US military says army ship enroute to build temporary Gaza port

An army vessel is en route to the coast of Gaza laden with materials for the construction of a temporary pier, according to the US military.

As our US correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, it's part of the Biden administration's plan to use sea routes to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Oppenheimer favored for big night at Academy Awards

Many of the world's biggest movie stars are getting ready to hit the red carpet for Hollywood's biggest event, the annual Academy Awards.

Christoper Nolan's Oppenheimer is set for a possible big night, heading into the ceremony with 13 nominations.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Military ship heads to Gaza

A U.S. military ship is heading to Gaza to help construct a temporary aid port.

But aid agencies warn that humanitarian assistance is needed more urgently.

William Denselow reports from New York where the United Nations is
headquartered.

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Biden budget for 2025 expected Monday [PREVIEW]

The Biden administration is slated to release its 2025 budget on Monday.

In the President's State of the Union address last week Biden proposed
raising taxes on big corporations and giving young Americans a leg-up
on the property ladder.

But Republicans have already proposed their own budget plan which aims
to massively clash federal spending.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall

U.S. President Joe Biden has warned that failing to reach a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel could risk tensions spreading to Jerusalem as the holy month of Ramadan starts.

Alex Cadier reports from Jerusalem:

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Senate passes spending bills to avoid govt shutdown

The US Senate has passed a package of $460 billion spending bills to
avoid a government shutdown.

But Congress still has to navigate trickier funding issues ahead of
another shutdown deadline in two weeks.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Senate races to avoid govt shutdown

The US Senate is racing to pass a package of $460 billion spending
bills to avoid a government shutdown at midnight.

Congress also still has to navigate trickier funding issues ahead of
another shutdown deadline in two weeks.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza

A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest
festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in
solidarity with Palestine.

The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's
inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship.

Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas.

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Donald Trump's team post bond to appeal defamation ruling against Jean Carroll

Former U.S. presidential and likely Republican candidate again this year, Donald Trump, has posted nearly 92 million dollars as bond, to pause a defamation payment against a woman he was found liable of sexually abusing. It's one of many cases against him - and mounting legal payments reaching millions of dollars.
Caroline Malone reports.

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US jobs data robust, but unemployment rate rises

The US economy added more jobs than expected last month, but the
unemployment rate ticked up above expectations.

The US government also revised down the number of jobs created in
December and January to show not as many new positions were created
than initially thought.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hungarian leader makes U.S. visit without White House invite

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is in the United States and is
set to meet with Donald Trump.

In a highly unusual move the leader of a fellow NATO member is not
expected to meet with anyone from the Biden administration.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Marches held across Europe to mark International Women's Day

Demonstrators have been marching through cities all over Europe to mark International Women's Day.

In Italy, a new report released on the eve of International Women's Day found that 120 women were murdered in the country in 2023.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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EU announced humanitarian corridor between Cyprus and Gaza

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The European Union, along with the US, UAE, and others has launched a humanitarian aid corridor between Cyprus and Gaza. 

They aim to have the route functional before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins on Sunday.

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. 

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UK EXTREMISM ADVISOR CLAIMS LONDON “NO-GO ZONE” FOR JEWS AT WEEKENDS

The UK Government's extremism advisor claims authorities have let London become a "no-go zone" for Jewish people on weekends due to recurring pro-Palestinian marches.

Robin Simcox called for tougher government policy to combat 'extremism' ahead of the creation of a new definition of the term.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Trump daughter-in-law set to take over as RNC co-chair

After essentially securing his party's nomination for president on Super Tuesday earlier this week, Donald Trump is set to consolidate his power at the Republican National Committee.

The RNC is expected to choose the former president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump as its new co-chair.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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UK Government To Help Open 'Maritime Corridor' To Gaza

The UK Government will help open a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to the British Foreign Secretary. 

On Friday, the Foreign Office announced that the UK will work with international partners to deliver assistance to the besieged enclave. 

This comes after the US issued a plan to build a temporary port on Gaza's coast to get aid into the region. 

Simon Gaitan reports… 

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Former UK Prime Minister Stepping Down From Parliament

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she is stepping down from Parliament.

The 67 year old has announced she won't stand at the next election.

John Bevir reports.

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India's Bangalore is hit with an unprecedented water crisis

India's Banglore city is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis. 

The acute shortage of water in the city has pushed the local government to look for sustainable solutions. 

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Over 200 School Children Abducted in Nigeria

About 200 pupils have been abducted by gunmen from a school in Kuriga community in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

The armed men surrounded the school while the students and their teachers were on the assembly ground in the morning.

Tesem Akende reports.

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party vows to challenge election results in Supreme court

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Exactly a month since Pakistan voted to elect a new government, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party says they'll challenge the result in the country's Supreme Court.

Independents backed by Khan's party won the most seats but they weren't allowed to form a government according to Pakistan's election rules.

Imran Khan claims the election was rigged to keep his party out of power.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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