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Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence
The former minister and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated. Source link
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party. Source link
Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment. Source link
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive data leak
Coupang, South Korea’s equivalent of Amazon.com, is the latest major company in the country to suffer a breach. Source link
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry. Source link
SAS war crime evidence suppressed, inquiry hears
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was “very much suppressing” the allegations. Source link
Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle. Source link
The Papers: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe'
The fallout from last week’s Budget continues to dominate the papers. Source link
David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution. Source link
Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party
The path to this weekend’s founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party. Source link