Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog
The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year. Read More
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Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in. Read More
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar’s corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say. Read More
Flights and trains cancelled as snow hits UK
An amber warning for snow and ice remains in place for parts of the UK until midnight. Read More
‘Humans are all they know’ – Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts
Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent. Read More
Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m
The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan. Read More
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says. Read More
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. Read More
‘Ripped off’ caravan owners start compensation bid
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises. Read More
New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump. Read More