Friday, December 6, 2024

EU and MERCOSUR agree trade deal

The European Union has reached a trade agreement with the Mercosur
group of South American nations.

Officials say it will open a market for more than 700 million people
but the deal has been heavily criticized by some EU member states.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Syrian rebels capture second major city as lightening offensive moves south

Armed insurgents in Syria continue to make gains in their lightning offensive, driving government forces from a major city, and continuing to make their way south towards the country's third largest city. 

Trent Murray has more. 

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Delhi turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers prepare to march

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India's capital New Delhi faces the risk of being brought to a standstill as farmers from three nearby states plan to march towards the parliament.

The farmers are demanding a plethora of relief measures including a law guaranteeing a minimum procurement price, lowering the cost of agriculture and higher compensation for land purchased by the government.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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WEATHER WARNINGS AS STORM DARRAGH APPROACHES UK

There are weather warnings in place for much of the UK as Storm Darragh approaches.

It's expected to bring strong winds and rain - with the threat of large waves, power cuts and flying debris.

Heavy rain and possible flooding is possible in parts of the UK that were badly affected by Storm Bert less than a fortnight ago.

Alex Deakin from the Met Office says it could cause disruption.

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South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays - ruling party chief

INTRO: South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again.

Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake

US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, 


Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground.


Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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French President to pick new PM after ousting

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "spirit of hope" in France, as the nation wrestles with a constitutional crisis after its Prime Minister was kicked out of office. 


Monsieur Macron, in a televised address on Thursday night, vowed to appoint a new premier in the coming days.


From Paris, Ross Cullen reports.


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UN Secretary General calls for the immediate de-escalation in the fighting in Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has called for the "bloodshed" in
Syria to end.
Renewed fighting escalated last week, when rebel forces seized the
country's most-populous city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...

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NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying.

New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Trump team meet Ukrainian officials to discuss peace plan

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming team have held high
level talks with Ukrainian officials to try and end the war with
Russia.

Trump has promised to end the conflict quickly.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Team DOGE hit DC on a busy day on the Hill

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are in Washington DC today to promote their newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.


The two businessmen were appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to head the cost-cutting agency aimed at rooting out government waste. 


From Washington, our US Correspondent Benji Hyer.


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Three US soldiers charged with smuggling undocumented migrants across border

Three US soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos (CA-VAA-ZOS) have been charged for allegedly smuggling undocumented migrants into Texas. The group was arrested after a high-speed car chase with Border Patrol agents. Toni Waterman has more.

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Reports: court ruling on Italy's Albania migrant facilities still weeks away


Italy's supreme court is not expected to rule on the legality of new migrant processing centres in Albania until early next year.

The facilities, a signature policy for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, are currently sitting empty due to ongoing legal challenges.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Macron To Address France Following PM Resignation

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has offered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who will later on Thursday make an address to the nation.

The Government collapsed after the Prime Minister used special powers to try to force through controversial legislation on next year's budget.

In response, opposition parties from across the political spectrum voted to remove him.

Stuart Smith has more from Paris.


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Amnesty International calls Pakistani authorities to stop the revision of the Terrorism Act bill

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Amnesty International has called a proposed amendment to Pakistan's terror laws a violation of international human rights law.

Islamabad says the legislation is needed to tackle 'anti-state propaganda'.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UK Armed Forces Chief Warns Of Nuclear Danger

The head of the UK armed forces has warned the world is entering a new nuclear age.


In a speech in London, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin accused Russia of "wild threats of tactical nuclear use" - and of carrying out "large-scale" exercises and simulated attacks against Nato countries.


He also pointed to the threats posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and North Korea's ballistic missile programme. 


Admiral Radakin said he believes the outlook is "more ambiguous and more dangerous" than ever before:


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Military Junta in Niger Stops Uranium Mining By French Firm

The military junta in Niger Republic has taken over the control of mining operations for Uranium from France in the country.


Tesem Akende reports.


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EU reaction to French government collapse

The collapse of the French government has fueled concerns over the
wider impact this could have on the European Union.

It's the first time a government in France has been forced out of
power by a no-confidence vote since the 1960s and fresh elections
can't be held until next July.

European stocks ticked up in early trading Thursday but fears linger
over how this instability will affect Europe's second largest economy.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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FRENCH PM BARNIER OUSTED IN CONFIDENCE VOTE

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation later (Thursday) after the country's government lost a no-confidence vote.

Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted as far-right and left-wing legislators joined forces to support the motion against him.

Barnier had tried to push through a contentious budget without parliamentary approval.

France24 reporter in Paris - Catherine Norris-Trent - says it's an uncertain time for France and its president.

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Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide in first address since ouster

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In her first public address since being ousted, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Mohammad Yunus of carrying out genocide.

Hasina, who fled to India in August was addressing her supporters virtually.

Ishan Garh tells us more from New Delhi.

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