Voters head to polls to replace US lawmaker George Santos

Voting is underway in the special election to replace disgraced US lawmaker George Santos in New York.

The Republican Representative was expelled from Congress in December after being charged with fraud, money laundering, and lying to lawmakers.

Now, Long Island residents are choosing his replacement. 

But there are concerns bad weather could impact turnout - with up to eight inches of snow expected in surrounding areas.

Sally Patterson reports.

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U.S. House to consider Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific spending bill

U.S. Senators passed on Tuesday a $95 billion bill that moves forward spending for Ukraine, Israel and other defence priorities. Now it faces tough opposition in the House, where lawmakers have already voted against a security bill that includes border provisions.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Super Bowl 2024 breaks television viewership records

This year's superbowl was the most watched television broadcast since
the 1969 Moon landing.
According to preliminary television ratings between 125 to 150 million
people tuned into the annual spectacular.
But who or what did they come to watch? Football or Taylor Swift?
Jody Jacobs reports.

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NYC braces for major snow storm

More than six inches of snow is expected to fall on New York in what's
set to be the biggest flurry to fall on the city in years.

Public schools are closed and thousands of people in the U.S.
Northeast have lost power.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Leader of Spanish opposition opens the door to pardon for Carles Puigdemont

The leader of Spain's main opposition, the People's Party, has revealed that he's willing to grant an amnesty to Carles Puigdemont.

Puigdemont has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium since organising an illegal referendum for Catalonian independence in 2017.

Our Southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.

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EUROPE'S LARGEST HOLIDAY COMPANY SMASHES EARNINGS EXPECTATIONS

German holiday company TUI has smashed earnings expectations, in a further sign of the travel sector showing strong signs of recovery following years of Covid-19 disruption. 

The news comes as the company says its already seeing robust demand for summer destinations like Ibiza, Mallorca and the Greek Islands. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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India's Hotel Association says Ayodhya can be India's Vatican

India's Hotel Association says the city of Ayodhya, where a controversial new Hindu temple was inaugurated should be pitched as the 'Vatican of India' by the government. 

This temple was built after a decades long dispute that ended with the Supreme Court ruling the land should go to the Hindus

Religious tourism is a growing sector in India's economy, and experts say the city is NOW expected to draw in millions of devotees. 

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EU could sanctions Chinese companies over supply of good to Russia: Report

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The European Union is reportedly planning new sanctions on Chinese and other Asian companies for supplying goods to Russia.

The move would restrict firms from doing business with the companies that are allegedly helping Russia procure European goods with military applications.

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. 

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UK's opposition Labour party drops candidate over Israel comments

The UK's opposition Labour Party has withdrawn support for its candidate in an upcoming by-election after comments he made about Israel. A British newspaper quoted Mr Ali as saying Israel had allowed the Hamas attack on October 7th. Julia Chapman reports.

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RADIO: BAN ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS

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The Interior Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has banned gatherings of more than 5 people and the circulation of motorcycles in the heart of the capital Kinshasa following days of protests outside western embassies. Peter Kazadi made the announcement on Monday after a security meeting. Dozens of young men on motorcycles have been burning tyres outside the embassies of the US, UK, and France to express their anger at the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC by the M23 rebels. 

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West African Bloc ECOWAS Sends Diplomatic Mission to Senegal

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The Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS has sent a diplomatic mission to Senegal to discuss the political situation there following a delay in its presidential election.

This is coming after a meeting of ECOWAS foreign ministers in Nigeria's capital Abuja. 

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Negotiations underway in Pakistan

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Nearly a week since Pakistan voted to elect a new government, negotiations to form a coalition government continue.

The US meanwhile has called for an independent investigation into alleged electoral irregularities.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Delhi turns into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the Indian capital

New Delhi has turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the capital from neighbouring states to demand assured prices for their crops.

Police in Delhi have sealed the borders in order to stop protesting farmers from entering the city.

Prohibitory orders against large gatherings, protests have been put in place for the next one month.

Priyata Brajabasi is reporting from one Delhi border that has been sealed.

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AI USED TO SPEED UP PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Artificial intelligence is being used to try to speed up the diagnosis of prostate cancer - and reduce the need for biopsies.

Charity Macmillan is investing $440 000 in a UK tech company that uses AI to detect cancer from MRI scans.

Macmillan says AI could significantly increase the accuracy and efficiency of cancer detection.

Tanya Humphrey is in charge of innovation at the charity.

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Roads leading to Delhi blocked to halt farmers' march

Thousands of farmers in India are marching towards the capital of New Delhi to demand better crop prices.

Farmer leaders issued a call to go ahead with the protest after their five-hour long meeting with central ministers on Monday remained inconclusive.

In a bid to avoid a repeat of the protests that took place in 2021, when thousands of farmers camped out on major highways leading to the country's capital, Delhi's borders have been sealed.

Neha Poonia has more.

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The march comes months ahead of a national election in India. Neha Poonia reports on how the protest could impact poll results.

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India's Paytm shares slump to record low following downgrade

Shares of Indian digital payments company Paytm (PRON: PayTM) on Tuesday slumped to a record low below 390 rupees.

This came after brokerage Macquarie downgraded the stock, which follows India's central bank ordering Paytm to halt a large part of its business by the end of this month.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case.

The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Japan to give another $106m to Ukraine

Japan is planning to give Ukraine an extra $106 million in aid according to Kyodo news. 

The reports come ahead of a summit on the economic reconstruction of the country in Tokyo next week. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Lloyd Austin will not travel to Europe this week due to ongoing health issues

The US Defense Secretary will not travel to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings, after being hospitalised again on Sunday.

The Pentagon said his deputy is acting up and will go to Europe in his place.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Police probe antisemitism as Houston church shooting motive

Police are investigating whether anti-semitism was the motive that led a 36-year-old woman to open fire at one of America's biggest churches. 

Authorities say her seven-year-old son, who she brought with her to the church in Houston, was shot and is now "fighting for his life". 

Nick Harper reports from Austin, Texas. 

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