Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days

Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days

A two-day extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been agreed. It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages. It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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Health / Medical

First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK

The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK. The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue. Simon Gaitán reports.

November 28, 2023 9

Business / Economics

U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday

U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

November 28, 2023 8

Africa

Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges?

With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […]

November 27, 2023 14

World

Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit

Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Business / Economics

Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies

A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs.

November 27, 2023 19

Health / Medical

UN Health Agency says climate crisis equals health crisis

The UN Health agency has warned of the inseparable connection between the climate crisis and a health crisis. Ahead of COP28 in Dubai, the World Health Organization argues that pollution impacting the climate negatively affects respiratory health, and extreme weather events play a role in causing different diseases. Here’s Dr. Maria Neira, WHO's Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment.

November 27, 2023 18

World

41 workers still trapped in India tunnel

Help is still hours, if not days away for the 41 workers stuck in a tunnel for two weeks in India as rescue efforts hit multiple technical snags. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

November 27, 2023 19

Health / Medical

New Zealand to repeal smoking ban for tax cuts

New Zealand’s new government has announced it will scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts. According to the BBC, the change has shocked health experts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda-Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008.

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