China’s population shrinks for the second year in a row

CUE: China's population fell in 2023 for the second year in a row – down by two million, as numbers of births and deaths continue to drop. Although the economy grew last year slightly faster than the government's target.

 

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French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference

The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave.

Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Fresh US strike on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. has launched a new strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen - the third attack on the Iran-backed group in recent days.

According to the U.S. officials, it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that presented an imminent threat to ships in the region.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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WHO: Number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased

The World Health Organisation has announced that the total number of
adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased.
In releasing its latest Global tobacco trends report the organisation
says the fastest decreases in tobacco use is happening in the lower
middle-income countries while the highest prevalence of tobacco users
is in the South-East Asian region.
The WHO's Dr Rüdiger Krech has urged countries to continue putting in
place tobacco control policies and to continue the fight against
tobacco industry interference.

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Charities warn escalation in Yemen following UK/US strikes could spell disaster for already dire humanitarian situation

A number of international charities have warned that further escalation following the joint UK/US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could 'spell disaster' for civilians in an already dire humanitarian situation in the country. 

The statement comes after the UK and US destroyed what the British Prime Minister said were over a dozen Houthi drone and missile launch sites, in response to the Iran-backed groups attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.  

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Trump defamation trial underway in New York

Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, this time for a defamation case.

A federal jury will determine how much money the former US president must pay writer E. Jean Carroll for comments he made in 2019 denying he sexually assaulted her.

Trump, who won by a landslide in the first Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, denies any wrongdoing, accusing Carroll of lying. 

Sally Patterson has more.

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Haley gains on Trump in New Hampshire ahead of Jan 23 Republican primary

With the Iowa Republican caucus now finished, the candidates' attention is turning to the next primary, which is a week away in New Hampshire. 

Donald Trump's resounding victory in Iowa puts him in a good position, but Nikki Haley's numbers are also looking strong. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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US condemns Iran strikes in Iraq

The United States has condemned Iran for missile strikes in northern Iraq, calling them "reckless and imprecise."

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday struck what they claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region.

Four civilians were killed.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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UN Rights Office maintains planned execution of an Alabama man may constitute torture

The United Nations office for Human Rights has warned that the first
planned execution of a prisoner by nitrogen gas asphyxiation this
month could violate international law.
Kenneth Smith was convicted for a murder-for-hire committed in 1988.
He is scheduled to be executed in Alabama later this month.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Slovak-Hungarian Meeting: Diplomatic Shift or Potential Partnership?

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico says Hungary should not face punishment in Brussels for defending its national interests.

The newly-elected Fico has been on his second foreign trip, meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.

Analysts say the right-wing leaders could form a powerful partnership within the European Union, as the bloc tries to approve fresh aid for Ukraine.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Focus on New Hampshire after Trump’s big Iowa win

Attention in the race to be the Republican Party's presidential
nominee turns to New Hampshire with momentum firmly behind Donald
Trump.

The former president secured an emphatic win in Monday's Iowa caucus.

William Denselow reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Fujitsu apologises for UK Post Office scandal

A representative of Fujitsu says the technology company should pay compensation to victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal in the UK. Hundreds of Post Office managers in the country were convicted for taking money out of their businesses, based on evidence later discovered to be an accounting flaw caused by the software. Julia Chapman has more.

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EU lists Hamas political leader as terrorist

The EU has added the political leader of Hamas to its terror list.

That means any funds Yahia Sinouar holds in EU member states has been frozen. And both individuals and businesses are banned from transacting with him.

Hamas itself is already listed as a terrorist group by the EU and US.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Jose Mourinho sacked by AS Roma

Jose Mourinho, one of the most successful managers in world football, has been sacked by his Italian club, A.S. Roma.

During the Portuguese coach's tenure, the club won the Europa Conference League in 2022 but have struggled in the league this season.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Bill to enshrine abortion rights into the French Constitution advances

A bill to enshrine abortion rights into the French Constitution is advancing, with a debate in the National Assembly's Law Committee on Tuesday. The government is hoping to have the text adopted by early March. Toni Waterman has more.

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Voronezh declares a state of emergency after Ukrainian drone attacks

The Russian city of Voronezh declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after the defense ministry said eight Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. According to officials, two children were wounded. Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attacks. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Consecration for controversial Indian temple begins ahead of Modi inauguration

Rituals to consecrate a Hindu temple in India have begun, a week ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the facility.

Mr Modu's party has for decades campaigned to build a temple on the site where a 16th century mosque once stood.

In 1992, a Hindu mob tore down the mosque, claiming it was built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Hindu god Ram.

The demolition of the mosque sparked nationwide riots where thousands were killed.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Nawaz Sharif's party launches campaign for Pakistan polls

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party has officially launched its political campaign.

The three-time former premier and the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz party returned from self-imposed exile last year, and is now gearing up for a fourth term bid.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Nigeria Seeks Private Operators for State-owned Port Harcourt Oil Refinery

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State-owned oil company, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd says the refinery is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2024.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Delhi remains engulfed in fog for third straight day, hundreds of flights delayed

For the third straight day, fog has disrupted flight operations at India's largest airport.

More than 800 flights to and from the Indian capital have been delayed or cancelled over the last couple of days.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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