Tuesday, January 7, 2025

JUDGE HALTS RELEASE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL'S PROBE INTO TRUMP CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS CASE

The US Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump.

The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump pressures NATO allies in garrulous presser

US President-elect Donald Trump is demanding NATO allies spend at least 5% of their GDP on defence, up from the current 2% target. 


In a lengthy and rambling press conference on Tuesday, he also refused to rule out using military force to assume control of the Panama Canal and Greenland — claiming the United States "needs them" for "national security purposes" — and he threatened to use "economic force" to annex Canada to make it a 51st state of America. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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US transfers 11 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman

The Biden administration has transferred 11 detainees from the
military prison in Guantanamo Bay to Oman.

It now means the remaining prison population at the high security
facility is just 15.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US winter storm kills several people

Several people have died in a powerful winter storm causing chaos across the United States.


Freezing temperatures and thick snow have grounded more than 2,000 flights, closed schools and left Americans without power.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Meta ditching fact-checking program

Meta says it's ditching its fact-checking program on its popular Facebook and Instagram platforms. The third-party review will instead be replaced by "community notes" - similar to what happens on Elon Musk's social media platform X, formally known as Twitter.  Toni Waterman has more.

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DONALD TRUMP JR LANDS IN GREENLAND - AMID CALLS FROM HIS FATHER FOR THE USA TO BUY THE AUTONOMOUS TERRITORY

Donald Trump's son has landed in Greenland amid calls from his father for the United States to buy the autonomous island.

The president-elect's proposal has been sharply criticized by leaders in Greenland and Denmark, the country that manages its foreign affairs and defense.

Mitch McCann reports.

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HAMAS PLEDGES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST BLINKEN OVER ISRAELI "CRIMES"

A senior Hamas official has warned the militant group will launch legal action against US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. 

From Tel Aviv Trent Murray has more. 

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Opposition parties in Italy slam government for SpaceX talks


Opposition parties have slammed the Italian government for holding talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX over a $1.5 billion deal to provide secure telecoms services.

After reports emerged that a deal was close, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was forced to deny that any agreement had been reached.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Human rights activists in Pakistan are filing petitions against the government's decision to repatriate Afghan nationals

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Pakistan's Supreme Court is hearing petitions that have challenged the government's plan to expel all Afghans refugees living in the country. 

As tensions escalate between Kabul and Islamabad, the government says it can no longer provide refuge even to legal Afghan immigrants. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Severe Weather Causing Disruption Across UK

Fresh weather warnings continue to be issued in the UK as wet and cold conditions cause disruption across the country.

At least 180 flood warnings, including a severe danger to life warning have been in place, with snow and ice disrupting travel, closing schools and forcing temporary airport closures. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Powerful earthquake kills nearly 100 in Tibet, rattles Nepal

INTRO A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 95 people and shaking buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.

Chinese state media reported that about 1,000 houses were damaged and 130 people were injured on the Tibetan side. There were no reports of deaths elsewhere. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Over 50,000 without heat in Transdniestria

More than 50,000 people are believed to be without heating in the
breakaway enclave of Transnistria.

Moldova and Russia are blaming each other for the rising energy crisis
in the region located on the border of Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Musk Continues attacks on UK government over ‘grooming gangs’

Elon Musk has continued his condemnation of the UK government over its handling of so-called 'grooming gangs'.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at what he says are 'lies' being shared online, but is facing pressure to mount a national inquiry into the issue.


Professor Alexis Jay who chaired the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse has said calls for new inquiries are 'distracting from the issues' and victims 'clearly want action' instead.


Olly Barratt reports from London.


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Two Killed In Suspected Bomb Explosion In Nigeria

At least two people have been killed by a suspected bomb explosion near Abuja, Nigeria's capital.


Tesem Akende reports.


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Paris marks 10 years since Charlie Hebdo attacks

January 7 marks ten years since the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, when 12 people were killed at the offices of the satirical newspaper in 2015.

A ceremony is taking place in Paris on Tuesday to mark the anniversary.

Ross Cullen reports.


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FRESH WINTER WEATHER WARNINGS IN PLACE IN UK

Warnings for ice, snow and travel disruption are again in place for much of the UK.

It follows major incidents being declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire on Monday after a winter storm swept across Britain over the weekend.

There are hundreds of flooding alerts across England on Tuesday, as disruption to roads, trains and airports continues.

Mountain rescue volunteer in Scotland Bill Dallas says people need to make sure they're prepared.

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US to ease curb on Indian nuclear entities

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The US says it is working on removing long standing restrictions on India's civil nuclear facilities in a move that experts say could boost cooperation between two countries.

Though the India-US nuclear deal was signed two decades ago, it's yet to be fully operationalised.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden Administration over blocked merger

Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the Japanese company's proposed takeover of the American firm.

This comes as US secretary of state Antony Blinken is visiting Japan.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Powerful earthquake hits holy city in China's Tibet

INTRO: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities of Shigatse on Tuesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

Powerful tremors were felt in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Monday, January 6, 2025

Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau haș announced he is stepping down as leader of the country and his party - after nearly a decade as prime minister.

He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a party election.

North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports 


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