraine's parliament begin deliberations on new mobilization bill

Ukraine's parliament will begin deliberations on a new mobilization bill on Wednesday, after four new alternate proposals were submitted by lawmakers this week. The original draft bill proposed by the government in December drew criticism from the public and some lawmakers for its potential to infringe on the basic rights of the population. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Nigeria Destroys Elephant Tusks Worth 11 Million Dollars

Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars.

 

They were smuggled from different African countries.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

Take Radio

 

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First full day in office for France's youngest prime minister

France's new prime minister Gabriel Attal has his first full day in office since he was appointed by the president on Tuesday.

Attal, who is France's youngest-ever premier, went straight after his inauguration to the north of the country to see people affected by major floods.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Indian CEO arrested for allegedly murdering her son

The Indian police have arrested the CEO of an AI startup company for allegedly murdering her 4 year old son. 

The young boy's body was found in the woman's luggage according to police officials.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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Kenya Becomes the Most Expensive Safari Destinations for Foreigners in EAC

Kenya now faces a potential loss of business to other East African countries following the decision to increase park entry fees starting this year.


Daniel Kijo reports


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Kenyan Court Threatens to Release Doomsday Preacher Paul Mackenzie

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Suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie may walk to his freedom if Kenya's state prosecutor fails to press charges against him in two weeks.

The doomsday preacher has been in Jail since April in connection with the deaths of over 400 people.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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'Largest attack to date' repelled in the Red Sea

British and American warships in the Red Sea repelled what they say is the largest attack to date by Houthi rebels.


The vessels are in the area to help protect shipping that's come under attack since Israeli military action began in Gaza.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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Amid row with India, Maldives asks China to send more tourists

The President of Maldives, who's currently visiting China on a five-day bilateral visit, has urged Beijing to send more tourists to the island nation.

The appeal comes as scores of Indian tourists are cancelling plans to visit Maldives, following a diplomatic spat between the two countries.

This week Maldives suspended three ministers who called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "clown" and "terrorist".

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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India's Gujarat investment summit begins in prime minister's home state ahead of election

India's Vibrant Gujarat summit which begins on Wednesday is expected to generate billions of dollars in investment.

The three day investment summit is being held in Gujarat, the home state of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the event, as he seeks a third term in power in the general election this year.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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No security clearance for first leg of Rahul Gandhi's pan-India march yet

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's team says they are yet to get security clearance to begin a nationwide march next week.

The march was slated to start from the northeastern region of Manipur.

Rahul Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from east to west ahead of elections later this year.

But government officials say fresh violence in the riot-hit region of Manipur means they cannot give security clearance yet.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Taiwan plays down Chinese satellite launch's possible influence on elections

Taiwan's presidential office is playing down claims that China was trying to interfere in its elections this weekend by launching a space rocket carrying a satellite that flew over the island on Tuesday. Taiwan mistakenly sent an air-raid alert to mobile phones on the island when it detected the flight.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Japan takes steps to clarify runway instructions after Haneda crash

Officials in Japan are implementing emergency steps to avoid collisions at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after two aircraft crashed on the tarmac last week.

Investigators believe vague updates from the control tower may have led a pilot to mistakenly believe he had clearance to enter the runway while another aircraft was landing. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NASA pushes back upcoming moon missions over safety concerns

NASA says it is delaying two upcoming missions to the Moon by about a year.

The US space agency's Artemis missions aim to return human beings to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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