G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions

G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria. It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. Caroline Malone is in Washington for us:

December 16, 2024 8

World

Texas sues NY doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to Lone Star resident

Texas has sued a New York doctor that it says provided abortion pills to at least one Texas resident, in violation of state law. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more.

December 16, 2024 6

Health / Medical

Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India

Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. Ishan Garg tells us more.

December 13, 2024 19

World

ENG US President Biden issues more end-of-term pardons

US President Joseph Biden today handed out dozens more pardons and commuted almost 1,500 sentences — the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history. The sweeping act will be one of his final uses of the Presidential power before he leaves office next month.Benji Hyer reports.

December 13, 2024 13

World

UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel

Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York.

December 13, 2024 18

Business / Economics

European Central Bank cuts interest rates

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates again suggesting that efforts taken to curb inflation remain on track. It's the fourth time the ECB has cut rates this year with the deposit rate now set at three percent. William Denselow is in Brussels for us.

December 13, 2024 14

World

U.S Retailers clamp down on CEO shooting suspect merch

Online retailers are clamping down on merchandise celebrating the suspect accused of murdering a healthcare insurance company CEO last week. Mugs and sweaters with Luigi Mangione's face on them have been taken down from websites including Etsy. The 26-year-old was arrested earlier this week after Brian Thompson was shot dead last Wednesday. Mangione's lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more.

December 13, 2024 16

Business / Economics

Inflation-cutting stalls in US as prices rise

Progress on cutting inflation in the US has stalled as prices rise, according to the latest data from the US government's key metric for tracking inflation levels. The Consumer Price Index shows the monthly inflation rate and annual inflation rate each rose by 0.1 percentage points from their October levels. Kate Fisher reports

December 12, 2024 17

World

Trump assassination suspect asks for delay amid insanity bid.

The man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on his Florida golf course is looking to delay his trial until December 2025. His lawyers say Ryan Routh is also considering an insanity defense. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

December 12, 2024 14