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Farage to vote against UK troops in Ukraine peace deal

Nigel Farage pledges to oppose deploying British forces to Ukraine, criticising Starmer's 'Paris Declaration'. The PM faces a Commons challenge over the 'open-ended' commitment. Read the latest on the defence debate.

Starmer Pledges MPs Vote on Ukraine Troop Deployment

PM Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK ground forces deploy to Ukraine under a new peace deal. Details remain undisclosed after Paris talks with Macron and Zelensky. Read the latest.

Chalamet's Public Love Declaration for Jenner at Awards

Timothee Chalamet publicly declared his love for Kylie Jenner at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, a strategic move experts say aims to validate their relationship and silence split rumours. Read the full analysis.

Anti-rights groups fill void after USAID cuts

Deep cuts to US foreign aid have created a vacuum, allowing ultra-conservative groups to reshape global health policy with potentially deadly consequences for women and girls. Explore the new landscape.

NSW Bushfires Destroy Homes, Disaster Declared

Fears grow as destructive bushfires ravage NSW Central Coast and Hunter, destroying at least 16 homes. Over 1,200 firefighters battle 76 blazes. Follow official warnings.

Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis

Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

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