Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Trump envoy goes to Gaza, meets Netanyahu ahead of Israeli PM visit to White House

President Trump's Middle East envoy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Wednesday.


Steven Witkoff has also made a rare visit by a US official to the Gaza Strip.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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U.S. envoy in Israel

A fragile ceasefire is holding between Israel and Hamas after 15
months of war, with the third hostage swap expected to happen on
Thursday.

It comes as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are making
the journey from the south of Gaza to the north of the strip, with a
major international effort underway to get vital aid into the enclave.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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UN EVACUATES STAFF FROM VIOLENT GOMA

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The United Nations has evacuated part of its staff from Goma in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following intense fighting there 

 

The move is a safety measure following the increasing violence between Congolese forces and the M23 rebel group.

 

The ongoing fighting has triggered deadly riots and forced some businesses including Airlines to halt flights to the DRC.

 

Michael Baleke Reports from Kampala. 


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Modi offers condolences to bereaved families of Kumbh stampede victims

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences to the bereaved families after a crowd rush reportedly killed several people at the Kumbh Mela.

The six week long Hindu religious festival is expected to be attended by 400 million people with its busiest day set to be Wednesday.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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BOOM PASSENGER FLIGHT BREAKS SOUND BARRIER

A test flight has broken the sound barrier, becoming the first passenger plane to do so since Concorde.

The Boom Supersonic jet reached speeds of 770 miles per hour.

Experts hope it could be used commercially within the next decade.

But Jock Lowe,  the longest serving Concorde pilot, says there are a lot of hurdles.

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Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India

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Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. 

The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. 

The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. 

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Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats

INTRO: Taiwan's premier says the government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by US President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors.

Trump said on Monday he plans to impose tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals and steel to get the producers to make them in the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.


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North Korea's Kim wants to bolster nuclear programme, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he wants to bolster Pyongyang's nuclear forces this year, state media reports.

This comes days after US President Donald Trump said he planned "to reach out" to Kim.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Trump administration sued over funding freeze

A number of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration
following a freeze on federal aid programs.

The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which
include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID
assistance.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Israel insists laws to prevent UNRWA from operating will go ahead

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations insists that laws to
prohibit UNRWA from operating in Israel will come into effect in 48
hours.
Danny Danon told a UN Security Council meeting on Friday that his
country's plans to go ahead with its decision despite opposition from
the world body and other member states.
The UN says these laws are a fragrant violation of international law
and should be rescinded.
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Oklahoma to require proof of citizenship for students

Students in Oklahoma could soon be required to show proof of citizenship. The state's Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposal that would require parents to show proper documentation when enrolling their children. A 1982 Supreme Court ruling reaffirmed the right for children in the US illegally to attend public schools. Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, joins immigration enforcement raids in New York

A day into her new role, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has joined immigration officers on the frontlines in New York.

President Trump's mass-deportation operation is ramping up, with a steady increase in the number of removals each day.

Mitch McCann reports:

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FOUR MORE SPECIES GAIN PROTECTION FROM UK IVORY ACT

The British government says more animal species will be protected from the ivory trade with an extension of the UK's "Ivory Act".

Previously it only banned the trade of elephant tusks. Now Narwhals, hippos, sperm whales, and orcas will also be protected.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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UN concerned about US foreign aid freeze

United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over
Donald Trump's freeze on US foreign aid.
Shortly after being sworn in, Trump ordered all federal government
agencies to enact a 90-day pause on all foreign assistance and a
review of existing programmes.
Guterres warns that this could cost the lives of many around the world.

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GERMANY'S SCHOLZ REBUFFS TRUMP'S GREENLAND CLAIMS DURING DANISH PM VISIT

President Trump's public calls for Greenland to become part of the United States continues to cause concern in Europe, especially Denmark, which claims Greenland as autonomous Danish territory. 

Trent Murray has the latest. 

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New group of 49 migrants arrives at Italy's controversial facilities in Albania


A naval vessel carrying 49 migrants has arrived at Italy's controversial processing centres in Albania.

The facilities have been empty since November last year due to legal challenges, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushing hard to revive her signature migration policy.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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REPORT: Netanyahu set to meet Trump in Washington

Reports are circulating that Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is set to travel to the United States next week to meet with US President Donald Trump.

According to Netanyahu's office, there's been no invitation extended yet, but if he does travel during this timeframe, it would make him the first foreign leader to meet Trump at the White House after his inauguration.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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French president responds to 'dire' Louvre Museum's call for help

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the Louvre in Paris, after the museum's director called for government help to address a multitude of issues.

According to the authorities at the world's biggest museum, there are leaks, it's over-crowded, and its exhibition halls are ageing. 

Ross Cullen reports.

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Prostate Cancer Becomes Most Common In England

Prostate cancer has become the most common form of the disease in England, with a 25 percent increase in cases in the past 5 years.


It's thought the rise might be down to awareness campaigns and the publicity generated by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy talking openly after he received a terminal diagnosis.


Amy Rylance is from the charity Prostate Cancer UK, and says more work is needed to educate people about the disease.


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US opens probe into sudden movement on United Airlines flight from Nigeria

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says it is investigating an incident that occurred during a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington D.C on Friday.


The NTSB said the incident on United Flight 613 happened as the Boeing 787 was flying in Ivory Coast airspace.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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