US to freeze visa processing for 75 countries

The Trump Administration says it will indefinitely halt visa processing for immigrants from 75 countries, including Brazil, Russia and Iran.  The State Department says this latest restriction - which kicks in next week - is aimed at people trying to …quote .. "extract wealth from the American people." Toni Waterman has more from DC

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BREAKING: Trump claims "killing...executions" in Iran "have stopped"

President Trump, speaking at the White House, has told reporters that the Iranian regime has stopped killing protesters and has no plans to carry out an executions.

The President spoke amid growing speculation that he is planning to launch a military strike on Iran. 

But he told reporters he has information that the situation inside the country is improving.

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Danish and Greenlandic talks with Vance, Rubio end in disagreement

Top officials from Denmark and Greenland say they have found "fundamental disagreement" in talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the future of the Danish-administered territory.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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US advises some personnel to evacuate from Qatar airbase amid tensions with Iran

The United States is evacuating some of its personnel from an airbase in Qatar following Donald Trump's threats of "strong action" against Iran.

The US President is weighing up military intervention in support of protesters taking part in Iran's largest anti-government demonstrations in recent years.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland meet VP Vance as Trump insists on US control of territory

Top US officials - including the Vice President - are meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland - as President Donald Trump insists US control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory is "vital".  Trump hasn't ruled out taking over Greenland by force - saying if the US doesn't - Russia or China will.  Ross Cullen reports from the Capital city of Nuuk.

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US retail shoppers spent more than expected in November

New data shows U.S. consumers continued to spend at a solid pace in the lead-up to Christmas, despite ongoing nerves about the state of the U.S. economy.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Moscow criticised Washington over Iran, yet open for talks on Ukraine

Russia has criticised the US involvement in Iran, accusing Washington of undermining international law and applying illegal pressure. Moscow says the developments further destabilise the region and threaten global security. A top Russian diplomat has also called US operation against Venezuela illegal. At the same time the official reiterated Russia's open for dialogue with the United States on Ukraine settlement. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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WASHINGTON "DEEPLY CONCERNED" OVER LONDON'S LIKELY APPROVAL OF NEW CHINESE EMBASSY

The White House is reportedly 'deeply concerned' about the UK's imminent approval of China's 'super embassy' in London.

A decision has been postponed multiple times amid controversy and security concerns, but planning permission is now widely expected to be given.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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2025 3rd hottest on record

Fresh data has revealed that 2025 was the third-hottest year on record.

And according to researchers the 1.5 degrees celsius limit for
long-term global warming could be reached far quicker than previously
thought.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK GOVERNMENT REPORTEDLY DROPPING COMPULSORY DIGITAL ID

The UK government is reportedly dropping plans to make a digital ID scheme compulsory for workers.

It's yet another U-turn from a government on what the opposition Conservatives say was a 'terrible policy anyway'.

From 2029 there will be digital right to work checks, but registering for the digital ID programme will be optional.

Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan says she welcomes the climb-down.

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India-US top Foreign officers talk trade and defense over phone call as tensions linger

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India's foreign minister S Jaishankar has held rare phone talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington deepen.

The two discussed stalled negotiations on a bilateral trade deal, even as the US keeps steep tariffs on Indian exports in place.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Dies at 68

Scott Adams, the creator of the comic strip Dilbert, whose satire of office life made him one of the most widely syndicated cartoonists in the world has died.

He was 68 years old.

Ira Spitzer reports

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Crucial talks between US, Greenland and Denmark due in Washington

The US vice-president is hosting talks on Wednesday between the US, Greenland and Denmark.

It comes after repeated suggestions from the US president that Washington should take control of Greenland, which is a self-governing Danish territory.

Ahead of the talks, Greenland's prime minister said his people would rather choose Denmark over the US if they had to make such a choice.

Ross Cullen reports from Nuuk, Greenland's capital. (PRON: Nuke)

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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll rises

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian anti-government protesters to "keep protesting", saying "help is on its way"

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran surpassed 2,000 people on Tuesday according to activists.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein hearing, teeing up contempt charges

Republican lawmakers are threatening to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he refused to testify in an ongoing probe into the late convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein. Mr. Clinton failed to show up to Tuesday's deposition and a letter from the Clinton's attorneys indicates Mrs. Clinton - won't show up for hers on Wednesday either. Toni Waterman has more from DC

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US inflation in line with expectations, but grocery prices continue to rise

US inflation data was in line with expectations for December, but showed a rise in the cost of air travel and higher grocery prices.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump weighs Iran options as protest death toll rises

US President Donald Trump's national security team is meeting to weigh
options for Iran, as the death toll rises amid the government
crackdown on protesters.

Some of his top team, including vice president JD Vance, are urging
diplomacy rather than military action.

Simon Marks reports from Washington.

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EU threatens X over AI tool

The European Commission has warned the head of social media site X to
fix its AI tool or face the risk of hefty fines.

The Commission's top tech official has described the use of X's Grok
tool to undress and sexualize women and minors as "horrendous."

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: ADF ITURI KILLINGS

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At least 20 people have been killed and several others injured in clashes between Congolese forces and rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The fighting left some civilians dead.

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French far right leader Le Pen appeals trial begins today

The French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen's appeal trial after she
was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds starts on Tuesday.

The French politician is fighting to salvage a possible presidential
bid in 2027 after she was barred from running for public office for
five years after a conviction in March last year.

She rejected the verdict and has vowed to clear her name.

Ross Cullen reports.

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