Kamala Harris becomes first woman to hold US presidential powers

Kamala Harris has become the first woman to hold Presidential powers in the United States.

The Vice President took temporary charge of the country while Joe Biden underwent a medical procedure.

Sarah Walton reports

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U.S. House votes 220-213 to approve $2T social and climate bill

After months of political wrangling, President Biden's social and climate bill has passed one stage of the approval process in Congress.

The 'Build Back Better' plan as Democrats call it, covers federal healthcare, education, climate, immigraton and tax laws.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Investors bracing for slew of economic data despite shortened trading week [PREVIEW]

Inflation, labor market and consumer spending data are all on the
docket this week on Wall Street.

In a shortened trading week, there's a lot for traders to digest in
just a couple of days.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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FDA approves Covid-19 booster shots for all American adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Covid-19
booster shots for all adults in the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must still green light
the move but that approval is expected.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Age of marriage set to be raised to 18 across England and Wales

The legal age of marriage in England and Wales is set to rise from 16 to 18.

The new law is being created to prevent young people across the nation from being forced into marriage under duress.

Natasha Rattu is Executive Director for Karma Nirvana - a charity leading the way in tackling honour-based abuse and says she has been blown away by the support for the change of law.

She says, for the victims, it's much needed.

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DRC MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded two births of mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park in the east of the country.

The new gorillas have boosted the number of the endangered primates that have been targeted by rebels and poachers for decades. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...

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GERMANY EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER COVID-19 RESURGENCE

People in Germany are being warned of a difficult winter ahead, as Covid-19 continues to mount a major resurgence. 

In an effort to get a handle on the unfolding crisis, outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel has met with state leaders to agree on new steps to control the fresh outbreaks. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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150 UK TROOPS TO POLAND BORDER

Around 150 British troops will be deployed to Poland's border with Belarus to help address the migrant crisis.

The Royal Engineers will help reinforce the border there.

Western governments have accused Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko of funnelling thousands migrants from the Middle East towards the EU border.

There's also growing concern in the region about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Defence secretary Ben Wallace has been visiting UK soldiers training in Poland and says the UK can assist.

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In a surprise move, India's Prime Minister announces repeal of three farm laws

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his government will repeal three controversial farm laws brought in last year.

For nearly a year now, Mr Modi's government has categorically refused to back down despite tens of thousands of farmers holding what has been the largest and the longest protest by farmers in recent history.

It's unclear if the farmers will immediately call off their demonstration.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan to unveil record stimulus package

Japan is set to unveil a record $490 billion stimulus package in a bid to boost its pandemic stricken economy. The move goes against a global trend towards scaling back crisis-mode stimulus measures. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US states to investigate Instagram's effect on younger users

A group of at least eight US states is opening an investigation into Instagram's impact on young people.

The state attorneys general claim Meta, Instagram's parent company, promoted Instagram to children and young adults despite knowing that using the social media platform could have negative effects on younger users.

Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Mixed close on Wall Street despite strong earnings results

There was a mixed close on Wall Street despite more strong company
earnings results.

And there was a bumper debut on the stock exchange for salad chain Sweetgreen.

Sarah Walton reports.

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U.S. President confirms he's considering a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics

President Biden says he's considering a U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Olympic Games in China.

The Winter Games will take place in February 2022, in Beijing and a neighbouring province.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Tens of thousands still stranded after Canada storm

Some eighteen thousand people are still displaced in Canada following a massive rain storm that caused severe flooding in the province of British Columbia.

At least one person has died and authorities say the death toll is likely to rise.

North America correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Death row inmate's execution halted at 11th hour

The governor of Oklahoma has granted clemency to Julius Jones, just hours before the death row inmate was scheduled to be executed.

Governor Kevin Stitt instead commuted Jones' sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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AZEEM RAFIQ APOLOGISES FOR ANTI-SEMITISM

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq, who's been speaking out about experiences of racism in the English game, says he's 'deeply ashamed' about using anti-semitic language.

He's apologising for an exchange of his in social media messages in 2011.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Germany to become latest EU country to reintroduce restrictions amid Covid-19 surge

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in various parts of Europe as the cold weather impacts the spread of the virus.

Germany is set to join other EU countries like Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands in reintroducing Covid-19 restrictions. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Migration & trade top US-Canada-Mexico meeting

US President Joe Biden is meeting his Canadian and Mexican
counterparts in Washington to discuss migration problems and trade
disagreements.

It's the first so-called Three Amigos summit in five years.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Two men to be exonerated for murder of Malcolm X

Two men convicted of killing the prominent civil rights leader Malcolm
X are set to be exonerated.

Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam were convicted in 1966 and spent
decades behind bars.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK to hold public inquiry over Novichok poisoning of British citizen in 2018

A public inquiry is to be held into the death of Dawn Sturgess, a British citizen who died in 2018 after becoming poisoned with Novichok.

The UK's Home Secretary, Priti Patel, says an inquiry will look at how Russia may have been involved in her death.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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