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25/01/2025
Tech stocks plunge after launch of Chinese AI Chatbot
AI chatbot Deepseek sees $1 trillion wiped from tech stocks. Plus, Gazans return north.
UK's population projected to rise to nearly 73 million by 2032
UK's population projected to rise to nearly 73 million by 2032 with migration the driver.
Labour unveils its plan for growth
Labour reveals its growth plan; airport expansion and a new 'Silicon Valley'
Trump blames diversity hires for plane crash
President Trump blames diversity targets introduced by his predecessors for the crash.
31/01/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
The Rafah border crossing re-opens after eight months
The Rafah crossing re-opens as more Palestinian prisoners are released from Israeli jails.
Trump delays new tariffs on Mexico
President Trump delays tariffs on goods from Mexico after agreeing a border security deal.
President Trump prepares to meet Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister is the first foreign leader to visit the White House this term.
Trump defends Gaza plan despite backlash
The president says 'everybody loves' his proposal to force Palestinians out of Gaza.
Bank of England slashes growth forecast
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is 'not satisfied' with economic growth 'as it is'.
Bereaved parents sue TikTok for access to children's accounts
The families hope access to the children's TikTok accounts will shed light on their deaths
08/02/2025
10/02/2025
Trump meets Jordan's king, as tensions rise again in Gaza
Trump meets Jordan's king, as tensions rise again in Gaza.
12/02/2025
US rejects claims it is making concessions to Putin
Europe reacts to Trump's position on Ukraine peace negotiations.
US vice-president criticises Europe in scathing speech
JD Vance meets with Ukraine's President Zelensky and delivers a tough speech on Europe.
15/02/2025
Starmer meets European leaders for emergency Ukraine summit
We speak to US retired general David Petraeus about a possible peacekeeping force.
18/02/2025
Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator'
US President hits back after Zelensky accused him of "living in a disinformation space".
20/02/2025
Apple removes advanced data protection for UK users
Apple pulls its encryption tool after the government demands access to customers' data.
Israel delays handover of Palestinian prisoners
Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages but 602 Palestinians due to be released remain in custody.
