Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from the board
of OpenAI after emails showed links between him and convicted sex
offender Jeffrey Epstein.
On Tuesday the US House of Representatives and the Senate voted to
release all the files relating to Epstein, with President Donald Trump
expected to sign off on it in the coming hours.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
British Forces Deployed to Track Russian Spy Ship
The UK's Defence Secretary has announced that British forces have been deployed to track a Russian spy ship on the edge of UK waters.
John Healey said a Royal Navy Frigate and RAF planes are monitoring and tracking the vessels movements in the sea to the North of Scotland.
He added that the Russian ship, 'Yantar', is designed to gather intelligence and map undersea cables and that its crew had used lasers to disrupt RAF pilots tracking it.
Healey called this "deeply dangerous" and warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the UK military was ready to respond to any threats posed by the vessel.
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Kremlin denies any shift on Ukraine settlement
The Kremlin said its position on Ukraine remains unchanged - commenting on media reports that the US and Russia are secretly drafting a new peace plan for Ukraine.
Some US media outlets reported the two sides were were working on a 28-point peace proposal to end the Ukraine war. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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RADIO: EASTERN DRC CLASHES
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Fighting has erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia despite a recent framework for peace signed in Qatar. Authorities say the rebels have seized two villages in the mineral-rich territory of Masisi. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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EU set to postpone AI restrictions
The European Commission is set to announce plans today to pause the
implementation of some of its regulations on artificial intelligence.
The move is seen by critics as a major attempt to appease major tech
companies and the Trump administration.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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implementation of some of its regulations on artificial intelligence.
The move is seen by critics as a major attempt to appease major tech
companies and the Trump administration.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Southern Lebanon on Tuesday, in a rare attack targeting Hamas in the country.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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Nine people killed in Russian strike on Ukraine, as Kyiv battles corruption scandal
Nine people have been killed and dozens more wounded in a Russian attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil.
It comes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most damaging corruption scandal of his presidency.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK INFLATION FALLS TO 3.6%
UK inflation has fallen to 3.6% in the year to October - the first time the rate has dipped in seven months.
However, it fell less than analysts had been expected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges the government has more to do to ease living costs, as she prepares to present a key budget next week.
City AM editor Christian May says there's a lot in the inflation data that isn't moving in the direction the government would like.
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However, it fell less than analysts had been expected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges the government has more to do to ease living costs, as she prepares to present a key budget next week.
City AM editor Christian May says there's a lot in the inflation data that isn't moving in the direction the government would like.
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Truckloads of goods remain stuck at the Pakistan Afghanistan border
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Thousands of shipments bound for Afghanistan are stuck at Pakistani ports and border crossings.
Following last month's deadly border clashes between the two countries, Pakistan has closed all its crossings with Afghanistan.
Islamabad accuses the Afghan administration of harboring militant groups responsible for attacks in Pakistan - a charge the Kabul administration denies.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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UK Military Modernising At 'Glacial Pace'
The UK lacks a plan to defend itself from a military attack. That's the assessment of a group of MPs, in a highly critical report into the current state of the UK armed forces.
The Commons Defence Committee says efforts to modernise the military are happening at a 'glacial pace', and it's warned Britain can't meet its NATO obligations.
Tan Dhesi is the committee's chair.
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Questions Remain Over Epstein Files
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein have welcomed the US Congress passing legislation to force the release of more files about the late sex offender.
President Trump says he'll sign the bill into law as soon as he receives it. His name has been referenced in some files, and he long opposed their release... but denied any wrongdoing.
Dave Levinthal's a political journalist based in Washington DC, he says the President's position has shifted, but questions remain about what will be made public.
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Bangladesh NSA in Delhi as questions over Hasina extradition loom
Bangladesh's National Security Advisor is in New Delhi to attend a two-day security conclave.
His visit, a rare one involving a senior-ranking official representing the Bangladeshi interim government, comes as New Delhi is yet to state on record what it plans to do with Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina.
The former Prime Minister is living in exile in Delhi and was sentenced to death by a special Dhaka tribunal earlier in the week.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Indian companies' H1B visa application drop by a third after fee hike
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H-1B visa applications from Indian companies have reportedly plummeted by 37 percent this fiscal year after the US hiked application fees.
Experts say this, combined with increased hiring of American workers, is forcing Indian firms to restructure their global operations.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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H-1B visa applications from Indian companies have reportedly plummeted by 37 percent this fiscal year after the US hiked application fees.
Experts say this, combined with increased hiring of American workers, is forcing Indian firms to restructure their global operations.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
INTRO: Chinese financial institutions have lent more than $200 billion to the United States over the past 25 years — more than they have advanced to any other country.
China has long been seen as a creditor to developing countries through its Belt and Road initiative, but is shifting toward lending to advanced economies. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
China has long been seen as a creditor to developing countries through its Belt and Road initiative, but is shifting toward lending to advanced economies. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Trump: MBS “knew nothing” about Khashoggi murder
US President Donald Trump has said Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the 2018 killing of
Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
He made the comments during an Oval Office meeting with the Kingdom's
de facto ruler in stark contradiction to the finding of US
intelligence.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the 2018 killing of
Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
He made the comments during an Oval Office meeting with the Kingdom's
de facto ruler in stark contradiction to the finding of US
intelligence.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Stocks Continue to Slide in the US Amid Investor Concerns
Stocks continue to fall in the US amid concerns of a looming economic shock and fears that an AI bubble may be about to burst.
Mitch McCann reports.
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Mitch McCann reports.
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UK CLAIMS CHINESE ESPIONAGE TARGETING MPs
The UK says it will not tolerate espionage by China aimed at British politicians.
Security services say Chinese spies have been acting as 'civilian recruitment headhunters' to target parliamentarians.
Olly Barratt reports from Downing Street.
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Security services say Chinese spies have been acting as 'civilian recruitment headhunters' to target parliamentarians.
Olly Barratt reports from Downing Street.
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France says 7,000 jobs to be created through Ukraine defence deal
The French foreign minister says 7,000 jobs will be created through a major defence deal signed on Monday with Ukraine.
The headline announcement was that France will sell 100 combat jets to the Ukrainian air force, as the war with Russia continues.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The UN Security Council has approved the formation of an international stabilization force
The UN Security Council has approved the formation of an international
stabilization force for Gaza amid opposition from Hamas and vows from
the group that they will not disarm
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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stabilization force for Gaza amid opposition from Hamas and vows from
the group that they will not disarm
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Pakistan intensifies security operations to combat terrorism
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Pakistan has ramped up counter terrorism operations in its western provinces with the government saying the country is facing renewed security threats.
The move follows a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad last week that killed 12 people and injured dozens.
Islamabad blames Afghanistan for allowing militants to operate from its soil - that's a charge the Afghan administration denies.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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