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Sarkozy faces grim prison life at La Santé

Exclusive look at the harsh conditions facing Nicolas Sarkozy as he begins his prison sentence in Paris's notorious La Santé prison, where isolation and strict routines await the former French leader.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

Raoul Moat's isolation tactics revealed by victim's sister

Exclusive: The sister of Raoul Moat's former girlfriend reveals chilling details of how the killer systematically isolated her sibling through threats and intimidation before his deadly 2010 shooting spree that terrorised Northeast England.

America's Most Inbred Family: The Whittaker Story

An investigative journey into the lives of the Whittakers, known as America's most inbred family, uncovering their isolated existence and the genetic consequences of generations of intermarriage.

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.

Taliban cuts Afghanistan internet to 'prevent immorality'

The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connection, isolating millions from the global community in a drastic bid to enforce their strict moral code, with devastating consequences for healthcare, education and livelihoods.

'World's Loneliest Elephant' Kaavan Dies in Sanctuary

Kaavan, the elephant dubbed the 'world's loneliest' after being forced to endure 35 years of heartbreaking isolation in a Pakistani zoo, has died in his Cambodian sanctuary. His story sparked a global campaign for freedom.

Childhood loneliness linked to higher dementia risk

New research from King's College London shows experiencing loneliness as a child may increase dementia risk in later life by 56%, highlighting the long-term impact of early social isolation.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

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