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US sanctions network accused of enlisting Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan war
The United States has sanctioned four people and four companies accused of enlisting Colombian mercenaries to fight for and train a Sudanese paramilitary group accused by Washington of committing...
UK Armed Forces member dies in accident in Ukraine
BBCA member of the UK armed forces has died in an accident in Ukraine on Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced."He was injured in a tragic...
Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union members in England, Scotland and eight other countries are protesting on Wednesday in support of striking US employees, the company's US union told the BBC.Starbucks...
Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as "weak" and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine.In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said "decaying" European...
Former children’s commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield to lead grooming gangs inquiry
A former children's commissioner will chair the government's inquiry into grooming gangs.Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry, which was derailed in October when four women resigned from its...
Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterWarner Bros DiscoveryNetflix and Paramount are fighting to buy Warner Bros, including HBO, home of hits such as The White LotusThe fight in Hollywood to buy Warner...
Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says
Much of the £10.9bn in taxpayer money lost to fraud and error in Covid support schemes is now "beyond recovery", a report has said.The response to the pandemic had...
Katie Boulter misses out on a place in the main draw of the Australian Open
Former British number one Katie Boulter has missed out on a place in the main draw for the Australian Open.There are 104 players who have received direct entry into...
Cardiff funeral assault: Gran ‘disgusted’ pregnant stranger not jailed
Wales News ServiceBelinda Stickland says she will never be the same again after a pregnant stranger attacked her at a funeralA grandmother who suffered broken ribs and a punctured...
Ben & Jerry’s brand could be destroyed, says co-founder
Ben & Jerry's will be destroyed as a brand if it remains with parent company Magnum, the company's co-founder Ben Cohen has told the BBC. His remarks are the...
World Sport Star of the Year 2025: Vote for nominees Caldentey, Crawford, Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone, Ohtani, Salah
Sport: Football Country: EgyptSalah, the 'Egyptian King', scored 29 Premier League goals and broke a host of records as he helped Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title in...
