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Islamist sent for trial over destruction of Timbuktu Mausoleums

An alleged Islamic extremist charged with being involved in the destruction of religious buildings in Timbuktu has been arrested and sent to the International...

UN summit backs 15-year blueprint to eradicate poverty

World leaders have approved an ambitious 15-year plan to tackle the world’s biggest problems, from eradicating poverty to preserving the planet and reducing inequality. But...

Two dead after New Zealand kayaking accident

Two tourists have died in a kayaking accident on a lake in New Zealand. They were killed in the incident at Lake Tekapo, in Canterbury,...

Sepp Blatter is being investigated for ‘criminal mismanagement and misappropriation’

Criminal proceedings have been opened against outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Switzerland's attorney general has said he is being investigated on suspicion of criminal mismanagement,...

Alexis Tsipras pledges to lead Greece out of crisis by 2019

Greece’s newly re-elected prime minister has pledged to fast-track negotiations with international bailout creditors so the country can be in a position to get...

Volkswagen emissions scandal ‘affects light commercial vehicles as well’

Light commercial vehicles made by Volkswagen appear to be affected by the scandal over software used to cheat US emissions tests, according to Germany’s...

Saudi Arabia’s king has ordered a safety investigation following Hajj crush horror

Saudi Arabia's king has ordered an investigation into safety at the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a stampede left more than 700 people dead. 800 others...

Campaigners condemn George Osbourne’s business pitch to China

Anti-HS2 campaigners have attacked George Osborne’s decision to launch the bidding process to build the high speed rail line. They believe it is too early...

VW cars in Europe ‘also have software built in’

The software at the centre of Volkswagen’s emissions scandal in the US was built into its cars in Europe as well, though it is...

Pope Francis in historic speech to US congress calls for end to death penalty

The pope called for an end to the death penalty in the US and across the world. Francis said that every life is sacred and...

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