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Colombian police arrest alleged suspect in Peru mine workers’ killings
Police in Colombia have arrested the alleged main suspect in the murder of 13 kidnapped workers at a gold mine in neighbouring Peru. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, whose alias is…
Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm Dongfeng
Car maker Nissan says it is open to sharing factories around the world with its Chinese-owned partner Dongfeng as it shakes up its business. The Japanese firm, which employs thousands…
Ex-FBI boss investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump
Former FBI director James Comey is being investigated by the Secret Service after he shared then deleted a social media post, which Republicans alleged was an incitement to violence against…
LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators
Spectators could fly through the Los Angeles skies and escape the city’s notorious traffic during the 2028 Olympic Games if the organisers have their way. LA28, the committee charged with…
Wildlife dyed blue in São Paulo chemical spill
Brazilian authorities say they are investigating river contamination levels after a truck accident caused a chemical dye spill in São Paulo. The leak occurred after a vehicle carrying containers of…
Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England
More than 60,000 disabled households in England faced homelessness last year, an increase of nearly 75% since 2019, official figures show. Analysis of government data by the homelessness charity Crisis…
Killing of a Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez raises questions
When a 23-year-old Mexican influencer was shot dead while live streaming on TikTok, rumours began to swirl. Was it a cartel hit? Or another tragic example of violence against women?…
Top soldier loses war crimes defamation case appeal
Getty Images Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation case has been called the “trial of the century” Australia’s most-decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, has lost an appeal against a landmark defamation judgement which…
MPs in England and Wales to debate bill after major changes
Sam Francis Political reporter Harry Farley Political correspondent Getty Images MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes…