INTRO: China's Premier Li Qiang urged trading partners to reject rising protectionism. It comes after the world's second-largest economy posted a record $1 trillion trade surplus driven by a rush of exports to non-U.S. markets. Laura Westbrook reports.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
US Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, but no guarantees
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce on Wednesday whether it will cut interest rates as expected, in the hope of stimulating job growth in a slowing labor market.
Mitch McCann reports:
Mitch McCann reports:
Trump slams EU in explosive interview
U.S. President Donald Trump has called Europe a decaying group of
nations led by weak people.
The comments came in an interview with POLITICO at a time when the
European leaders are seeking to ensure the U.S. continues its support
for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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nations led by weak people.
The comments came in an interview with POLITICO at a time when the
European leaders are seeking to ensure the U.S. continues its support
for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK Maternity Care 'Much Worse' Than Expected
The head of a review into maternity care in the UK has warned the situation is "much worse" than she expected.
Initial findings published by Baroness Amos include concerns about "unacceptable" care and poor cleanliness on wards of National Health Service hospitals.
The full findings from the investigation are due to be published next year.
Dr Kim Thomas is from the Birth Trauma Association and says bad experiences are common:
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Crucial budget vote expected in France, PM could face calls to resign if he loses
The French parliament will hold a crucial vote on Tuesday on the social security budget for next year.
If the bill does not pass, the prime minister Sebastein Lecornu will certainly face calls to resign from the opposition - and he may do so.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Gaza deadliest region for journalists in 2025
The press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders says in its
annual report that Gaza was the deadliest region of the world for
journalists in 2025.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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annual report that Gaza was the deadliest region of the world for
journalists in 2025.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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ZELENSKY PREPARING ALTERNATIVE PEACE PLAN
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the US.
The Ukrainian President has again ruled out surrendering land to Russia after meeting key European leaders in London on Monday.
Kyiv is under continued pressure from the White House to agree a swift deal with Moscow.
Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says one avenue for discussions does appear to be gaining momentum.
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The Ukrainian President has again ruled out surrendering land to Russia after meeting key European leaders in London on Monday.
Kyiv is under continued pressure from the White House to agree a swift deal with Moscow.
Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says one avenue for discussions does appear to be gaining momentum.
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India Orders IndiGo to Slash Flights by 5% After Cancellation Crisis
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India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by 5 percent, following days of massive cancellations and disruption across India's airports. The order comes as authorities work to restore reliability and redistribute capacity to other carriers.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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President Trump signal new tariffs against India as trade negotiations restart this week
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With senior US officials in New Delhi this week for trade negotiations, President Trump has now warned India against what he calls dumping cheap rice into American markets.
He's signalling new tariffs on top of the 50% duties already imposed on the country's exports to the US.
Ishan Garg reports.
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With senior US officials in New Delhi this week for trade negotiations, President Trump has now warned India against what he calls dumping cheap rice into American markets.
He's signalling new tariffs on top of the 50% duties already imposed on the country's exports to the US.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Nvidia wins Trump’s approval to sell H200 AI chips in China
INTRO: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip giant Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China.
The decision comes after extensive lobbying by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, who visited Washington last week to drum up support. Laura Westbrook reports.
The decision comes after extensive lobbying by Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, who visited Washington last week to drum up support. Laura Westbrook reports.
Monday, December 8, 2025
'One Battle After Another' tops Golden Globes nominations
Hollywood's awards season is underway, with the announcements of this year's Golden Globes nominations.
Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another led the pack with nine nominations.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Paramount–Skydance launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
There has been a major twist in the deal for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studios business, with Paramount-Skydance making a hostile bid for the company.
Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:
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Supreme Court weighs whether President Trump can fire heads of independent agencies
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump has the authority to fire a top Federal Trade Commission official - in a case that could have far reaching consequences for independent regulators. FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter was ousted earlier this year - told that her service was "inconsistent with the Administration's priorities". In 1933, the Supreme court ruled unanimously that President Franklin D. Roosevelt couldn't fire an FTC commissioner over ideological differences.
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ZELENSKY LEAVING LONDON AFTER LATEST PEACE TALKS WITH EURO ALLIES
After Ukraine peace talks in London, the Elysee Palace says it'll intensify work on security guarantees and reconstruction.
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK met President Zelenskyy in Downing Street for a debrief after US-Ukraine talks at the weekend.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK met President Zelenskyy in Downing Street for a debrief after US-Ukraine talks at the weekend.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Trump “disappointed” with Zelenskyy, claims he hasn't read peace plan
US President Donald Trump has hit out at Ukraine's leader, saying he
is "disappointed" with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It comes as President Zelenskyy held meetings with European allies on
Monday looking to shore up support for his country.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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is "disappointed" with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It comes as President Zelenskyy held meetings with European allies on
Monday looking to shore up support for his country.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is visiting Pakistan
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Indonesia's President is undertaking a two day visit to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
Indonesia's President is undertaking a two day visit to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties.
This marks the Indonesian President's first visit to the country and is coming at a time when the south asian country is seeking stronger economic cooperation with East Asia to shore up its coffers.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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French budget nears crucial vote, PM may resign if vote fails
The French parliament is preparing for a crucial budget vote - though there is no certainty that it will pass despite Socialist support for Emmanuel Macron's government.
If Tuesday's vote fails - the prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, will resign again.
He first stood down in October, but was reappointed by the president.
Ross Cullen reports.
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European officials to hold talks in U.S. amid trade and regulatory tensions
A team of officials from the European Commission are set to hold talks
with U.S. counterparts over the next three days to discuss the
implementation of a trade deal.
It comes amid rising tensions after social media giant X was fined
$140 million for breaching European regulations.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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with U.S. counterparts over the next three days to discuss the
implementation of a trade deal.
It comes amid rising tensions after social media giant X was fined
$140 million for breaching European regulations.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Questions over Gaza Phase 2 plan
With only one hostage body remaining in Gaza, the first phase of the
peace plan is almost complete. But as Israel and Hamas prepare to
enter phase two, serious obstacles must be overcome.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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peace plan is almost complete. But as Israel and Hamas prepare to
enter phase two, serious obstacles must be overcome.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Uk Tries To Tackle Youth Unemployment
50-thousand apprenticeship places are set to be created in the UK, as the government tries to tackle the problem of youth unemployment.
725-million pounds (966 million USD) will be invested to fund apprenticeships in sectors including hospitality, engineering and AI.
Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith says she understands the concerns about the impact of AI on jobs, but that it also creates opportunities…
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