Widespread Disruption After Winter Storm Hits US

At least seven people have died in the US, as a dangerous winter storm sweeps across a large part of the country.

20 states have declared a state of emergency and hundreds of thousands of homes have been without power after Storm Fern hit.

Schools and roads across the country have also been closed and thousands of flights cancelled.

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Sweeping Changes To Policing In England

Police in England must get to crime scenes within 20 minutes of receiving a 999 call.

It's just one of many changes to policing being made by the UK government, along with plans for a new national FBI-like force.

The sweeping reforms are aimed at cutting crime and getting more police officers away from their desks and on to the streets.

Critics argue that policing can't be improved without significant additional funding and more staff.

 

Policing minister Sarah Jones acknowledges that things need to be improved, and says the changes aim to stop crimes from going 'unpunished'.

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India's 77th Republic Day Celebrations

India marked its 77th Republic Day with annual parade along a central boulevard in New Delhi.

This Republic Day is the first since the conflict between India and Pakistan, and India displayed mock ups of weapon systems used in that four-day war, in a display of military might.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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India hosts top EU leaders for annual parade ahead of bilateral talks

Top leaders from the European Union are in New Delhi, attending Republic Day festivities ahead of bilateral talks slated for Tuesday.

The two sides are slated to ink what has been called 'the mother of all trade deals', in a bid to reduce reliance on the American market.

We spoke to Maros Sefcovic, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.

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Neha Poonia has more on the message New Delhi and Brussels are aiming to send to the US through their engagement this week.

Earlier, President of the European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen said that India and the EU are showing a 'fractured world, another way of engage'

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Party backed by generals set for landslide as Myanmar election ends

INTRO: Voting has concluded in Myanmar's election, with the dominant pro-military party on course for a landslide victory.

The United Nations and some Western governments have called the election a sham, as critics say it will only prolong the army's grip on power. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Thousands join anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis

Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday to protest the Trump administration's ongoing anti immigration surge that has brought heavily armed agents to the city.

The protestors were joined by local businesses that closed down in solidarity in the city's largest demonstration since the crackdown began six weeks ago.

Ira Spitzer has more

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White House: Ukraine-Russia talks "productive"

The US, Ukraine and Russia have held three-way talks for the first
time since fighting began four years ago, with the White House
describing the discussions as "productive".

But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is "still too
early to draw conclusions" on whether the negotiations will lead to a
breakthrough.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ukraine trilateral talks aim for peace breakthrough

Three-way talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia are underway for
the very first time.

The negotiations in Abu Dhabi aim to achieve a peace agreement after
almost four years of fighting.

However, major points of contention remain that might not be overcome
during this round of discussions.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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President Trump sues America’s biggest bank and its CEO

US President Donald Trump is taking on the country's largest bank and its chief executive over allegations they stopped lending to him and his businesses after he left office following his first term.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU calls for effective stabilization with U.S.

European leaders have called for the effective stabilization of trade
ties with the United States.

Heads of state from across the European Union gathered for an
emergency meeting on Thursday night to discuss tensions over Greenland
and President Trump's tariff threat.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Russian delegation at trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi to continue discussions of Ukraine settlement

Russian delegation comprised of the Kremlin representatives and military officials is set to continue discussions of Ukraine settlement at trilateral talks with the US and Ukrainian delegations in United Arab Emirates on Friday and Saturday. Despite calling Thursday's bilateral meeting with US envoys in Moscow 'constructive' and 'extremely frank', the Kremlin still insists Ukrainian forces must pull out of Donbas in order to achieve lasting peace, and pledges to continue fighting on the battlefield until a settlement is reached. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Deadly fire in Pakistan’s Karachi leaves dozens missing

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Officials in Pakistan say the death toll from a massive fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza has climbed to 67.

The blaze, which engulfed the multi storey shopping complex on Saturday has completely destroyed the building.

Locals and lawmakers are now demanding answers from the provincial government for the tragedy.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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UK PM KEIR STARMER 'WILL SPEAK TO TRUMP' ABOUT NATO COMMENTS

A UK government minister says Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak to President Trump about comments he made about NATO forces avoiding the front lines in Afghanistan.

Speaking in Davos, the US President questioned the commitment of NATO allies to collective defense.

And he suggested that allied NATO troops which joined the US mission in Afghanistan after 9/11 stayed 'a little off the front lines'.

457 British service personnel were killed in the conflict, and UK minister Stephen Kinnock says the Prime Minister will take it up with the President.

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UKRAINE PEACE TALKS SET FOR ABU DHABI

Two days of peace talks between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials are due to begin in Abu Dhabi.

They are the first trilateral negotiations since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

Before those talks, President Putin has been meeting with an American delegation at the Kremlin for what Moscow said were 'useful' discussions.

Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood says he's not holding out much hope about the talks in Abu Dhabi.

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Sun Pharma gets green light to sell generic Wegovy in India

One of India's biggest drugmakers, Sun Pharmaceuticals, says it has received regulatory approval to make and sell the generic version of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in the country.

It plans to launch its version once the patent on the active ingredient expires in March.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

INTRO: TikTok announced that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture  to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.

The resolution is a milestone for the short video app used regularly by more than 170 million Americans. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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European leader meet to discuss transatlantic ties amid Greenland threats

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas says that relations
between the U.S. and EU have taken a blow following President Donald
Trump's recent tariff threats.

European leaders have held an emergency meeting to discuss how to
navigate the transatlantic relationship and the U.S. demand for a
strong security presence in the Arctic.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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​US economy expanded 4.4% in Q3 - faster than initially reported

Revised growth figures show the US economy expanded 4.4% in the third quarter of last year -  its fastest clip in two years. The strong numbers defy analysts' expectations of a slowdown linked to the Trump tariffs and stubborn inflation. Toni Waterman has more.

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Minnesota judge overturns block on agents using force on protesters

A US appeals judge has overturned a ruling that blocked federal agents
in Minneapolis from using force against peaceful protesters.

The city has seen several weeks of protests against the government's
immigration crackdown, and the killing of a woman by an immigration
agent.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump’s Tariff U-Turn Boosts US Markets

Donald Trump and the chief executive of chipmaker NVIDIA have given a boost to the U.S. stock market, after large losses across the broader indexes at the beginning of the week.

Mitch McCann reports from New York:

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