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Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine
Russia’s central bank says it is suing Belgium’s Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Source link
Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside rescue to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”. Source link
Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts. Source link
Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber-attack and disinformation
The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference. Source link
Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram. Source link
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans. Source link
'It was little kids': Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack
The singer met met families and victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage during her Eras tour last year. Source link
About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny. Source link
Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering
Former Netflix star Matt Wright was found guilty of lying to police over a fatal chopper crash in 2022. Source link
Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan. Source link