Wednesday, February 12, 2025

US rules out Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ruled out a return to Ukraine's
pre-2014 borders during his first meeting with NATO allies.

It's the clearest signal yet the US is prepared to hand over territory
to Russia in any potential peace deal.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. DEFENCE SEC SAYS UKRAINE'S NATO ASPIRATIONS ARE "UNREALISTIC"

The new US Defence Secretary says Ukraine joining NATO is "unrealistic," as is expecting a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders.

That's a blow to Ukraine's aspirations, and weakens Kyiv's negotiating position -- according to former White House officials.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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Live poultry markets remain closed in New York following bird flu discovery

All poultry markets across New York remain closed this week, after
bird flu was detected at some facilities.
Several cases of bird flu have been reported across the United States
but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says transmission
to humans remains low.
The outbreak has however resulted in a shortage of eggs across the country.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR FACES ACCUSATIONS OF RACISM AFTER "COURT JESTER" COMMENTS

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been embroiled in a scandal with accusations of racism - the incident coming less than two weeks before elections where Scholz is vying for a second term. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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US inflation hits 3% for first time since June

US President Donald Trump is pressing on with his protectionist agenda, readying reciprocal tariffs on various products from multiple nations, despite fresh inflation data showing prices are still rising in the United States.


CPI increased 3% last month compared to a year ago — that's higher than economists predicted, as Benji Hyer reports. 


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The Turkish President is in Islamabad on an official visit

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Turkish President Erdogan is on a two day visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening security cooperation.

Islamabad seeks to secure financial partnerships after three years of struggling with crippling economic and security issues.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU Foreign Ministers meet in Paris

EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Paris on Wednesday, with the war in Ukraine set to top the agenda.

It comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on European partners not to abandon Kyiv in any revived peace talks.

Sarah Coates has more from Paris.

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HEATHROW ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS

Heathrow Airport is announcing a multi-billion pound(/dollar) investment as it prepares its proposal for a new runway.

The privately-funded upgrades at terminals two and five will lay the groundwork for wider expansion.

The plans include guarantees of using British steel - with the sector under pressure because of possible tariffs from the US.

The government gave its backing to a third runway at Heathrow last month.

Financial Analyst Danni Hewson says the plans are designed to future-proof Heathrow.

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Israeli Prime Minister: Hamas must release prisoners by Saturday or the Gaza ceasefire will end


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Gaza ceasefire will end if "Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon."

On Monday, Hamas announced it would delay a hostage release planned for this weekend, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire deal.

Here's Giles Gibson in Tel Aviv with more.

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Security beefed up in India as tens of millions head to Kumbh Mela

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Security has been stepped in India after tens of millions of pilgrims make their way to the Kumbh Mela.

The Hindu religious event has already attracted more than 400 million visitors but officials are being questioned over crowd management after at least 30 people died in a stampede two weeks ago.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration

INTRO: Two American Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait this week in the first mission since President Donald Trump took office last month.

It drew an angry reaction from China, which said the mission increased security risks. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Jordan says it will take in 2000 sick Gazan children but demurs on mass relocation of Palestinians

Jordan's King Abdullah II has said his country would take in 2000 sick Palestinian children from Gaza, signaling new openness to a plan by US President Donald Trump to resettle the residents of the war-torn strip.


Speaking to reporters during their meeting at the White House, President Trump asserted again that the US  "will have Gaza," citing "US authority" to claim the enclave.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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American prisoner released by Russia

Russia has freed American detainee Marc Fogel. 


The 63-year-old school teacher was released from prison on Tuesday, according to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.


He'd been arrested for the illegal possession of cannabis back in 2021 and was given a 14-year prison sentence, which the United States viewed as "wrongful."


Benji Hyer reports. 


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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects Elon Musk's unsolicited takeover bid

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the organization is not for sale after an unsolicited 97 billion dollar takeover bid by Elon Musk.


Altman and Musk co-founded Open AI nine years ago but have since had a major falling out.


Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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Nigeria Deradicalises 800 Former Boko Haram Fighters

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Nigeria's defence headquarters says it is deradicalising 800 former Boko Haram fighters.


This, it says, is part of efforts to reintegrate them back to their communities.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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GERMANY: HIGH SPEED TRAIN CRASHES INTO TRUCK NEAR HAMBURG

A rescue operation is underway in Germany after a high speed train collided with a semi trailer truck in the north of the country. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ORDERS THAT CHARGES AGAINST NYC MAYOR BE DROPPED

The U.S. Justice Department has directed New York prosecutors to drop the corruption charges that were leveled against the city's mayor, Eric Adams.

The department has cited the charges as a distraction from efforts to assist the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Mitch McCann reports:

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World braces for even more Trump tariffs

The Canadian government says it will retaliate in a "clear and calibrated" way to the latest tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, after he confirmed he's imposing a 25% import tax on steel and aluminium entering the United States from 12th March.


Canada is the top exporter of both metals to the US, and calls the move "unjustified."


But President Trump believes these policies will help protect jobs and industries stateside, even if it raises prices for ordinary Americans. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN chief says the resumption of war in Gaza must be avoided at all costs

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has appealed to
both Israel and Hamas to fully abide by their commitments in the
cease-fire agreement.
Guterres' remarks follows the announcement by Hamas that it'll delay
the scheduled release of hostages from Gaza claiming that Palestinians
continue to be killed in the enclave.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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FLURRY OF U.S. DIPLOMACY AS IT ATTEMPTS PROGRESS ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA NEGOTIATIONS

A flurry of diplomacy is taking place this week and next as U.S. President Donald Trump tries to "rapidly stop the bloodshed" caused by Russia's war against Ukraine.

But there's still scepticism on both sides that a deal can be achieved.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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