Wednesday, February 19, 2025

EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia

The European Union has agreed on a fresh sanctions package targeting
Russia's shadow fleet and aluminum sector.

It comes as the United States has suggested that sanctions relief for
Moscow may be part of future peace negotiations to end the war in
Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US Probes Aid Disbursement in Nigeria Amid Claim of Boko Haram Funding

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The US says it is investigating allegations that its aid to Nigeria is funding terrorism.


The allegation was made by a US congressman that the United States Agency for International Development funded terror groups, including Boko Haram, with US taxpayer money.


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Macron holds second summit in three days as Europe and allies scramble to support Ukraine

The French president is holding another meeting on Wednesday with allies, to try to agree a unified position on supporting Ukraine, in the wake of the US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Canada, the Baltic countries, and several other EU states will take part in a videoconference meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP CRITICISES ZELENSKY OVER UKRAINE CONFLICT

US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine's Volodomyr Zelensky for not ending the war with Russia earlier.

His comments came after President Zelensky spoke of his 'surprise' at Ukraine not being invited to talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia.

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At the Saudi talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to explore closer relations and economic co-operation.

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine John E. Herbst says it's an unusual approach to negotiations.

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Authorities in northeastern Pakistan have detained a couple for allegedly killing a 13-year-old

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Authorities in northeastern Pakistan have arrested a married couple for allegedly killing a 13-year-old girl employed as a domestic servant in their home for reportedly stealing chocolates.

The case has sparked outrage in Pakistan, with many human rights activists demanding stronger child protection laws.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US SEC seeks India's help in investigating billionaire Gautam Adani

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking India's help in its investigation into Billionaire Gautam Adani who is considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Adani is accused of being part of a $265 million bribery scheme - an allegation he has called baseless.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China condemns Trump's 'tariff shocks' at WTO, warns of possible global recession

INTRO: China condemned tariffs by US President Donald Trump at a World Trade Organization meeting , warning that such "tariff shocks" threaten to upend the global trading system and could risk a global recession.

The US president announced 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to respond with retaliatory tariffs and to file a WTO dispute against Washington. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

US Education Department threatens school funding over diversity initiatives

The Trump administration has given US schools and universities two weeks to eliminate all diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding.

The directive has left schools scrambling to figure out what may now be considered illegal.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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​LAYOFFS COMING TO NASA AND NOAA

Major layoffs are expected at NASA and NOAA this week. New hires are expecting pink slips, while hundreds of other employees at the space and weather agencies have accepted the Trump Administration's offer to leave.  Toni Waterman has more.

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US says its conducting a full review of its support to the UN

The United States says it's currently conducting a full review of its
support to the United Nations.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on multilateralism, the US'
interim ambassador to the UN said UN agencies have drifted from their
core missions, especially its "longstanding deep anti-Israel" bias.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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All those on board survive Delta flight that flipped on landing at Toronto airport

Investigators are looking into what caused a Delta Airlines flight to flip upside down on landing at Toronto's airport on Monday. With the potential that weather played a part.

At least 21 people were injured but fortunately, no one died in the crash.

Caroline Malone reports. 


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Head of US Social Security resigns amid DOGE requests

The acting head of the US Social Security Administration has stepped
down after apparently refusing to hand over sensitive information to
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Michelle King is the latest high-ranking official to resign in
relation to requests amid the Trump administration's cost-cutting
drive.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US-Russia conclude opening talks on Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says historic peace talks with his Russian counterpart are the "first step in a long but difficult journey" to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. 


In an hours-long meeting behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, America's top diplomat appeared to offer an olive branch to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is still sanctioned by the United States for his role in the invasion of Ukraine three years ago. 


The two men vowed to create conditions to restore in-full co-operation between their nations, including restoring ambassadors to each other's countries — and a possible summit between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UK Defence Sec “We Must Re-Arm Britain”

The UK's Defence Secretary has announced "we must re-arm Britain", as part of Monday's speech outlining reforms to the Ministry of Defence. 

John Healey's speech comes following Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK faces a generational challenge and calling on European allies to spend more on defence, having been left out of talks between the US and Russia over the War in Ukraine. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Pakistan is gearing up to host the Champions Trophy tournament

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Pakistan has deployed thousands of police officers and ramped up security for cities hosting matches for the Champions Trophy cricket tournament.

Islamabad hasn't hosted an event of this magnitude in 30 years, and experts say a successful event will go a long way in lifting the country's global image.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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French PM says the threat of a wider war in Europe increasingly likely after crisis talks in Paris

The French prime minister believes there is a possibility of a wider war in Europe, as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine.

François Bayrou (bah-ee-roo) made the comments after an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris on Monday.

Ross Cullen reports.


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US Set to Deport 85 Nigerians

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Eighty-five Nigerians are set to be deported from the US.


They are the first set of Nigerian deportees in the US crackdown on illegal immigrants.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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German property sector slumps to 2010 low

New data out of Germany show's the country's property sector is facing a slump, with building permit approvals hitting a 15 year low. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Reports: Hamas to release bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday


Israel will reportedly take back the bodies of four deceased hostages from Hamas on Thursday.

According to local media, the Israeli government is also pushing to speed up the release of living hostages under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson is in Tel Aviv.

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EU pledges to boost defending after US envoy meeting

European Union officials have pledged to scale up defense production
and spending to bolster the military capabilities of both Ukraine and
Europe at large.

The comments come following a meeting between the European Commission
President and the U.S. envoy to Ukraine.

Tuesday's meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia
has sparked concerns in Brussels that a peace plan could be reached
without European input.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.


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