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China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

British boy trapped in Syrian camp: Family's plea for help

The family of a 10-year-old British boy, whose mother took him to Syria to join ISIS, is fighting for his safe return from a squalid detention camp. They argue the UK government has a duty to rescue the child from a life of radicalisation and despair.

Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people

In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.

Vietnam demands France return colonial-era cannon

Vietnam escalates a diplomatic dispute with France, demanding the return of a historic cannon, a symbol of national resistance against colonial rule, taken from Hanoi over 130 years ago.

ISIS 'Beatle' Jihadi Ringo Returns to UK

Exclusive: Aiden Aslin, one of the notorious ISIS 'Beatles', is back on British soil after being captured in Syria. The repatriation of the terror cell member, linked to the brutal beheadings of Western hostages, raises major national security questions a

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks

Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.

Widower's plea to bring wife's ashes home from Spain

A grieving widower faces a bureaucratic nightmare as he struggles to repatriate his late wife's ashes from Spain to the UK, highlighting the emotional toll of international bereavement procedures.

Cambodia, Thailand to repatriate nationals from Malaysia

Cambodia and Thailand are set to bring back their citizens detained in Malaysia following a major human trafficking operation. The move highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat illegal migration and exploitation.

Iran-Taliban row over leaked migrant bath video

Iranian officials have confronted the Taliban over a leaked video allegedly showing Afghan migrants being forced to bathe with chemical solutions, sparking outrage and diplomatic friction.

UK Couple Separated in Iranian Prisons

A British couple detained in Iran has been moved to separate prisons, intensifying concerns over their wellbeing amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.

Japan accuses China of political espionage

Japan's public broadcaster NHK alleges Chinese spies infiltrated Tokyo's political circles, escalating tensions between the two Asian powers. Beijing dismisses the report as 'baseless fabrication'.

Sotheby's returns ancient Buddha relics to India

Sotheby's auction house has returned a collection of precious Buddha relics to India following a contentious ownership debate, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation.

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