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U.S President Biden blocks major steel takeover

Outgoing US President Joseph Biden has officially blocked a Japanese company from buying the United States Steel Corporation, warning that foreign ownership would pose a danger to national security. Nippon Steel, the fourth-largest steelmaker in the world, had bid close to $15 billion to purchase the once-iconic American industrial powerhouse. But that takeover is now on the brink of collapse, as Benji Hyer reports.

6 January, 2025

World

UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Israeli Strikes on Hospitals at UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has been warned of the dire consequences of Israel's military operations in Gaza on the Palestinian healthcare system. Mitch McCann reports from New York.

6 January, 2025

World

US lawmakers vote for next House Speaker

US Congressman Mike Johnson has been re-elected as the United States's Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill on Friday, he appeared to fall short in the first round of voting — only for a handful of holdout members to later throw their weight behind the Louisiana lawmaker. Benji Hyer was following.

6 January, 2025

World

Donald Trump’s will be sentenced on January 10 For Hush Money Trial

The judge in Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial says the former president will be sentenced on January 10 — but he won't be going to prison. The sentencing follows long delays after Mr. Trump's conviction last May, making him the first current or former president in history to be convicted of a crime. Mitch McCann is our reporter:

6 January, 2025

World

Parts of US set for record snow and cold

More than 70 million Americans are under winter weather alerts, as a huge winter storm is forecast to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade to some parts of the US. Here's Kate Fisher reporting:

6 January, 2025

Business / Economics

BOJ keeps rates unchanged

Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo:

20 December, 2024

World

US moves closer to government shutdown

The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington:

20 December, 2024

World

UN Chief warns ‘AI arms race’ could have major security implications

The UN's top official is warning artificial intelligence is evolving faster than our ability to govern it. António Guterres said on Thursday there's an urgent need for global governance frameworks.He joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a Security Council meeting to discuss the opportunities and risks of AI.Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

20 December, 2024

World

US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal

A US government shutdown looms as incoming President Donald Trump urges lawmakers to reject a proposed deal. Funding for key services will run out by Friday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans, stating Trump's stance will impact Americans.

20 December, 2024