UK Welcomes “Overdue” Lebanon Ceasefire

The UK Government has welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, that brings to an end over a year of conflict in Lebanon. 

The ceasefire was announced on Tuesday night and came into effect at 4 am local time on Wednesday morning. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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France says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire achieved through French diplomacy

Emmanuel Macron says the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brings a similar truce in Gaza closer.

The US and French presidents jointly announced the Lebanon deal on Tuesday, which sees the IDF agreeing to leave the country, and Hezbollah pledging to move further north away from the Israeli border.

Ross Cullen reports.

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G7 condemns Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric" after talks in Italy

The G7 has condemned Russia's "irresponsible and threatening nuclear rhetoric" after two days of talks in Italy.

It was the final meeting for foreign ministers from the group, which includes the U.S., U.K. and Japan, before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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ICC seeks arrest warrant for head of Myanmar military regime

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has called for an
arrest warrant for the chief of Myanmar's military regime.

Karim Khan alleges that Min Aung Hlaing has committed crimes against
humanity over the treatment of the country's Rohingya population.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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India-Bangladesh spar over monk's arrest

Neighbours India and Bangladesh have exchanged accusations over the arrest of an Indian monk.

New Delhi has urged Dhaka 'to ensure the safety and security of Hindus', even as Bangladesh has accused India of 'misrepresenting facts'.

The Hindu monk was arrested this week for reportedly 'insulting the Bangladeshi flag'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH BEGINS

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.

The Israeli and Lebanese military have warned the residents of southern Lebanon not to return home until they're told it's safe to do so.

Israel says it retains the right to respond militarily if there are violations of the ceasefire deal.

Defence analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says it's a critical moment.

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Trump may pursue better ties with North Korea

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to media reports. 

Reuters reports says Trump may building on his already existing relationship with Kim to break years of frosty tensions between the US and North Korea. 

Chris Gilbert has more.

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Imran Khan's party calls off protest after police crackdown

An overnight crackdown by security agencies in Pakistan has forced Imran Khan's party to call off a mass protest.

Khan's party and supporters were campaigning to secure his release- the former Prime Minister has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges he claims are false.

Imran Khan's supporters claim soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters - with the police saying 450 demonstrators have been arrested for defying a ban on protests.

Hira Mustafa has more.


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Biden confirms Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

US President Joe Biden has confirmed a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. 

Thousands of people have been killed - and more than a million displaced - in the latest round of the conflict, which began following the October 7th attacks by Hamas in Israel.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Netanyahu says Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed, pending cabinet approval

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's agreed to a ceasefire deal with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

The deal, which was brokered by the US and France and still requires Israeli cabinet approval, would take effect Wednesday morning.
 
Ira Spitzer reports.

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MEXICO SUGGESTS IT MAY RETALIATE TO TRUMP'S TARIFF THREATS

Mexico's President has threatened to retaliate to Donald Trump's proposed 25 percent tariffs targeting the country.

Mr Trump also pledged to impose tariffs on Canadian and Chinese imports.

Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:

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US state and federal health insurance could have to cover weight-loss drugs

US health insurance could soon have to offer coverage of weight-loss drugs, under new proposals from the Biden Administration.

The new rules would force Medicare and Medicaid, state and federal insurance programmes, to provide the medication to Americans considered obese.

Sally Patterson reports.

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UN moves staff from Haiti

The United Nations has ordered the evacuation of some of its key staff
from Haiti as clashes between armed gangs and the police intensifies.
In the last few days, the world body has reported a major escalation
of violence in the capital that's left scores dead and thousands
displaced.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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French MPs to debate EU-Mercosur trade deal amidst farmers' protests

French MPs will debate the proposed trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc in South America.

It comes as farmers in France start three more days of demonstrations across the country against the deal.

Ross Cullen reports.

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NATO and Ukraine to discuss Russia’s hypersonic missile

Kyiv has requested a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council following
Russia's use of a new hypersonic ballistic missile.

Ukrainian President Volodmry Zelenskyy says more air defense systems
are needed from its allies.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister joins G7 talks in Italy amid fears over ongoing U.S. support

Ukraine's top diplomat is joining G7 foreign ministers on their second day of talks in Italy.

This is the final in-person meeting of the group, which includes the U.K., France and other developed economies, before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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NO PLANS TO SEND BRITISH TROOPS TO UKRAINE- UK DEFENCE SEC

The British Foreign Secretary has insisted that the UK is not considering sending troops to Ukraine. 

David Lammy's comments come after his French counterpart called for 'no red lines' in Western allies' support for Ukraine and media reports suggesting that the deployment of French and British troops were being discussed. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Indian minister of external affairs says India is a proactive peacemaker in ongoing global conflicts

India's external affairs minister - S Jaishankar has said that the country is a 'proactive peacemaker' in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and in the conflict in West Asia.

Jaishankar highlighted India's unique position of being friends with all parties at war, and this would be helpful while engaging in diplomatic conversations.

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Nigeria to Deploy More Troops as New Insurgent Group, Lukarawas Spreads in North

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Nigeria's government is planning to deploy more troops to the northern parts of the country as the new insurgent group, Lukarawas, spreads in the region.

The group, which the army says infiltrated Nigeria from Niger Republic and Mali, has reportedly spread to 2 more states.

Correspondent Ajeck Magut reports.

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ISRAELI CABINET MEETS OVER HEZBOLLAH PEACE DEAL

Israel's cabinet meets on Tuesday to discuss a temporary ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

It's reported the 60 day truce would see Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon.

Fierce fighting continued on Monday as diplomats suggested a deal was getting closer.

Defence editor at The Economist Shashank Joshi says any progress will be fragile.

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