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Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments

The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she called Trump voters "fascists". Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and inappropriate". Nick Harper has more from Washington.

18 November, 2024

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Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

18 November, 2024

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Social Media Platform Sees Surge in Users After US Election Amid Complaints About ‘X’

A social media platform seen as an alternative to 'X' is experiencing a surge in new users following the US election. It comes after widespread complaints from users of the app, formerly known as Twitter, about misinformation on the platform as well as upcoming changes to its terms and conditions. Mitch McCann reports:

18 November, 2024

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US Defense Department reports hundreds of new UFO sightings

The Pentagon says it has received hundreds of reports of new UFO sightings. While defense department officials say there hasn't been any evidence of alien activity, there are a number of cases for which there's currently no explanation. Ira Spitzer reports.

15 November, 2024

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Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan

Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

15 November, 2024

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EU fines Meta $840 million

The European Commission has fined Meta 840 million dollars for allegedly breaking antitrust rules. The EU accuses Facebook's parent company of gaining an unfair advantage by putting Facebook Marketplace on its social media platform. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

15 November, 2024

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Trump taps RFK for health lead

US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK was a former presidential candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

15 November, 2024

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UNRWA Chief says agency facing its ‘darkest day

The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official. Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

15 November, 2024

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Republican Senators Raise Concerns Over Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports. Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking. Mitch McCann reports:

15 November, 2024