EU launches investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter

EU launches investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform for breaching the EU's new social media laws. The probe, a global first, relates to a number of suspected failures, including the mishandling of illegal content and disinformation.

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India’s Modi calls for investigation into breach of Parliament

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has called for a probe after a security breach in Parliament last week but rejected calls made by opposition parties for a discussion. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Japan condemns North Korea missile launch

Japan is calling an emergency national security meeting after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles within 12 hours. The projectiles are thought to have landed in the Sea of Japan short of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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The United Kingdom, Germany and France call for ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in Gaza

The UK, France and Germany have joined calls for an immediate, and ‘sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza. UK shadow minister Wes Streeting says there is work to be done if a ceasefire is to be sustainable.

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Biden campaign touts stock market gains

The US markets have experienced a notable streak, registering gains for seven consecutive weeks. Capitalizing on this rally, President Joe Biden aims to bolster voter confidence in the economy as the nation approaches a crucial election year. Providing details on this matter, Ira Spitzer delivers the report.

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US stocks up following rate decision

On Friday, US stocks predominantly concluded higher subsequent to the Federal Reserve's choice to maintain steady interest rates. This decision was disclosed earlier in the week during the central bank's last rate meeting of the year. For further details, Sally Patterson provides additional insights.

December 18, 2023 13

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New York Republicans choose candidate to replace George Santos

In New York, Republicans have selected a candidate to succeed George Santos, the embroiled former United States Representative facing numerous criminal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, despite maintaining his plea of not guilty. Santos was recently ousted from Congress earlier this month. Reporting from New York, Sally Patterson provides updates on this development.

December 18, 2023 14

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Putin admits Moscow, Washington in talks on Americans jailed in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin held the end of year press conference on Thursday, taking selected questions form the public and journalists. Putin confirmed Moscow and Washington are in talks over the fate of the 2 American citizens held in Russian jails. He also addressed questions on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the state of the Russian economy, hit by Western sanctions. The event comes as Putin announced he would […]

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One-fifth of people in China now aged 60 or above

For the first time, one-fifth of the people in China are aged sixty or above. The number has more than doubled since the turn of the century. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

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