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UN urges Security Council members to not forget Sudan

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday heard shocking reports of widespread human rights violations in Sudan. It's been nineteen months since hostilities erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the country, which has left thousands dead and displaced. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. ENG UN urges Security Council members to not forget Sudan

13 November, 2024

World

Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

12 November, 2024

Science & Technology

China’s new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show

China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI). Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.

12 November, 2024

Environment

US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump

Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. As our Sally Patterson reports.

12 November, 2024

World

Trump nominates Lee Zeldin for EPA

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former New York congressman Lee Zeldin will head up the Environmental Protection Agency. The Republican would become the face of the party's efforts to roll back climate change regulations: Here's Nick Harper reporting from Washington.

12 November, 2024

World

UK Defence Secretary Backs Trump’s Call for Increased NATO Spending by Europe

The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending. John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump. Simon Gaitán reports.

12 November, 2024

World

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is in India on a two day trip aimed at deepening economic ties. He's scheduled to meet business leaders on Monday and the Indian Foreign Minister on Tuesday to discuss trade, investments and technology cooperation. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

11 November, 2024

World

China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty’

China has rejected Philippine maritime claims and called new legislation an infringement on its territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea. The two countries have overlapping territorial claims in the disputed waters, with encounters growing more frequent and combative in recent months. Laura Westbrook has more.

11 November, 2024

World

Donald Trump vows to press on with mass deportations plans

U.S President-elect Donald Trump says one of his first priorities upon taking office in January will be to make his country's southern border "strong and powerful." As a candidate, the former President repeatedly vowed to carry out the "largest deportation effort in American history" if he won the election, having railed against illegal immigration during the campaign. The Department of Homeland Security estimates there are 11 million illegal migrants […]

11 November, 2024