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Israeli air force strikes weapons depots in Syria

Former Assad regime weapons depots have been targeted in a series of airstrikes, with Israeli media reporting the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv.

16 December, 2024

World

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73

Indian music legend and 4 time grammy winner Zakir Hussain (Zaa-keer Hoo-sane) has died at the age of 73. The musician famous for playing the Indian percussion instrument - the Tabla -passed away at a hospital in San Francisco. Ishan Garg tells us more.

16 December, 2024

World

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

South Korea's constitutional court kicked off proceedings on Monday over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday. Laura Westbrook reports.

16 December, 2024

World

Funding for collapsed Baltimore Bridge in Congress’ hands

The US Transport Secretary says funding remains a barrier to rebuilding the Baltimore Bridge. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March after it was struck by a cargo ship. A replacement one could cost up to $2 billion. Sally Patterson reports.

16 December, 2024

World

UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

16 December, 2024

World

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:

16 December, 2024

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.

16 December, 2024

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.

13 December, 2024

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.

13 December, 2024