The Pentagon has told Congress that it has authorised the transfer of $1 billion to begin the construction of the wall on the US-Mexico border.
This is the first money allocated through the national emergency Trump declared at the southern border in February, in order to obtain funding for his signature campaign pledge.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington:
Death toll rises to 19 in Thailand with 80 injured after crane collapses on train
At least 19 people have died and 80 more injured after a crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, causing it to derail, police said.
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
Greenland PM prefers Denmark ties over US ahead of Vance meeting
Residents in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, have expressed support for remaining part of Denmark and called for a pause in independence discussions ahead of high-level talks in Washington, as US President Donald Trump intensifies his interest in the Arctic island.
Russia opens negligence probe after 9 babies die in same Siberian hospital
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborn babies this month due to suspected negligence at a Siberian maternity hospital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four, knock out heat and power
Russia struck cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight in one of its biggest attacks of the New Year so far, killing at least four people and knocking out heat and power, exposing millions to dangerous winter cold.
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