Major social media companies including Youtube, X and Instagram have
agreed to toughen up on hate speech within the European Union.
This comes despite criticism from Silicon Valley that the EU is
limiting freedom of speech online.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, January 20, 2025
US faces coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years
Parts of the US are facing their coldest weather so far this year on Monday, with arctic air expected through much of the week.
Several regions are under Cold Weather Alerts, as Americans battle icy weather on Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday.
Freezing temperatures also saw Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington DC move indoors - marking the first time it's being held inside since 1985.
Sally Patterson reports.
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In break with tradition, world leaders attend Trump inauguration
In a break with tradition, several world leaders are attending Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration in Washington.
In particular, the incoming Trump team invited European politicians from the right of the political spectrum.
Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Biden issues final day pardons
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has issued multiple preemptive pardons
to protect top officials from Donald Trump's promised revenge.
They include pardons for former health official Anthony Fauci and
lawmakers who investigated the Jan 6th 2021 attack of the US Capitol.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to protect top officials from Donald Trump's promised revenge.
They include pardons for former health official Anthony Fauci and
lawmakers who investigated the Jan 6th 2021 attack of the US Capitol.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Trump Promising Sweeping Changes
Donald Trump will return to the White House later today, with the Presidential inauguration due to start just before midday local time (1700 GMT).
He'll be sworn in as the 47th President, and is promising to make sweeping changes as soon as he takes power.
From Washington, Nick Harper has more.
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TAYLOR SWIFT-THEMED DANCE CLASS KNIFE ATTACKER PLEADS GUILTY TO ALL CHARGES
The man accused of murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial.
He's also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of eight other girls, and two adults, who intervened during the knife attack in summer last year.
Stuart Smith reports.
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He's also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of eight other girls, and two adults, who intervened during the knife attack in summer last year.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Aid Trucks Enter Gaza As Ceasefire Holds
More than 600 aid trucks have made their way into Gaza, as the ceasefire enters a second day.
Thousands more are expected in the coming days, as humanitarian charities warn of the huge challenge in providing Palestinians with the basic necessities of shelter, food and clean water.
Dr Sara Husseini is director of the British Palestinian Committee and says although the pause in fighting is desperately needed, there is still uncertainty about the days and weeks ahead…
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Ukraine waits as Donald Trump prepares to return to presidency
Ukraine will find out the planned foreign policy changes in the US on Monday as Donald Trump's second term in office formally begins with his inauguration.
The incoming US president has vowed to end the war quickly, and is hoping to set up a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pakistan's Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party plans to challenge a ruling in a graft case
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party says it will file an appeal to contest a recent ruling in a graft case that saw the jailed leader get 14 more years in jail.
Khan, who has been in custody since 2023 on various corruption charges, has called the verdict 'politically motivated'.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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RG Kar rape and murder convict to be sentenced by Indian court
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A local court in India will sentence the man guilty of brutally raping and murdering a young medic in August last year on Monday.
The crime at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata had sparked widespread protests in the country when tens of thousands of doctors took to the streets demanding safer working conditions.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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A local court in India will sentence the man guilty of brutally raping and murdering a young medic in August last year on Monday.
The crime at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata had sparked widespread protests in the country when tens of thousands of doctors took to the streets demanding safer working conditions.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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South Korea's Yoon refuses questioning as detention of impeached president is extended
South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to continue to refuse to answer investigators' questions on Monday.
This comes after Yoon's supporters stormed a court building on Sunday after a judge issued a warrant extending his detention.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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China, US need to tackle ‘growing pains’ together: People’s Daily says ahead of Trump 2.0
INTRO: A Chinese state-run media outlet says China and the United States should seek more common ground and avoid strategic misjudgment.
It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration on Monday.
It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration on Monday.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Trump planning flurry of executive action in inauguration day
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President elect Donald Trump is expected to begin his second term with a bang by signing a flurry of executive orders once he takes office on Monday.
Three of the richest men in the world, foreign dignitaries and former presidents will attend the inauguration ceremony, which has been moved indoors because of the cold weather in Washington.
From where Kate Fisher reports
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Friday, January 17, 2025
US Supreme Court backs TikTok ban
TikTok may soon be outlawed in the United States, after the Supreme Court ruled a controversial ban can go ahead.
The popular social media app has faced criticism from American lawmakers for its ties to China, which they say carry national security concerns.
The ban is scheduled to begin on Sunday, unless TikTok severs ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance.
Sally Patterson reports.
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UN concerned about looming UNRWA ban in Gaza
The United Nations warns that a ban on its aid agency, UNRWA will have
a devastating effect on the future of Gaza and the occupied
Palestinian territories.
In October last year, Israel passed legislation to bar the United
Nations Relief and Works Agency from operating in Israel and the
occupied territories.
The legislation comes into effect in two weeks time.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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a devastating effect on the future of Gaza and the occupied
Palestinian territories.
In October last year, Israel passed legislation to bar the United
Nations Relief and Works Agency from operating in Israel and the
occupied territories.
The legislation comes into effect in two weeks time.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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Trump's inauguration moved indoors
US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony will now take place indoors, with dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for his Inauguration Address on Monday.
He'll take his oath of office and deliver his speech in the Capitol Rotunda itself, instead of on the steps of the Congressional building.
It'll be the first indoor inauguration since 1985.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden commutes more sentences in final act in office
US President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 inmates convicted of non-violent drug offences.
It's one of his last major moves of his term, just days before leaving the White House — and it means he's now issued more pardons or commutations than any of his Oval Office predecessors.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Presidents Trump & Xi speak, as China reportedly sending VP to attend inauguration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a phone call with China's leader on Friday. He's called it great for both countries.
Caroline Malone reports.
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FORMER US VP PENCE MAKES SURPRISE TRIP TO TAIPEI - TELLS TRUMP TO MAINTAIN SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN, AMID CHINESE THREAT
Donald Trump's former vice president is urging his old boss to maintain support for Taiwan, following a surprise visit to East Asia.
Mike Pence and Donald Trump had a very public falling out after Mr. Pence refused to deny the certification of Joe Biden's election victory, in 2021.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mike Pence and Donald Trump had a very public falling out after Mr. Pence refused to deny the certification of Joe Biden's election victory, in 2021.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faces 14 year prison sentence
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A 14 year prison sentence has been handed down to Imran Khan, the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister and his wife to a seven year sentence in a corruption case.
Since 2023, Imran Khan has been imprisoned on multiple corruption charges, which he alleges are politically motivated.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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