Extra Funding For UK Police Amid Budget Shortfalls And Staffing Cuts

An extra £100 million ($124 million) will be spent on neighbourhood policing in the UK to help target anti-social behaviour.

The funding is part of a wider plan to increase police numbers in England and Wales by 13,000 before the next election in 4 years time.

But it comes as some forces have already announced staff cuts because of budget shortfalls.

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson acknowledges there are problems, but believes the extra funding will make a real difference.

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The EU representative criticizes Pakistani authorities for trying civilians in military courts

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The EU's special envoy has criticized Pakistan's government for allowing civilians to be tried by military tribunals.

Civilians accused of participating in the violent riots that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023 are currently being tried by the Pakistani military.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Belgian airspace reopens after technical problem

The airspace over Belgium has reopened but disruptions are still being reported.

On Thursday afternoon a technical issue was reported with the air
traffic control system forcing all aircraft in the sky at that time to
be diverted.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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U.S Approves HIV Treatment Waiver for Nigeria, Other Developing Countries

The United States government has approved a waiver for treatment of HIV for Nigeria, among other developing countries.

Tesem Akende reports.

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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN UGANDA

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A male nurse in Uganda has died from Ebola, leading to the isolation of 45 individuals for observation. 

The World Health Organization is working with national health authorities to quickly contain and ultimately eliminate the outbreak.

 

Michael Baleke Reports from Kampala. 

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REPORTS: VAWG IN UK NOT IMPROVING AFTER GOVERNMENT EFFORTS

Violence against women and girls is becoming a "significant and growing problem" in the UK, according to a new report.

The National Audit Office found recent efforts by the government to address the issue aren't improving outcomes for  victims.

Caroline Harper from the National Audit Office says there's urgent work to be done.

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Indian government to present annual budget amid concerns about slowing growth

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The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation.

The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Black boxes recovered from fatal Washington crash

US officials investigating the mid-air collision of a passenger plane
and military helicopter in Washington DC have recovered the plane's
two black boxes.

All 67 people onboard the two aircraft are presumed dead following
Wednesday's fatal crash.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Challenges persist as efforts continue to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo

Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days.

Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Trump links DEI policy to air crash that killed 67

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US President Donald Trump has said that Democratic diversity rules could have been linked to the mid air collision that killed 67 people at Reagan National Washington Airport.

As yet the cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transport Safety Board is investigating. 

Kate Fisher reports from washington

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Flights resume at Washington National Airport

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Flights have resumed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a mid air collision that killed 67 people.

A US army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night - nobody is believed to have survived.

Recovery teams have pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water.

Caroline Malone reports from the river's edge outside the airport in Northern Virginia

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Meta settles lawsuit with Trump for $25 million

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit with Doanld Trump. The President had accused the company of violating his civil rights when it suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Israel implements ban on UNRWA

The United Nations is continuing its call for Israel to rescind two
pieces of legislation that effectively bans the UN's aid agency, UNRWA
from operating in the Palestinian territories.
According to the world body, the new laws will have devastating
consequences on the people of Palestine, however Israel insists the
laws will go ahead.
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Bodies pulled from river after Washington mid-air collision, amid fears death toll will rise

At least 30 bodies are reported to have been pulled from the icy waters of Washington's Potomac  [PRON:  POH-TOE-MAC] River after a military helicopter and a passenger jet collided in mid-air on Wednesday night.

It is feared the death toll could rise above 60.

The investigation into the accident is already focusing on the possibility of an error by the military pilot in the helicopter who was on a training exercise.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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ECOWAS confirms exit of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc

West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has confirmed the withdrawal of three of its members from the organization.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced plans to withdraw from ECOWAS last year after tense relations with the regional bloc.

They have formed the Alliance of Sahel States to champion economic development and also fight insecurity in their regions.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Hope fades for Washington plane crash survivors

At least nineteen bodies have reportedly been recovered from the
Potomac River in Washington DC after a plane carrying 60 passengers
collided with a military helicopter.

Divers have spent the night searching the freezing water looking for
survivors - so far without luck.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senior EU official calls Denmark sovereignty “essential issue”

European Council President Antonio Costa says Denmark's sovereignty is
an essential issue.

This comes amid speculation over whether U.S. President Donald Trump
will follow through on his threats to take control of Greenland.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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BODIES RECOVERED AFTER WASHINGTON PLANE CRASH

A number of bodies have been recovered after a jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew collided with a military helicopter over Washington DC.

The flight from Wichita was coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, and crashed into the Potomac River after the collision.

President Donald Trump is being briefed, and says the disaster 'should have been prevented'.

Fire chief John Donnelly says rescuers have been battling through freezing conditions.

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French region of Brittany suffers worst flooding for 40 years

The French region of Brittany is suffering the worst flooding for 40 years.

Some villages are almost entirely cut off and more than a thousand people have been moved to safety.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistani father kills a daughter for posting videos on TikTok

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A father in southeastern Pakistan shot his American-born daughter for posting videos on TikTok.  

The shooting has drawn widespread criticism from international human rights organizations, who call it a brutal act of aggression against women.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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