FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones

The FBI is warning Americans not to point lasers at suspected drones, amid a spate of flying aircraft sightings across the country.

Authorities say pilots are increasingly being hit in the eyes with lights, as people are mistaking planes for unmanned drones.

Sally Patterson reports from New York. 

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40 YEARS FOR MAN WHO BEAT DAUGHTER TO DEATH

A man who beat his 10-year-old daughter to death will spend at least 40 years in prison. The girl's step-mother, who also beat her, must serve 33 years.

That's after the schoolgirl, Sara Sharif, suffered years of cruelty by her supposed caregivers that the sentencing judge called "almost inconceivable".

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Pressure on Ottawa to find a border solution with the U.S., before Trump implements tariffs

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dealing with new pressure on his leadership as his ministers disagree on how to deal with incoming US President Donald Trump's threat of 25 per cent tariffs. The finance minister Chrystia Freeland has quit with a stinging condemnation of the Prime Minister's plans. She's already been replaced, but there's still no obvious solution to the dealings between Canada and the U.S.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US Fed expected to make third consecutive cut

The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again this week.

It will be the US central bank's third consecutive cut - with the
announcement scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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TRUMP SUES DES MOINES REGISTER NEWSPAPER AND RENOWNED POLLSTER

Donald Trump has filed a new lawsuit against another media company, following his multi-million dollar legal victory over America's ABC News.

The President-elect has sued Iowa's Des Moines Register over a dramatic poll released just days before the November election.

Mitch McCann reports:

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PRINCE ANDREW TO MISS CHRISTMAS AT SANDRINGHAM OVER SPY SCANDAL

The younger brother of King Charles III will not join the rest of the royal family for Christmas this year after he was found to have links to an alleged Chinese spy, named as Yang Tengbo on Monday.

Lou Browne reports.

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EU launches TikTok probe

The European Union has opened an investigation against TikTok and the
role it played in the recent elections in Romania.

The presidential race was annulled and delayed amid reports that
Russia was using the social media site to influence voters.

William Denselow reports from Brussels

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Russian General Assassinated In Moscow

The head of Russia's nuclear defence forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow.

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was blown up by a device hidden in an electric scooter as he left a residential block this morning.

Sources in Kyiv say Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the attack.

On Monday the General was sentenced in absentia by Ukraine for using banned chemical weapons in the ongoing conflict. 

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French president to travel to "devastated" island of Mayotte

The French president Emmanuel Macron says he will travel to France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte in the coming days, as rescue teams rush to locate the missing.

The interior minister says the French island has been "devastated" after Cyclone Chido hit the territory.

At least 20 people have been confirmed dead, but authorities fear that hundreds of people could have died in the disaster.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Delhi reimposes strict anti-pollution measures as air quality dips

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India's capital New Delhi has once again stepped up anti-pollution measures including shutting schools for young people, banning construction and demolitions work.

It comes as air pollution levels in some parts of the region spiked to what the government calls severe plus category.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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South Korea's Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning: Yonhap

INTRO: South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency.

Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings

Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country.

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting: Police (UPDATE)

At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes, police say, the suspected shooter who was a teenaged student at the Abundant Life Christian School. Toni Waterman has more.

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At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting: Police

At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes the suspected shooter - who police say was a student. Law enforcement revised the deathtoll down from five. Toni Waterman has more.

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Shooting reported at Wisconsin Christian school: Police

There's been a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. Police are reporting multiple injuries and the shooter is reportedly down. Toni Waterman has more.

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UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza

The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an
Israeli airstrike.
The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 people injured.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations...

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Netanyahu has "warm" phone call with Trump

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader.

He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Congress struggle to agree funding deal before Dec 20th deadline

US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial
government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th.

Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an
agreement.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN Special envoy to Syria calls for urgent political transition

The United Nations Special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen has arrived
in Damascus to meet with leaders from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir
al-Sham.
Pedersen has called for an urgent and orderly political transition as
well as urgent political talks in Geneva.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE SEES BIGGEST EXODUS IN 15 YEARS

The London Stock Exchange has suffered its biggest exodus in 15 years after significantly more companies delisted from the exchange than joined.

Over the past year, 88 companies delisted or transferred their primary listing, while only 18 firms took their place.

Stuart Smith has more.

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