Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform. Read More
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Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss
Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as “the head of the Italian mafia Latin America”. Read More
Ex-researcher sentenced to death for spying, China says
The researcher sold classified material at a “very low price” to a foreign spy agency, authorities say. Read More
Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested
Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention comes days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate. Read More
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK’s benefits bill rises. Read More
DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in conflict with M23 rebels
The meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo. Read More
Fresh wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza
The bombing is not of the same scale as it was on Tuesday, but it shows no let-up in Israel’s fresh assault. Read More
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites. Read More
‘Huawei lobbyists’ held in Belgium raids over EU corruption
The prosecutor’s office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media. Read More
At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans. Read More