insert_link 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. today13 December, 2024
insert_link 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. today13 December, 2024
insert_link 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. today13 December, 2024
insert_link 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 today12 December, 2024
insert_link 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. today12 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Pound sterling has reached a high against the euro Pound sterling has reached a high against the euro not seen since before the Brexit vote of 2016, when the UK left the EU. A combination of factors relating to interest rates, the threat of US tariffs, and political troubles in France and Germany led to the milestone. Stuart Smith explains. today12 December, 2024
insert_link World FBI Director says he will resign before Trump takes office FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before president elect Donald Trump takes office. It comes just days after Trump announced his intentions to replace Wray. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today12 December, 2024
insert_link World UN General Assembly votes in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. While this vote is not legally binding, it's a strong political signal. The United States has once again voted against the ceasefire. Our correspondent from where the UN is headquartred is Jody Jacobs in New York: today12 December, 2024
insert_link World Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London next year Pamela Anderson's famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London next year. The 57-year-old Canadian played lifeguard CJ Parker in the popular TV show in the 1990s. The one-piece is probably the world's most famous swimming suit, with imitation versions bearing the Baywatch logo widely available online. It will be shown off at Design Museum's exhibition, Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style, which opens in March. […] today12 December, 2024