The US government is heading towards another partial shutdown as
lawmakers remain deadlocked on funding for Homeland Security amid
continued anger about the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Democrats want reforms to curb Immigration and Customs Enforcement
agents after the killing of two US citizens in Minneapolis.
Nick Harper reports rom Washington.
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
Guthrie family to pay reported $6m ransom for missing mother
US TV host Savannah Guthrie says her family will pay kidnappers to
return their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for more than
a week.
A ransom note reportedly demands a $6 million dollar payment by late Monday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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return their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for more than
a week.
A ransom note reportedly demands a $6 million dollar payment by late Monday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, February 6, 2026
US - Iran nuclear talks end with little movement
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran have ended with little evidence either side has budged on its demands. Neither side spoke face-to-face, the talks instead were mediated by Oman, with the US delegation led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The negotiations come amid a US military buildup in the region and fears of a regional conflict. Toni Waterman has more.
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US arrests key suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack
The US has arrested a man suspected of helping plan and orchestrate
the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi, Libya.
Four Americans died including the US ambassador.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi, Libya.
Four Americans died including the US ambassador.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump posts video of Obamas as monkey prompting backlash
US President Donald Trump has posted a video to his social media
account showing former President Barack Obama and the First Lady
Michelle Obama depicted as monkeys.
The video - posted during Black History Month - has prompted outrage
online, with Democrats and commentators calling it "racist" and
"vile".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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account showing former President Barack Obama and the First Lady
Michelle Obama depicted as monkeys.
The video - posted during Black History Month - has prompted outrage
online, with Democrats and commentators calling it "racist" and
"vile".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Nancy Guthrie’s Family Appeals to Kidnappers of 84-Year-Old
The family of missing grandmother Nancy Guthrie has posted another video asking for information about the 84-year-old, almost a week after her kidnapping.
Nancy is the mother of well-known television presenter Savannah Guthrie, who hosts NBC's long-running Today show.
Mitch McCann reports:
Nancy is the mother of well-known television presenter Savannah Guthrie, who hosts NBC's long-running Today show.
Mitch McCann reports:
At least 31 killed in Islamabad mosque bombing
A suicide bomber has attacked a mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 160 others. It's the deadliest attack in the Pakistan capital in more than a decade. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
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European Commission finds TikTok’s addictive design breaches EU law
The European Commission has found that TikTok's addictive design is in breach of the bloc's Digital Services Act.
The EU argued that TikTok did not adequately assess how features like its infinite scroll could harm the mental wellbeing of its users.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The Israeli government held meetings on Iran ahead of Muscat talks between the US and Iran
The Israeli government held meetings focused on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks between the US and Iran that began Friday morning in Oman
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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US AND IRAN DUE TO TALK IN OMAN
The US and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday amid threats of war.
They're the first direct discussions between the two countries in 8 months, as Washington looks to curb Tehran's nuclear programme.
President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if no diplomatic solution is found.
Iran says it's willing to discuss the nuclear issue but not additional demands.
Negar Mortazavi, an editor and host of The Iran Podcast, says military confrontation is still possible.
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They're the first direct discussions between the two countries in 8 months, as Washington looks to curb Tehran's nuclear programme.
President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if no diplomatic solution is found.
Iran says it's willing to discuss the nuclear issue but not additional demands.
Negar Mortazavi, an editor and host of The Iran Podcast, says military confrontation is still possible.
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India's import of Russian crude oil falls to three-year low
Days after US President Donald Trump claimed that India had agreed to 'stop buying Russian oil' as part of a trade deal signed with New Delhi, government data shows India's imports have fallen to a three-year low.
India has neither confirmed nor denied President Trump's claims but has said it is 'diversifying energy sources in keeping with market conditions and evolving international dynamics'.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India has neither confirmed nor denied President Trump's claims but has said it is 'diversifying energy sources in keeping with market conditions and evolving international dynamics'.
Neha Poonia has more.
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China said to halt Panama deals after ports operation nulled, Bloomberg News reports
INTRO: China is asking state firms to stop talks over new projects in Panama, according to Bloomberg.
It's seen as part of Beijing's broader retaliation after Panama voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings's contract to operate two ports along its strategic canal. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
It's seen as part of Beijing's broader retaliation after Panama voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings's contract to operate two ports along its strategic canal. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
White House open to immigration enforcement reforms
The White House has signaled it's open to negotiating with Democrats
over immigration enforcement reforms to end a funding fight.
Lawmakers are facing a Friday 13th deadline to secure funding for the
Department of Homeland Security, following controversial killings in
Minneapolis by the department's employees.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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over immigration enforcement reforms to end a funding fight.
Lawmakers are facing a Friday 13th deadline to secure funding for the
Department of Homeland Security, following controversial killings in
Minneapolis by the department's employees.
As Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US layoff data worst since 2009
Layoffs from US companies have hit their highest level since the 2009
global financial crisis.
January's data was up more than 200% on the previous month as many US
firms continued to downsize amid economic uncertainty.
Nick Harper has more from Washington.
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global financial crisis.
January's data was up more than 200% on the previous month as many US
firms continued to downsize amid economic uncertainty.
Nick Harper has more from Washington.
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Nuclear treaty extension talks underway per Axios
The U.S. and Russia are closing in on a deal to continue to observe the expired New START arms control treaty according to news site Axios.
It reports that negotiation to extend the treaty have been taking place on the sidelines of Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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310 prisoners exchanged amid Ukraine - Russia talks
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged over 300 prisoners...amid peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the talks were not easy, but said Ukraine has been and will remain as constructive as possible. Meanwhile, Moscow said Zelensly does not seek peace. Dasha Chernyshova has more from Moscow.
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Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader “should be very worried”
President Donald Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader should be "very worried" as tensions mount ahead of nuclear talks on Friday. The President made the comments in an exclusive interview with NBC news. Toni Waterman has more.
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US TV Star Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional Appeal Over Missing Mother
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional plea alongside her siblings, following the reported kidnapping of her 84 year old mother in Arizona.
Mitch McCann reports:
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KEIR STARMER APOLOGISES FOR APPOINTING MANDELSON U.S. AMBASSADOR
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight on despite speculation of a leadership challenge.
It comes after criticism over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
It comes after criticism over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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