Suspect was not client of UnitedHealthcare - NYPD

The suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a member of the insurer.

A UnitedHealthcare spokesperson and the New York Police Department have confirmed Luigi Mangione was never a client of America's largest healthcare insurer.

The 26-year-old is charged with murder after Thompson was shot last week. 

Mangione's lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the murder charge and other charges he's facing. 

Sally Patterson has more.

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G7 leaders hold virtual meeting as Italy prepares to hand over group's presidency

G7 leaders are holding a virtual call on Friday, with Syria and the war in Ukraine expected to top the agenda.

It's the final meeting of Italy's presidency of the group, before the country hands over to Canada for 2025.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Alleged Chinese Spy And Prince Andrew Confidant Banned From UK

An alleged Chinese spy - with close links to Prince Andrew - has failed in his attempt to be allowed back into the UK.

The 50 year old man - known only as H6 - was banned from entering the country last year on national security grounds.

He appealed the ban, but a court has upheld it, saying the decision of the then Home Secretary to exclude him was 'justified and proportionate' as he represented 'a risk to national security'.

The court concluded that H6 worked for an arm of the Chinese Communist Party tasked with conducting influence operations. A document was found in his possession that described Prince Andrew as being in a "desperate situation" and willing to "grab on to anything". In 2019, the Prince was removed from Royal duties after a series of damaging revelations about his friendship with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Rutte calls for boost to NATO defense spending

NATO's Secretary-General says members of the military alliance need to
spend significantly more on defense.

Speaking at his first public appearance since taking the role of NATO
chief, Mark Rutte said that in order to prevent war defense spending
must increase.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Governors in Nigeria Support Creation of State Owned Police Departments

Governors in Nigeria are supporting the creation of police departments in each state of the country as part of measures to address security concerns in the country.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister, is vowing to begin a civil disobedience movement

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Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to initiate a civil disobedience movement in the week ahead.

Khan has been in jail since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which he claims are fabricated to keep him imprisoned indefinitely. 

A charge the government denies. 

Hira Mustafa tells us more.

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UK GDP SHRINKS IN OCTOBER

The UK economy contracted in October for the second month in a row.

That's according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

Finance minister Rachel Reeves says the numbers are 'disappointing' but insists the government has policies in place to deliver 'long term growth'.

Financial Times consumer editor Claer Barratt says the economy isn't growing in the way the government would have hoped.

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Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for rioting after 2019 mob attack

INTRO: In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. 

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Lancet study says air pollution could be behind 1.5 million deaths in India

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Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. 

The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. 

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Retailers clamp down on CEO shooting suspect merch

Online retailers are clamping down on merchandise celebrating the suspect accused of murdering a healthcare insurance company CEO last week.

Mugs and sweaters with Luigi Mangione's face on them have been taken down from websites including Etsy.

The 26-year-old was arrested earlier this week after Brian Thompson was shot dead last Wednesday.

Mangione's lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to the charges.

Sally Patterson has more.

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ECB cuts interest rates

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates again suggesting that
efforts taken to curb inflation remain on track.

It's the fourth time the ECB has cut rates this year with the deposit
rate now set at three percent.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US Pres Joe Biden issues more end-of-term pardons

US President Joe Biden today handed out dozens more pardons and commuted almost 1,500 sentences — the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history.

The sweeping act will be one of his final uses of the Presidential power before he leaves office next month.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Trump names Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Donald Trump has been named Time's 'Person of the Year' for the second time - after his dramatic return to politics and two assassination attempts. The title is given to people who wield great influence for good or bad. The incoming president gave a wide-ranging interview to the magazine - laying out his vision for his second term. Toni Waterman has more.

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UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel

Four independent human rights experts have called on the international
community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied
Palestinian Territory.
The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the
war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity.
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Trump invites Xi to inauguration

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited the Chinese leader Xi
Jinping to his inauguration in Washington next month.

Reports suggest Trump wants the leader of the US' biggest rival to
attend, despite strained relations and the threat of more tariffs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Transport trade unions hit back at Italian government's decision to curtail strike action

Trade unions have slammed the Italian government's decision to limit a planned strike affecting public transport this Friday to just 4 hours.

It's the second time in a matter of weeks that Transport Minister - and Deputy Prime Minister - Matteo Salvini has used special powers to curtail industrial action.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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France waits for new prime minister announcement

Emmanuel Macron is cutting short a trip to Poland to return to Paris, ahead of the expected announcement of a new prime minister on Thursday.

The outgoing premier, Michel Barnier, is leaving the post after losing a no-confidence vote last week.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Delhi Police launches a mission to identify 'illegal immigrants' in India

The police in New Delhi have launched a crackdown on Bangladeshi nationals staying in the country illegally.

With no accurate figures, estimates about the number of people from Bangladesh in India vary wildly - but the issue is gaining traction.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Planning Overhaul Announced In England

A major shakeup of the planning system in England has been announced - as the government tries to deliver 1.5 million new homes within the next 5 years.

The new plans include mandatory targets for housebuilding that have to be hit by local councils, along with funding for 300 new planning officers, to speed up the building process.

With a growing demand for houses and prices in the UK spiralling in recent decades, more emphasis will also be placed on building 'truly affordable' homes.

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IT companies in Pakistan slams the authorities for internet throttle

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In Pakistan frequent internet outages are crippling the country's IT industry, causing billions of dollars in losses.

The government denies Internet outages and links the slow speeds to global issues with Internet cables.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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