Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war. Read More
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Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved. Read More
Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. Read More
Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Read More
Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case
Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app. Read More
Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party’s seat of power as China visit ends
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China’s top leaders live and work. Read More
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing. Read More
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported. Read More
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa. Read More
British Gas pays £20m to settle probe into force-fitting of prepayment meters
Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters. Read More