- Moroccan court sentences 29 to prison, including politicians and athletes, in drug trafficking case
- 24 Sussex Drive to be restored, says Carney as competition begins
- Billionaire Leon Black to testify before congressional panel on Epstein payments
- 14-year-old boy charged with murder after body of missing girl found in Blaina
- Nearly 50,000 missing and 235 dead after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
- European Commission proposes military-age Ukrainian men exclusion from EU scheme
- EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another year amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- US economy shows signs of stability amid ongoing inflation concerns
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A Moroccan court sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years for their roles in an extensive drug trafficking and corruption scheme. The trial, linked to notorious trafficker El Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, revealed a network transporting Moroccan cannabis resin and cocaine across North Africa and Europe.
Rescue missions continue in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, with nearly 50,000 people missing and at least 235 confirmed dead.
A popular squishy toy, Squishy Dumplings, has been recalled due to the presence of benzene, a toxic chemical linked to cancer and serious health risks.
Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, leaving India to appoint a new captain ahead of the five-Test series in England starting June 20.
Nintendo has opened pre-orders for the Switch 2 to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, lifting the previous invite-only restrictions.
Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior has been selected for Portugal’s U15 team for the upcoming Vlatko Markovic tournament in Croatia, marking his first call-up at this level.
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UK and India sign trade deal that will see tariffs reduced on products like whisky and gin, with expectations of a £25.5bn increase in bilateral trade. The agreement could see the UK economy be boosted by around £5bn a year – and marks the largest trade deal established by the UK since Brexit.
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