European leaders have rejected claims from U.S. President Donald Trump
that the continent is run by weak people.
But the head of France's far-right National Rally party has joined
Washington in its criticism of Europe's migration policies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Pakistan's ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party demands weekly visits
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Party leaders and family members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan are demanding weekly in-person visits from Pakistani authorities.
This comes as his family has claimed he's being mistreated in jail, and weeks after the government was forced to refute rumours that the former cricketer had died in jail.
Khan has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he claims are politically motivated.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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ECHR convenes to debate migration rules
The European Court of Human Rights is convening to discuss how the
issue of migration should be handled.
It comes as a number of European nations are seeking to strengthen
immigration policies and make it easier to deport people.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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issue of migration should be handled.
It comes as a number of European nations are seeking to strengthen
immigration policies and make it easier to deport people.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel
Hamas says that international mediators must pressure Israel to
respect the Gaza ceasefire agreement before the group agrees to move
forward into the second phase of the wider peace plan.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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respect the Gaza ceasefire agreement before the group agrees to move
forward into the second phase of the wider peace plan.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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South Africa wants to ensure it is included in any AGOA extension, trade ministry says
South Africa is committed to ensuring that it is included in any extension of U.S. trade initiative the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade ministry spokesperson says.
Isaac Lukando reports
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STARMER URGED TO RESPOND MORE FIRMLY TO TRUMP CRITICISM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing domestic pressure to stand up to US President Donald Trump on his criticism of Europe.
European leaders have pushed back on President Trump's claim they are "weak" and overseeing a "decaying" continent.
The UK government says it 'rejects' the US President's assertion European countries have achieved no progress on the issue of Ukraine.
But leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says Keir Starmer needs to respond more firmly.
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European leaders have pushed back on President Trump's claim they are "weak" and overseeing a "decaying" continent.
The UK government says it 'rejects' the US President's assertion European countries have achieved no progress on the issue of Ukraine.
But leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says Keir Starmer needs to respond more firmly.
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India - EU To Push For Trade Deal As Deadline Looms Says Indian Minister
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India and the European Union are intensifying efforts to clinch a long-pending free-trade agreement with India's Commerce Minister saying both sides are pushing to close remaining gaps, even as politically sensitive issues such as tariffs and carbon offsets remain unresolved after years of negotiations. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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French PM survives crucial vote on 2026 budget
The French parliament has passed a crucial vote on its 2026 social security budget.
The government managed to squeeze the proposed legislation through the National Assembly by just 13 votes, meaning the prime minister Sebastien Lecornu has avoided the possibility of being ousted - for now.
The government managed to squeeze the proposed legislation through the National Assembly by just 13 votes, meaning the prime minister Sebastien Lecornu has avoided the possibility of being ousted - for now.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Amazon to invest $35bn in India by 2030
Amazon says it will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities and expand its operations.
This comes after Microsoft unveiled plans to invest $17.5 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India over the same time period.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Indian carrier IndiGo to slash operations by 10%
As travel disruptions have paralysed airports across India for more than a week, the country's largest domestic carrier IndiGo is cutting back operations by 10%.
This comes as tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded after the airline failed to make adequate preparations for new rules governing pilots' flying hours.
Neha Poonia has more.
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This comes as tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded after the airline failed to make adequate preparations for new rules governing pilots' flying hours.
Neha Poonia has more.
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China urges trade partners against tariffs as record surplus stirs tensions
INTRO: China's Premier Li Qiang urged trading partners to reject rising protectionism. It comes after the world's second-largest economy posted a record $1 trillion trade surplus driven by a rush of exports to non-U.S. markets. Laura Westbrook reports.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
US Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, but no guarantees
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce on Wednesday whether it will cut interest rates as expected, in the hope of stimulating job growth in a slowing labor market.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Trump slams EU in explosive interview
U.S. President Donald Trump has called Europe a decaying group of
nations led by weak people.
The comments came in an interview with POLITICO at a time when the
European leaders are seeking to ensure the U.S. continues its support
for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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nations led by weak people.
The comments came in an interview with POLITICO at a time when the
European leaders are seeking to ensure the U.S. continues its support
for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK Maternity Care 'Much Worse' Than Expected
The head of a review into maternity care in the UK has warned the situation is "much worse" than she expected.
Initial findings published by Baroness Amos include concerns about "unacceptable" care and poor cleanliness on wards of National Health Service hospitals.
The full findings from the investigation are due to be published next year.
Dr Kim Thomas is from the Birth Trauma Association and says bad experiences are common:
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Crucial budget vote expected in France, PM could face calls to resign if he loses
The French parliament will hold a crucial vote on Tuesday on the social security budget for next year.
If the bill does not pass, the prime minister Sebastein Lecornu will certainly face calls to resign from the opposition - and he may do so.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Gaza deadliest region for journalists in 2025
The press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders says in its
annual report that Gaza was the deadliest region of the world for
journalists in 2025.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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annual report that Gaza was the deadliest region of the world for
journalists in 2025.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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ZELENSKY PREPARING ALTERNATIVE PEACE PLAN
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the US.
The Ukrainian President has again ruled out surrendering land to Russia after meeting key European leaders in London on Monday.
Kyiv is under continued pressure from the White House to agree a swift deal with Moscow.
Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says one avenue for discussions does appear to be gaining momentum.
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The Ukrainian President has again ruled out surrendering land to Russia after meeting key European leaders in London on Monday.
Kyiv is under continued pressure from the White House to agree a swift deal with Moscow.
Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says one avenue for discussions does appear to be gaining momentum.
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India Orders IndiGo to Slash Flights by 5% After Cancellation Crisis
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India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by 5 percent, following days of massive cancellations and disruption across India's airports. The order comes as authorities work to restore reliability and redistribute capacity to other carriers.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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President Trump signal new tariffs against India as trade negotiations restart this week
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With senior US officials in New Delhi this week for trade negotiations, President Trump has now warned India against what he calls dumping cheap rice into American markets.
He's signalling new tariffs on top of the 50% duties already imposed on the country's exports to the US.
Ishan Garg reports.
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With senior US officials in New Delhi this week for trade negotiations, President Trump has now warned India against what he calls dumping cheap rice into American markets.
He's signalling new tariffs on top of the 50% duties already imposed on the country's exports to the US.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Nvidia wins Trump’s approval to sell H200 AI chips in China
INTRO: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip giant Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China.
The decision comes after extensive lobbying by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, who visited Washington last week to drum up support. Laura Westbrook reports.
The decision comes after extensive lobbying by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, who visited Washington last week to drum up support. Laura Westbrook reports.
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