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Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the...

Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff over tech tax

United States president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on any European...

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez 

 Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but could also...

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through...

Burnham confirms Starmer succession bid as he is sworn in as MP

Andy Burnham has been officially sworn in as Makerfield's new MP amid loud cheers from his Labour colleagues...

Harvey Weinstein found guilty again

Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, including rape, in Los Angeles. The two-month trial heard...

EU sets gas cap

European Union (EU) nations have agreed to cap soaring wholesale gas prices to protect consumers across the bloc. From February 15, prices will be limited...

Panel wants Trump to face criminal charges

A United States congressional inquiry into last year's Capitol riot says ex-President Donald Trump should face criminal charges, including insurrection. The Democratic-led committee voted unanimously...

Ramaphosa facing ANC leadership challenge

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a tight party leadership race against his former health minister - whom he forced to resign amid...

Shanghai schools go online as COVID cases rise

China's largest city, Shanghai, has ordered most of its schools to take classes online as COVID cases soar. Nurseries and childcare centres will also shut...

Canada’s PM does not rule out military intervention in Haiti

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says while he does not rule out the possibility of Canada being part of a military intervention, or even leading...