Two years, secret talks, high stakes: How prisoner swap deal was struck
The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday. Read More
Home »
News
IDF failures led to aid workers’ deaths – Australia
The strike on 1 April killed seven charity workers from the World Central Kitchen, including one Australian. Read More
Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap reunite with families
US President Joe Biden welcomed them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Read More
Royal Mail deal to be probed over potential Russia links
Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s takeover will be investigated under the National Security and Investment Act. Read More
Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan
Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated – and “won’t disturb the peace”. Read More
The junior doctors’ strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read More
After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home
The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia. Read More
First-time buyers spending 40% of pay on mortgages
The Nationwide says first-time buyers are spending more take-home pay on mortgage repayments. Read More
Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI
Video game performers are concerned that generative AI could be used to reproduce their voices. Read More
Hezbollah leader says conflict with Israel in ‘new phase’ after killings
The killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed “red lines”, Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war. Read More