Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits. Read More
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General’s arrest violates South Sudan peace deal, opposition says
Two close allies of the vice-president, a bitter rival of the president, are arrested. Read More
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be “dead” if they held hostages. Read More
Patients thank blood donors for life-saving plasma
Blood donated across England is being used to make immunoglobulin for the first time in 25 years. Read More
Sexual harassment petition against Nigeria’s senate president dismissed
A senator accused Godswill Akpabio of harassing her – allegations he denied. Read More
TikTok investigated over use of children’s data
It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content. Read More
NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump’s grasp of history
Phil Goff asked if Trump “understands history” as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill. Read More
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement. Read More
South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills
South Korea’s Air Force has apologised for the incident, which is under investigation. Read More
Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X. Read More