Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Apple unveils newest lower-cost iPhone model

Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone, an update to its lower-cost model of the popular smartphone.


The iPhone 16e features Apple's first in-house cellular chip.


Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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Trump media group sues Brazilian Supreme Court justice as charges brought against Bolsonaro

US President Trump's media company has sued a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, alleging that he censored right-wing voices on social media platforms.


The lawsuit against Judge Alexandre de Moraes came just hours after charges were sent to the country's highest court against Trump ally and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy “a dictator”

US President Donald Trump has called Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," as he continues to trash-talk Ukraine's leader, branding him a "moderately successful comedian." 


Having falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia, Mr Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to accuse his Ukrainian counterpart of "doing a terrible job." 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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​Texas measles outbreak spreads to vaccinated individuals: health officials

A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to vaccinated individuals. Health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump and Musk show tight bond amid criticism of relationship

US President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor Elon Musk have rejected suggestions that the world's wealthiest man is usurping his boss's limelight, as they expressed gushing admiration for each other in a Fox News interview.


The display of affection was watched by millions on primetime TV, with America's two most powerful figures keen to send a message that their detractors won't be able to drive them apart. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN concerned about Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem

The United Nations says Israel's repeated attacks on UNRWA facilities
in East Jerusalem is a clear violation of its obligations under
international law.
In the latest incident, Israeli police raided several UNRWA schools
this week affecting some 600 students.
Earlier this year, Israel enacted a law passed by its parliament to
ban the UN agency, claiming employees of the agency were involved in
the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Zelenskyy: Trump living in "disinformation space”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US president Donald Trump
is "living in disinformation space" after he blamed Kyiv for starting
the conflict with Russia.

President Trump's comments come after top US officials met their
Russian counterparts for the start of peace negotiations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hamas to release bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages on Thursday


Hamas is set to hand over the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages on Thursday, ahead of an expanded exchange this weekend.

Under the terms of phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal, 33 hostages are being released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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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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