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U.S Court Blocks DOJ Report on Major Trump Probe

The U.S Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump. The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump. Mitch McCann reports:

8 January, 2025

World

US adds Chinese tech giant Tencent to military blacklist

The US has added gaming and social media giant Tencent to a list of businesses it says work with China's military, along with several other Chinese technology companies. It serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of engaging with the entities on the list. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:

8 January, 2025

World

Fast-moving wildfire explodes near U.S City Of U.S City Of Los Angeles

Thousands of people in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood west of Los Angeles in the U.S have been ordered to evacuate due to a fast-moving wildfire. Dangerous windy conditions are forecast to continue into today. Ira Spitzer has more from California.

8 January, 2025

World

US to ease curb on Indian nuclear entities

The US says it is working on removing long standing restrictions on India's civil nuclear facilities in a move that experts say could boost cooperation between two countries. Though the India-US nuclear deal was signed two decades ago, it's yet to be fully operationalised. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

7 January, 2025

World

Powerful earthquake hits holy city in China’s Tibet

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities of Shigatse on Tuesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said. Powerful tremors were felt in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. Laura Westbrook reports.

7 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden Administration over blocked merger

Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the Japanese company's proposed takeover of the American firm. This comes as US secretary of state Antony Blinken is visiting Japan. Rebecca Bundhun is our reporter from Tokyo.

7 January, 2025

World

Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau haș announced he is stepping down as leader of the country and his party - after nearly a decade as prime minister. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a party election. Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher:

7 January, 2025

World

Major storm fatally slams US east

A deadly winter storm is dumping buckets of snow across the east coast of North America. Storm Blair has triggered a state of emergency for millions of people in seven U.S states. The nation's capital, Washington DC, is under a blanket of powder, with the city's mayor warning of "dangerously low" temperatures throughout Monday. From there, Benji Hyer reports.

7 January, 2025

World

US-India NSAs to talk progress on semiconductor pact

The US National Security Advisor is meeting with his Indian counterpart to ensure policy continuation ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. This comes amid experts warning that the India-US pact on semiconductors could be threatened by protectionist policies under a Trump administration. Ishan Garg tells us more.

6 January, 2025