SIR ELTON JOHN HEADLINING GLASTONBURY IN FINAL UK SHOW

Music icon Sir Elton John will headline the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. The pop superstar is set to play on the world famous pyramid stage…in what will be the last UK date of his farewell tour. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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New Sanctions on North Korea

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed new sanctions on North Korea.

A reaction to Pyongyang launching a record number of  ballistic missiles this year.

Nora Weinek reports.

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18 Vehicle Passengers Kidnapped in Nigeria

About 18 passengers have been kidnapped in Nigeria's north central state of Kogi.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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India to ban diesel tuktuks to fix pollution levels in Delhi

India plans to enforce a ban on the use of diesel autorickshaws or tuktuks in areas surrounding the capital city of New Delhi.

The move is aimed at curbing emissions. New Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities in the world and just last month, schools were shut briefly because of very high pollution levels.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Nigeria’s Government Says Abuja-Kaduna Train Services to Resume Monday, December 5th

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Nigeria's Railway Corporation says the Abuja-Kaduna train services would commence on Monday, December 5, 2022.

The NRC suspended operations of train services on that route after Boko haram attacked a Kaduna-bound train in March, killing at least eight people and kidnapping dozens.

Officials of the Railway Corporation have advised passengers to begin updating their mobile apps from December 3, 2022, to enable them book rides successfully.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

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CLIMATE PROTESTORS CHANGE SPEED LIMIT ON GERMAN MOTORWAY

German police have launched an investigation after traffic along a major highway was deliberately slowed down by environmental campaigners. 

A group, calling for more action on climate change, adjusted road signs displaying the legal speed limit. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India to receive record high remittances this year of $100 billion

India is set to receive record high remittances this year of $100 billion, according to the World Bank.

This marks the first time a country has hit that number.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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French PM gives more details on controversial pension plan

The French prime minister has spelt out more details on the government's controversial pension plan.

Ministers want to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 or 65 - a move which has sparked nationwide protests.

Ross Cullen reports.

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LABOUR WIN CHESTER BY-ELECTION

The UK's opposition Labour Party has retained the city of Chester in a by-election which was Rishi Sunak's first electoral test since becoming Prime Minister.

Samantha Dixon has been elected the new MP for the seat - with an increased majority.

It's the worst result in the constituency for the Conservatives in nearly two centuries.

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Christian Matheson who was accused of serious sexual misconduct.

Samantha Dixon says voters have sent a clear message to the government.

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China Set to Further Ease COVID Restrictions

Reports say China is set to further easy COVID-19 quarantine protocols in the coming days and reduce mass testing.

That's following a wave of protests over the government's zero COVID policy that's spilled over to several major cities.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US STOCKS FELL WITH FEARS OF A RECESSION

US Stocks ended lower on Thursday at the start of December.
There seems to be fears of a recession despite easing inflation and
signs of a slower pace of rate increases later this month.
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Biden & Macron united against Russia at White House

French President Emanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden have praised the strong alliance between their two countries after a meeting at the White House.

As the first state visit of the Biden administration, it signifies the importance of the relationship to Washington.

Kate Fisher reports 

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Biden's Student loans relief remains on hold

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case
challenging President Joe Biden's administration's student loan debt
relief plan.
In early November, the administration had asked the courts to lift an
injunction against the relief plan.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story.

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MUSK AND APPLE RESOLVE DIFFERENCES

Things between Twitter and Apple seem to have been resolved.
Well, that's according to the social media giant's new boss, Elon Musk.
Earlier this week, Musk went on a tweet storm accusing Apple of
threatening to pull the Twitter app from the App Store.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Cracks show in Biden-Macron relationship amid American subsidies

US President Joe Biden is welcoming his French counterpart Emmanuel
Macron to the White House amid trade tensions.

President Macron started his visit to Washington by stating that
American subsidies on US-made products were "super aggressive" towards
European companies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Devastating rail worker strike likely to be averted as Senate gears up to vote

A devastating railroad worker strike in the United States is now likely to be averted.

Lawmakers in the Senate could vote as soon as Thursday on a controversial bill that would force workers to stay on the job.

Toni Waterman has more.

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EU's Michel "urges" Xi to use influence on Russia over Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence on Russia over its war in Ukraine during talks in Beijing on Thursday. 

President Michel's trip marks the first time a leader of one of the European Union institutions has visited China since 2018. The war in Ukraine and its fallout have sparked renewed tensions in EU-China relations. 

Beijing says it wants peace, but has not explicitly condemned Russia for the invasion.

President Michel says he hopes China will use all possible tools to convince Moscow to respect Ukraine's sovereignty. 

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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT TO DELIVER JUDGEMENT ON ONGWEN APPEAL

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The International Criminal Court has set December 15th as the date for judgement on the appeal of former Lord's Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen.

Ongwen appealed the 25-year sentence handed down by the Hague-based court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Race Row Overshadows Royal Visit

The Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing their visit to the US today, as a racism row engulfs the Royal Family.

The three day visit has been overshadowed by comments made by Prince William's godmother to a black charity boss.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Indian Prime Minister - Narendra Modi's Home State Goes into Polls

Voting has begun in the Indian state of Gujarat - which is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homeground.

Experts say these state elections serve as a litmus test for the upcoming national elections in 2024.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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