insert_link World Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general The Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general from government agencies. Inspectors general are agency watchdogs, installed to root out corruption or abuse within departments. Mitch McCann reports: today27 January, 2025
insert_link World New danger emerges as California fires rage on In the U.S, officials in California are concerned about the growing threat of new wildfires, with strong winds expected to worsen conditions across the state. The fires have already claimed at least 24 lives and displaced more than 100,000 people. Mitch McCann reports: today15 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S Court Blocks DOJ Report on Major Trump Probe The U.S Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump. The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump. Mitch McCann reports: today8 January, 2025
insert_link World UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Israeli Strikes on Hospitals at UN Security Council The United Nations Security Council has been warned of the dire consequences of Israel's military operations in Gaza on the Palestinian healthcare system. Mitch McCann reports from New York. today6 January, 2025
insert_link World Donald Trump’s will be sentenced on January 10 For Hush Money Trial The judge in Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial says the former president will be sentenced on January 10 — but he won't be going to prison. The sentencing follows long delays after Mr. Trump's conviction last May, making him the first current or former president in history to be convicted of a crime. Mitch McCann is our reporter: today6 January, 2025
insert_link World Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York: today19 December, 2024
insert_link World Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting. An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets. Mitch McCann reports: today26 November, 2024
insert_link World 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: today18 November, 2024
insert_link World 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: today15 November, 2024