Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo’s sons detained
Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction. Read More
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Turkey’s central bank raises interest rates to 40%
Turkey has been hit with soaring prices, but its president has only recently allowed rate hikes. Read More
Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze
The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft. Read More
Indonesia anti-corruption chief Firli Bahuri suspected of extortion
Firli Bahuri, head of the Corruption Eradication Commission, has not been detained and denies he’s corrupt. Read More
Geert Wilders: Who is he and what does he want?
He secured election victory by toning down his language to appeal to moderate voters – and shake off the “far-right” label he rejects. Read More
Households to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank
The government is on course to set a “grim” new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says. Read More
Autumn Statement: Hunt denies tax cuts were pre-election giveaway
The chancellor insists his financial plans are not “crowd-pleasing” and he is not being dishonest. Read More
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Last-minute snag delays rescue of trapped workers
Operations have resumed after rescuers cut through a steel obstacle that delayed them for a few hours. Read More
Rat plague spreads to Australia’s fishing towns
With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come. Read More
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance but tax burden still rises
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts will boost growth – but official forecasts paint a gloomy picture. Read More