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South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning as detention of impeached president is extended

Today South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to continue to refuse to answer investigators' questions. This comes after Yoon's supporters stormed a court building on Sunday after a judge issued a warrant extending his detention. On the ground for us and now reporting is Rebecca:

20 January, 2025

World

China, US need to tackle ‘growing pains’ together

A Chinese state-run media outlet says China and the United States should seek more common ground and avoid strategic misjudgment. It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration today.

20 January, 2025

World

Trump planning flurry of executive action in inauguration day

U.S President elect Donald Trump is expected to begin his second term with a bang by signing a flurry of executive orders once he takes office on Monday. Three of the richest men in the world, foreign dignitaries and former presidents will attend the inauguration ceremony, which has been moved indoors because of the cold weather in Washington. From where Benji Hyer reports:

20 January, 2025

World

TikTok has begun restoring access to users in the United States

TikTok has begun restoring access to users in the United States after a brief voluntary shutdown. And according to CBS News, the move followed President-elect Donald Trump's promise to pause a potential ban through an executive order. TikTok expressed gratitude to Trump for providing clarity and assurance to its service providers. The company highlighted its role in supporting free speech and small businesses in the U.S. TikTok also committed […]

20 January, 2025

Business / Economics

China’s 2024 growth meets official 5% target on stimulus bump

China's economy hit the government's growth goal last year helped by a flurry of stimulus measures. However, the threat of a new trade war with the United States and weak domestic demand could hurt confidence in a broader recovery this year. Laura Westbrook has more.

17 January, 2025

Business / Economics

European auto chief calls for EU to relax environmental regulations

The head of Europe's Automobile Manufacturers' Association has called on the EU to revise its environmental policies. Car makers in Europe currently have until the end of the year to substantially curb emissions or face penalties. But industry leaders fear such action could cause European brands to lose pace with the competition. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

17 January, 2025

World

UK PM in Ukraine to Sign ‘100 Year Partnership

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ukraine to pledge long term military and economic support. The visit sees Starmer meet Ukrainian President Zelensky and sign what the PM's office has called a 'Landmark 100 Year Partnership'. Simon Gaitán, reports.

17 January, 2025

World

US officials remain confident that Gaza ceasefire will go ahead this weekend

The Biden administration insists it's "confident" that a ceasefire in Gaza will go ahead on Sunday, even though Israel's cabinet has delayed a vote on the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of backtracking on the deal. The White House has praised the breakthrough, which would bring an end to 15 months of war. But despite approval stalling on the Israeli side, US Secretary of State Antony […]

17 January, 2025

World

Los Angeles winds ease, helping efforts to put out fires

The US National Weather Service says dangerous conditions are expected in California next week, which could impede efforts to put out major fires there. A nine-day wind siege has finally ended in the area - offering relief to firefighters continuing to battle several blazes in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. The fires have killed at least 25 people so far, and many others are missing. Sally Patterson reports. […]

17 January, 2025