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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 6:53pm
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 6:47pm
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.

'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 6:25pm
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 4:42pm
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 4:34pm
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 4:34pm
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 3:21pm
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 3:12pm
For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 2:20pm
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 2:05pm
Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 2:05pm
Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:33pm
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:33pm
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:21pm
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:05pm
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:58am
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:57am
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:12am
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:57am
More than 1,200 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.

Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:33am
Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.

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