New Texas law gives law enforcement the power to arrest migrants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new, highly controversial immigration bill into law - which makes it a crime to enter the state illegally and gives police the power to arrest migrants. It takes effect next March. Supporters say it's needed to curb record-high migration, but critics fear it will lead to racial profiling. Toni Waterman reports from Texas.

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Japan's Nippon to buy iconic US steel company

Japanese steel giant Nippon has announced it will buy the American firm US Steel in a deal worth nearly fifteen billion dollars.

The United Steelworkers union says it opposes the deal and doesn't want the firm sold to a foreign buyer.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Apple pausing sales of certain Apple watches over patent feud

Apple says it's pausing the sale of certain models of its smartwatch in the U.S. starting Thursday amid a blowout patent dispute with medical device company Masimo. Halting sales during the holiday season could drag on the tech-giant's fourth quarter revenues. Toni Waterman has more.

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American East Coast suffers powerful storm

More than 250,000 Americans are without power on the East Coast as a storm barrels North.

Eleven states from Maryland to Maine are under flood watches.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Pope Francis allows blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis is allowing priests to give blessings to same-sex couples, a historic shift in Vatican doctrine.

However, as it announced the move, the Vatican insisted that, in its view, a marriage can only take place between a man and a woman.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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More attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

U.S. officials say another commercial vessel has been attacked in the Red Sea.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been targeting cargo ships in
the region claiming its retaliation against Israel for its war against
Hamas.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Storm batters US East Coast

Thousands are without power as a heavy storm batters the East Coast of the United States.

Strong winds are toppling trees and damaging power lines, while hundreds of flights have been disrupted ahead of the busy holiday travel period.

Sally Patterson has more.

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President Biden safe after accident involving car crashing into security detail

A car hit an SUV in U.S. President Joe Biden's Secret Service motorcade on Sunday night - no one was injured. But it caused a scare in the initial moments.

Caroline Malone reports.

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UN Security Council to vote on another resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on another
resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates has circulated the draft resolution which
demands that Israel and Hamas allow aid access into the Gaza Strip -
via land, sea and air routes.
Negotiations on the text are currently underway, with council members
hoping it won't again be vetoed by the United States.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations.

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BP joins shipping companies to halt transit through Red Sea

British oil company BP has halted shipments through the Red Sea because of what it called a deteriorating security situation. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been attacking vessels in the area which they believe are heading to Israel. Julia Chapman reports.

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Medical professionals in Italy go on strike again

Medical professionals in Italy are holding another 24-hour strike.

Trade unions have organised mass walkouts in recent weeks to protest against the government's proposed pension reforms.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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At least 78 Indian opposition leaders suspended from parliament over security breach protests

At least 78 Indian opposition parliamentarians were suspended on Monday for protesting against a major security breach in Parliament last week.

Reports suggest at least 30 opposition leaders were suspended from the lower house and another 45 from the Upper House for demanding a statement from the Home Minister in Parliament. 

Opposition parties are calling the move an attack on democracy.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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EU launches investigation into law breaches by X (formerly Twitter)

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The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform for breaching the EU's new social media laws. The probe, a global first, relates to a number of suspected failures, including the mishandling of illegal content and disinformation.

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UK & GERMANY CALL FOR "SUSTAINABLE CEASEFIRE" IN GAZA

The UK has joined Germany in calling for a 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza, where Israel continues its anti-terror operation against Hamas.

Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Israel's tactics had to change, with "too many civilians have been killed" in Gaza.

But he doesn't support an immediate ceasefire.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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13 Dengue Fever Cases Confirmed in Nigeria

13 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Nigeria, following an outbreak of the disease in Sokoto state, northwest of the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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110-Year-Old Ugandan Man Accused of Killing wife Over Denial of Conjugal Rights

Ugandan Police are investigating a case where a 110 year old man allegedly killed his wife over denial of conjugal rights.

Investigators say the man attempted to kill himself after the wife died and is recovering in hospital..

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Another round of torrential rains batter India's Tamil Nadu

Another round of torrential rains have battered India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, as it recovers from the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, which made landfall early this month, and killed at least 17 people

India's meteorological department has issued a 'heavy rain alert' in the state for the next seven days.

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PM Modi addresses parliament security breach calling for a probe

India's Prime Minister has called for a probe after a security breach in Parliament last week but rejected calls made by opposition parties for a discussion.

Opposition parties are accusing the Prime Minister of avoiding questions over the alleged role of a BJP parliamentarian, whose office reportedly  helped the accused secure  entry to the parliament last week.

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US and UK say Hong Kong should free pro-democracy media tycoon on trial for sedition and collusion

CUE: Britain and America say Hong Kong should release a pro-democracy media tycoon whose trial on sedition and collusion with foreign forces has just started, after a long delay.

 

Jimmy Lai, who's seventy-six, faces life in prison if he's found guilty.

 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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UK JOINS CALLS FOR GAZA CEASEFIRE

The UK and Germany have joined calls for a 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza.

France is also calling for an immediate ceasefire.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is meeting Israeli officials on Monday with Washington also urging a conclustion to this phase of military action in Gaza.

UK shadow minister Wes Streeting says there is work to be done if a ceasefire is to be sustainable.

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