Federal criminal cases against Donald Trump dropped

US President-elect Donald Trump looks set to escape trial for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result after investigators filed a motion to drop the case.

Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the charges against the former President due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting President.

Benji Hyer reports.  

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Black Friday sales start early to help US consumers shop

US retailers are hoping to lure shoppers to Black Friday sales in a bid to boost consumer spending.

Discounts have started days, or even weeks, before Black Friday itself, a major shopping day in America's consumer calendar.

Analysts predict the US could see subdued sales over the holiday season if shoppers continue to tighten their wallets.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Markets up as Trump picks "safe" bet for Treasury Secretary

Financial markets have reacted positively to US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury secretary, with currencies across the globe rallying on hopes that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent can moderate some of Trump's more extreme economic plans.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Pakistan's capital under security lockdown

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Security across the capital Islamabad is on high alert as the protesters from the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party march towards the capital demanding his release.

Authorities have enforced a security lockdown for the last two days with hundreds of paramilitary troops deployed to guard the city.

Imran Khan has been in jail since last year over multiple corruption charges which his party alleges are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas "off the hook"

The United States says it is doing everything possible to end the war
in Gaza and has called on the Security Council to not to let Hamas
"off the hook".
United Nations Security Council members met again on Monday to discuss
the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The meeting follows Thursday's announcement by the ICC, issuing
warrants of arrests for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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REPORTS: ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH ON THE VERGE OF CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT

New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting.

An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK- Major Disruption in Wake of Storm Bert

Major disruption is being felt across the UK on Monday in the wake of Storm Bert. 

Hundreds of flood warnings are in place across the country with trains services and roads affected. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA FEUD

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Rwanda's government spokesperson has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's Justice Minister of "extreme provocation" for calling on inmates to volunteer information about "traitors" working with Rwanda and for vowing to arrest President Paul Kagame. DRC Justice Minister Constant Mutamba made the remarks while speaking to inmates in Munzenze prison in the eastern city of Goma. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy as Israel and Hezbollah inch closer to ceasefire

G7 foreign ministers are in Italy for talks on the crisis in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.

This is the last in-person meeting of the group - which includes the U.S., U.K., France and other developed economies - before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Ukraine studies wreckage of new Russian missile

Ukrainian investigators have begun studying the debris of a new Russian intermediate range ballistic missile that was launched against the city of Dnipro last Thursday. The missile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, but was not fitted with one for the recent attack. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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India leads the Global South in rejecting COP29's Climate finance deal, calling it 'unfair'

India has rejected the 300 billion USD climate finance package for the Global South at COP 29, calling it a 'paltry sum'.

But despite this opposition by India and other countries, the objection was raised after the deal was formally adopted by consensus.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Ruckus in Indian Parliament over Adani US indictment

With the US Securities and Exchange Commission issuing summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani amid bribery allegations, the opposition has raised the issue in Parliament.

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned briefly after session began on Monday, with opposition parties accusing Prime Minister Modi of shielding the billionaire, a charge the government has denied in the past.

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UK LAUNCHES LAB TO FIGHT RUSSIAN CYBER ATTACKS

A new research lab's being set up to help British spies counter the threat of Russian cyber warfare.

The government is warning Russian cyber interference could see power grids shut down.
 
Government minister Pat McFadden claims the Kremlin is "exceptionally aggressive and reckless" in this area as the UK hosts a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London.

Russia expert Keir Giles isn't clear why the UK is raising the issue now.

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Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

INTRO: Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia. He also reiterated Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan. Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China and president Xi Jinping has vowed to retake it by force if necessary. Laura Westbrook reports.

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US prepares 'contingency' to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

The US military is planning to spread missile bases throughout western Japan in the event of a “Taiwan contingency”. 

It’s part of the US and Japan’s plan to deal with a conflict situation in the region. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Mixed reception from US lawmakers to Trump cabinet picks

Donald Trump's cabinet picks have received a mixed reception from lawmakers from both political parties.

Controversial nominees include Robert F Kennedy Junior for the Department of Health and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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BIBLICAL-INFUSED TEACHINGS COMING TO TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Texas State Board of Education has approved a controversial proposal to allow Bible-infused teachings into public grade schools.  Supporters say the Bible is an important part of American history. But critics say the materials violate the separation of Church and state. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump hush money sentencing postponed

Donald Trump won't be sentenced next week in his hush money case, a New York judge announced on Friday.

The US president-elect was due to face his punishment in the coming days after being convicted of 34 felony charges in May.

But Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing the case, has now postponed the date indefinitely.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Public health concern over byproduct of disinfectants found in U.S. drinking water

Researchers have identified a new chemical in U.S. drinking water, which is thought to be a by-product of the disinfectants used for decades to clean water of bacteria and water-borne illnesses.
Scientists have recommended more research into the previously unknown compound to work out if it poses a threat to public health. 
Caroline Malone reports.

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WFP says in 2025 hunger will reach alarming highs

The World Food Programme global food hunger is set to increase by ten percent.
WFP made the announcement on Friday as it began an appeal close to 17
billion dollars, it needs to address the escalating global hunger
crisis.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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