Key town faces ‘multi-thousand’ Russian force, top Ukraine commander admits
Oleksandr Syrskyi says special forces have been deployed but denies Russian reports Ukrainian troops are surrounded in Pokrovsk. Read More
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Britons to be evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends Hurricane Melissa aid
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK’s first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will depart late on Saturday. Read More
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. Read More
Woman charged over Louvre jewellery heist
Two men were already charged earlier this week after officials said they had “partially recognised” their involvement in the museum theft. Read More
Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair. Read More
‘We need food, we have no food’ – desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane
People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive. Read More
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years. Read More
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot. Read More
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country’s history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday. Read More
US judge blocks Trump administration from halting Snap food benefits
A federal judge said the plan to suspend food aid to millions of Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown is likely unlawful. Read More