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Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme

Labour MPs have been told to "put their money where their mouth is" and back a bill for an EU Youth Mobility Scheme.

Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for top cabinet job, claims China will invade Taiwan by 2030

Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state has said he anticipates the US "will have to deal with" China invading Taiwan before the end of this…

Local council in Greater Sydney sparks outrage after banning thongs and G-strings at public pools

A local council in Greater Sydney has caused outrage after banning men and women from wearing thongs and G-strings in its public pools, according to…

Gaza ceasefire deal appears close as US and Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'

A Gaza ceasefire deal appears close as negotiators continue to hammer out the final details after marathon talks in Qatar.

British woman dies in French Alps after crashing into another skier

A 62-year-old British woman has died in the French Alps after colliding with another skier, according to local reports.

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager died in millions of pounds in debt - reports

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson died with debts of almost £4m, according to Swedish media.

Neil Gaiman denies allegations of engaging in non-consensual sex

Best-selling author of books for adults and children Neil Gaiman has denied allegations he engaged in non-consensual sex with several women.

UK investigators assist in arrest of suspected human traffickers in Iraq for first time

UK investigators have been involved in the arrest of suspected human traffickers in Iraq for the first time.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested after attempt to impose martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

Tensions in Mozambique run high ahead of controversial inauguration – with at least 300 killed…

Young men guard their barricades in the Casa Branca neighbourhood on the outskirts of Mozambique's capital, Maputo.

Hamas 'accepts draft Gaza ceasefire agreement' and release of some Israeli hostages

Hamas has reportedly accepted a draft ceasefire agreement and the release of dozens of hostages, with an Israeli official saying the details are being…

Hamas accepts Gaza peace deal as Israeli official says agreement is close but 'not there yet'

US president-elect Donald Trump has suggested Israel and Hamas could agree a Gaza ceasefire by the end of the week.

South Korean authorities attempt to arrest President Yoon for second time - standoff with security service…

A new attempt to arrest South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under way, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

Dozens of bodies pulled from illegal South African mine - as 82 survivors face arrest

Rescuers have pulled out at least 60 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine in South Africa, police said - adding that the survivors would all…