US Navy helicopters sinks Houthi boats in the Red Sea after commercial ship attack

The United States Navy says it has sunk three boats operated by Iran backed Houthi militants after they fired on a commercial ship in the Red Sea.

US Central Command said they were responding to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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UN condemns attack on Ukraine

The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned Russia's missile
and drone attack on Ukraine in the strongest terms.

At least 30 people died and at least 160 people were injured in one of
the largest aerial bombardments since Moscow launched its full-scale
invasion in February 2022.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Giant California waves bring evacuations, big-wave surfers

Giant waves in California have triggered flooding and evacuations along the US West Coast, with  reports of at least half a dozen injuries. 

However, for some adventurous surfers, the conditions offer a thrill-seeking opportunity. 

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Ukraine “needs funding now” says US Ambassador

Ukraine "needs funding now" to — quote — "continue to fight for freedom in 2024."

That's the plea from the United States's Ambassador to Ukraine, who posted the message to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bridget Brink's call for additional support comes amid a wave of attacks on Ukraine on Friday, with Russia launching dozens of drones and missiles, "using nearly every type of weapon in its arsenal," according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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Boeing urges inspections on planes over possible loose bolt

Aircraft maker Boeing is urging all airlines to inspect its 737 Max planes.

The company warns that there could be a possible loose bolt in the
aircraft's rudder control system.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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India's MEA says Qatari court drops death penalty for eight Indians

India's ministry of external affairs says a court in Qatar has dropped the death sentences of eight former Indian naval officers.

The men who were handed down the death penalty in October this year were accused of spying, but neither India or Qatar confirmed these charges.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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RADIO: DRC ELECTION OBSERVER'S REPORT

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Election observers from the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released their preliminary report of the December 20th elections which cites several irregularities during the voting process. The religious leaders have asked the DRC's electoral commission to evaluate the anomalies before declaring the winner of the presidential elections. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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90,000 police officers on duty in France for 31 December

90,000 police officers will be on duty across France on New Year's Eve, as authorities announce their security and safety plan for revellers celebrating the start of 2024.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Budapest NYE tourism increase

Hungary's New Year festivities are heating up with a sharp percent increase in hotel bookings compared to last year. The Hungarian Tourism Agency says that while Budapest remains a popular choice, reservations in countryside destinations have also risen. 

This is Pablo Gutierrez with the report.

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Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine

Ukraine says Russia carried out one of its worst ever attacks on the country on Friday, launching a barrage of drones and missiles. At least 12 people have been killed and dozens are injured. Julia Chapman reports.

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Indian government used spyware against journalists claims Amnesty and Washington Post

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The Indian government has repeatedly used spyware against journalists, claims an investigation by activist group Amnesty International and the Washington Post.

Officials have denied these allegations – calling it quote half facts and fully embellished.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Google settles $5 billion lawsuit over tracking users in ‘incognito mode’

Google has settled a $5 billion lawsuit accusing the search engine giant of tracking users of its Chrome browser illegally.

The lawsuit is one of several legal issues the search engine giant is facing.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Maine orders Trump removed from primary ballot over Capitol riot

Maine's Secretary of State has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot.

It's the second US state to attempt to bar Trump over his role in the January 6th riot at the US Capitol.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US and Mexico vow to curb migration flows

The United States and Mexico are hailing what both countries call "important and productive" talks aimed at stemming the flow of migrants to the US. 

America's top diplomat Antony Blinken visited Mexico on Wednesday to meet President Andrés Manuel López Obrado, at a time when border crossings into the US are hitting record numbers, with often as many as 10,000 migrants reaching the southern border per day, as thousands more trek through Mexico.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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UN warns of deteriorating human rights in West Bank

The United Nations warns that the human rights situation in the
occupied West Bank is rapidly deteriorating.

In a new report the UN states that 300 Palestinians, including 77
children, have been killed there since October 7th.

Hamas killed around 1,200 people that day and Israel says it won't end
its fight in Gaza until the group is defeated.

William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.

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Localised tornado damages homes in UK

Around 100 homes in northern England have been damaged in what's been described as a "localised tornado" as Storm Gerrit moves across the UK. Thousands of homes in Scotland are without power and travel has been disrupted in many areas of the country. Julia Chapman reports.

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Romania and Bulgaria Partial Schengen Entry

Romania and Bulgaria will become partial members of the European Schengen area, which allows travelers to move between countries without border checks.The eastern European countries struck a deal with Austria, which had opposed their accession over concerns about immigration.

Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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Indian capital continues to remain engulfed in blinding fog

Over 130 flights were delayed in Delhi because of thick fog engulfing India's capital and neighbouring areas.

The extreme cold and haze has caused widespread disruption in northern India.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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Putin invites Modi to Moscow

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President Vladimir Putin has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow – a meeting India says is likely next year.

President Putin recently met the Indian foreign minister who was in Moscow for a bilateral summit.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Indonesian Students Storm Rohingya Shelter Demanding Deportation

Students in the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh (BANDA A-CHAY) have stormed a shelter housing hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar demanding they be deported.

There's been increased hostility against Rohingya refugees in Indonesia because of an influx of them arriving on boats to escape persecution back home.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Indonesian Students Storm Rohingya Shelter Demanding Deportation

Students in the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh (BANDA A-CHAY) have stormed a shelter housing hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar demanding they be deported.

There's been increased hostility against Rohingya refugees in Indonesia because of an influx of them arriving on boats to escape persecution back home.

Patrick Fok reports.

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NYT sues OpenAI and Microsoft

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft on
claims of copyright infringement.

The newspaper claims its articles were used to train artificial
intelligence programs.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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USA senior diplomat visits Mexico amid migrant crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Mexico in an effort to tackle a surge in illegal immigration, as thousands of migrants trek through the country toward the United States.

America's top diplomat is meeting President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in the capital, at a time when border crossings into the US are hitting record numbers, with often 10,000 people reaching the southern border per day.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Michigan court rules Trump can remain on ballot

The top court in the U.S. state of Michigan has ruled that Donald
Trump can remain on the ballot for next year's election.

This comes a week after Colorado's Supreme Court declared that the
former president should be removed from the state's primary ballot due
to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK government hints at spring election

Speculation is growing that the British government is preparing to call a Spring election after it announced the date of its next budget. The timing of the vote is decided by the prime minister, but he only has until January 2025 to call a general election. Julia Chapman reports from London.

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Danube River Flooding

The Danube River, one of Europe's major waterways, is experiencing severe flooding, significantly impacting Hungary. Water levels are expected to peak in Budapest on Thursday.

Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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U.S. defends against Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The IDF says it's struck 200 Hamas targets in Gaza in the past 24 hours as it looks to expand its operation within the besieged enclave.

It comes as American forces in the region report an uptick in attacks on the Red Sea from Iranian-backed militias based in Yemen.

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray reports.

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Two suspects identified in connection with blast near Israel's embassy in Delhi

Reports say police in India have identified two suspects in connection with an explosion near Israel's embassy in New Delhi.

But no arrests have been made so far.

Priyata Brajabasi has more from New Delhi.

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Dense fog disrupts travel across North India

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More than 100 flights and dozens of trains have been delayed or canceled as thick fog engulfs parts of North India.

Visibility in some areas dropped to zero meters on Wednesday morning as mercury dips.

Ishan Garg has more.

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South Korea Independently Sanctions Eight North Koreans Over Arms Trade

South Korea has independently imposed sanctions on eight North Koreans for their involvement in arms trade and cyber activities banned under UN security council resolutions.

It comes after North Korea test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile earlier this month.

Patrick Fok reports.

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UN appoints humanitarian relief coordinator for Gaza

The United Nations has assigned Sigrid Kaag as the humanitarian relief
coordinator for Gaza.

Her appointment follows last week's UN Security Council resolution
calling for more aid to enter the Palestinian enclave.

William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.

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Russia denies demolition, admits some damage to its large warship hit by Ukraine

Moscow denied its large landing ship was fully destroyed after Ukraine attacked the warship moored in Crimea, but admitted it had incurred certain damage. This appears to be one of Kiev's most significant attacks on the Russian Black Sea Fleet as of recent. And an important contribution to Ukraine's counter-offensive efforts, which Moscow claimed were futile. In recent months Ukraine has intensified strikes against military targets on the Russian soil as well as on the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow illegally annexed in 2014. Dasha Chernyshova reports from the Russian capital. 

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US confirms strikes on militia targets in Iraq in response to attack

The United States says it's launched precision strikes against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq, in response to a drone attack on an American airbase there that injured three servicemen.

US forces hit three sites used by the radical Kata'ib Hezbollah group, a move Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin called "necessary and proportionate."

Iraq condemned the retaliation as — quote — a "clear hostile act."

Benji Hyer reports. 

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