insert_link World Report Links More than 100 Websites Disguised as Local News to Beijing PR Firm A new report linksmore than a hundred websites disguised as local news outlets pushing pro-China content to a Beijing public relations firm. Toronto-based digital watchdog Citizen Lab says there is heightened risk of inadvertent amplification with harmful consequences. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 8, 2024 18
insert_link World S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayFebruary 8, 2024 7
insert_link World At least nine dead from California storm California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week. Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents. todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
insert_link World Antonio Guterres says the world is in an ‘Age Of Chaos’ The UN Secretary General has outlined his priorities for 2024 in a speech at the General General Assembly on Wednesday. Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for peace in the world saying the world is in an "age of chaos". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayFebruary 8, 2024 12
insert_link World In Today’s Troubled World, Building Peace ‘Humanity’s Greatest Responsibility’, Secretary-General Stresses, Outlining Organization’s Priorities for 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2024, in New York: Let me begin by extending my very best wishes for 2024. I wish health and happiness for you and your families — and peace for our world. Our Organization was founded on the pursuit of peace. Peace is our raison d’être. Yet as I scan the landscape of today’s […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 4
insert_link World US Republicans block border and aid deal US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 8, 2024 19
insert_link World Haley beaten by “none of these candidates” in Nevada Primary Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary. Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot. The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 8, 2024 19
insert_link World Coalition talks collapse in the Netherlands In the Netherlands, talks to form a new coalition government after recent elections have collapsed. That's after the New Social Contract party - which had been holding talks with far-right politician Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom - pulled out. todayFebruary 7, 2024 16
insert_link World Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency There was a time when Prabowo Subianto's name would have spooked most Indonesians. But now young voters appear to be charmed by the defence minister's slick makeover. The BBC reports that the ex-special forces commander dogged by allegations of human rights abuses and disappearances has become a cute grandfather made for memes. Now 72, Prabowo is running to succeed the popular Joko Widodo when the world's third-largest democracy votes on […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 13
