S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation

S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation

South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

February 8, 2024 16

World

At least nine dead from California storm

California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week. Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents.

February 8, 2024 20

World

Antonio Guterres says the world is in an ‘Age Of Chaos’

The UN Secretary General has outlined his priorities for 2024 in a speech at the General General Assembly on Wednesday. Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for peace in the world saying the world is in an "age of chaos". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

February 8, 2024 33

World

In Today’s Troubled World, Building Peace ‘Humanity’s Greatest Responsibility’, Secretary-General Stresses, Outlining Organization’s Priorities for 2024

UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ briefing to the General Assembly meeting on the priorities of the Organization for 2024, in New York: Let me begin by extending my very best wishes for 2024. I wish health and happiness for you and your families — and peace for our world. Our Organization was founded on the pursuit of peace. Peace is our raison d’être. Yet as I scan the landscape of today’s […]

February 8, 2024 7

World

US Republicans block border and aid deal

US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid. Sally Patterson has more.

February 8, 2024 25

World

Haley beaten by “none of these candidates” in Nevada Primary

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary. Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot. The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

February 8, 2024 29

World

Coalition talks collapse in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, talks to form a new coalition government after recent elections have collapsed. That's after the New Social Contract party - which had been holding talks with far-right politician Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom - pulled out.

February 7, 2024 47

World

Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency

There was a time when Prabowo Subianto's name would have spooked most Indonesians. But now young voters appear to be charmed by the defence minister's slick makeover. The BBC reports that the ex-special forces commander dogged by allegations of human rights abuses and disappearances has become a cute grandfather made for memes. Now 72, Prabowo is running to succeed the popular Joko Widodo when the world's third-largest democracy votes on […]

February 7, 2024 24

Business / Economics

Boeing investigation finds missing bolts missing in faulty aircraft

Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation. The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year. Ira Spitzer reports.

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