China warns of counter measures against international travel curbs

China is threatening to hit back at what it says are "politically motivated" Covid restrictions being placed on Chinese travelers. A growing list of countries are tightening their immigration rules for arrivals from China, amid concerns over the scale of the Covid outbreak there.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Suspect in Idaho University killings waives extradition

The man suspected of killing four university students has waived his extradition rights, voluntarily agreeing to return to Idaho to face murder charges.

Bryan Kohberger - a graduate student studying criminology not far from where the fatal stabbings took place - was arrested at his parent's house in Pennsylvania last week.

Toni Waterman has more.

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APPLE AND TESLA CONTRIBUTE TO US STOCKS PLUNGE

A gloomy start on the first day of 2023 on the New York stock exchange.
Stocks are all down and Apple and Tesla plummet.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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BANKMAN-FRIED PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Disgraced former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty in
a New York Federal Court.
He faces a myriad of charges all related to his company's use of
customers' funds for fraudulent activities.
A possible trial date has been suggested for October 2 later this year.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Republican leader fails to get enough votes to become Speaker

Leader of US House Republicans, Kevin McCarthy, has failed to secure the necessary votes to become Speaker of the House.

It's the first time a majority party's nominee has faltered on an initial ballot in a century. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Rally driver and businessman Ken Block dies in snowmobile accident

Professional rally driver and successful businessman Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55.

Block co-founded the company DC shoes in the 1980's before becoming a RallyCross champion.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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New revelations from Jan 6 as House Committee concludes and passes evidence to DoJ

America's top military officer on January 6th 2021 described the storming of the US Capitol as similar to the "Reichstag moment" that led to Nazi dictatorship, according to documents made public by the House committee investigating the attack.

It released tens of thousands of pages of new evidence as it wrapped up its work on Monday before Republicans took control of the House.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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China boss now second-in-command at Tesla - Reuters

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally tapped a second-in-command.

According to internal documents reviewed by Reuters - that person is the electric carmaker's China boss - Tom Zhu.

The appointment comes after a rough year for Tesla - which saw its share price tank.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas, where Tesla is headquartered.

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24-year-old NFL player suffers cardiac arrest on field during fixture

A 24-year-old NFL player suffered a cardiac arrest on the field of play in Monday's fixture between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals.

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle and was given CPR on the field.

Chris Jones reports.

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Irish PM: "mistakes were made" in the handling of Brexit

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said "mistakes were made" in the handling of Brexit.

He also said the Northern Ireland Protocol was a "little bit too strict."

Under the terms of the Brexit agreement, Northern Ireland kept certain EU rules in areas such as food standards, allowing goods to flow into the Republic of Ireland - and therefore the EU single market - without border checks.

However, the UK says it's been causing major disruption and has been locked in negotiations with the EU.

Here's Daniel Ferrie, a spokesperson for the European Commission.

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South Africa is not considering travel restrictions

South African authorities are not imposing restrictions on travelers from China. Health officials do not consider it necessary at this stage, despite the current COVID-19 outbreak in that country. Mark Roughton has more.

 

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US & South Korea explore joint nuclear planning to counter North Korea

The US and South Korea are looking at joint nuclear planning as a way
to counter North Korea.

According to officials, both countries are trying to strengthen
deterrence as Pyongyang steps up missile testing.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ugandan Soldier Shoots Three Colleagues Dead in Somalia

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The Ugandan Army says it's investigating circumstances under which one of its officers deployed on a security mission in Somalia shot dead three of his colleagues.

The incident took place on Monday at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Demand for higher education in Tanzania to double by 2030, says World Bank

Demand for Tanzania's higher education sector is projected  to double by 2030 despite a decline in government funding for the sector in recent years, according to a World Bank report.

Daniel Kijo has more.

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French government to press ahead with controversial pension reform

The French prime minister says the government is determined to introduce sweeping pension reforms this year.

The policy is highly controversial and has sparked major street protests in the past.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Demand for higher education in Tanzania to double by 2030, says World Bank

Demand for Tanzania's higher education sector is projected  to double by 2030 despite a decline in government funding for the sector in recent years, according to a World Bank report.

Daniel Kijo has more.

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9 Dead, Others Hospitalized as Cholera Ravages Community in Nigeria

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Health officials in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria, are working to contain a cholera outbreak in Afikpo North Local Government Area of the State.

This follows the death of at least 9 people, including children, from the disease. 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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EU CHIEF TELLS ZELENSKY "THE EU STANDS BY YOU, FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES"

The President of the European Commission has said the EU will maintain its support for Ukraine throughout the New Year, as Russia continues to hit civilian infrastructure with kamikaze drones and cruise missiles. 

In a phone call to Kyiv, the EU chief also said she hopes to organise an in-person meeting soon between European leaders and the Ukrainian government. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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India moves to regulate online gaming in big move for fantasy sports

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India is proposing to regulate its online gaming ecosystem in a move that could legalise the use of real money in fantasy sports.

The government's draft consultation paper says only games based on skill will be regulated – and not games of chance – like betting on card games.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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FRESH STRIKE ACTION UNDERWAY ON UK RAIL NETWORK

Rail workers are beginning another 48-hour strike over pay and conditions in the UK.

Customers are being advised to avoid travel if they can because of severe disruption to services.

The government insists the unions are rejecting reasonable new offers on pay.

But Mick Lynch of the RMT Union says industrial action will go on if employers and ministers don't change their stance.

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