President Trump alleges up to 90 percent of fraud in Minnesota is committed by illegal immigrants from Somalia.

US President Donald Trump has alleged, without providing evidence, that up to 90 percent of fraud in the US state of Minnesota is committed by illegal immigrants from Somalia.

This comes as his administration halts child care funding to the state which is home to the US's largest Somali community, amid an ingoing federal fraud investigation.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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More than 5m Epstein files left to comb through: reports

5.2 million: that's how many pages of Epstein files the Department of Justice still needs to review - according to new reporting from the New York Times and Reuters. The number is far greater than originally thought and could delay the release of the documents for weeks. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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More than 470 people arrested on suspicion of links with IS in Turkiye in two days

Turkiye says it's arrested another 125 people in operations against the so-called IS terrorist group.

It comes after another raid on Tuesday saw 357 suspects detained in a nationwide operation against Islamic State.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Dozens of aid groups suspended from Gaza

Israeli authorities say that dozens of international aid organizations
working in Gaza will have their licenses suspended from January 1st
for not complying with new registration requirements.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv


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Progress towards EU membership a key for Commission in 2026

The European Commission President says that Ukraine's accession to the
EU is a key priority.

As the U.S. pushes for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in the
New Year Kyiv's allies in Europe are scrambling to ensure the
country's long-term security needs are met.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Direct flights between Pakistan and London are restarting

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After six years, Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume direct flights to London.

Earlier this year, the EU also lifted its ban on Pakistani carriers, clearing the way for the service to restart.

Flights had been suspended to the UK over concerns about the country's aviation safety standards.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Cross Channel Trains Resume, But Disruption Remains

Passengers are still facing severe travel disruption as they try to get between the UK and France.

A power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to mass cancellations on Tuesday, leaving thousands stranded.

Power infrastructure is being repaired and trains are now running again, but are subject to delays - of up to 6 hours in some cases.

Many people were stuck on trains overnight.

Freelance journalist Francis Collings left St Pancras in London on Tuesday - but his train ground to a halt before the channel...

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MAJOR POLICING OPERATION IN SYDNEY FOR NYE

There's an increased police presence on the streets of Sydney this New Year's Eve after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Hannukah event there earlier this month.

Mal Lanyon, the police commissioner for New South Wales, says there's a complex operation in place.

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Dense Fog Triggers Travel Chaos In Delhi, Airports, Roads and Rail Services Hit

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A severe dense-fog outbreak across Delhi and the National Capital Region has brought travel disruption to a standstill as visibility plummets and authorities issue red and orange alerts. Airports, railways and road networks are struggling to cope with the early winter conditions.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Trump confirms US has bombed Venezuelan port, adds new sanctions

US President Donald Trump says the US has struck an alleged drug loading dock inside Venezuela, marking the first strike on Venezuelan soil in his months-long pressure campaign against the government of Nicolas Maduro. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Iranian President responds to Donald Trump’s threats of military action over nuclear reconstruction

Iran's president has responded to Donald Trump's threat of military strikes if Tehran is found to be reconstructing its nuclear programme.

Washington launched a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June and is now concerned that Iran is rebuilding its arsenal.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine

Several European leaders have held a call to discuss the latest
developments on Ukraine and efforts to reach a peace plan.

It comes as Russian officials have accused Kyiv's allies in Europe of
being the main obstacle to peace.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Travel Chaos After Channel Tunnel Power Failure

No car or passenger trains are going through the Channel Tunnel, because of an issue with the power supply.

All trains between London's St Pancras Station and France have been cancelled for Tuesday, and queues of around three hours are being reported at road terminals in Folkestone and Calais.

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The suspension of trade between Islamabad and Kabul is affecting hundreds of traders

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to affect trade in the region, as hundreds of daily wage workers demand the reopening of the Torkham border crossing between the two countries.

Bilateral commerce has been suspended since deadly clashes in October.

Islamabad accuses Kabul of providing safe haven to terrorist groups -  a charge that Afghanistan denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Trump warns Hamas over ceasefire plan

President Trump issued warnings to both Hamas and Iran as he has held
talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Anthony Joshua Remains In Hospital After Crash That Killed Two Friends

The British Boxer Anthony Joshua remains in hospital in Nigeria, after a car crash that killed two of his close friends.

Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele ((pron: Ah-yo-de-leh)) were part of Joshua's team, and were in the car with him when it hit a stationary truck near Lagos.

The two-time world heavyweight champion was injured in the crash, and spent the night in hospital under observation.

Anthony Joshua has family links to Ogun state in south west Nigeria, and was expected to celebrate the new year there.

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$18BN FOR UK HOUSEHOLD SOLAR & BATTERY STORAGE

The UK Government will provide billions of pounds to British households for solar panels and heat pumps, in order to create what's being dubbed "zero bill" homes.

That's according to details leaked to British media, which suggest £13 billion pounds - around $18 billion dollars - will be spent on the scheme.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Emmanuel Macron prepares annual NYE speech after chaotic year

The French president is preparing to make his annual New Year's Eve speech after a politically chaotic year.

There were two different prime ministers, Marine Le Pen was barred from running for office after an embezzlement conviction, and the year draws to a close with no agreement on the 2026 budget.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ukraine warns about territorial concessions

Ukraine's President has warned about the difficulties of making
territorial concessions under any potential peace deal with Russia.

The United States is pushing the sides to reach a deal and Kyiv says
there's roughly 90 percent alignment with Washington over a 20-point
plan.

William Denselow reports from Brussels

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UK GOVT HOLDS 'URGENT REVIEW' IN BRITISH-EGYPTIAN ACTIVIST CASE

An urgent review will be carried out into so-called "serious information failures" over British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Historical tweets emerged where he appeared to call for violence against Zionists and police - but the government says it was unaware of those comments when it welcomed his arrival in the UK.

Alaa Abd El Fattah travelled to Britain on Friday after being freed from prison in Egypt.

But Rabbi Levi Schapiro - Founder of the Jewish Community Council - wants his British citizenship taken away.

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Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Leader, Dies at 80

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Khaleda Zia, a central figure in Bangladesh's modern political history and the country's first female prime minister, has died at the age of 80. Her passing marks the end of an era for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and comes amid ongoing political flux in the country.

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Trump to meet Israel’s Netanyahu as ceasefire progression stalls

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday to discuss the second phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Momentum appears to be stalling on moving the truce, which was brokered in October, forward. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA INJURED IN NIGERIA CAR CRASH

British boxer and former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria.

Police there say he's been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Storm warnings across much of the U.S., making travel conditions dangerous

Parts of the United States are facing treacherous weather conditions, as a winter storm across much of the country is causing commuter chaos through the holiday season.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Parts of the United States are facing treacherous weather conditions, as a winter storm across much of the country is causing commuter chaos through the holiday season.

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Tens of millions of Americans were under winter storm warnings on Monday — and Winter Storm Ezra is expected to impact the Great Lakes region, with predictions of 5-8 inches or 12 to 20 centimeters of snow for Minneapolis, Green Bay and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he had authorized the National Guard to assist with storm operations.

The conditions are making life difficult for travellers during the holidays with US Today reporting that by 9:30 on Monday morning more than 490 flights were cancelled in the US, and 18,00 were delayed by at least 15 minutes.

Mitch McCann, New York

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Concerns Grow Over Coercive Control Reporting In UK

There's growing concern that more needs to be done to help victims of coercive control in the UK.

Police in England and Wales received a record 52-and-a-half thousand complaints in the past year… but only around five thousand charges were made.

The psychological type of domestic abuse was made a criminal offence a decade ago. 

The government's promising to halve violence against women and girls and tackle court backlogs. 

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Israeli PM scheduled to meet President Trump in Florida

Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Trump in
Florida later today for talks that are expected to focus on the Gaza
peace plan, Iran and Lebanon.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Tributes continue to be paid after the death of French actress Brigitte Bardot

Tributes to Brigitte Bardot are continuing to be paid after her death at the age of 91.

Bardot died at her home in the south of France on Sunday after a long career as an actress and animal-rights activist.

Ross Cullen reports.

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European leaders welcome Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Several European leaders have spoken with their U.S. and Ukrainian
counterparts following their meeting in Florida on Sunday.

Donald Trump described it as a great meeting with Volodmyr Zelenskyy
but European officials have stressed the need for strong security
guarantees to be secured as part of any peace plan with Russia.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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TRUMP AND ZELENSKY HAIL 'GREAT' PEACE TALKS

US President Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks in Florida have been 'terrific' but admits 'thorny issues' remain.

He hosted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, after speaking on the phone with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

The issue of territory remains a sticking point but President Zelensky claims a 20 point peace plan is nearly agreed.

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Dhaka rejects Delhi's remarks on killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh

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Dhaka says India's comments on the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh are - quote - inaccurate, exaggerated or motivated.

This comes after New Delhi criticised the attacks against minorities in Bangladesh where tensions have been running high since student-led protests toppled the country's government in August last year.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Dense Fog Blankets Delhi, flights delayed, collisions reported

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Dense winter fog has blanketed Delhi and the wider National Capital Region, reducing visibility and disrupting travel across air and road networks. 

Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled, and authorities are urging commuters to exercise caution as the weather system continues to affect the region.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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Trump and Zelensky meet but report no major breakthroughs

US President Donald Trump said a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia was "a lot closer" after he met with Ukrainian leader Volodomyr Zelensky in Florida.

However, the meeting didn't appear to yield any major breakthroughs on key sticking points.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US launches airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria

The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS in the north of Nigeria.

President Donald Trump said they were to send a message to insurgents in the country who he claims are persecuting Christians.

Jagruti Dave reports.

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Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday

Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy will meet US president Donald Trump on Sunday in Florida to discuss the draft plan to end the war with Russia.

The Ukrainian leader said the current version of the 20 point plan was '90% ready",

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Kremlin to continue dialogue with Washington on Ukraine settlement

The Kremlin confirmed it had contacted the US following Special Envoy Dmitriev's report to President Putin on his talks held in Miami last week. Moscow is studying Washington's proposals. It was "decided to continue the dialogue" on the Ukrainian peace plan, the Kremlin said. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

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Israel strike on Iran revolutionary guard in Lebanon

Israel says its forces killed a senior commander in Iran's Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps in a rare strike in Lebanon on Thursday.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Christian groups condemn Christmas attacks by far-right Indian groups

Christmas celebrations in many Indian towns and cities were marred by attacks by hardline Hindu groups this week.

Minority groups and many Indian citizens have expressed concern over what they say is an 'alarming rise in attacks', as Neha Poonia reports.

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Second Hindu Man Killed in Bangladesh Deepens Strain in India-Bangladesh Relations

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Bangladesh is facing renewed scrutiny after reports of a second Hindu man being beaten to death within days of an earlier lynching. The latest killing has intensified questions over public order and the safety of minority communities at a time of heightened political tension in the country.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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California declares state of emergency over winter storms

A major winter storm has hit large parts of California, prompting flash flood warnings and evacuations. The dangerous conditions have disrupted holiday travel as officials are advising people to stay home.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Major storm set to batter California

A major winter storm is hitting large parts of California, prompting flash flood warnings and evacuations. 

The dangerous conditions are expected to disrupt holiday travel.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US plans to "eradicate" Venezuelan drug cartels, US Envoy tells US Security Council

The US Envoy to the United Nations says President Trump plans to "use the full power of the United States of America... to take on and eradicate" Venezuelan drug cartels.

His comments came during an emergency meeting of the UN Security council initiated by Venezuela following Washington's pursuit of alleged drug traffickers.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Russia says talks with US on reviving diplomatic relations resumed

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Moscow says Russia and the US  have resumed negotiations on reviving diplomatic relations. But Russian Foreign Mastery says the negotiation process is sluggish, noting that differing approaches in Moscow and Washington have slowed its pace. Dasha Chernyhsova has more from Moscow.

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Kremlin confirms Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan

President Putin has been briefed by Special Envoy Dmitriev on his talks with Trump administration officials in Miami last weekend. The Kremlin said it would not disclose any details to the media nor would it comment on the 20-point conflict settlement plan announced by Ukrainian President Zelensky. Putin's spokesman said the Kremlin will "formulate its position and continue negotiations" with Washington. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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France condemns US visa ban for former EU Commissioner

France has condemned a decision by the United States to issue a visa
ban for former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton.

Breton helped shape the EU's digital rulebook which the Trump
administration accuses of unfairly targeting American companies.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Demonstrations over October 7th inquiry

Demonstrations have been held outside the homes of ministers in Israel
as the Netanyahu government attempts to establish its own inquiry into
the failures that led to the October 7th attacks

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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India - Bangladesh Relations Worsen as Protests Spiral

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India and Bangladesh have summoned each others envoys over protests outside their diplomatic missions as already tense ties spiral

The latest round of formal protests come after right wing groups staged protests in several indian cities over the killing of a hindu garment worker in Bangladesh over allegations of blasphemy.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Supreme Court blocks Chicago National Guard deployment

The US Supreme Court has issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.

The decision is a rare setback for the administration from the conservative-leaning court, which has largely sided with President Trump so far in testing the limits of executive power.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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