Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off of Venezuela’s coast

President Donald Trump says the US military has seized an oil tanker off of Venezuela's coast, in a major escalation in tensions with the South American nation.  Under Trump's directive, the US has amassed significant military assets in the Caribbean in recent months and has blown up nearly 2-dozen alleged drug boats. Trump has warned that land attacks are imminent. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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Fed cuts rates 0.25 percentage points for third time this year

The US central bank has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the third time this year -  with a new range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent.


The Federal Reserve decision comes as it seeks to support a weakening job market even as inflation persists.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Federal judge says Los Angeles National Guard deployment is unlawful

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, ruling the federal takeover of the state's forces was unlawful. 


The case stems from last summer's protests over immigration enforcement.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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US judge orders release of Epstein grand jury documents

A judge in New York has ordered the release of grand jury documents
relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It comes a day after a different judge said similar records about his
co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell could be unsealed.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US seeks to vet tourist social media accounts

The United States is seeking to vet the social media accounts of all tourists as a requirement for entering the country.

It's part of the Trump administration's wider crackdown on immigration, as Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Venezuela 'will breathe again’ vows peace prize winner

The daughter of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner has accepted the award on her behalf.


Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado hasn't been seen publicly since January over fears she'll be arrested by the Maduro regime.


She was given the prestigious prize for her efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. 


Machado had planned to be at the ceremony in Norway herself, but is now expected to arrive later on Wednesday. She's been told she will be declared a fugitive if she leaves Venezuela.


Speaking on behalf of her mother at the event in Oslo, her daughter Ana said it's important to raise awareness and vowed that Venezuela 'will breathe again'.


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EU leaders reject Trump "weak" comment

European leaders have rejected claims from U.S. President Donald Trump
that the continent is run by weak people.

But the head of France's far-right National Rally party has joined
Washington in its criticism of Europe's migration policies.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan's ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party demands weekly visits

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Party leaders and family members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan are demanding weekly in-person visits from Pakistani authorities. 

This comes as his family has claimed he's being mistreated in jail, and weeks after the government was forced to refute rumours that the former cricketer had died in jail.

Khan has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he claims are politically motivated. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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ECHR convenes to debate migration rules

The European Court of Human Rights is convening to discuss how the
issue of migration should be handled.

It comes as a number of European nations are seeking to strengthen
immigration policies and make it easier to deport people.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel

Hamas says that international mediators must pressure Israel to
respect the Gaza ceasefire agreement before the group agrees to move
forward into the second phase of the wider peace plan.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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South Africa wants to ensure it is included in any AGOA extension, trade ministry says


South Africa is committed to ensuring that it is included in any extension of U.S. trade initiative the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade ministry spokesperson says.


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STARMER URGED TO RESPOND MORE FIRMLY TO TRUMP CRITICISM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing domestic pressure to stand up to US President Donald Trump on his criticism of Europe.

European leaders have pushed back on President Trump's claim they are  "weak" and overseeing a "decaying" continent.

The UK government says it 'rejects' the US President's assertion European countries have achieved no progress on the issue of Ukraine.

But leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says Keir Starmer needs to respond more firmly.

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India - EU To Push For Trade Deal As Deadline Looms Says Indian Minister

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India and the European Union are intensifying efforts to clinch a long-pending free-trade agreement with India's Commerce Minister saying both sides are pushing to close remaining gaps, even as politically sensitive issues such as tariffs and carbon offsets remain unresolved after years of negotiations. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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French PM survives crucial vote on 2026 budget

The French parliament has passed a crucial vote on its 2026 social security budget.

The government managed to squeeze the proposed legislation through the National Assembly by just 13 votes, meaning the prime minister Sebastien Lecornu has avoided the possibility of being ousted - for now.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Amazon to invest $35bn in India by 2030

Amazon says it will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities and expand its operations.

This comes after Microsoft unveiled plans to invest $17.5 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India over the same time period.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Indian carrier IndiGo to slash operations by 10%

As travel disruptions have paralysed airports across India for more than a week, the country's largest domestic carrier IndiGo is cutting back operations by 10%.

This comes as tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded after the airline failed to make adequate preparations for new rules governing pilots' flying hours.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China urges trade partners against tariffs as record surplus stirs tensions

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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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:

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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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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.


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