Kenyan government begins process to extradite British soldier accused of murder
The Kenyan government has started the process to extradite former British soldier, Robert James Purkiss, to stand trial for the 2012 alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru.
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British grandmother on Indonesia death row to be returned to the UK
A British grandmother who has spent 12 years on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling will be returned to the UK, an Indonesian government minister has said.
Hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
Thick smog blanketed New Delhi after millions celebrated the Hindu festival Diwali with firecrackers, sending air pollution levels soaring to hazardous levels.
US-Australia rare earth deal targets China’s stronghold
The US and Australia have taken a major step in trying to break China’s chokehold on the world’s supply of critical minerals.
How ‘one of the biggest manhunts in French history’ is unfolding as police investigate Louvre heist
A 100-strong specialist police unit is investigating the daring theft of French Crown Jewels from the Louvre – as officers face “a race against time” to recover the “priceless” objects.
Gunman who shot Slovak PM Fico sentenced to 21 years in jail
A man who shot and badly wounded Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been given a 21-year jail sentence after being found guilty of terrorism charges.
Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy enters prison for five-year sentence
Nicolas Sarkozy declared his innocence and held hands with his wife before entering prison to begin his five-year sentence.
Demolition begins on White House East Wing for Trump’s £186m ballroom
Demolition on parts of the White House’s East Wing has begun in order to build Donald Trump’s new ballroom.
Japan’s parliament votes in country’s first ever female PM
Japan’s parliament has voted in the country’s first ever female prime minister.
Chess grandmaster dies unexpectedly aged 29
A chess grandmaster has died unexpectedly at the age of 29.