NYE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AND CELEBRATIONS CANCELLED IN PARTS OF BRITAIN

New Year events organisers in the UK are monitoring conditions after celebrations in Scotland and England had to be cancelled due to high winds and other bad weather.

But in the capital, London, the traditional New Year fireworks are still due to go ahead.

Stuart Smith has more from there.

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An eight-year-old child has been killed by a crocodile in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say the child was attacked as he was fetching water at the Semuliki River in the eastern territory of Beni. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa...

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GARETH SOUTHGATE RECEIVES KNIGHTHOOD

Former England football manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the UK's New Year Honours.

He becomes Sir Gareth Southgate after leading England to two major finals and a semi-final during his time in charge.

His former England team-mate Gary Neville says it's well deserved.

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The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate

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Pakistan says unregistered Afghans cannot stay in the country after today, and will be deported.

This announcement follows a period of escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, with both governments accusing each other of sheltering terrorist organizations and destabilizing the region.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India launches a new rocket crucial for manned travel to the moon

An Indian-made rocket has taken off from Sriharikota in the south of the country.

This rocket is carrying two satellites and the mission will test India's space-docking capabilities which are crucial for manned travel to the Moon or supporting a space station.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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US Treasury says it was targeted by Chinese hackers in 'major incident'

US Treasury officials say Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the department's systems this month, stealing unclassified documents in a "major incident." 

The attack reportedly exploited vulnerabilities in third-party cybersecurity software.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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CALLS FOR DE-ESCALATION BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HOUTHIS, AT UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL

Members of the United Nations Security Council are calling for an easing of tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Mitch McCann reports from New York.

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US sends extra military aid to Ukraine

The United States is providing another significant package of weapons and equipment to Ukraine, to the tune of $2.5 billion.

US President Joe Biden says he wants to help the war-torn nation "prevail in its fight against Russian aggression," having sent more than $60 billion in security assistance since Russia's invasion almost three years ago.

But front of mind in the White House is President-elect Donald Trump's vow to end the conflict by striking a deal when he takes office next month. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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PRES. BIDEN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR JIMMY CARTER

US President Joe Biden has declared a National Day of Mourning following the death of the country's 39th President, Jimmy Carter.

Carter passed away at his home in the state of Georgia over the weekend, surrounded by family.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Nigeria Dismisses Allegations of Collusion With France Against Niger Republic

The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations that it is colluding with France against the Military junta in Niger Republic.

Tesem Akende reports

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Political row between Congress and the BJP after the passing of former PM - Dr. Manmohan Singh

Days after India's former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was cremated, his party has alleged that the government disrespected him through its shoddy state funeral arrangements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has called these allegations baseless.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports

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European leaders pay tribute to late Jimmy Carter

"Selfless"; "steadfast"; "committed" - those are just some of the adjectives used by European leaders to describe former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100.

Giles Gibson has more on the global reaction to Carter's death.

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French prime minister launches plan to rebuild cyclone-hit Mayotte

The French prime minister is in Mayotte to launch a reconstruction plan, after the French Indian Ocean island was devastated by a cyclone earlier this month.

At least 39 people have been confirmed dead, with 4,000 people injured in the worst natural disaster to hit the island in 90 years.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EL AL SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO MOSCOW AFTER JET DOWNED BY RUSSIAN AIR DEFENCE

Several international airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russia after Azerbaijan accused Moscow of shooting down one of its airliners with an air defense system. 

Trent Murray has more. 

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SOUTH KOREA ORDERS AVIATION SAFETY PROBE

South Korea has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline system after the plane crash which killed 179 people.

Authorities say the pilot reported a bird strike shortly before hitting a concrete wall upon landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday.

The plane's landing gear didn't come down.

Aviation expert David Learmount is concerned about the barrier it hit at the end of the landing strip.

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South Korea orders safety probe after worst airline disaster in history

All airlines in South Korea have been asked to carry out an emergency safety inspection, a day after 179 people were killed in what is the deadliest air crash in the country's history.

A probe into the crash is still underway with officials looking into weather conditions and a possible bird strike as factors.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Residents of village in India mourn President Carter's demise

Residents of a remote village in north India are mourning the demise of American President Jimmy Carter.

The village, which was renamed after Carter visited it in 1978, has long celebrated its ties to the American leader.

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2024 Most Deadly On Record For Small Boat Channel Crossings

2024 has been the most deadly on record for people trying to cross the English channel in small boats.

The International Organization for Migration says 77 people have died attempting to make the journey from France to England this year. 

On Sunday, three migrants died and a further 48 had to be rescued after falling from an overcrowded boat near the French channel port of Calais. 

The UK government has blamed "ruthless criminals" who operate people-smuggling gangs, and exploit people fleeing conflict.

 

But Zoe Gardner, a migration policy researcher, says there are other issues that need to be addressed.

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South Korean investigators seek cause of deadly plane crash

South Korean authorities are still trying to determine the exact cause of the passenger plane crash that killed at least 179 people on Sunday.  

The Boeing aircraft operated by Jeju Airlines skidded off the runway while landing.

Ira Spitzer has more

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Trump weighs in on skilled worker visa debate that has divided Republicans

Donald Trump has weighed in on the debate over the visas used by the tech industry to hire skilled foreign workers, which has caused a rift within his Republican party.

The president-elect says he supports the H1-B worker visa program which has been championed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others, but has been criticized by other Republicans who say it hurts American workers.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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