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Indonesian diplomat shot in Lima: Peru probes contract killing

Peru's government investigates the assassination of an Indonesian embassy official in Lima, with evidence pointing towards a meticulously planned contract killing. The shocking diplomatic incident has sent ripples through international relations.

UK Gov's 'Armageddon' Alert Test: Opt-In Sunday

The UK government is conducting a major test of its emergency alert system this Sunday. Find out how to opt-in to receive the potentially alarming 'Armageddon'-style warning on your mobile device and what it means for national security.

Brit's 18-Day Amazon Survival Ordeal After Crash

Exclusive: Tom Jones, a 46-year-old British adventurer, recounts his harrowing 18-day fight for survival deep in the Peruvian Amazon after a catastrophic motorbike crash left him stranded and severely injured.

Labour faces internal fury over secretive FOI plans

The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.

Starmer Shakes Up Whitehall to Curb Treasury Power

Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.

Sushi Ginger Shortage As Peru Crop Fails

A severe ginger shortage, triggered by devastating weather in Peru, is threatening the iconic pink pickled slivers served with sushi worldwide, forcing restaurants to ration supplies and consider alternatives.

Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government

In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.

British Army Captain Smashes Jungle Ultra Record

British Army Captain Tom Evans has obliterated the course record in one of the world's toughest ultra-marathons, the 155-mile Jungle Ultra through the Peruvian Amazon, beating the previous record by a staggering four hours.

Taxpayer funds Swinney's stay at Trump Turnberry resort

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney sparks outrage as it's revealed public funds were used for an official stay at Donald Trump's luxury Turnberry resort, raising serious questions about government spending and propriety.

Amazon Tribes Forge Historic Pact Against Deforestation

In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.

Brit adventurer's 18-day Amazon survival nightmare

Exclusive: British explorer Ed Stafford recounts his harrowing 18-day fight for survival after being abandoned in the Peruvian Amazon. Facing starvation, venomous snakes, and utter isolation, the seasoned adventurer reveals how he cheated death in one of

Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Drone Reveals Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Under Threat

Exclusive aerial images reveal an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest facing existential threats from illegal logging and drug trafficking, as experts warn of a humanitarian crisis.

Michaella McCollum's Shocking Peru Prison Strip Search

Exclusive: Michaella McCollum opens up about the brutal and dehumanising reality of her incarceration in Peru for drug smuggling, revealing horrific strip searches and the psychological torment she endured.

Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine

A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Westminster in 'Rail Power Grab' Row with Scotland and Wales

The UK government faces a furious backlash from Scottish and Welsh ministers over its plans to centralise control of Great British Railways in Westminster, bypassing devolution settlements and sparking a major constitutional row.

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