US President Donald Trump says there will be prolonged US involvement
in Venezuela, potentially lasting "years".
The US has crafted a three-part plan, without concrete details, which
includes selling the country's oil.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Farmers block parts of Paris in protest at EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers have mounted blockades and brought traffic to a standstill in parts of Paris with tractors parked in front of the Arc De Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
It's part of long-standing anger about the planned free-trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur countries of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK 'SETS OUT POSITION' TO TRUMP ON GREENLAND
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has 'set out his position on Greenland' in a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Keir Starmer has previously said the future of Greenland can only be decided by Greenland and Denmark.
The Trump administration says it wants to take control of the semi-autonomous region of Denmark for national security reasons.
UK government minister Pat McFadden says London is making its view clear to Washington.
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Keir Starmer has previously said the future of Greenland can only be decided by Greenland and Denmark.
The Trump administration says it wants to take control of the semi-autonomous region of Denmark for national security reasons.
UK government minister Pat McFadden says London is making its view clear to Washington.
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RADIO: BURUNDI REFUGEE INFLUX
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Tens of thousands of Congolese have fled renewed fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aid agencies say more than 80,000 people have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks, fleeing clashes between the M23 rebels and government forces in South Kivu province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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India Seeks Fare Data from Airlines as Antitrust Probe Follows IndiGo Cancellations
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India's competition watchdog has asked airlines, including IndiGo, to share ticket-fare data after mass flight cancellations last month triggered complaints of sharp price spikes. The move marks a widening regulatory response to the disruption.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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India's competition watchdog has asked airlines, including IndiGo, to share ticket-fare data after mass flight cancellations last month triggered complaints of sharp price spikes. The move marks a widening regulatory response to the disruption.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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London's Met Police Detail Vetting Failure
The Metropolitan police - has found more than 8-thousand officers were not properly vetted, over a period of 10 years up until 2023.
The review into vetting procedures was launched following the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard by firearms officer, Wayne Couzens in 2021.
Two sex offenders were among officers, who the force failed to effectively screen.
Stephen Roberts is the former head of the Met's 'Directorate of Professional Standards'. He says it's a failure for the profession:
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China's top diplomat begins annual Africa tour with minerals, trade in focus
INTRO: China's top diplomat began his annual tour of Africa on Wednesday. The focus will be on trade, with Beijing looking to secure key shipping routes and access to minerals.
Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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India in crosshairs as Trump approves bill that could impose 500% tariff on Russian oil buyers
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The United States is moving closer to taking the biggest economic hammer to trade with India as President Trump greenlights a bill that could see tariffs on India rising to 500%.
US officials say the bill targets countries buying Russian oil - which they accuse of fueling Moscow's war economy.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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The United States is moving closer to taking the biggest economic hammer to trade with India as President Trump greenlights a bill that could see tariffs on India rising to 500%.
US officials say the bill targets countries buying Russian oil - which they accuse of fueling Moscow's war economy.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India's GDP forecast to grow at 7.4 per cent in this fiscal year
India expects its economy to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current financial year to the end of March, according to a newly released official estimate.
That means India is set to retain its title of being the world's fastest-growing major economy. And it comes despite tensions over US tariffs - with analysts saying strong domestic consumer spending is supporting growth.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
ICE agent kills driver in Minneapolis
A US immigration agent has shot dead a female driver in Minneapolis
kicking off a political firestorm.
Video of the shooting has sparked further protests, in a city where
around 2000 federal officers have been deployed as part of a Trump
administration's immigration crackdown.
Nick Harper reports.
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kicking off a political firestorm.
Video of the shooting has sparked further protests, in a city where
around 2000 federal officers have been deployed as part of a Trump
administration's immigration crackdown.
Nick Harper reports.
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WH: US has started marketing Venezualan oil on the global marketplace
The White House says the US has already started marketing Venezuelan oil in the global marketplace.
It comes as President Trump says Venezuela has agreed to make up to 50 million barrels of crude available to the US.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington
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It comes as President Trump says Venezuela has agreed to make up to 50 million barrels of crude available to the US.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington
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US seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The US military has seized two oil tankers it says are linked to Venezuela.
The UK assisted with the taking of the 'Marinera' in the North
Atlantic, after a more than two-week pursuit.
Olly Barratt has more from London.
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The UK assisted with the taking of the 'Marinera' in the North
Atlantic, after a more than two-week pursuit.
Olly Barratt has more from London.
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UK SUPPORTED US OIL TANKER INTERCEPTION
The UK says it helped support the United States in its mission to stop and board an oil tanker travelling from Venezuela to Russia.
British Defence Secretary John Healey said London provided intelligence, logistics support and surveillance from the air while the interception took place.
Stuart Smith has more.
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British Defence Secretary John Healey said London provided intelligence, logistics support and surveillance from the air while the interception took place.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Man jailed for supplying boats to people smuggling gangs
A man has been jailed for supplying small boats and engines to people smuggling gangs crossing the English Channel.
He's previously been listed by the UK National Crime Agency as its 'most wanted man' and is thought to have made millions from the operation.
Lara Bentley reports…
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US military in operation to "seize" Russian-flagged oil tanker
The US military is trying to seize a Russian flagged oil tanker,
linked to Venezuela, after a more than two-week pursuit.
US officials say a Russian submarine and warship appear to be
assisting the tanker which slipped through the American blockade in
December.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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linked to Venezuela, after a more than two-week pursuit.
US officials say a Russian submarine and warship appear to be
assisting the tanker which slipped through the American blockade in
December.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump claims Venezuela is giving the US billions in oil, but no confirmation from Venezuelan officials
US President Donald Trump says Venezuela will give the United States up to 50 million barrels of oil, as the White House ratchets up pressure on the South American nation.
Mitch McCann reports:
Mitch McCann reports:
France to work with partners on Greenland emergency plan
The French foreign minister says he will work with European allies to
create a plan should the U.S. follow through on its threats of taking
control of Greenland.
The Trump administration has renewed its interest in the
semi-autonomous Danish territory stating that it's needed for matters
of national security.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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create a plan should the U.S. follow through on its threats of taking
control of Greenland.
The Trump administration has renewed its interest in the
semi-autonomous Danish territory stating that it's needed for matters
of national security.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Moscow closely watching US military tracking Russian oil tanker
Moscow is closely following the developments around oil tanker "Marinera" sailing under Russian flag. The vessel is being tracked by the US military in international waters. The tanker could allegedly be linked to a so-called "shadow fleet" of ships accused of dodging Western sanctions on Russian oil exports. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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US-Ukraine talks continue in Paris after "huge step forward" at Coalition of the Willing meeting
Talks between the United States and Ukraine are continuing in Paris on Wednesday after what was described as a "huge step forward" on plans to end the war at the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
Leaders from some 30 countries met in Paris on Tuesday to discuss binding security guarantees for Ukraine in the case of any future Russian attack.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK COMMITS TROOPS TO UKRAINE IF PEACE DEAL REACHED
The UK is committing to sending troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia.
London and Paris have both signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops if a peace agreement is reached.
Russia has repeatedly warned against any foreign troops being stationed inside Ukraine.
General Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Commander of NATO in Europe, says any assembled force would have to be combat ready.
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London and Paris have both signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops if a peace agreement is reached.
Russia has repeatedly warned against any foreign troops being stationed inside Ukraine.
General Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Commander of NATO in Europe, says any assembled force would have to be combat ready.
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