£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
Category: World
Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin’s war in Ukraine.
US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud
The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them “baseless”.
Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC
The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a “unique artistic experience”.
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Moment world’s tallest woman and shortest woman meet
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
Many killed and missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza, medics say
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.