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One month after earthquakes, Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers
The worst day in Victor Calderón’s life – a month ago to the day – unfolded while he was at sea. When the powerful twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela’s northern coastline, the 49-year-old fisherman had been on the boat for 18 days and was told by radio that the building he and his family lived in […]
Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been invited by councillors to relinquish his inherited Freedom of the City of London.
Wave of Russian drone and missile attacks kill at least 16 in Ukraine
Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring about 100, Ukrainian officials said.
Ireland announces €125m Ukraine support package
Ireland is to provide a further €125m (£106m) in support to Ukraine next year, the government has announced. The package includes €100m for non-lethal military equipment, as well as a further €25m to help restore and protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The announcement was made as Taoiseach (Irish prime minister)...
One month after earthquakes, Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers
The worst day in Victor Calderón's life – a month ago to the day – unfolded while he was at sea.
Beckhams have ‘always tried to be best parents’, Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Victoria Beckham has said she and husband Sir David have "always tried to be the best parents that we can be", in her first public response after their eldest son Brooklyn exposed a rift in the family.
India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Police in India have fired tear gas shells on protesters demanding reforms to recruitment exams in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
The diplomacy at play behind the King’s speeches
King Charles III's address to Congress was always going to involve walking a diplomatic tightrope.
Iran offers to end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US lifts blockade; top diplomat meets Putin in Russia
Iran has reportedly offered to end its military chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials revealed Monday, even as Tehran continues to shield its controversial nuclear program from negotiations. The new proposal arrived as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghc...
Mali army and Russian mercenaries withdraw from northern stronghold after rebel attacks
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries and Malian government troops have begun a strategic withdrawal from the city of Kidal. This move follows two days of intense combat against separatist forces. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) now claims full administrative control of the northern city. The withdrawal was facilitated by...
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Twenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage.
One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France
A train driver has died after his high-speed passenger train collided with a lorry at a level crossing in France while travelling at an estimated 160km/h (99mph). The incident took place shortly before 07:00 (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday morning between Béthune and Lens in the northern Pas-de-Calais region. Two people initial...