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. todayJanuary 23, 2024 16
insert_link 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. todayJanuary 23, 2024 37
insert_link 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. todayJanuary 23, 2024 51
insert_link Opinion Pieces Syria’s Enduring Turmoil Heads Into 2024 Escalating violence in northwest Syria left 66 people dead in attacks by the government and Russia, according to the White Helmets/Syrian Civil Defense, above, in October 2023. The war, nearing its 13th year, has created the largest displacement crisis globally. Peacemaking efforts by the United Nations go on, but Russia’s crucial cooperation is growing more remote. By Jusaima Moaid-azm Peregrina via PassBlue The Syrian conflict, now nearing its 13th year, […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 33
insert_link World UN launches 7.9 billion dollar migration appeal The United Nations has launched a $7.9 billion dollar funding appeal to help people that have been forced from their homes. A new UN International Organization for Migration report estimates that 117 million people were forced to migrate by the end of 2022often making perilous journeys in search of a better life. William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York. todayJanuary 23, 2024 6
insert_link World Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 23, 2024 18
insert_link World UN concerned about weapons transfers in Ukraine conflict The United Nations has once again called for adherence to International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov was present at Monday's UN Security Council meeting. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 23, 2024 4
insert_link World EU Foreign ministers meet to discuss middle east crisis Foreign Ministers from European Union member states are pushing for a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians at a meeting on Monday. Along with the foreign chiefs of the 27 nation bloc - representatives from Israel and the Palestinian territories are also attending. Ishan Garg reports from Brussels where the meeting is taking place. todayJanuary 22, 2024 26
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 45