Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case
Asia Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case Enlarge this image Businesswoman Truong My Lan, front center, attends a trial in Ho Chi Minh City,…
UK economy grew slightly in February
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.
WhatsApp self-harm groups left parents ‘terrified’
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
Paxman: Parkinson’s makes you wish you’d not been born
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US restricts travel for employees in Israel
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Labour wants to increase defence spending to 2.5%
19 minutes ago About sharing By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News A Labour government would aim to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP “as soon as resources allow”,…
UK food production at threat after extreme flooding
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Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands
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Harry Kane says children ‘fine’ after car crash
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Mother heartbroken over daughter’s stabbing death
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