Monday, February 2, 2026

Indian budget focuses on manufacturing, falls short of expectations

The Indian government has focused on sectors including manufacturing amid rising global uncertainties in its new budget for the coming financial year.

The budget was presented in parliament on Sunday - but without any ambitious reforms, it fell short of expectations.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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KPop Demon Hunters make history with early Grammy award

INTRO: The song "Golden", the breakout hit from the movie KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first ever K-Pop song to win a Grammy Award.

It picked up the best song for visual media at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Prominent US broadcaster Don Lemon arrested over ICE protest coverage

Former CNN TV anchor Don Lemon is in custody, after being arrested in connection with his reporting during the recent Minneapolis ICE protests.

The 59-year-old's lawyer says Mr. Lemon has done nothing wrong and insists he is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump considers troops on the ground option in Iran: NYT

The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump is considering sending US troops into Iran as tensions over its nuclear program intensify. A strike fleet has already been deployed to the region and US officials say the military is ready to carry out any orders from the President. Toni Waterman has more from Washington  

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Trump nominates banker Kevin Warsh to head Fed

President Trump is nominating a Wall Stree financier and banking executive to head the Federal Reserve, America's central bank,


Kevin Warsh was widely expected to secure the nod, and is believed to share the president's desire to see U.S. interest rates fall more rapidly.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

INTRO: Apple reported a blockbuster final three months of last year with holiday purchases and a rebound in China helping it beat expectations.

The iPhone 17 helped to push revenue up, but investors have indicated questions remain over the company's AI strategy. Laura Westbrook reports.


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RADIO: Eastern DRC PROTEST

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Three people have been killed and several others injured in a bomb explosion at a market in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say the bomb went off in the town of Sange in Uvira territory on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Israel meeting to discuss Iran

The Israeli government has held high level security consultations as
speculation continues to swirl over a possible US attack on Iran

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Indian economists place obesity in the economic risk category for the first time ever

A key policy document in India has for the first time placed obesity and unhealthy diets in the economic risk category, and suggested a marketing ban and high taxes on ultra-processed foods to tackle the public health crisis.

It says India's obesity crisis is now an economic threat, as it is rising at an alarming rate, making it a major public health challenge.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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TRUMP WARNS THE UK OVER CHINA

US President Donald Trump has warned the UK against getting too close to China.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China to strengthen business ties.

It's understood Downing Street made Washington aware of the trip and its objectives in advance.

Addressing business leaders in China, Keir Starmer says he has had "very good meetings" with Chinese officials.

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Calls grow for age-based limits on social media access in India

India's chief economic adviser says the government should consider 'age-based' limits to access social media, flagging the 'predatory' nature of these apps.

Two Indian states are already mulling an Australia-like social media ban for teens.

Any usage restrictions in India could be a huge blow for social media giants given that this is one of the largest markets for these companies.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

White House, Democrats seek to avoid shutdown over ICE funding dispute (slightly tighter)

The White House may strike a deal with Democrats to keep the government open, after the party said it would withhold support for a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, the agency that oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Border czar Homan looking at Minneapolis drawdown plans

US Border czar Tom Homan says the Trump administration is working on
plans to reduce the number of federal agents in Minneapolis.

He was deployed to the city to take over operations after the killing
of Alex Pretti as the White House looks to calm the situation on the
ground.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tom Homan spoke to reporters in Minneapolis about the evoloving
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UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, says Starmer in Beijing

INTRO: Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer says that progress has been made on issues, such as visa-free travel, during talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced a $15 billion investment in China.

Starmer's visit to China is the first by a British prime minister since 2018. It follows a slew of Western leaders visiting Beijing as nations hedge against an unpredictable US President Donald Trump. Laura Westbrook reports.

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French senators reject assisted dying legislation

French senators have rejected proposed legislation to allow assisted dying.

The bill is seen as one of the country's most important social reforms in years.

The president is pushing for the policy to become law, saying that a referendum could be held if the bill becomes blocked in parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU expected to sanction Iran Revolutionary Guard

European Union foreign ministers are expected to designate Iran's
Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.

This follows a deadly crackdown on protests across the country over
recent weeks with roughly 6,000 people believed to have been killed.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan’s party raises alarm over his health condition

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Members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party claim he is suffering from serious eye complications and has been denied proper medical examination.

The allegations come months after rumors of Khan's death in prison, which authorities denied.

Khan has been in jail since 2023 following his removal from power and faces dozens of corruption charges, which he says are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Hamas says ready to hand authority to technocratic committee, Israel believes group will retain control of Gaza

Hamas says it is ready to hand power to the new Palestinian technocratic committee that is meant to take over Gaza's daily affairs in the second phase of the peace plan.

But Israeli officials say they do not believe the group will fully surrender control.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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RADIO: DRC MEASLES DEATHS

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say 24 people have died of measles across the country since the beginning of this year. Most victims are young children due to low vaccination coverage. The hardest-hit areas are in the country's east where an armed conflict has been raging between government forces and the M23 rebels since 2021.

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STARMER MEETS XI IN BEIJING

Keir Starmer says the UK and China can build a 'more sophisticated relationship'.

He's been meeting China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on the first visit to the country by a UK Prime Minister since 2018.

President Xi says engagement is 'unavoidable' as a series of business deals are set to be confirmed.

Keir Starmer says better ties can benefit both countries.

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