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Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
Queen Sirikit, the mother of Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn, has died aged 93. She passed away “peacefully” in a Bangkok hospital …
Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets
The bosses of Britain’s biggest supermarkets have warned food prices could rise even further if higher taxes are imposed on the sector. Grocers …
Suspected drug kingpin caught after audacious escape from house arrest
An audacious attempted escape by one of the world’s most wanted fugitives has been brought to an abrupt end, with the drug kingpin now facing …
Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
There is a place in Sudan where it is almost possible to forget that a devastating civil war is going on. Wrapped in bright colours and wearing …
Scotland's prison population rises to record high
Scotland’s prison population has reached a record high. The number of people in custody has been rising for many months and on Tuesday hit …
Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
Russia has tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, Moscow’s top general has said. “We have launched a multi-hour flight of …
Reform MP's comments about adverts 'racist', says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has criticised Reform MP Sarah Pochin for what he called “racist” language after she complained about …
Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship
Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, has been stripped of his citizenship by the new regime. The order, …
NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn
Health leaders are warning that NHS services and jobs in England will have to be cut unless up to £3bn more in funding is allocated to cover …
Mystery donor gives $130m to US military to pay troops during shutdown
An unnamed donor is giving $130m (£100m) to the Pentagon to help pay US troops during the government shutdown, sparking ethics concerns. US defence …
Mystery black soldier identified by art experts
Art experts believe they have solved the mystery of a portrait of a previously unidentified black soldier that hangs in the National Army Museum. The …