Pound sterling has reached a high against the euro

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.

December 12, 2024 9

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.

December 12, 2024 12

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:

December 12, 2024 10

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. […]

December 12, 2024 4

World

Immigration surge largest in US history Says NYT report

New analysis shows that more than 2 million migrants have entered the US per year under the Biden Administration. This includes legal and illegal migration. The recent surge outpaces any other period in US history. Toni Waterman has more.

December 12, 2024 8

World

British Billionaire Appointed as Treasurer of Farage’s Reform UK Party

A British billionaire and former Conservative Party member will become the treasurer of political party 'Reform UK'. After his appointment was announced, Nick Candy said he had "exchanged messages" with the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- though said they didn't discuss donations. Stuart Smith is in London and now reports.

December 11, 2024 13

World

Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO shooting being held in high security prison

A man has been charged with murder over the killing of UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson. New York prosecutors filed murder charges against Luigi Mangione after he was arrested in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday. He has not entered a plea. Sally Patterson is in New York City for us.

December 11, 2024 15

World

UN special envoy says “tough times” lie ahead for Syrians

The United Nations special envoy to Syria says nothing "must stop" Syria's peaceful transition. Geir Pedersen briefed reporters on Tuesday and says while great opportunity lies ahead for the people of Syria, there are also some grave risks. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations headquarters in New York.

December 11, 2024 11

Health / Medical

U.S. Judge Blocks Healthcare Access Rule for Some DACA Immigrants

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Biden Administration rule that would have extended subsidized healthcare coverage to some undocumented immigrants brought into the US as children. Toni Waterman has more.

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