Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle ‘bandits’ in north Nigeria
At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid “tax” the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say. Read More
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Labour hopes to cut net migration to around 200,000
The party says it wants migration to return to “normal levels”, depending on the needs of the economy. Read More
West Bank: Eight Palestinians killed during Israeli raid
The Israeli army says it was mounting a raid in the city of Jenin to capture a Palestinian suspect. Read More
Palestinian teenager ‘dizzy with happiness’ to be freed
Thirty-nine women and teenagers were released from Israeli jails on Saturday after a delay. Read More
Elgin Marbles in UK ‘like cutting Mona Lisa in half’
The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures. Read More
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay
“I pray to God… please don’t take this son away from me,” says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped. Read More
Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say. Read More
Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure Lismore’s closure-threatened store for the future Read More
Nine-year-old hostage reunited with father
Irish-Israeli Emily Hand, who was kidnapped on 7 October, was freed as part of a truce deal with Hamas. Read More
Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people. Read More