Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow
Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow. Read More
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Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video
Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions. Read More
UK’s £8bn research fund faces ‘hard decisions’ as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to “focus and do fewer things better”. Read More
Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected. Read More
Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law. Read More
Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border
Ethiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north. Read More
Outrage as South Korean official suggests ‘importing’ foreign women to boost birth rate
Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested “importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka” for young rural men. Read More
Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises ‘terrible’ Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world’s biggest stage. Read More
Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a “small seed of truth” but are often oversold as miracle products. Read More
Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths
Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year. Read More