Pakistani authorities to hold second round of dialogue with the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party

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The Pakistani government and the opposition party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan are holding a second round of negotiation talks on Thursday to resolve a political deadlock.

Imran Khan, the cricketer turned politician, has been in jail since 2023 facing multiple corruption charges, which his party claims are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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337 tonnes of toxic waste being moved in Central India amid protest

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Forty years after India's worst industrial disaster that killed 5000 people, toxic waste from the site is being moved for disposal.

This comes amid protests from activists and environmentalists who worry that incinerating the 337 tonnes of waste will pollute nearby towns and villages.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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One dead after Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside of Trump Tower in Vegas

A Tesla Cybertruck has exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven others.

Authorities are investigating it as a possible terrorist incident.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans vehicle attack

The death toll has risen to at least fifteen people after a man drove a pickup truck through a crowd of New Year's Eve revellers in New Orleans.

US President Joe Biden said the US-born attacker, who was killed in a shootout with police, was "inspired by" the Islamic State terror group.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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South Korea jet crash prompts concerns over budget carrier repairs

The crash of a South Korean passenger jet on Sunday has prompted concerns over maintenance challenges by low-cost carriers. 

The Jeju Air plane reportedly experienced a landing gear malfunction before crashing at Muan International Airport killing 179 people. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Las Vegas police investigating vehicle fire at Trump Towers

Police in Las Vegas are investigating a vehicle explosion ouside the city's Trump Towers hotel complex.

Videos circulating online show a Tesla cyber truck exploding in front of the hotel entrance.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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DEAD SUSPECT "NOT SOLELY RESPONSIBLE" FOR NEW ORLEANS ATTACK - FBI

The FBI says it believes the suspect in the New Orleans New Year's attack wasn't acting alone before he plowed through a crowd of revelers, killing at least ten people.

It also revealed that the man, a former member of the U.S. military, had an Islamic State flag tied to the back of his pickup truck.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Reports: Suspect in New Orleans vehicle attack identified

Citing law enforcement sources, multiple media outlets have identified the man accused of driving a truck into a crowd of New Year's revellers in New Orleans as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabaar.

At least 10 people were killed in the attack and the suspect was then shot and killed by police.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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GAZA CEASEFIRE TALKS BREAK DOWN BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

Hopes of a ceasefire being close in Gaza appear to be fading, with a new report saying mediators haven't been able to get Israel and Hamas to negotiate in recent days. 

Trent Murray has more from Tel Aviv. 

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NEW YEAR'S TERROR: 10 DEAD, 35+ INJURED AFTER DRIVER PLOWS A VEHICLE INTO A CROWD IN NEW ORLEANS

Police in the US city of New Orleans say a driver who plowed into New Year's Eve revellers, killing at least ten, was "hellbent on creating carnage".

More than 35 others were injured during the incident, in which the suspect also fired shots at police.

Mitch McCann reports:

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10 Dead In New Orleans Attack

At least 10 people have died and 30 others injured after a truck was driven into a crowd of people in New Orleans.

2 police officers were then shot by the driver of the vehicle.

It happened on Bourbon Street in the busy French quarter of the city in the early hours of New Year's day.

Police say the driver was "hell bent on creating carnage".

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36,000+ Migrants Cross Channel To UK In 2024

Over 36,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in 2024 according to the latest figures released by the UK government. 

The number of crossings is an increase of 25 percent from 2023, but significantly less than record numbers in 2022. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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UK Energy Bills Increase Again

Household bills in the UK have risen again, and are now about 50% higher than they were before the pandemic.

After a new price cap was introduced the annual bill for a typical household's gas and electricity is now £1738 ($2176).

With warnings of further price rises, campaign groups are calling for government help to roll out a programme of improved insulation, to help keep bills down.

Business commentator Justin Urquhart-Stewart believes the rise will be painful for lots of people.

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Australia Charges Citizens Against Travelling to Nigeria

The Australian government has urged its citizens considering travelling to Nigeria to shelve the plan.

The government in a statement cited security concerns in Nigeria as a reason for the advisory.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Russia's gas flows through Ukraine halted

Russia has stopped sending natural gas to Europe through Ukraine. The deal allowing this transit ended on Wednesday, raising concerns in Central Europe.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to launch campaign in the United States

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party says it will launch a campaign to free the jailed leader to coincide with Donald Trump's inauguration this month. 

Khan has been in jail since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which he claims are politically motivated and intended to keep him imprisoned indefinitely.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Ex-Maldives President rejects India's involvement in impeachment plot

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has dismissed a report that claimed the country's opposition sought $6 million from India to aid a plot to impeach President Muizzu.

Ties between Maldives and India were tense soon after Muizzu's election, who came to power on a promise of expelling Indian troops from the island and strengthening ties with New Delhi's rival Beijing.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Data pulled from crashed jet cockpit

Investigators are examining data from the cockpit of a Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea on Sunday 

The B737-800 aircraft ran off a runway at Muan airport and crashed into a wall killing 179 people. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Japan marks one year since Noto disaster

Japan is marking one year since the New Year’s Day earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 500 people in the country’s Ishikawa region. 

The anniversary comes as new data shows 60% of quake-affected residents report little recovery since the disaster. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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POWER BLACKOUT PLUNGES MUCH OF PUERTO RICO INTO DARKNESS

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico began experiencing a major blackout on New Year's Eve morning, plunging most of the island into darkness.

The island's largest power supplier, a private company, reported it could take up to two days to resolve the issue.

Mitch McCann reports.

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