Donald Trump has done a U-turn on his choice for the new director of national intelligence.
The US President has withdrawn his nomination for Texas Republican John Ratcliffe.
It comes after strong criticism that the congressman is not qualified for the job.
Ratcliffe has responded by saying that he does not want the job to become "a purely political and partisan issue".
South Korean ferry with 267 on board runs aground, rescue underway
A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew ran aground on Wednesday off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, triggering a rescue operation and stirring memories of a major ferry disaster in 2014.
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, alert level raised to highest
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday and the country's volcanology agency increased the alert level of Java Island's tallest mountain to the highest.
19 killed and 66 wounded in heavy Russian attack on Ukraine
Nineteen people were killed in a heavy overnight Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Elon Musk, Ronaldo attend Trump's dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Portugal's football star Cristiano Ronaldo were among the elite guests at a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the White House.
Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist
France's Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month's spectacular heist, its director said on Wednesday.
The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
One of the most talked about comedians in the world takes over The Kris Fade Show. Watch the full interview here...
The Rock and Chris Evans: A Christmas Surprise!
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