Thursday marks 1st anniversary of Lebanon ceasefire as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah soar

Thursday marks the first anniversary of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

But tensions are soaring as Israeli strikes continue and both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement.

Blake Sifton reports. 
 
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UK GOVT DEFENDS TAX HIKES

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves is defending a tax-hiking Budget - promising it'll eventually put more money in people's pockets.

It included a freeze on income tax thresholds - meaning 1.7 million people will find themselves paying more tax.

The UK's tax burden is set to be at its highest level in history by 2030/31, as the government attempts to balance public finances.

Opposition parties say Rachel Reeves is strangling growth and causing a 'doom loop' for the economy.

She says the decisions are difficult but fair and necessary.

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France to announce new voluntary military service plan

France will announce a new voluntary military service plan on Thursday, becoming the latest European country to try to beef up its armed forces as the war in Ukraine continues.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan refutes rumors of Imran Khans death

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Pakistan has refuted rumors that former Prime Minister Imran Khan has died in jail.

Officials say the claims are baseless and aimed at provoking unrest as the country faces security and economic pressures.

The former prime minister has been jailed for over two years on corruption and political unrest charges.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India says 'examining' Bangladesh's extradition request for Hasina

India says it is 'examining' Bangladesh's latest extradition request to repatriate Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, who is living in exile in India, was sentenced to death earlier this month by a court in Dhaka for last year's deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Death toll from Hong fire climbs, more than 250 people still missing

The death toll from a fire in a residential block in Hong Kong has climbed to more than 40, with over 250 people still missing.

Full-scale rescue work is still underway at the site of the fire, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Two National Guard troops critically injured in “targeted” shooting near White House

Two US National Guard troops are fighting for their lives, after being shot on Wednesday two blocks from the White House. Officials say a lone gunman is now in custody. US media is reporting that he is a 29-year-old Afghan national who immigrated on a special visa following the US withdrawal in 2021, although that hasn't been confirmed by officials. The shooting comes amid the contentious deployment of US troops in mainly Democratic cities.  Toni Waterman has more.

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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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