United Nations Video: World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report - Press Conference | United Nations

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“It's been a nervous time for the global economy,” a Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Senior official said. At the launch the World Economic Situation and Prospects mid-year report today (16 May), Shantanu Mukherjee, Director, Economic Analysis and Policy Division of UN DESA said, “It's been a nervous time for the global economy. In January this year, we were expecting two years of stable growth, and since then, prospects have diminished, accompanied by significant volatility across various dimensions. So now we are forecasting global economic growth at 2.4 percent for 2025 and 2.5 percent for 2026. This is the downward revision of point four percentage points each year back from what we were expecting in January.” He also said, “This is not a recession, but the slowing down is affecting most countries and regions. Among the most severely hit are the least developed countries whose growth prospects for 2025 have fallen from 4.6 to 4.1 which is a drop by a full half percentage point in just a few months. Now, that translates into a loss of billions in economic output for the most disadvantage of countries.” He continued, “With this most recent shock, their five-year cumulative growth since 2021 is expected to be over 1/4 smaller than it would have been had they just grown at the rate they were averaging before the pandemic. Now, these are growth prospects are compounding the challenges they already face, such as fall in ODA, limited fiscal space and high levels of debt. And many developing countries are also still grappling with high levels of inflation, even though this is gradually moderating in some countries.” He added, “At this point, the average effective tariff rates for the US around 14 percent which is about six times higher than they were at the start of the year. And trade policy uncertainty is a factor in itself. It remains elevated, having surged to its highest value in the last 10 years, multiple times higher than the previous week.” He highlighted, “With merchandise trade representing just over a fifth the world output, and US and China together accounting for about a quarter of total imports., there's no surprise that these changes reverberated across the world, and going beyond just tariffs, volatility and some rather unexpected co movements have happened in a range of economic and financial indicators.” He said, “The uncertainty makes it even more likely that investment growth across the world, which was already slowing from 3.5 percent in 23 to 2.8 percent in 24 will continue to fall. And just to relate it to something we're all familiar with for small and medium enterprises, for example, difficulty in accessing capital when most needed can be fatal, with long term impacts for those whose livelihoods depend on them. Often, these are women.” He reported, “Across the world, fiscal deficits are now increasing for a variety of reasons. Developed countries and other major economies can finance these deficits quite affordably, but for many developing countries, the fiscal situation is becoming increasingly challenging.” He also said, “But our forecast from the beginning of the year indicated that overall, the global economy was reasonably healthy, and we recognize also that when assessed in comparison to other recent shocks, such as the global financial crisis, we have a downgrade, but it's not as extreme. In the forecast that we will present in greater detail today, we are expecting that bilateral negotiations will lead to lower tariff levels, although these will not return to pre-February levels. However, despite this, an early and complete resolution of uncertainties would help individuals and businesses move forward with economic decision making with positive results in 25 and even bigger impacts in 2026.”

Published: 16th May 2025 12:38:15   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Libya, Gaza, & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations

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Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Secretary-General/Travels - Libya - Occupied Palestinian Territory - Security Council - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Democratic Republic of the Congo/Humanitarian - Sudan - Haiti - Syria - International Day of Families - Briefings - Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS The Secretary-General left Germany in the morning and is now on his way to Iraq. Earlier today, in Berlin, he met with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany. They discussed topics that included the situation in the Middle East and the partnership between the UN and Germany.  Yesterday, he met the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and he told reporters later that they had discussed, among other topics, the situations in Gaza and Ukraine. While in Iraq, Mr. Guterres will attend the Arab League Summit. He will address the Summit on Saturday. He is also scheduled to hold a number of meetings with leaders and officials attending the summit, including leaders of the host country. He is also going to meet with our UN team in Iraq. LIBYA The Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue. The rapid nature of the escalation, which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated neighborhoods to heavy artillery fire, was alarming. The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of at least eight civilians in the recent clashes. The Secretary-General reminds all parties of their obligation to protect civilians and calls on them to engage in serious dialogue in good faith to address the root causes of the conflict. The United Nations stands ready to provide its good offices to facilitate agreement on a path towards lasting peace and stability in Libya. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight

Published: 15th May 2025 06:08:20   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Israel on the Middle East - Media Stakeout | United Nations

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Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.

Published: 15th May 2025 05:03:39   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: ICC on Prosecutor's report on Libya - Media Stakeout | United Nations

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Informal comments to the media by ICC Caucus on behalf of the members of the Security Council that are state parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Sierra Leone, on the 29th report of the ICC Prosecutor's Office to the Security Council on the situation in Libya.

Published: 15th May 2025 05:01:44   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: 5 FACTS - IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping | United Nations

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships globally, aiming for net-zero emissions by or around, i.e close to 2050.  The IMO Net-zero Framework is the first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and GHG pricing across an entire industry sector.  UN News article: https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163241 IMO: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/pages/IMO-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx

Published: 15th May 2025 04:38:59   By: United Nations

CNN Video: Fareed points out Trump’s ‘strange double standard’

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CNN’s Fareed Zakaria explains why he thinks President Donald Trump’s new foreign policy doctrine has a “strange double standard.” #CNN #News

Published: 16th May 2025 02:03:37   By: CNN

CNN Video: Anderson Cooper talks to man from his sailboat after he quit his job and is sailing around the world

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Diagnosed at 29 with a rare bone disorder, Oliver Widger left his job, cashed out his 401K, and bought a sailboat. He has now embarked on a round-the-world sailing voyage, and is currently in the Pacific Ocean, speaking with CNN’s Anderson Cooper during the initial part of his journey. #CNN #news

Published: 16th May 2025 01:49:26   By: CNN

CNN Video: Deepfake detectors fooled by expert

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With AI technology creating more and more realistic deepfakes, detectors are not up to the challenge of realizing what is real and what is fake, according to an industry expert. CNN's Isabel Rosales looks at how this technology can be bypassed and what you can do to protect yourself. An earlier version of this video gave the incorrect title for Perry Carpenter. He is the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4. #CNN #News

Published: 15th May 2025 11:28:12   By: CNN

CNN Video: Mistaken arrest leads to teen's ICE detention

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A northwest Georgia community voted overwhelmingly for President Donald Trump. Now it’s desperately trying to save its residents from being deported. CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports. See the full story on #CNN #News

Published: 15th May 2025 10:18:03   By: CNN

CNN Video: What to expect from Russia and Ukraine peace talks

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CNN’s Clarissa Ward explains the significance of Russia and Ukraine meeting in Istanbul for peace talks, their first meeting in three years.

Published: 15th May 2025 09:47:48   By: CNN

BBC News Video: South African refugee says 'I didn't come to US for fun' | BBC News

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South African Charl Kleinhaus had defended his new US refugee status in a BBC interview, saying he fled his Mpumalanga farm after death threats. He is one of 59 Afrikaners who are being resettled in the US under a controversial Trump administration policy. President Donald Trump said the Afrikaners were victims of "racial discrimination". South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called them "cowards" who do not merit refugee status. Kleinhaus has also come under scrutiny over antisemitic comments on social media that have since been deleted. He spoke to the BBC's Nomia Iqbal. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #SouthAfrica #US #BBCNews

Published: 15th May 2025 10:30:03   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Trump says “nothing will happen” in Ukraine peace talks until he meet Vladimir Putin | BBC News

Play Video: Trump says “nothing will happen” in Ukraine peace talks until he meet Vladimir Putin | BBC News

Donald Trump has dismissed hopes of progress at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to take place in Turkey. The US President told reporters that “nothing is going to happen until Putin and I get together ok?” Ukraine’s President Zelensky has arrived in Turkey and said he is ready for the planned talks. But he’s accused Vladimir Putin of not being serious about the process, after Russia made clear that he would not be travelling to Turkey for the negotiations. Meanwhile President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he does not have high expectations of the peace talks. Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Steve Rosenberg and Sarah Smith. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

Published: 15th May 2025 10:06:01   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Are Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul a path to peace? | BBC Ukrainecast

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The world's media are in Istanbul in anticipation of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. President Zelensky has said he's sending his defence minister to negotiations, but Moscow has sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey. If discussions between the countries do happen, is this progress? And are we on the path to peace? For this episode of Ukrainecast, Lucy Hockings is joined by Vitaly Shevchenko in Istanbul and Lyse Doucet in Abu Dhabi. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lbk9c9 Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews

Published: 15th May 2025 09:30:06   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Why did the talks between Putin and Zelensky in Turkey not happen today? | BBC Newscast

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Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the country's capital Ankara, but Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away despite having proposed talks. Russia editor Steve Rosenberg joins to discuss what Putin’s thinking is, as does former MI6 officer Christopher Steele. And - positive news for the UK’s economy. It’s grew more than expected at the start of the year. Deputy economics editor Dharshini David tells Adam whether it’s expected to continue to grow. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

Published: 15th May 2025 08:30:04   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Moment king cobra rescued from school in India. #Snake #BBCNews

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Published: 15th May 2025 08:00:38   By: BBC News

ODN Video: Shocking CCTV Footage of Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Gaza

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Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment an Israeli airstrike hit the European Hospital near Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Parts of the video are too graphic to show. The strike, which happened on Tuesday, killed at least 28 people, according to local officials. #gaza #israel #hamas Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 15th May 2025 03:26:29   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Intense Combat Footage Shows Hamas Ambushing IDF in Gaza

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Since a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas broke down in mid-March, intense fighting has resumed in the Gaza Strip. Both the IDF, and the military wing of Hamas, have posted a steady stream of videos showing their fighters in combat. While these clips are hard to independently verify, they do give us a unique perspective of the conflict on the ground. Here, we’ve gathered some of that combat footage, from the past two months. More than 19 months after Israel launched its ground campaign in Gaza, there are parts of the Strip it hasn’t brought under control. Fighting near the southern city of Rafah has been particularly fierce, with the al Qassam Brigades - Hamas’ military arm - launching a series of videos on what it calls ‘the gates of hell’ operation. These highly-edited clips show two separate ambushes on Israeli troops east of the city - which it claims killed and wounded several IDF soldiers. Despite Israel claiming to have almost broken the militant group’s power, Hamas fighters are now experienced in urban warfare, using this ruined landscape to their advantage. These videos, recorded by Israeli soldiers, show fighting at incredibly close range inside buildings. And in April, Hamas posted this video of another ambitious ambush on an Israeli vehicle convoy. For the most part, however, the videos show smaller engagements involving small numbers on each side. Individual militants using rocket propelled grenades against Israeli armoured vehicles and bulldozers remains common. As do attacks by snipers targeting isolated patrols… …while long range rocket attacks into Israel have remained a feature since the start of the conflict. While they must remain on guard at all times, most IDF patrols do not encounter Hamas insurgents… but they do claim to still regularly find tunnels used by them. But things can be dangerous in a warzone, even without the presence of the enemy. This video filmed by an Israeli soldier, purportedly shows debris from a detonation, almost taking them out. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with Israel blocking food and aid from entering the strip. Estimates place the number of people killed since the start of the war, between 50 and 60,000. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 14th May 2025 05:30:02   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Trump Meets Syria’s Interim President After $142 Billion Arms Deal

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Trump met Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia this morning, the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years. This came hours after he secured a $142 billion arms deal with Gulf allies. In a major shift, Trump announced the US would lift sanctions on Syria, saying they deserved “a shot at greatness.” According to the White House, Trump gave Al-Sharaa five demands. #trump #syria #usa Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 14th May 2025 04:34:20   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: LIVE: US President Donald Trump Arrives in Doha For State Visit

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US President Donald Trump's has arrived in Doha, where he will take part in the official State Visit at the Amiri Diwan.

Published: 14th May 2025 02:53:25   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: LIVE: Donald Trump Attends Gulf Summit in Saudi Arabia

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Live coverage of US President Donald Trump’s continued visit to Saudi Arabia. Trump is expected to participate in a family photo with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders, the opening of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with remarks by Trump and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, followed by Trump departing Riyadh en route to Doha, Qatar. #donaldtrump #us #saudiarabia

Published: 14th May 2025 08:54:33   By: On Demand News

CBC Video: Pre-tariff inventory to run out at Walmart, Loblaws. How will you be impacted? | Hanomansing Tonight

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Some prices at Loblaw stores in Canada and Walmart stores in the U.S. are set to rise as pre-tariff inventory runs out. Gordon Dean, owner of Mike Dean Local Grocer, explains how this will affect shoppers and why independent grocers that sell Canadian products might provide some relief. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.7535594 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2025 01:19:28   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Why they’re running 10 marathons in 10 days across Canada | Hanomansing Tonight

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Two Alberta men, Mike Hanson and Dave Morin, plan to run in 10 marathons in 10 provinces in 10 days, from May 16-25, to raise money to provide resources for children in need. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2025 01:10:37   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Will the Liberals find opposition support for their tax cut? | Power & Politics

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Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon tells Power & Politics the government's 'middle-class' tax cut is a 'significant affordability measure.' Conservative MP Adam Chambers says his party supports lower taxes but will want to see the spending details attached. And the Power Panel weighs in on comments from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about working with Ottawa. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2025 12:48:43   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Canadian Tire to buy Hudson's Bay branding for $30 million | Hanomansing Tonight

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Canadian Tire says it will buy the intellectual property belonging to Hudson’s Bay for $30 million, including its name, iconic stripes and brands. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 16th May 2025 12:07:59   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Bloc calls for byelection in close riding, recounts continue in 3 others | Power & Politics

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CBC’s Heather Gillis breaks down why the judicial recount continues for a fourth day in the Newfoundland riding of Terra Nova-The Peninsulas. Plus, the Bloc Québécois is calling for the Superior Court of Quebec to order a byelection in the riding of Terrebonne, which their candidate lost by one vote. University of Ottawa law professor Michael Pal tells Power & Politics that there’s ‘a high bar to clear to get a byelection’ but the Bloc has ‘a very strong case in this situation.’ »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 15th May 2025 11:46:20   By: CBC News

International Video: RFK Jr's new British medical advisor on vaccines and Big Pharma | Aseem Malhotra

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Aseem Malhotra is a deeply controversial British doctor who has just been appointed as Chief Medical Adviser of the Make America Healthy Again campaign group co-founded by Donald Trump's health secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior. [Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe] It makes him one of the US Health Secretary's most influential medical advisers - and that's alarming doctors and academics around the world, because Aseem Malhotra, like RFK JR, goes against mainstream, established opinion on many topics. Most controversially he opposes the MRNA covid vaccines, claiming they cause more harm than good, and wants to end their use in America, even though people are still dying with Covid around the world. In the UK hundreds of people are dying with covid every month yet Dr Malhotra claims the virus is no longer deadly. He also supports RFK Junior's decision to reinvestigate discredited claims of a link between vaccines and autism, amid alarming levels of vaccine scepticism in America, and outbreaks of deadly measles. For the latest episode of The Fourcast Krishnan Guru-Murthy talks to Dr Malhotra, but we also examine his claims and scrutinise them by hearing from Stephen Griffin, Professor of Virology at Leeds University - who is a leading scientist in Britain and believes claims being made by Dr Malhotra and RFK Junior are not just wrong but dangerous. Produced by Calum Fraser, Alice Wagstaffe, Georgina Lee, Rob Thomson. ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Follow us: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/

Published: 15th May 2025 08:54:51   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: PM proposes to send failed asylum seekers to ‘return hubs’

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced for the first time he's discussing whether failed asylum seekers could be deported from Britain to specially built camps in Eastern Europe. On a trip to Albania, the Prime Minister said he was in talks with several countries about the plans. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) But there was an awkward moment when the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama immediately said that his country would definitely not be a host for a British so-called "return hub". ---------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 15th May 2025 06:26:44   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Why did Putin cancel Turkey meeting?

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Vladimir Putin's decision not to attend a meeting he set up with Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelenskyy makes no sense if the Russia's war aim is to take Crimea and the Donbas, transatlantic affairs expert Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı tells Ciaran Jenkins. [Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe] ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Follow us: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/

Published: 15th May 2025 05:47:13   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Mexican influencer killed on live stream

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23-year-old beauty influencer, Valeria Marquez, has been shot dead while doing a TikTok live stream in the city of Zapopan in central Mexico. [Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe] ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Follow us: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/

Published: 15th May 2025 03:09:25   By: Channel 4 News

International Video: Diddy trial day two: ex-girlfriend claims ‘frequent assaults’

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The ex-girlfriend of rapper Sean Combs, better known as P Diddy, testified in a New York court today about the alleged abuse she experienced throughout their ten-year relationship. She described beatings and sexual coercion. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Singer Cassie Ventura is the key witness in the federal court case where Combs is charged with racketeering and sex trafficking. He denies all the charges. A warning, this report contains details of and images of abuse which viewers may find distressing. ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/

Published: 13th May 2025 07:03:32   By: Channel 4 News