Judge drops Trump’s historic election interference racketeering case

A judge in Georgia has dismissed a historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 elections.  The dismissal came after the state prosecutor Peter Skandalakis, filed a motion to drop the criminal charges. Skandalakis took over the case from Fulton County District attorney Fani Willis was disqualified after having a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to lead the case. Toni Waterman has more.

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Thanksgiving travel hit by winter storms

In the United States Thanksgiving travelers are facing added delays
this year from winter storms and freezing weather.

Millions are under weather alerts amid the country's busiest travel period.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump defends Witkoff over call to Russian offical

Donald Trump is defending his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, after reports revealed that the President's negotiator advised Russian officials on how to communicate with Mr Trump.

It comes as Mr Witkoff plans to fly to Russia in the coming week to discuss a revised plan with Russian officials to end the war.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister arrives in Bahrain for official talks

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Pakistan's Prime Minister is in Bahrain for a two day visit - part of a broader push to deepen economic ties with Middle Eastern nations.

The visit comes as the country relies on a $7 billion IMF loan to turn around its ailing economy.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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At least 13 dead in major HK apartment block fire

At least 13 people have died and more than a dozen have been injured in a major fire in Hong Kong.

The blaze engulfed apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of the city.

From the scene, Laura Westbrook reports.

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European foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine peace plan

The European Commission president says "there cannot be unilateral carving up of a sovereign European nation", and that "Russia's mindset has not changed since Yalta".

Ursula von der Leyen was addressing European lawmakers on Wednesday as negotiations continue to to try to end the war.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Body of hostage returned to Israel, two now remain in Gaza

Israeli authorities confirmed Wednesday that a body returned from Gaza is one of the last deceased hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. The bodies of the final two hostages remain in Gaza.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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Kremlin confirms Witkoff expected in Moscow for Ukraine talks next week

Kremlin confirms Witkoff is expected to come to Moscow next week for talks on Ukraine peace plan. President Putin's aide also commented on the leaked phone conversations featuring him and other top Russian official, as well as US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff  discussing Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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India Weighs Import Tariffs on Select Steel Products

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India is reviewing fresh measures to stabilise its metals sector, as policymakers assess growing stress in parts of the domestic steel industry. The move comes amid fluctuating global prices and heightened scrutiny of India's trade exposure to major suppliers.

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India lodges complaint with China over harassment of its national

India says it has 'strongly' raised the issue of an Indian national being detained and allegedly harassed at the Shanghai airport with Chinese authorities.

The Indian national, from the frontier region of Arunachal Pradesh, claims that Chinese officials refused to recognise her Indian passport.

China claims stake to Arunachal Pradesh, a claim India has routinely and resolutely denied.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'

INTRO: A mother who murdered her two children and stuffed them into suitcases stashed inside a storage locker was on Wednesday sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand.

Earlier this year Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was found guilty of killing her children in a crime dubbed the country's "suitcase murders". Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. 

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Trump sending envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss possible Ukraine peace deal with Putin

Donald Trump says he’s sending his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin - as he tries to finalize a Ukraine peace deal. The US president says he believes a deal is close, but that he won’t personally meet with the leaders of Ukraine or Russia until the deal is final or in its final stages.  Toni Waterman has more.

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'COALITION OF THE WILLING' TALKS BEGIN AS PEACE PLAN ACCEPTABLE TO UKRAINE AND U.S. TAKES SHAPE

So-called 'coalition of the willing talks' are taking place, led by the UK Prime Minister and French President.

Over 30 nations are part of that group, which seeks to provide security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

It comes amidst a flurry of diplomatic activity between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow on a potential peace deal over the past few days.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Reports President Trump plans to speak with Nicolás Maduro

It's being reported that US President Donald Trump is planning to speak with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, despite Maduro being designated the head of a terrorist organisation this week.

Mr Trump blamed Maduro and other leaders in the region for allowing illegal drugs to flow into the United States.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Giant pandas on loan in France return to China

Two popular giant pandas that have been living in a zoo in France for the past 13 years are returning to China.

Hundreds of visitors turned up to see the bears before they were loaded onto a plane at Charles de Gaulle airport.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends its operations

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial Israel and U.S.-backed aid distribution organization, has announced that it has ended its operations in the Palestinian enclave.,

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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Tech Firms Asked To Help Stop Online Abuse Aimed At Women

Tech firms are being urged to step up their efforts to tackle online abuse aimed at women and girls.

The UK communications regulator Ofcom has published new guidance as part of its plans to combat hate and misogyny.

Head of the regulator, Dame Melanie Dawes, says some simple changes would make a big difference:

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Moscow has not yet received updated plan on Ukraine, Kremlin says

The Kremlin says it has not received the updated 19-point peace plan on Ukraine drafted by Washington and Kiev in recent days. Moscow called the US plan it had seen earlier 'substantive', suggesting it could provide a good foundation for future peace settlement for Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Volcanic Ash from Ethiopia Disrupts Indian Flights as Plume Drifts East

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A massive volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has sent an ash cloud drifting toward India, leading to widespread flight cancellations and fresh safety warnings for airlines. The plume has also triggered fears of worsening air pollution amongst citizens. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Afghanistan blames Pakistan for the overnight strikes

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Afghanistan has accused Islamabad of carrying out overnight strikes on Afghan soil, claiming at least nine people were killed. 

Pakistani officials have neither confirmed nor denied the attack.

The allegation comes a day after suicide bombers targeted a paramilitary headquarters in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.

Tensions between the neighbours have been running high since October, when deadly cross border clashes killed 70 people on both sides.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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