Thursday, March 28, 2024

Disney and Florida governor reach settlement

The Walt Disney Company and a board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis say they've reached a settlement over how Walt Disney World is governed in the future.


The agreement resolves a legal dispute lasting nearly two years.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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King Charles laments missing service amid cancer treatment

Britain's King Charles says it was a great sadness to miss a church service on Thursday as he continues to receive treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. His wife Queen Camilla attended the event in the king's place. Julia Chapman reports. 

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Italian teacher in Hungarian jail denied release

A Hungarian court has denied a petition for an Italian activist to be released on house arrest as she awaits trial on charges that she assaulted three far-right militants.

The case of Ilaria Salis has sparked friction between the Hungarian and Italian governments after Salis, a former school teacher, was brought to court in shackles in January.

Outside of court on Thursday, Roberto Salis, the defendant's father, expressed disappointment with the Hungarian justice system.

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US shipping industry chiefs meet after Baltimore bridge collapse

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is meeting with shippers and supply chain operators on Thursday.

His team say this will help create a 'coordinated approach' to dealing with the aftermath of Baltimore's collapsed key bridge.

A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning local time, blocking marine access to the port.

Sally Patterson reports from Baltimore.

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Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of failing to crackdown on terror groups

Pakistan's defence minister is accusing the Taliban Government of failing to eradicate terrorists operating from Afghanistan.

China meanwhile says it stands with Pakistan and is committed to strengthening economic ties.
Hira Mustafa has more.

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French lawmakers debate ban on hair discrimination

French lawmakers are debating a proposed law that would make it illegal to discriminate based on hair cut, color, length or texture. Toni Waterman has more from Paris.

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Ireland to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

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Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
It's likely to argue that Israel has violated the genocide convention by blocking aid delivery to Gaza.
Ishan Garg tells us more.

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The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denounced the ongoing violence in the east of the country and called on all foreign forces illegally operating on Congolese territory to withdraw. Bintou Keita made the call at the headquarters of the United Nations Security Council in New York as fighting rages between the M23 rebels and the Congolese forces in eastern DRC. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Nigeria Uncovers IPOB’s Cells In 22 Countries

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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit or NFIU says it has uncovered 27 cells belonging to the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra or IPOB in 22 countries across the globe. 


These countries include the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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UPDATED DATA CONFIRMS UK RECESSION

Revised GDP figures have confirmed the UK was in recession at the end of 2023.

The economy registered 0.1% growth across the whole year.

Business journalist Declan Curry says there are mixed signs looking forward.

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CHINA LIFTS WINE TARIFFS ON AUSTRALIAN WINE

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China lifted its punitive tariffs on Australia's wine exports, signalling an end to a three-year campaign of trade pressure on Canberra.

It has raised hopes for a revival of the billion-dollar industry.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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US calls for free and transparent legal proceedings in Indian opposition leader's arrest

Hours after India registered a strong protest over the US' remarks on an opposition leader's arrest, the United States has reiterated its stand.

It's calling for free and transparent legal proceedings in the matter.

New Delhi summoned a US envoy in the capital on Wednesday and said fellow democracies should be respectful of each other's internal matters.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Ukraine foreign minister on two-day visit to boost ties with India

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba is visiting New Delhi, where he will meet his Indian counterpart with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties.

Mr Kuleba says that he wants more countries on Ukraine's side, as Russia's war continues.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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No breakthrough in India-China border talks

New Delhi says India and China have agreed to 'continue to talk' through diplomatic and military channels, after another round of talks ended without a breakthrough.

The two countries have been involved in a border standoff for nearly four years now with each side accusing the other of being the aggressor.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Yen hits low against USD

The yen briefly hit a 34-year low against U.S. dollar  on Wednesday as expectations settle that the Bank of Japan will maintain a loose monetary policy even after raising adjusting interest rates last week. 

The bank has promised to keep policy ‘accommodative’ for businesses after it raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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THAILAND CLOSER TO LEGALISING SAME SEX MARRIAGE

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Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions.

That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions.

Laura Westbrook has more

Interpol Chief Warns of Global Scale of Human Trafficking Tied to Cyber Scams in SE Asia

The head of Interpol warns human trafficking linked to cyber scams in Southeast Asia is now a global crisis.


Speaking in Singapore, Jurgen Stock said illicit proceeds have expanded to as much as $3 trillion a year.


Patrick Fok reports.


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Former VP Candidate Joe Lieberman dies, aged 82

Joe Lieberman, the former senator who served as Al Gore's vice presidential running mate in 2000, has died at the age of 82.

He was the first Jewish candidate on a major-party ticket.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Texas immigration law remains blocked

A federal appeals court has ruled that a controversial immigration law
in Texas can't go into effect- at least temporarily.

The law known as SB4 would grant local law enforcement the power to
detain and deport people suspected of crossing the southern border
illegally.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Hunter Biden to challenge tax evasion charges in court

President Joe Biden's son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading more than a million dollars in $1.4 million in taxes.


Lawyers for Hunter Biden argue that prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republican lawmakers investigating his father.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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