World Archives - Page 168 of 277

China denies Philippine report of “artificial island” in disputed waters

China has denied a Philippine report of trying to build an artificial island in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said it had deployed a ship to Sabina Shoal on the Spratly archipelago, where it accused China of building an artificial island and had documented what it said were piles of dead and crushed coral on the sandbars. Laura Westbrook reports for us from Hong Kong.

14 May, 2024

World

Cohen outlines hush money payment at Trump’s directives

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has told a New York court how the former president ordered him to make hush money payments to cover up alleged affairs. Cohen is testifying as a witness for the prosecution in the case, as they try to convict Trump on campaign finance violations. The former president denies all the charges. Benji Hyer reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.

14 May, 2024

World

Israel Expands Operations In Both North and South of Gaza

Fierce fighting is being reported in Jabalia, northern Gaza as Israeli troops attempt to recapture an area they initially claimed to have taken from Hamas months ago. This at the same time as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Rafah, as Israel's military operation in the South of Gaza intensifies, despite pressure from the US. Sarah Coates reports for us from Tel Aviv.

14 May, 2024

World

First foreign UN staffer killed in Gaza

Another United Nations staff member has been killed in Gaza. The UN worker was killed when the vehicle they were travelling came under fire on Monday in Rafah. Covering the latest for us is Jody Jacobs.

14 May, 2024

World

U.S Senator Menendez corruption trial begins

The corruption trial of U.S senator Robert Menendez is getting underway with jury selection. The case will determine the Democratic senator's reelection plan, and could ultimately determine whether the party retains control of the Senate next year. Nick Harper is there and reports from Washington.

14 May, 2024

World

Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party wins Catalonia regional elections

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist Party has won regional elections in Catalonia. The results are a blow to pro-independence parties such as "Together for Catalonia", which is led by exiled former regional president Carles Puigdemont.

13 May, 2024

Business / Economics

American energy companies pass on Iraqi oil

American energy majors are once again shunning the chance to extract Iraqi oil, leaving the door wide open for Chinese companies to invest instead.

13 May, 2024

Health / Medical

WHO says vaccine patches could revolutionise measles prevention

A vaccine patch could be a safe and effective alternative way to protect young children against measles, a trial by the World Health Organisation in The Gambia has suggested. Dr. Birgit Giersing, team lead at the WHO vaccine product and delivery research unit to UN News that the patches could be a major breakthrough in protecting vulnerable populations from preventable diseases.

13 May, 2024

World

Russia’s Putin removes defence Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Sergei Shoigu as the country's defence minister. He's being moved to a role as secretary of Russia's Security Council. Editor of the Atlantic Council's Ukraine Alert blog in Kyiv - Peter Dickinson - says it may show Russia is expecting a lengthy conflict.

13 May, 2024