insert_link World Chris Christie ends White House bid Former New Jersey Governor, Republican Chris Christie is ending his bid for the White House. He made the decision to drop out just days before the first state vote in Iowa. US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayJanuary 11, 2024 6
insert_link World Tokyo overrules Okinawa to begin US army base works Japan’s government is beginning construction on a new US military base in the country’s Okinawa islands, overriding the objections of local officials. Tokyo approved landfill works to relocate the Futenma airbase to the Henoko region by proxy after Okinawa’s government refused to green-light the project, saying it will destroy local ecosystems and attract war. todayJanuary 11, 2024 6
insert_link World China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party’s Presidential Contender China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election. William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific. Patrick Fok reports. todayJanuary 11, 2024 6
insert_link World Open AI launches ‘app store’ for chatbots OpenAI has launched a new marketplace where users can buy and sell custom artificial intelligence chatbots. The ChatGPT creator will make the new GPT store available to premium subscribers. Ira Spitzer has more. todayJanuary 11, 2024 12
insert_link World India start-up CEO arrested for son’s murder Police in India have arrested the CEO of an AI startup company for allegedly murdering her 4-year-old son. The young boy's body was found in the woman's luggage according to police officials. todayJanuary 10, 2024 22
insert_link World Rebels continue Red Sea attacks British and American warships in the Red Sea repelled what they say is the largest attack to date by Houthi rebels. The vessels are in the area to help protect shipping that's come under attack since Israeli military action began in Gaza. John Bevir reports. todayJanuary 10, 2024 5
insert_link World Washington appeals court questions Trump’s legal immunity Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution. They have not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 10, 2024 6
insert_link World Blinken tells Israel civilian toll in Gaza far too high The AFP news agency reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must stop undercutting the ability of Palestinians to govern themselves. Following a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken called on Israel to ease the toll on civilians in Gaza. todayJanuary 10, 2024 3
insert_link World Palestinian observer welcomes South Africa’s ICC move against Israel The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Court of Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order from the court to stop the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South African papers filed with the […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 10
