MORE POLITICAL CHAOS IN SOUTH KOREA - ACTING PRESIDENT NOW IMPEACHED

South Korea's leadership crisis has deepened, with the country's parliament impeaching the acting president, just weeks after suspending his predecessor.

The move has thrown the nation into further political turmoil, at a time of heightened tensions with the North.

Mitch McCann reports.

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NASA: SOLAR PROBE IS 'SAFE'

NASA says its Parker Solar Probe has survived the closest ever approach to the Sun.

The space agency says the craft is safe and operational after passing 3.8 million miles from the solar surface on Christmas Eve.

The mission hopes to provide more understanding of how the Sun works.

Astronomer Professor Mark McCaughrean says it should provide valuable information.

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RADIO: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW OPPOSITION

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Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has joined ranks with opposition leader Moise Katumbi to oppose a plan to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan was mooted by the current leader Felix Tshisekedi earlier this year. The two opposition figures met in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and issued a statement condemning the constitutional review debate warning it could pave the way for a life presidency. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa...

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RUSSIA WARNS AGAINST PLANE CRASH 'HYPOTHESES'

Russia is warning against 'hypotheses' about the crash of a plane in Kazakhstan on Wednesday that was bound for Chechnya.

Sources close to the early investigation suggest it was brought-down by a Russian air defence system.

38 people died when the Azerbaijan Airlines jet fell to earth, after being diverted because of fog on Christmas Day.

Aviation commentator Terry Tozer says it's surprising that some passengers survived.

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Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies at 92

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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh - considered the architect of the country's economic liberalisation has died at the age of 92. 

The country has declared a seven day mourning to pay respect to the two time PM who led the country from 2004 to 2014. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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FAMILY DISPUTE LEADS TO SHOOTING AT US AIRPORT

A family dispute at a U.S. airport has left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed.

The incident occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, on Christmas Day, following a physical altercation.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Donald Trump threatens to take control of Panama Canal

Donald Trump is doubling down on his threat to take back control of the Panama Canal. 

In his Christmas message, the US President-elect re-iterated his country's claim to the waterway, which cuts through the American continent, allowing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to converge, acting as a major marine transportation route. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Pakistan airstrike kills 46 in Afghanistan

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 46 people, according to Taliban officials.

Most of the victims are believed to be women and children.

Calling the attack cowardly, the Taliban is now vowing retaliation.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Japan to ease entry restrictions on Chinese nationals

Japan is planning to ease visa restrictions on Chinese travelers. 

Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya outlined the intention to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in a Beijing meeting on Wednesday. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Man accused of setting woman on fire in NYC subway appears in court

The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway train has made his first appearance in court.

Authorities say the suspect, who is originally from Guatemala, was in the US illegally.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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STARBUCKS WORKERS UNION EXPANDING STRIKE ACTION IN USA, SAYS IT'S "JUST GETTING STARTED"

Workers at the popular coffee chain Starbucks are set to expand their strike action.

More than 5,000 workers are expected to walk off the job, with the stoppage continuing until later on Christmas Eve.

Mitch McCann reports:

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American Airlines flights grounded

American Airlines flights are taking off again after its planes were temporarily grounded across the United States this morning.

The 'groundstop', which lasted roughly an hour, was caused by a "vendor technology issue," but the airline says that it's since been "resolved" and services have resumed. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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3,000 North Koreans reportedly killed in Kursk

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 3,000 North
Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region.

The U.S. and South Korea estimate that up to 12,000 North Koreans have
been sent to assist Russia in its war with Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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NASA PROBE APPROACHES SUN

A NASA spacecraft - the fastest-ever object built by humans - is approaching the Sun.

The US space agency is hoping the Parker Solar Probe will help our understanding of how the Sun works.

It will have to endure extreme temperatures and radiation and will be out of contact until 27th December.

Mission designer Yanping Guo says she'll be waiting anxiously.

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Bangladesh formally asks India to extradite ex-PM Hasina

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Bangladesh has formally asked India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

India's Minister of External affairs has declined to comment on the request as experts foresee New Delhi walking a diplomatic tightrope on the issue.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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South Korea says it detects signs of North Korea preparing more troops, drones for Russia

INTRO: South Korea's military says its detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

Seoul, Washington and Kyiv have said there are around 12,000 North Korean troops in Russia, and around 1,100 have been killed or wounded. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor

One of Donald Trump's initial picks for a senior cabinet position has violated not only multiple Congressional rules, but several state and federal laws, according to an ethics report published today. 

Matt Gaetz, the firebrand ex-politician, is alleged to have paid a dozen or so women $10,000s "with the general expectation of sex" in return — amongst them an underage student, who was just 17 at the time.

The report also says the former Florida congressman used illegal drugs while in office. 

Benji Hyer brings us more details. 

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Biden stops death penalty for several criminals

US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of dozens of people sitting on death row, meaning they will now not face the death penalty. 

These prisoners will instead serve life without the possibility of parole.  

Three notorious killers were left out of these commutations — the gunman at the 2018 shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, the perpetrator of the 2015 church massacre in Charleston, and the 2013 Boston Marathon bomber.

Benji Hyer reports.

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LUIGI MANGIONE, ACCUSED OF MANHATTAN MURDER, PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to state charges in New York.

Mangione was apprehended days after the killing in midtown Manhattan, and now faces Federal charges, as well as ones in New York and Pennsylvania.

Mitch McCann reports

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RADIO: WESTERN DRC ETHNIC CLASHES

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More than 10,000 people have been displaced by clashes in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say militiamen from a group known as Mobondo attacked a village in Kwango province and burnt 150 houses. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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