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Mystery as Russian general shot at close range - with equally curious response from the Kremlin

From the Skripal poisonings to the invasion of Ukraine to subverting American elections, it is hard to think of a Russian outrage Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev has not been involved in.

Trump administration wants to deport five-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota

The Trump administration is moving to deport a five-year-old boy who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota last month.

Storm Leonardo forces more than 11,000 to evacuate

A 'storm train' of consecutive winds and rains battering Spain and Portugal has already forced 11,000 people to flee their homes. 

Pakistan suicide bombing leaves at least 31 dead and 169 injured

At least 31 people have been killed and 169 injured in a suicide bombing in Pakistan.

Norway's crown princess apologises for Epstein ties

Norway's crown princess Mette-Marit has apologised for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest release of files about the late convicted sex offender.

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m

A Nigerian court has reportedly ordered the UK to pay £420m to the families of 21 striking miners killed by security forces during British colonial rule.

Iran and US to begin high-stakes talks amid fears of conflict

Iranian and American officials will kick off face-to-face talks in Oman today, following weeks of threatened military action by Donald Trump.

North Korea 'executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game'

People in North Korea, including schoolchildren, are being executed for watching Squid Game and other foreign media, according to new testimony.

British man holidaying in Spain with wife and children falls to death from hotel balcony

A British man has died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of a hotel in Spain.

Winter Olympics hit by penis enhancement controversy

Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.