Ukraine's leader says the country is willing to give up aspirations of
joining NATO in exchange for western security guarantees.
The message from Ukraine's President comes as peace talks with U.S.
officials will continue on Monday.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, December 15, 2025
South Africa set for biggest cash-system revamp in decades
South Africa is set for its biggest cash-system overhaul in decades. The central bank wants to cut costs, improve access and modernise how physical money circulates.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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SYDNEY ATTACK GUNMEN WERE FATHER AND SON
Police in Australia say a father and son were behind the antisemitic terror attack on Bondi Beach.
Fifteen people, including a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl, were killed in Sydney on Sunday.
The attackers have been named as 50 year-old Sajid Akram, who died at the scene, and his 24 year-old son Naveed.
Hannukah events around the world have become vigils after the incident.
In the UK, Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones says a rise in anti-Jewish hate is "abhorrent".
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Fifteen people, including a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl, were killed in Sydney on Sunday.
The attackers have been named as 50 year-old Sajid Akram, who died at the scene, and his 24 year-old son Naveed.
Hannukah events around the world have become vigils after the incident.
In the UK, Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones says a rise in anti-Jewish hate is "abhorrent".
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"Terrorist attack" in Australia kills at least 15
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach calling it deliberate and malevolent.
The police have now launched a massive investigation into the two gunmen allegedly responsible for the attack that has killed at least 15 so far.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach calling it deliberate and malevolent.
The police have now launched a massive investigation into the two gunmen allegedly responsible for the attack that has killed at least 15 so far.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025
2 dead, 8 critically wounded in shooting at Brown University
Two people are dead and eight critically injured in a mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Police say the suspect - a male dressed in all black - is still at large. The University remains in lockdown. Officials wouldn't say if the victims are students or faculty at the Ivy League university. Toni Waterman has more.
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Friday, December 12, 2025
California sues Trump administration over H1B visa fee
California and a coalition of other states are suing the Trump administration over a proposed one hundred thousand dollar fee for skilled-worker visas.
State officials say the move would hit the tech industry hard and worsen staffing shortages in schools and hospitals.
Ira Spitzer reports
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Still no ceasefire with Cambodia after Trump's call to Thai PM
Thailand's Prime Minister has told Donald Trump there is still no ceasefire with Cambodia.
The US President made the phone call to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul five days after the ceasefire that he helped to broker fell apart.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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The US President made the phone call to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul five days after the ceasefire that he helped to broker fell apart.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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More Epstein photos show Trump, Clinton with sex offender
US Democrats on Capitol Hill have released more photos from Jeffrey
Epstein's estate, including pictures showing President Donald Trump
and former President Bill Clinton.
It comes ahead of the expected release of all the files relating to
the late sex offender next week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Epstein's estate, including pictures showing President Donald Trump
and former President Bill Clinton.
It comes ahead of the expected release of all the files relating to
the late sex offender next week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK HOSPITALS SUFFERING "WORST-CASE SCENARIO" WITH EARLY FLU WAVE
The UK's flu season is hitting earlier and harder than previous years, resulting in a spike of hospitalisations which are stretching the country's health service.
That's left hospitals facing a "worst-case scenario for this time of year" according to authorities.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
That's left hospitals facing a "worst-case scenario for this time of year" according to authorities.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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UK Economy Suffers Unexpected 0.1% Shrink
The UK Economy has shrunk unexpectedly by 0.1%.
Figures released on Friday by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showed the economy contracted 0.1% in October despite economists having predicted a 0.1% growth.
Financial analyst at AJ Bell, Danni Hewson says factors including speculation in the build up to the government's autumn budget and the prolonged impact on car manufacturing by a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover affected economic growth…
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Flu Cases On The Rise In England
It's feared the number of patients with flu in hospital in England could triple before infections peak.
Cases and hospital admissions are continuing to rise sharply.
Next week resident doctors are due to begin their latest five-day strike, but the British Medical Association is polling members to see if they are willing to call it off.
Doctor Salwa Malik is Clinical Lead at two hospitals in south east England (Sussex) - and says managing the situation on the wards is getting worse:
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US, Ukraine, UK, France, Germany hold peace talks in Paris
The US, Ukraine, the UK, France and Germany will hold peace talks in Paris on December 13, in a follow-up to the Geneva talks last month, and ahead of a possible visit to Berlin by President Trump next week.
The US is reportedly pushing for an agreement on the wording of a Ukraine peace accord by Christmas.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Indian Artefacts Among 600 Priceless Pieces Stolen from UK Museum
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More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from the M Shed museum in Bristol, UK. Police have released CCTV images as they hunt for suspects in what authorities describe as a major cultural theft.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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India's Modi holds call with Trump amid high tariffs
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi says he had a "warm and engaging" telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, as the two sides work on trying to reach a trade deal.
Trump increased tariffs on Indian exports to up to 50 per cent in August to punish it for buying Russian oil.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
US will seize oil onboard seized tanker
The US intends to confiscate the oil that was onboard a tanker seized off the Venezuela coast on Wednesday - saying it was tied to the black market and used to fund narco-terrorism. Wednesday's dramatic interception - with the US military repelling off a helicopter onto the ship - has escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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Questions over the legality of Donald Trump’s new golden visa
Legal observers are raising questions over Donald Trump's golden visa scheme, in which foreign nationals can pay a million dollars to begin the path to US citizenship.
Mitch McCann reports:
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US House approves $900bn defnse bill with Trump push back
The US House of Representatives has approved its annual defense bill -
an enormous $900 billion package.
It received bipartisan support, but it also seeks to limit President
Donald Trump's plans in Europe and place limitations on the US' boat
strikes in Latin America.
Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.
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an enormous $900 billion package.
It received bipartisan support, but it also seeks to limit President
Donald Trump's plans in Europe and place limitations on the US' boat
strikes in Latin America.
Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.
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Machado says Venezuela will be free
The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, María Corina Machado says
that Venezuela will soon be democratic and free.
She has been in hiding in the country but has travelled to Norway to
collect the prestigious award.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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that Venezuela will soon be democratic and free.
She has been in hiding in the country but has travelled to Norway to
collect the prestigious award.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Storms cause flooding in Gaza
A winter storm is causing flooding in areas of Gaza where hundreds of
thousands of displaced people are living in tents.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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thousands of displaced people are living in tents.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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UK GOVERNMENT SIGNS A.I. DEAL WITH GOOGLE'S DEEPMIND
Google's AI research lab, known as DeepMind, has entered into a partnership with the UK government to provide cutting-edge science research.
In return, the Government will "explore" how its large language model, Gemini, could be used to help teachers in schools.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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In return, the Government will "explore" how its large language model, Gemini, could be used to help teachers in schools.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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