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Bolsonaro Convicted: 17 Years for Coup Plot

Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.

Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award

The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.

Brit in Brazil faces 21 years for child abuse charges

Timothy Alan Clark, a British national residing in Brazil, has been formally charged with heinous child abuse crimes and faces up to 21 years in a Brazilian prison. This is the full story of the investigation and the international manhunt.

Myanmar Junta's Power Play: Brutal Tactics Revealed

An in-depth analysis of the Myanmar military regime's brutal tactics to maintain control, from economic coercion to digital surveillance, and the international community's faltering response.

MI6 Chief: No Evidence of Putin Assassination Attempt

In a rare public address, MI6 chief Richard Moore quashes speculation about a failed coup against Vladimir Putin, while warning of Russia's strategic failures in Ukraine and growing dependence on China.

Charlie Kirk Ousts Wife Erika from Turning Point USA Board

In a seismic shake-up at the conservative student group Turning Point USA, founder Charlie Kirk has removed his wife and co-founder, Erika Kirk, from the board. The move follows intense scrutiny over the organisation's finances and leadership, sparking in

Simon Mann: Notorious Mercenary Dies Aged 81

Exclusive: Mercenary commander Simon Mann, famed for the 'Wonga Coup' plot in Equatorial Guinea, dies aged 81. His fiancée Amanda Mann leads emotional tributes to the ex-SAS soldier and private military contractor.

Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum in Embassy Amid Coup Arrest Threat

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has sought refuge at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília, seeking political asylum to evade arrest over allegations of orchestrating a coup. The dramatic move signals escalating tensions in Brazilian politics.

Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum at Hungarian Embassy in Brasília

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sought refuge in the Hungarian embassy in Brasília, following the confiscation of his passport amid an investigation into an alleged coup plot. The dramatic move has sparked international attention and raised dipl

Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil

The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.

Ancelotti: Neymar to Miss Brazil World Cup Qualifiers

Brazilian football faces a major setback as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals superstar Neymar will be absent from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury, casting doubt on his international future.

Inside the plot to oust Keir Starmer as PM

Exclusive investigation reveals the brewing rebellion within Labour's ranks as senior figures and backbenchers manoeuvre to topple the Prime Minister just months after the election.

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally

Shockwaves ripple through the Republican party as former President Donald Trump survives an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, raising urgent questions about political violence and security.

Trump's Fox Interview Sparks Fury Over Kirk Shooting Remarks

Donald Trump faces intense backlash following a controversial Fox & Friends interview where he discussed the Charlie Kirk shooting, making unsubstantiated claims about the assailant's identity and motives. The former president's comments have been widely

Charlie Kirk Reports Assassination Attempt At Home

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk claims his home was targeted in a shooting, heightening fears over escalating political violence in the United States ahead of the presidential election.

Charlie Kirk's 'Assassination Culture' Comments Spark Fury

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk faces a fierce backlash after claiming the US has a 'culture of assassination' following the attempted shooting of Donald Trump, with critics branding his comments dangerous and inflammatory.

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for orchestrating a plot to stage a military coup and overturn the 2022 election results.

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