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Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Afghan Nationals Blamed for Pakistan Suicide Attacks
Pakistan's interior minister reveals Afghan citizens carried out two fatal suicide bombings this week, escalating tensions with Kabul. Read the latest developments.
British Yoga Teacher Arrested During Meditation in India
A British yoga instructor was forcibly detained by Indian police while teaching a meditation session in Rishikesh, sparking international attention and concerns about treatment of foreign nationals.
Nationals hire Blake Butera as youngest MLB manager
In a groundbreaking move, the Washington Nationals have named 31-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest active skipper in Major League Baseball and signalling a dramatic shift in leadership strategy.
31-year-old becomes youngest MLB manager in 50 years
Washington Nationals make baseball history by appointing 31-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, marking the youngest MLB leadership appointment in half a century.
Pakistan-Taliban Security Talks Begin in Doha
In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.
British nationals trapped in Chinese espionage nightmare
Two UK citizens recount their terrifying detention in China amid espionage allegations, revealing the hidden dangers facing foreigners in the shadowy world of international intelligence operations.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK
After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.
British Couple Reunited After 7 Months Trapped in Taliban Afghanistan
An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.
British Couple Freed from Taliban After 7-Month Ordeal
After a harrowing seven-month captivity, a British couple has been released from Taliban detention in Afghanistan. Their family confirms the end of a 'living nightmare' and expresses immense relief.
Brits Face Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust
Two British nationals have been arrested in Bali, accused of attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine into Indonesia, a country with some of the world's harshest drug laws. They now confront the grim possibility of life imprisonment or even
British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
Taliban bans women from working for UN in Afghanistan
The Taliban has extended its ban on female employment to include UN staff in Afghanistan, sparking international outrage and threatening critical aid operations.
Taliban Courts: Islamic Justice or Oppression in Afghanistan?
The Taliban's Islamic courts in Afghanistan are raising concerns over human rights and justice under strict Sharia law. Learn how these courts operate and their impact on Afghan citizens.
British women held in Mauritius over cannabis claims
Two British women have been arrested in Mauritius after allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of the country. The pair now face serious legal consequences as authorities crack down on drug trafficking.
Taliban bans women from Kabul cafés
The Taliban has prohibited women from entering cafés in Kabul, intensifying restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan. Owners face closure for non-compliance.
British elderly detained by Taliban—family fears worst
An elderly British couple, arrested by the Taliban without charge, face deteriorating health in custody as their family pleads for urgent intervention.
UK Couple Detained in Afghanistan – Family Pleads for Help
The family of a British couple detained in Afghanistan is calling for their immediate release after they were reportedly arrested by Taliban authorities for 'violating local laws'.
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