US re-designates Houthi rebels as a terror organisation

The United States has officially designated the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terror organisation.

The move comes after a spate of attacks in past weeks by the Iran-backed militants on ships in the Red Sea, assaults the group claims are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The US and its allies have responded in recent days with strikes on Houthi targets in an effort to protect freedom of navigation.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Princess of Wales In Hospital Following Abdominal Surgery

The Princess of Wales is in hospital following planned abdominal surgery. 

A statement released by Kensington Palace said that the surgery was successful, and that the princess would likely remain in hospital for two weeks to recover. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

 

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Kremlin pledges to deepen cooperation with North Korea, including in "sensitive" areas

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Song Hui who is on an official trip to Russia. The visit comes amid speculations that Moscow and Pyongyang are discussing a new round of North Korean weapons supplies to Russia. Russia has stepped up ties with North Korea since the beginning of its war with Ukraine nearly two years ago. The relations are a source of concern to the international community, dozens of countries have condemned Russia's use of North Korean-made ballistic missiles against targets in Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Italy's Foreign Minister proposes joint EU mission to protect Red Sea shipping

Italy's Foreign Minister says his country is working alongside France and Germany on a joint European military deployment to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

Antonio Tajani was speaking at a press conference in the Italian capital, where he set out Italy's priorities for its G7 presidency this year.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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PAKISTAN CONDEMNS IRAN STRIKES

Pakistan is strongly condemning what it says was an unprovoked violation of its air space by Iran.

Tehran launched strikes on Tuesday, claiming they targeted the militant group JAISH AL-ADL.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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UK inflation rises unexpectedly

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose unexpectedly to 4% in December. The first uptick in nearly a year could delay an interest rate rise from the Bank of England, which has been predicted to come in the Spring. Julia Chapman reports.

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Russia and Niger agree to develop military ties.

Russia's grip on West Africa is getting stronger as the country made a pact with Niger to develop a military cooperation.

It comes after French troops were kicked out of the Sahel region last year.

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Another relocated Cheetah dies in India, making it the 10th death in less than a year

India's cheetah reintroduction project has suffered another blow.

A 10th cheetah has now died  in less than a year.

The animals have been extinct in the country since 1952.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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More than 8 million people watch rare Emmanuel Macron news conference

More than 8 million people watched the French president give a rare news conference on Tuesday.

Emmanuel Macron set out new policies ranging from introducing school uniforms, to more weapons for Ukraine and a plan to counter the rise of the far-right.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Explosion Kills 2, Injures 77 in Nigeria

An explosion that rocked the ancient city of Ibadan in Nigeria's southwest region Tuesday night has left two people dead and 77 others injured.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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KENYA TANZANIA FLIGHT RESOLUTION

The Tanzania government has announced its reversal of a ban to allow neighboring Kenya's flagship carrier to operate a passenger service between the countries.

Daniel Kijo reports

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UK IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION TO FACE KEY VOTE

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to face a key vote later (Weds) after a party rebellion over legislation designed to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

On Tuesday dozens of his own MPs rebelled in the House of Commons, backing amendments designed to toughen the bill.

On Wednesday a vote is due on the overall legislation.

If the Prime Minister were defeated it would be a huge blow to his premiership.

Illegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson says that won't happen.

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Canadian permits issued to Indian students fall due to bilateral tensions

The Canadian government says there has been a drastic drop in study permits issued to Indian students since a diplomatic row ensued between the two countries last year.

Canada's immigration minister Marc Miller says an ongoing row with India has halved the country's ability to process applications from India.

The Indian government is yet to respond.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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China’s population shrinks for the second year in a row

CUE: China's population fell in 2023 for the second year in a row – down by two million, as numbers of births and deaths continue to drop. Although the economy grew last year slightly faster than the government's target.

 

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French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference

The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave.

Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Fresh US strike on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. has launched a new strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen - the third attack on the Iran-backed group in recent days.

According to the U.S. officials, it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that presented an imminent threat to ships in the region.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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WHO: Number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased

The World Health Organisation has announced that the total number of
adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased.
In releasing its latest Global tobacco trends report the organisation
says the fastest decreases in tobacco use is happening in the lower
middle-income countries while the highest prevalence of tobacco users
is in the South-East Asian region.
The WHO's Dr Rüdiger Krech has urged countries to continue putting in
place tobacco control policies and to continue the fight against
tobacco industry interference.

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Charities warn escalation in Yemen following UK/US strikes could spell disaster for already dire humanitarian situation

A number of international charities have warned that further escalation following the joint UK/US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could 'spell disaster' for civilians in an already dire humanitarian situation in the country. 

The statement comes after the UK and US destroyed what the British Prime Minister said were over a dozen Houthi drone and missile launch sites, in response to the Iran-backed groups attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.  

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Trump defamation trial underway in New York

Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, this time for a defamation case.

A federal jury will determine how much money the former US president must pay writer E. Jean Carroll for comments he made in 2019 denying he sexually assaulted her.

Trump, who won by a landslide in the first Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, denies any wrongdoing, accusing Carroll of lying. 

Sally Patterson has more.

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Haley gains on Trump in New Hampshire ahead of Jan 23 Republican primary

With the Iowa Republican caucus now finished, the candidates' attention is turning to the next primary, which is a week away in New Hampshire. 

Donald Trump's resounding victory in Iowa puts him in a good position, but Nikki Haley's numbers are also looking strong. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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