Border slashing approved by US Supreme Court

Border slashing approved by US Supreme Court

US Border Patrol can cut down razor wire put up by Texas officials to prevent migrants entering the country, according to a Supreme Court ruling. Judges decided on Monday that Texas had to give federal law enforcement access to the US-Mexico border. It's the latest development in an ongoing rift between state and federal lawmakers over immigration control. Sally Patterson reports from Eagle Pass, on the Texas border.

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World

Germany considers recruiting foreigners for its military

The German Government is considering a new policy of recruiting foreigners for its military. It comes as the EU's most populated country says it needs thousands of recruits for its Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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World

U.S. and UK carry out joint strike against Houthis

The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports.

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World

UN migration agency issues first ever global appeal

The International Organization for Migration on Monday launched its first-ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for $ 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration's promise as a force for good throughout the world. IOM Director-General Amy Pope explains.

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World

Trump leads New Hampshire primary on eve of key Republican decision

Former US President Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election. Voters in New Hampshire are choosing whether to give Trump a smooth glide to the Republican presidential nomination or bolster rival Nikki Haley's longshot bid to topple […]

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Health / Medical

WHO concerned that countries will miss deadline for pandemic treaty

The World Health Organization Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing on a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics to shore up the world's defences against new pathogens after the COVID-19 pandemic killed more than 7 million people.

January 23, 2024 23

World

Italian football club says it will ban supporters behind racist abuse

The Italian football club at the centre of a racism row says it will ban any supporters found guilty of racist abuse from its stadium for life. Udinese were hosting AC Milan on Saturday when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist chants by home supporters. Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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World

90+ dead in US storms

More than 90 people have died after fierce winter weather pummelled several states in the US in past days. Tens of thousands of Americans still remain without power across vast swathes of the country following a series of storms. Benji Hyer reports.

January 23, 2024 28

World

Trump in pole position ahead of New Hampshire Primary

Former US president Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election. Nick Harper reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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