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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler ‘is in Sierra Leone’

Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in…

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Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas in carefully staged handover

Four female Israeli soldiers taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023…

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Storm Éowyn leaves power cuts and travel disruption

Nearly one million properties were left without power in the UK and…

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US defence secretary, was confirmed by…

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Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies – reports

Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they…

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Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released

Hamas has named four hostages to be released on Saturday under the…

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Judge rejects US mother’s extradition challenge

A judge has rejected a US mother's challenge to extradition over accusations…

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Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Google has agreed to make "significant changes to its processes" to help…

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President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

The Democratic Republic of Congo's president has cut short his trip to…

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New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

Nigeria's authorities have officially declared the Lakurawa armed group - which flogs…

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