Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Trump posts artificial intelligence Gaza video

US President Donald Trump has shared a bizarre AI video on his social media account, showcasing his vision for Gaza — golden statues, a Trump Tower and even bearded belly dancers.


It also features Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drinking on a sun-bed, and Elon Musk eating hummus. 


Earlier this month the United States President announced his proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its millions of residents, an idea roundly rejected by Arab partners. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Suspects arrested after stealing valuable Nike shoes in multiple U.S. train heists

Thieves have stolen new Nike trainers worth two million dollars in the U.S. over a couple of train heists this year. 

Scores of people have been arrested after attacks in Arizona and California.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Pakistan is hoping to secure climate-related funds from the IMF

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To fortify its defenses against the growing impacts of climate change, Pakistan is seeking $1-1.5 billion in climate financing from an International Monetary Fund delegation in Islamabad. 

The South Asian country is actively pursuing foreign funding to improve its climate measures.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Tesla EU sales fall more than 50 percent

Tesla sales fell more than 50 percent in the European Union last month
sending the company's shares into a tailspin.

The electric vehicles makers's shares fell more than nine percent
following the news and brought the company's valuation down below one
trillion dollars.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hamas and Israel reach a deal over next hostage and prisoner exchange


Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on the next exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, avoiding a collapse of the Gaza ceasefire deal for now.

Israel has been holding back the scheduled release of about 600 Palestinian detainees since the weekend, accusing Hamas of holding "humiliating" handover ceremonies for Israeli hostages.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Macron briefs EU leaders after Washington talks with Trump

The French president has briefed EU leaders following his trip to the United States for talks on the war in Ukraine with President Trump.

Emmanuel Macron was in Washington on Monday, and the British prime minister, Keir Starmer is due in the US capital on Thursday for more talks with the American president.

Ross Cullen reports.


ZELENSKY TO VISIT WASHINGTON 'TO SIGN MINERALS DEAL'

US President Donald Trump says his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday amid reports a minerals deal has been agreed.

Washington has been pushing for access to minerals in Ukraine in return for military and financial support.

Foreign policy analyst Jimmy Rushton is in Kyiv - he says it's not necessarily a sign that a peace deal is closing in between Ukraine and Russia.

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Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel

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Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day.

At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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The world's largest religious festival happening in India wraps up

The world's largest religious festival happening in India comes to an end on Wednesday.

Authorities are on high alert and have placed strict crowd control measures as more than 600 million people have attended this massive gathering from all over the world.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.. 

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China says US plan to toughen semiconductor curb will backfire

INTRO:  Beijing says the US plan of coercing other countries into going after China's semiconductor industry will backfire.

It follows a report by Bloomberg that said Donald Trump's administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their restrictions on China's chip industry. Laura Westbrook has more.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

21 DOGE Employees Resign in Protest

Twenty-one federal employees who had been working with the US's newly-named Department of Government of Efficiency - or DOGE - have resigned in protest.

The anonymous employees wrote a letter blasting the Trump administration's controversial cost-cutting initiative which is being led by Elon Musk.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Pro-Trump US attorney declares himself lawyer for the President and rejects arrest warrant for MAGA politician

Police in Washington DC have sent an arrest warrant for a United States Congressman — but in a stunning rebuke, the US Attorney's office in the nation's capital is refusing to sign it, in a move that goes against legal convention.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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EU offers Ukraine rival minerals deal to US

The European Union has presented a deal to Ukraine for access to its
critical materials.

The move comes as the Trump administration claims it is close to
reaching an agreement with Kyiv for a share of its natural resources
in exchange for support against Russia.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Reports: Hamas could hand over deceased hostages to Egypt to break ceasefire deadlock


Hamas is reportedly considering handing over the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages to Egypt to secure the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel has refused to free the prisoners since the weekend, accusing Hamas of holding "humiliating" ceremonies to hand over hostages.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Hungary’s Wages Rise, but Inflation Takes a Toll

Wages in Hungary are rising, but so is inflation. New data shows the country has the highest inflation rate in the European Union, putting pressure on households. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Macron says Ukraine peace agreement could be just 'weeks' away after talks with Trump

The French president said a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement could be just 'weeks' away, in comments made after he held one-on-one talks with President Trump.

Emmanuel Macron's trip to the White House came as he sought to reassure Donald Trump that Europe would step up its security guarantees for Ukraine, and he praised the US leader for work done so far on re-engaging with Russia to try to end the war.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Nigerian Footballer Abubakar Lawal Falls To Death In Uganda

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Ugandan police have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal.


The 29-year-old striker died from a fall at a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. 


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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TRUMP, MACRON SUGGEST UKRAINE PEACE DEAL 'IN WEEKS'

Presidents Trump and Macron have signalled there could be a deal to end the war in Ukraine in the coming weeks.  

The French leader met his US counterpart at the White House - on the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion.

Keir Starmer will travel to Washington for talks later this week.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government should use the trip to signal a rise in defence spending to 3% of GDP.

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India-UK continue free trade negotiations in New Delhi

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India and the UK are continuing their free trade agreement negotiations in New Delhi.

British Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds kickstarted talks this week after an eight week hiatus.

Though the two countries say they have much to gain from an agreement - they're in no rush to finalise a deal.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary as Washington warms to Moscow

INTRO: China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It was their first phone call since US President Donald Trump upended American foreign policy with a sweeping pivot toward Moscow as he pushes for peace in Ukraine.