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President Joe Biden warned that an oligarchy is forming in the US as he cautioned against the concentration of technology, power and wealth in his farewell speech to the nation.
He also hailed his administration's accomplishments during the address from the Oval Office.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be questioned by investigators for a second day, following his arrest on Wednesday.
He is South Korea's first sitting president to be detained.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, bringing to an end 15 months of war in Gaza.
The outgoing American leader said the road to the agreement "has not been easy" and described it as one of the toughest negotiations he has ever experienced.
Listening to his speech was Benji Hyer.
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Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza.
It follows repeated efforts, mediated by Qatar, to strike a truce and pause the fighting for the first time since November 2023.
The agreement would allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians to return home, and see dozens of hostages freed after being kidnapped in the October 7th attacks, when Hamas launched a deadly assault on Israel, triggering a massive Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip that has lasted since.
Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict.
The ceasefire marks a major foreign policy win for US President Joe Biden, in the closing days of his term.
Here's his Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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But incoming President Donald Trump, who re-takes the White House next week, claims the deal could have only happened as a result of his recent election victory, with his inauguration creating a de-facto deadline for talks.
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Strong winds on Wednesday have brought increased fire danger to Los Angeles, even as firefighters continue to battle the deadly blazes that broke out last week.
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead in the fires and that figure is expected to rise further.
Ira Spitzer has more from California.
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Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are facing a grilling by United States lawmakers as they seek approval by the Senate to be confirmed in time for his new administration.
With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, six of his nominees for key positions were publicly questioned by members of Congress on Wednesday.
They include his target for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and his choice for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Benji Hyer has been following proceedings for us on Capitol Hill.
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The rate of inflation in the UK unexpectedly fell slightly in December.
The rate at which prices were rising was 2.5 percent compared with 2.6 percent the month before.
It follows intense recent criticism of the UK chancellor (finance minister) and her policies, which have seen turbulence on the markets and the pound fall against the dollar.
Critics argue that the UK economy is stagnating amid high interest rates and concerns over the government's borrowing costs.
Members of the Labour government have welcomed the reduction in inflation, but Chief Secretary of the treasury Darren Jones, says there is more work to do:
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Nigeria has confirmed the outbreak of the Pathogenic Avian Influenza, popularly called bird flu in the country.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Flights and train operations in India's capital New Delhi are facing massive disruptions as intense fog leads to zero visibility in some areas.
Seven flights have been canceled and 184 others delayed as the region faces a cold wave.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Yoon was holed-up there for weeks and will face questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Multiple United States Senators say that Pete Hegseth -- Donald Trump's pick for Defence Secretary -- is unfit to serve, as he underwent a grilling by lawmakers in his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill.
With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, Mr Trump's Cabinet nominees are being publicly interrogated by members of Congress. They require Senate approval before taking up their role.
Pete Hegseth is an army veteran and former TV news host who has swatted away concerns over his personal conduct and character, issues which today overshadowed questions on foreign policy, as Benji Hyer reports.
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