The United Nations aid agency calls for urgent action in the
Democratic Republic of Congo as they fear a large-scale humanitarian
crisis.
According to the UN the situation continues to worsen following days
of intense fighting in and around Goma, with food and water supplies
running extremely low.
The French delegation meanwhile intends to present a draft resolution
before the Security Council this week to pressure Rwanda to withdraw
its troops from the country.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, February 3, 2025
Trump and Trudeau speak amid tariffs dispute
US President Donald Trump has spoken to Canada's Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau as the tariff dispute hots up.
Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are due to
come into effect on Tuesday, with the US president acknowledging
Americans will be impacted, but insists it is "worth the price".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trudeau as the tariff dispute hots up.
Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are due to
come into effect on Tuesday, with the US president acknowledging
Americans will be impacted, but insists it is "worth the price".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Musk: Trump has agreed to shut down USAID
Tech billionaire Elon Musk says that US President Trump has agreed to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which funds billions of dollars’ worth of global aid.
The world’s richest man has been tasked with overhauling the US federal government.
USAID’s headquarters were closed for the day on Monday, with employees told to stay home.
Nina-Maria Potts has more from Washington:
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Beyoncé Wins Top Grammy Award... Finally
It's fifth time lucky for Beyoncé, after she finally won album of the year at the Grammys.
Her record Cowboy Carter also won the Grammy for best country album - the first time the award has been won by a black woman.
The ceremony in LA also raised more than 7 million dollars for people affected by last month's wild fires - with dozens of fire fighters invited to walk the red carpet and attend the ceremony.
Entertainment reporter Sean Mandell says Beyoncé's win is what fans and those in the music industry have been waiting for…
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Nigeria’s Tems wins ‘Best African Music Performance’ at 2025 Grammy Awards
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Nigerian artist Tems has won the 'Best African Music Performance' at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She took home the grammy for her song 'Love Me JeJe'
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Israeli Prime Minister set to hold talks with President Trump over Gaza ceasefire deal
President Trump says talks with Israel are "progressing" ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Tuesday.
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, with the focus now shifting to negotiations over a planned second phase.
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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EU leaders meet as U.S. tariffs loom
European Union heads of state are gathering in Brussels today to
discuss security and Donald Trump's threat of tariffs.
Keir Starmer is also attending the informal meeting marking the first
time since Brexit that a British prime minister has attended such an
event.
William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.
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discuss security and Donald Trump's threat of tariffs.
Keir Starmer is also attending the informal meeting marking the first
time since Brexit that a British prime minister has attended such an
event.
William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.
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Two Tanzanian Soldiers Killed, Four Wounded in DRC Following M23 Attacks
The Tanzanian army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers in eastern Congo during recent attacks by M23 rebels. Additionally, arrangements are being made by the SADC secretariat to transport the soldiers' bodies from Goma.
Daniel Kjo reports.
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Pakistan launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign
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Islamabad has begun its first large-scale polio vaccination campaign of the year, targeting over 45 million children under five in a renewed push to eliminate the disease.
Islamabad has begun its first large-scale polio vaccination campaign of the year, targeting over 45 million children under five in a renewed push to eliminate the disease.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Security tightened at Kumbh Mela as millions flock to Indian religious event
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India is deploying paramilitary forces along with a slew of new crowd control measures as tens of millions make their way to Kumbh Mela.
Monday is set to be one of the busiest days of the six week long festival.
And pressure is building on officials to ensure a safe environment after a stampede killed 30 people there last week.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India is deploying paramilitary forces along with a slew of new crowd control measures as tens of millions make their way to Kumbh Mela.
Monday is set to be one of the busiest days of the six week long festival.
And pressure is building on officials to ensure a safe environment after a stampede killed 30 people there last week.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Japan's prime minister Ishiba to meet President Trump this week amid tariff concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold his first summit with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington.
This comes as government officials in Japan are concerned that President Trump may expand his tariff policy.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.
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Sunday, February 2, 2025
Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring "pain" to Americans
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans.
Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Friday, January 31, 2025
White House confirms China, Canada, Mexico tariffs
The White House has confirmed fresh tariffs will come into effect on
Saturday against China, Canada and Mexico.
That's despite concerns the move will push up prices for US consumers.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the decision to push
ahead with the import duties at Friday's press briefing.
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Saturday against China, Canada and Mexico.
That's despite concerns the move will push up prices for US consumers.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the decision to push
ahead with the import duties at Friday's press briefing.
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White House defends Trump response to midair collision
The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel
safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal
mid-air collision in Washington.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review
will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation
Administration.
It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting
diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger
jet and military helicopter.
Leavitt defended president Trump's comments.
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Leavitt said the president is working to make changes.
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safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal
mid-air collision in Washington.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review
will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation
Administration.
It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting
diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger
jet and military helicopter.
Leavitt defended president Trump's comments.
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Leavitt said the president is working to make changes.
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US Appeals court overturns decades-old ban on handgun sales to teens
A federal appeals court in the US has overturned a decades-old ban on handgun sales to teenagers. The conservative leaning Fifth Circuit says the law violated the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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At least 4 confirmed measles cases in Texas as vaccination rates drop
Health officials in Texas are on high alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in less than two weeks. This includes among school-aged children. The highly contagious disease can cause severe complications and even death. The uptick in cases comes amid a drop in vaccination rates in the state. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.
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POTOMAC RIVER SEARCH CONTINUES OUTSIDE WASHINGTON - TRUMP CONTINUES TO OFFER UNVERIFIED THEORIES FOR CRASH
Divers continue to scour the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., in an attempt to recover more bodies following the fatal air disaster that killed 67 people.
Meanwhile, President Trump continues to offer theories about what may have happened Wednesday night, following a controversial press conference on Thursday.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Antonio Guterres demands medical evacuations of 2500 children from Gaza
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has demanded the
immediate evacuation of some two thousand five hundred children
needing medical care in Gaza.
Guterres this week met with four US doctors who'd volunteered in the
enclave during the war.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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immediate evacuation of some two thousand five hundred children
needing medical care in Gaza.
Guterres this week met with four US doctors who'd volunteered in the
enclave during the war.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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TRUMP PLANS TO ENFORCE TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO THIS WEEKEND
Exporters across Canada and Mexico are bracing for Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which are set to be implemented in the coming hours — potentially leading to significant economic consequences.
The President first proposed the idea of 25% tariffs in November and has vowed to implement them by February 1st.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The President first proposed the idea of 25% tariffs in November and has vowed to implement them by February 1st.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Extra Funding For UK Police Amid Budget Shortfalls And Staffing Cuts
An extra £100 million ($124 million) will be spent on neighbourhood policing in the UK to help target anti-social behaviour.
The funding is part of a wider plan to increase police numbers in England and Wales by 13,000 before the next election in 4 years time.
But it comes as some forces have already announced staff cuts because of budget shortfalls.
Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson acknowledges there are problems, but believes the extra funding will make a real difference.
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