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Trump team meet Ukrainian officials to discuss peace plan

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming team have held high level talks with Ukrainian officials to try and end the war with Russia. Trump has promised to end the conflict quickly. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

6 December, 2024

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UN Secretary General calls for the immediate de-escalation in Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has called for the "bloodshed" in Syria to end. Renewed fighting escalated last week, when rebel forces seized the country's most-populous city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

6 December, 2024

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French President to pick new PM after ousting

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "spirit of hope" in his country, as the nation wrestles with a constitutional crisis after its Prime Minister was kicked out of office. Monsieur Macron, in a televised address on Thursday night, vowed to appoint a new premier in the coming days. From Paris, Ross Cullen reports.

6 December, 2024

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NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying. New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

6 December, 2024

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French President due to address the nation later today on no-confidence vote

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation later today after the country's government lost a no-confidence vote. Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted as far-right and left-wing legislators joined forces to support the motion against him. Barnier had tried to push through a contentious budget without parliamentary approval. France24 reporter in Paris - Catherine Norris-Trent - says it's an uncertain time for France and its president. […]

5 December, 2024

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Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister accuses Yunus of genocide

In her first public address since being ousted, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Mohammad Yunus of carrying out genocide. Hasina, who fled to India in August was addressing her supporters virtually. Ishan Garh tells us more from New Delhi.

5 December, 2024

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Hegseth to ‘keep fighting’ for U.S. Secretary of Defense

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a replacement for Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead the Department of Defense. Many reports have been made of intoxication and sexual abuse against the former Army National Guard officer, Veterans Association president and Fox News contributor. Caroline Malone reports.

5 December, 2024

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Korea defense minister resigns over martial law fiasco

South Korea’s defense minister is resigning following the president's failed attempt at imposing martial law on Tuesday. There are also sustained calls for leader Yoon Suk Yeol to step down as he faces impeachment over the fiasco. Chris Gilbert reports.

5 December, 2024

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Top Democrat calls on Biden to pardon more working class Americans

The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, has called on President Joseph Biden to pardon some working-class Americans after drawing criticism for pardoning his own son. Hunter Biden had been convicted on firearm charges and pleaded guilty to tax charges. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:

5 December, 2024