Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister accuses Yunus of genocide

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.

December 5, 2024 8

World

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.

December 5, 2024 11

World

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.

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World

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:

December 5, 2024 10

Health / Medical

United Healthcare CEO shot and killed in New York

The CEO of the largest private health insurer in the U.S., Brian Thompson has been shot and killed outside his New York hotel. The incident occurred outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown, where he was due to attend United Healthcare's investor conference. Jody Jacobs is our reporter. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department just announced that the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO was a "preplanned, targeted attack".

December 5, 2024 22

World

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment

There are growing calls for South Korea's president to be impeached after he declared martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the order - which was voted down by MPs - less than two hours after he made it. Warwick Morris is a former British ambassador in Seoul - he says events have been hard to believe.

December 4, 2024 11

World

Nato to boost intelligence collaboration

NATO has pledged to boost intelligence collaboration to curb alleged acts of sabotage by China and Russia. This comes as foreign ministers from the military alliance are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

December 4, 2024 22

World

UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

December 4, 2024 15

World

Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris

Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, his first foreign trip since the US election. The visit comes amid uncertainty over the US president-elect's future relationship with traditional European allies. Ira Spitzer reports.

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