Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines

INTRO : Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joe Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources.

This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Biden meets Asian leaders at APEC summit in Peru

U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. 

It comes as the White House seeks to strengthen ties with two of the US's closest allies ahead of the uncertainty of a new Trump administration.

From the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the Peruvian capital, Lima, Kate Fisher reports

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Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments

The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she
called Trump voters "fascists".

Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online
comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and
inappropriate".

Nick Harper has more from Washington.

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USERS FLEE "X" - WHILE TOP GERMAN FOOTBALL TEAM DESCRIBES APP AS "HATE MACHINE"

A social media platform seen as an alternative to 'X' is experiencing a surge in new users following the US election.

It comes after widespread complaints from users of the app, formerly known as Twitter, about misinformation on the platform as well as upcoming changes to its terms and conditions.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UN Security Council negotiates another Gaza ceasefire resolution

The United Nations Security Council is once again negotiating a draft
resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
While these resolutions are legally binding by international law, they
have yet to be implemented.
Meanwhile, the UN continues to call for an end to the fighting,
describing the situation in Gaza as catastrophic with thousands on the
brink of famine.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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EU expects moderate economic growth in challenging environment

The European Union expects to return to modest economic growth as
inflationary pressures continue to ease.

But officials warn that uncertainty has increased, especially in the
wake of the U.S. presidential election.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: DRC OPPOSITION POLITICIAN FREED

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Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released a prominent opposition figure who was arrested for speaking out against the amendment of the country's constitution in public. Delly Sesanga and dozens of his party members descended on the streets of the capital Kinshasa on Thursday to speak out against plans to change the constitution. But he was brutally arrested and later released. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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Pakistani Prime Minister calls for special prayers to combat smog crisis

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Pakistan's Prime Minister has urged the nation to offer special prayers to combat the smog crisis.

Punjab, the country's eastern province, is enveloped in a hazardous smog, causing respiratory illnesses.

Hospitals across the city of Lahore are on high alert as the city's air quality index consistently surpasses 1000, far exceeding the World Health Organization's permissible limit.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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MEASLES CASES SURGE GLOBALLY AS VACCINATION RATES FALL: WHO

A new report released by the WHO has shown a big increase in the number of measles cases worldwide. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to ceasefire deal over conflict in Lebanon

There are growing signs that Israel and Hezbollah are edging closer to a ceasefire deal over the conflict in southern Lebanon.

According to reports, a proposed deal has been passed to Hezbollah allies by U.S. officials.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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Sri Lanka's new president's party headed for landslide win

Counting of votes in Sri Lanka's snap election is underway.

Initial results point to the country's new president being headed for a landslide victory.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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UK TO REMOVE SOME POST-2008 FINANCIAL REGULATION

The UK says it will unwind some post-financial crash regulation on the banking sector.

Finance minister Rachel Reeves says some of the rules that came out of the global crisis in 2008 have stifled growth.

She says it shouldn't be taken for granted that London can remain a global financial centre.

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US Defense Department reports hundreds of new UFO sightings

The Pentagon says it has received hundreds of reports of new UFO sightings.

While defense department officials say there hasn't been any evidence of alien activity, there are a number of cases for which there's currently no explanation.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan

INTRO: Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

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UNRWA Chief says agency facing its 'darkest day'

The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official.

Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA.

Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

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Trump taps RFK for health lead

US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping anti-vaccine
activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and
Human Services.

RFK was a former presidential candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Famous satirical site buys infamous conspiracy site in United States

The Onion — an American satirical news company — will take control over Alex Jones's media empire after winning a bankruptcy auction.

The website has repeatedly spoofed Jones, a notorious conspiracy theorist, and his far-right online platform InfoWars. 

The Onion plans to close down InfoWars and make it into a parody of itself.

Benji Hyer reports.  

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REPUBLICAN SENATORS SKEPTICAL OVER GAETZ ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINATION

Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports.

Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Biden begins six-day visit to Peru and Brazil

US President Joe Biden begins his six-day visit to Peru and Brazil on Thursday for the final major international summits of his presidency.

He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday while world leaders weigh what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for their countries.

From the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the Peruvian capital, Lima, Kate Fisher reports

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