Monday, January 27, 2025

Amid legal challenges, 49 migrants taken to Italian processing centres in Albania


A group of 49 migrants is being taken to Italy's controversial processing centres in Albania.

Two previous groups have been removed from the facilities due to legal challenges in recent months, while the European Court of Justice is currently reviewing their legality.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Calls For Tougher Regulations Of Weight Loss Drugs

There are new warnings over the online sale of weight loss jabs in the UK. 


Pharmacists claim that without tougher rules about who can buy them, patient safety is being put at risk.


It's claimed some sellers are prescribing the drugs to people who aren't overweight or have had an eating disorder in the past. 


Weight loss jabs have exploded in popularity in recent months, and are now widely available from unregulated internet sellers.


The National Pharmacy Association is calling for tougher regulations. Nick Kaye is their chairperson:


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World leaders gather at Auschwitz to mark 80 years since discovery of Nazi concentration camp

World leaders are gathering in Poland to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. 

The discovery of Nazi camp towards the end of World War 2 remains one of the most powerful symbols of the horrors of the Holocaust. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Pakistan's Interior Minister faces backlash following reports claiming his engagement in an anti-China political gathering

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It's been alleged that Pakistan's Interior Minister attended an anti China political gathering during his recent trip to the United States.

Beijing is Islamabad's long-time ally and has pledged investments of $65 billion in infrastructure, roads, and development projects as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Hira Mustafa has more.


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EU slams ‘sham’ Belarus election

The European Union has called this weekend's presidential election in
Belarus a sham.

Final results haven't been announced but local media project Alexander
Lukashenko to win his seventh straight election with nearly 88 percent
of the vote.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY MARKED

King Charles is joining world leaders for a commemoration at Auschwitz to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.

More than six million Jewish people were murdered during the Second World War.

Lord Pickles - chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance - is in Poland for the event.

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Top India-China diplomats discuss normalising ties

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Top diplomats from India and China are meeting in Beijing to improve bilateral ties that were damaged four years ago following a border standoff.

The two sides had agreed on a border pact last year signalling a major thaw since their armies clashed in 2020.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon charged with insurrection

Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection. This follows his attempt last month to declare martial law, which pushed the country into political turmoil

He is the first sitting president in South Korea to be charged with a crime and could face years in prison if convicted.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says

INTRO: Perplexity AI on Sunday revised the merger proposal it had submitted to TikTok parent ByteDance, according to CNBC. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in the next 30 days.

TikTok services were restored last week after Trump said he would revive the app's access in the country after returning to power. TikTok shut off its app for US users due to a law that cited national security. Laura Westbrook has more.

Donald Trump says he wants to "clean out" Gaza

Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza.


The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas.


Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". 


Sally Patterson has more.


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Saturday, January 25, 2025

TRUMP FIRES AT LEAST A DOZEN INSPECTORS GENERAL - QUESTIONS LOOM OVER LEGALITY

The Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general from government agencies.

Inspectors general are agency watchdogs, installed to root out corruption or abuse within departments.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed as Vance casts deciding vote

US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's Defense Secretary following a deadlocked Friday evening vote.


The former TV presenter becomes the third confirmed member of President Trump's cabinet by the slimmest of margins.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Friday, January 24, 2025

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CONTROVERSIAL DEFENSE SECRETARY CHOICE, LIKELY TO BE CONFIRMED

Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the US Department of Defense is likely to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday in Washington.

That's despite allegations of drunkenness, extra-marital affairs, and abuse by Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News television host.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US immigration raids: hundreds detained & deported

Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been detained and deported
according to the new Trump administration.

The White House says the raids have been carried out as part of Donald
Trump's promise of mass deportations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN receives official confirmation from Washington to withdraw from the WHO

The United Nations has confirmed that it has now received official
correspondence from Washington to withdraw from the World Health
Organisation.
On Monday, president Donald Trump ordered that the US withdraw from
the global health organisation as well as pause all funding to the
body.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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EU official tells Trump to focus on inequality

A senior European Union official has urged the United States to focus
on income inequality instead of tariffs.

Donald Trump insists that the trade relationship with the EU is unfair
and has threatened duties on goods coming from Europe.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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President Zelenskyy says slashing Russia’s export revenues is key to establishing peace

The Ukrainian president Zelenskyy says slashing Russia's export revenues, including those from the sale of oil abroad, is key to establishing peace.

It comes after the US president accused the Opec global oil producers of prolonging the war in Ukraine by failing to cut their prices.

Ross Cullen reports.

Only 6,000 Medical Consultants Practicing in Nigeria

Medical and Dental Consultants in Nigeria say only 6,000 of them are left to practice their profession in the country.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Pakistan sounds the alarm about cybersecurity risks from Indian media devices

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The Pakistani government says it has alerted federal Ministries to potential cybersecurity threats that may arise from the use of Indian-made electronic devices.

This comes as Islamabad works to strengthen its national security apparatus, and is implementing measures to counter 'anti-state propaganda'.

Hira Mustafa reports. 

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WARNINGS IN PLACE FOR UK OVER STORM EOWYN

Rare red weather warnings - meaning there's a danger to life - are in force in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

Storm Éowyn (PRON: AY-owen) will bring gusts of 100 miles an hour in some areas.

Millions of people in the UK are being told to stay at home and not to travel in the storm.

Meteorologist John Hammond says the forecast is bleak.

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