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Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month. ​Beaten and held in Russia for three years – but never charged with a crime Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month. Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of

The BBC’s political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them. ​Mason: Reform UK amplifies existing jitters for Labour and Conservatives The BBC’s political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them. The BBC’s political

Google’s President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are “profound opportunities in the UK”. ​Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit Google’s President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are “profound opportunities in the UK”. Google’s President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth

Months of planning have gone into the state visit – but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders. ​Trump’s state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning Months of planning have gone into the state visit – but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online. ​Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online. Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts. ​Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai’s glamour districts unmasked by BBC Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts. Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are

The prime minister said the flag represents “our diverse country” and he will not allow people to feel intimidated. ​We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says The prime minister said the flag represents “our diverse country” and he will not allow people to feel intimidated. The prime minister said the flag represents

Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany in relation to a separate offence. ​Madeleine McCann suspect turns down Met Police interview Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany in relation to a separate offence. Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany in relation

Conservatives call for release of documents showing what and when the PM knew about the former ambassador’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. ​Tories demand answers on Mandelson’s Epstein links in letter to Starmer Conservatives call for release of documents showing what and when the PM knew about the former ambassador’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Conservatives call

Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say. ​Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending without thinking Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say. Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless