RADIO: DRC HUNGER CRISIS

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United Nations agencies have warned that 1 in 4 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo suffers from high levels of hunger. The Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme issued the warning after conducting an assessment across the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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EU divided over ICC announcement

European Union member states have been divided in their reaction to
the ICC's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israel's prime
minister.

The EU's top diplomat says the decision is binding but Hungary's
leader has assured Benjamin Netanyahu of immunity.

Warrants have also been issued for Israel's former defense minister
and the Hamas military leader.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Finnish Police Arrest Nigerian Separatist Leader

The police in Finland have arrested a Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa.

 

They say he has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in Nigeria.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Storm Caetano continues to bring snow and winds to France

Hundreds of thousands of homes in France were left without power on Friday after the first major storm of the winter season.

Parts of the north of the country were left blanketed in snow.

Ross Cullen reports.

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NETANYAHU CONDEMNS ICC OVER WARRANTS

Israel's prime minister has condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing him with an arrest warrant as 'antisemitic'.

The ICC's also put out warrants for former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead.

ICC judges say there are grounds to believe the three men are criminally responsible for crimes during the Israel/Hamas conflict.

Mr Netanyahu says he's furious.

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Pressure mounts in India to probe Adani group

Indian opposition leaders are demanding the government probe the Adani group after the US charged billionaire Gautam Adani with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme.

Adani is one of the world's richest men and is known for his close ties with India's prime minister Narendra Modi.

The government is yet to comment on the controversy.

Adani Group denies the allegations and says they are "baseless".

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Teen and woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5

INTRO: An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos.

An American and two Danish tourists also died, officials said, following reports that several people had been sickened in Vang Vieng, a Laotian town popular with backpackers. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump to nominate long-time ally Pamela Bondi as Attorney General

Donald Trump plans to nominate his long-time ally Pamela Bondi as the US Attorney General.

The pick comes after his first choice to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - withdrew his name from consideration due to concern over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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'Empire' actor ruling over false police report for 'hate crime' overturned

US actor Jussie Smotlett's conviction for staging an attack on himself in Chicago in 2019, has been overturned.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after charges were initially dropped against the "Empire" TV star.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws AG nomination

Matt Gaetz, the firebrand American politician, has withdrawn his name to become Donald Trump's Attorney General, stating that his confirmation was "becoming a distraction."

The President-elect had picked the former Congressman to lead his Justice Department, but the nomination was shrouded with controversy, as Benji Hyer reports. 

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'Bomb cyclone' leaves Americans dead

Parts of the United States are facing heavy rainfall and flooding in the wake of a historically strong bomb cyclone.

Areas of northwest California are at risk of life-threatening flooding, while parts of Washington state were left without power following strong storms.

Sally Patterson has more.

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President Biden pushes for more Ukraine help

The White House is planning to cancel billions of dollars in debt owed by Ukraine — the latest in a series of efforts to provide support for the war-torn nation in advance of President-elect Donald Trump taking office.

Congress could still block the move, but outgoing President Joe Biden wants to rush through as much assistance to Ukraine as possible before his term ends early next year, amid concerns that his successor could limit US-aid. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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"Comedian" banana taped to wall artwork sells for 6.2M at Sotheby's

Art sold at auction has at times completely surpassed expectations. 

But get this; a piece that is comprised of a banana taped to a wall has been sold at Sotheby's in New York for 6.2 million dollars.
Caroline Malone reports.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for
Israel's prime minister, the country's former defense minister as well
as several Hamas officials.

They are accused of crimes against humanity over the October 7th
attack on Israel and the consequent war in Gaza.

Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Italy to bring in tough new rules for roads, including mandatory helmets for electric scooter users

Italy is set to introduce tough new rules for the country's roads, including mandatory helmets for people using electric scooters in cities.

The driving force behind the reforms is Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who's previously described Italy's roads as "a jungle."

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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NEW MERKEL MEMOIRS DETAIL CHALLENGES DEALING WITH TRUMP

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has revealed in her new memoir she sought advice from the Pope on how to deal with President Donald Trump when he was first elected. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray. has more. 

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French painting stolen by the Nazis goes on auction

A French painting that was stolen by the Nazis has gone on auction in Paris.

The artwork originally belonged to the powerful Rothschild family and was recovered at the end of World War II.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Nigeria Calls For Military Partnerships in Africa To Tackle Insecurity On The Continent

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called on military formations in African countries to strengthen alliances in the bid to defeat insecurity on the continent.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Ukraine fires UK storm shadow missiles into Russia for the first time

Ukraine has reportedly fired the UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for the first time. This comes just days after Washington's policy reversal on long-range strikes using American missiles. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Pakistan and China hold counter terrorism military drills

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In a bid to bolster regional security, Beijing and Islamabad are holding joint counter terrorism drills to address the growing threat posed by extremist groups operating within Pakistan's borders.

This decision comes in the wake of a series of deadly attacks targeting Chinese nationals working on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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