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U.K. leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last week's budget.

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Founder of Swiss accompanied suicide group Ludwig Minelli is dead at 92

The founder of one of Switzerland’s best-known accompanied suicide groups has died

Son of 'El Chapo' is set for a change-of-plea hearing in U.S. drug case

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" was set Monday to change his not guilty plea in a U.S. drug trafficking case, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

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Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...

A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia

A South African radio presenter has appeared in court accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in Ukraine