Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan

Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his victory plan to European leaders and NATO allies in Brussels. Zelenskyy announced his plan to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday which includes an unconditional invite to join the military alliance. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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World

Growing Confidence in Israel Over Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Death in Gaza

There's growing confidence in Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza. Testing is being carried out to establish whether he was one of several people killed in a military operation. The 62-year-old's thought to be a key figure behind the October 7th attacks on Israel last year. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, despite Israel's firm reports, Al Jazeera indicates Hamas has not made any […]

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World

Body of missing teen Lina found 250km South of Paris

The body of Lina, a French teenager who went missing in September 2023, has been found, some 250 km south of Paris. The 15-year-old disappeared while walking to a train station in the country's east. Ross Cullen reports.

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World

The US launches airstrikes in Yemen

The US military carried out airstrikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The facilities were holding various weapons components used to target vessels in the Middle East. US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, says they will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks.

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World

India calls Trudeau solely responsible for worsening ties

India has criticised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - blaming him solely for worsening Delhi-Ottawa ties. This comes after Trudeau doubled down on his claims of Indian involvement in murder of a Canadian Sikh Separatist leader while testifying in front of a committee investigating foreign interference in Canada. Ishan Garg tells us more about India's response from New Delhi.

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Business / Economics

Airbus to cut 2,500 jobs

Airbus will cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defence and space division, the airspace giant announced on Wednesday. The company blamed the move on a "complex business environment", citing rising costs and "rapid changes in warfare." Here's Sally Patterson with more.

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World

Biden calls Zelensky On more US aid for Ukraine

U.S president Joseph Biden has announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. In a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President vowed to push for further aid for the country in its fight against Russia. Benji Hyer reports.

October 17, 2024 16

World

Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage of aid in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another emergency session of the UN Security Council, Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it hijacks the aid. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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World

U.S Presidential election gets underway in the U.S. state of Georgia with record early voting

A record number of people turned up on the first day of early voting for the U.S. Presidential election in the state of Georgia; 300 thousand voters had cast their ballot by the end of Tuesday - nearly double the number from the last election in 2020. It's a critical swing state that went to the Democrats and President Joseph Biden last time, despite complaints of miscounting by former President […]

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