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US Congress strikes deal to prevent shutdown

United States lawmakers have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government functioning by pushing a funding deadline to March. The year-end package — the last major legislation Congress will clear this year — includes a bill to restrict American investment in China, and more than $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. Benji Hyer reports. v

18 December, 2024

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FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones

The FBI is warning Americans not to point lasers at suspected drones, amid a spate of flying aircraft sightings across the country. Authorities say pilots are increasingly being hit in the eyes with lights, as people are mistaking planes for unmanned drones. Sally Patterson reports from New York:

18 December, 2024

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U.S Police chief says “combination of factors” motivated Madison school shooting

Police in Wisconsin say a "combination of factors" appear to have been the motivation behind Monday's deadly shooting at a private Christian school which left three dead. That includes the alleged shooter who has been identified as a 15 year old girl. Toni Waterman has more.

18 December, 2024

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US lawmakers face deadline to avoid government shutdown

US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th. Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an agreement. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

17 December, 2024

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South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency. Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more.

17 December, 2024

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Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

17 December, 2024

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Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings

Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

17 December, 2024

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UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza

The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an Israeli airstrike. The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 injured. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations.

17 December, 2024

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At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting

At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes the suspected shooter - who police say was a student. Law enforcement revised the deathtoll down from five. Toni Waterman has more.

17 December, 2024