CHRIS REA DIES AT 74

Singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74.

His family says he passed away in hospital after a short illness.

The British artist was known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas.

But Music journalist Matt Charlton says there was much more to his career than that.

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But Music journalist Matt Charlton says Driving Home for Christmas might never have been the success it became.

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Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Billions in Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros.

Another twist in the sale of entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery, with Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison personally guaranteeing a large stake in Paramount Skydance's bid for the company.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US pursuing Venezuela-linked tanker

The US coast guard is continuing to pursue an oil tanker linked to
Venezuela, after it unsuccessfully tried to stop and board the vessel
on Sunday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing

A car bomb killed a top military official in Moscow. The killed general headed the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Army's General Staff. He became the third victim of car bombings of this rank since December last year. Moscow suspects the attack was coordinated by the Ukrainian intelligence services. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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MANI FUNERAL HELD IN MANCHESTER

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher and former footballer David Beckham have been among the mourners at the funeral of Stone Roses bassist Mani in Manchester.

UK Correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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EU to impose duties on European dairy

China is set to impose provisional duties of up to 43 percent on dairy
products coming from the European Union.

Beijing accuses the EU of subsidizing these products at a time when
Chinese producers are battling with domestic demand issues and
dropping prices.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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BONDI GUNMEN 'TRAINED IN NSW'

Detectives in Australia believe the man accused of killing 15 people on Bondi Beach trained with his father in rural New South Wales.

Police say they have photos showing the father and son handling firearms in a secluded part of the state.

Court documents also claim the pair threw four improvised explosive devices toward Hanukkah celebrations last weekend, but none detonated.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says tougher sentencing and revamped gun laws are being considered.

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Indian man "forcibly" drafted into Russian army appeals for help

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An Indian man is appealing for help after allegedly being forced to join the Russian Army and sent to fight in Ukraine.

The Gujarat student in a video reportedly filmed by Ukrainian officials says he went to Russia as a student, but was tricked into joining the military and is now calling on New Delhi to intervene.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australian state parliament reconvenes to push through stricter gun laws after Bondi mass shooting

INTRO:  Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.

The legislation would also ban the display of "terrorist symbols", including the flag of the Islamic State, which was found in a car linked to one of the alleged shooters. Laura Westbrook reports.

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US lawmakers plan to increase pressure on the Department of Justice over Epstein files

Lawmakers who drafted the Epstein files legislation say they're working on a new plan to increase pressure on officials, amid outrage over the volume of documents still to be released.

Mitch McCann reports from New York:

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US Justice Dept not releasing all Epstein files to hit deadline

The US Justice Department has confirmed it will not meet Friday's
deadline to release all the files relating to Jeffrey Epstein as
ordered by Congress.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US to host Russian Envoy in Miami on Ukraine peace plan

Washington's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is hosting Ukrainian negotiators and Russian negotiators in Miami this weekend, trying to get signoff on the US's redrafted plan to end the war in Ukraine.

This comes after the EU greenlit a 90 billion Euro loan to Kyiv and opted not to tap into frozen Russian assets.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on how developments in the EU could impact the talks in Miami.

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French court rejects suspension of e-commerce giant Shein

A judge in France has rejected the government's request to suspend the Chinese e-commerce giant Shein's website (PRON: Shee-inn).

The judge ruled that such a move would have been "disproportionate" after the Chinese company removed illicit products sold on its platform.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan tightens security outside the prison holding ex Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Pakistani authorities have stepped up security around Adiala Jail, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being held.

The move comes as his party holds weekly protests outside the prison, demanding family visits

The protests come amid claims by Khan's family that he is being mistreated in custody - a charge authorities deny

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

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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French PM to meet party leaders after parliament fails to reach agreement on budget,

The French prime minister will meet party leaders next week after parliament failed to reach an agreement on the 2026 budget, despite a special commission holding last-ditch talks on Friday.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US special envoy to discuss Gaza phase 2

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to host senior officials
from mediating countries in Miami on Friday to discuss Phase 2 of the
Gaza peace plan

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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EU reaches 11th hour deal to fund Ukraine

The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with a loan worth
$105 billion to help finance the country for the next two years.

The announcement came after European leaders were locked in
negotiations deep into the night.

Ultimately the bloc failed to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian
assets to fund the loan, instead borrowing the money backed by the
EU's common budget.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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EPSTEIN FILES TO BE RELEASED

The Epstein files are due to be released later (Friday).

The US Department of Justice has until today to release all documents in relation to its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A new batch of photos from Epstein's estate were released by the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, including images of Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky and Steve Bannon.

Political expert at the University of Surrey Mark Shanahan says Friday's files may not give a complete picture.

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India's parliament passes landmark bill to open up nuclear power to private sector

India's parliament has cleared a landmark atomic energy bill that opens up the nuclear power sector to foreign and private companies.

But opposition parties argue that it dilutes nuclear safety and liability safeguards.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Violent protests erupt in Bangladesh over death of student leader

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Violent protests have swept across Bangladesh after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

The 32-year-old activist, shot in the head during his election campaign, succumbed to his injuries at a Singapore hospital on Thursday.

Ishan Garg has more.

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