insert_link World South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group. Tokyo has asserted ownership of the Dokdo islands, which it calls Takeshima, in a recently published foreign policy document. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 17, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics International Monetary Fund predicts stronger US growth in 2024 The U.S economy is expected to help boost global growth over the coming year, according to the latest International Monetary Fund forecast. The stronger-than-expected US growth comes at a time when inflation remains high. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 17, 2024 6
insert_link World UN experts say Israel violated international law when it attacked Iran’s diplomatic building in Damascus A UN expert report says Israel violated international law when it attacked the Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus. It has also called on Israel and Iran to immediately cease any form of retaliatory military attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayApril 17, 2024 17
insert_link World U.S Supreme Courts hears Jan 6 arguments The U.S Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Tuesday about a federal law used to charge more than 300 people who attacked the US Capitol on January 6th 2021. The court's decision could have ramifications for Donald Trump, who has been charged with the same offence. The former President has pleaded not guilty, calling the charges politically motivated. Sally Patterson has more. todayApril 17, 2024 17
insert_link World With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year’s election be? By Priya Chacko, University of Adelaide India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is favoured to win reelection when India’s 970 million voters start heading to the polls on April 19 in the country’s massive, six-week general election. Modi, who has been prime minister since 2014, has benefited from a divided opposition, glowing mainstream media coverage and high economic growth rates. However, recent polling indicates significant voter discontent […] todayApril 16, 2024 33
insert_link World Israel’s war cabinet has met again to discuss how to respond to Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Saturday Israel's war cabinet has met again to discuss how to respond to Iran's drone and missile attacks on Saturday. No decision has been announced. World leaders have been urging restraint to avoid wider regional escalation. Israel's ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely says there needs to be a response of some kind. todayApril 16, 2024 37
insert_link World Hong Kong slams latest British government report on city The Hong Kong government has condemned what it calls "slander and smears" by Britain after the UK said that the city was on a "negative trajectory." The UK also sought to reassure Hongkongers living there that they were safe. Laura Westbeook has more. todayApril 16, 2024 24
insert_link World Donald Trump is in court for the start of his criminal hush money trial Donald Trump is in court for the start of his criminal hush money trial. He is accused of paying hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Trump is now the first former president to face a criminal trial. William Denselow reports from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan. todayApril 16, 2024 18
insert_link World Antonio Guterres says “The world is forgetting about the people of Sudan” United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the people of Sudan need peace. He was speaking in New York on Monday marking one year since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations. todayApril 16, 2024 17