insert_link Business / Economics German train drivers union declares snap strike Commuters in Germany are being warned to expect major disruption after the country's train drivers union announced a snap strike. It comes as part of a long-running pay dispute between workers and the country's national rail firm Deutsche Bahn. Trent Murray reports from Berlin. todayJanuary 22, 2024 20
insert_link World Prince Harry withdraws libel claim against publisher Prince Harry has withdrawn his libel claim against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday. It comes after a judge ruled last month that the newspaper group had the grounds to argue the case on a defence of "honest opinion". Julia Chapman reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 6
insert_link World Search underway after landslide in China’s Yunnan Province Search and rescue efforts are underway for at least 47 people believed to be buried in a landslide in southwest China’s Yunnan province. More than 500 people have been evacuated from the region, and there are no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Landslides, often caused by rain or unsafe construction work, are not uncommon in China. todayJanuary 22, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Major Belgian factory investment marks development of new harvester set to enhance arable farm efficiency World-leading combine harvester to be produced at New Holland’s Center of Harvesting Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium Machine to be produced on completely renewed assembly line part-funded by government support alongside investment from parent firm CNH Industrial New CR11 combine extends further the productivity, efficiency and sustainability credentials of the existing world-record-holding CR10.90 In a major development in high-capacity harvesting set to help large farms gather their crops more efficiently […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 13
insert_link World France faces jump in electricity prices Electricity prices in France will go up from next month, as the government ends its barrier to cost increases introduced to help consumers with the energy crisis in Europe. Ross Cullen reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 15
insert_link World New 9/11 victim identified The remains of a man that was killed in the attacks on 9/11 more than20 years ago has been identified. Nearly 3,000 people died that day and around 40 percent of the victims are yet to be identified. William Denselow reports from New York. todayJanuary 22, 2024 48
insert_link World Baldwin charged again with involuntary manslaughter Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter months after an initial case against him was dropped. Two years ago a cinematographer was killed when a gun Baldwin was rehearsing with went off on set. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 4
insert_link World Ron DeSantis drops out of Republican Primary Race Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the Republican primary race ahead of Tuesday's contest in New Hampshire. The Florida governor has endorsed his rival, former US President Donald Trump, for office. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 15
insert_link World Putin keen to visit North Korea soon Russian leader Vladimir Putin is eager to visit North Korea at an ‘early date’ according to North Korea state media. The reports by KCNA follow an official visit by North Korea’s foreign minister to Moscow last week. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 15