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Drug lord on run from the Netherlands has been in Sierra Leone for at least two years

One of Europe's most-wanted drug lords has been living in Sierra Leone for at least two years, spending time at nightclubs and house parties, sources have told the Guardian.

Questions for Vivienne Westwood Ltd over bullying claims against CEO

From her 1975 \"gay cowboys\" T-shirt to pioneering catwalk collections that challenged gender norms, the late Vivienne Westwood has long been heralded as an LGBT+ icon.

The Filter Best mattresses for a great night's sleep

When I was 20, I could sleep anywhere. These days I won't get a single one of 40 winks if I'm not lying on a mattress that is comfy but firm, cosy but breathable, and with loads of cool spots for my feet.

Cleaners in No 10 to strike over pay and conditions

Downing Street could become a notably less appealing place to work in the coming weeks, with cleaners and catering staff at No 10 scheduled to begin a month-long continuous strike over pay and conditions.

One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100, says ONS

One in five girls born in the UK in 2030 are projected to live on average to at least 100 years old, rising to almost one in four by 2047, new figures suggest.

Latest Israelis to be freed named amid ceasefire's uncertain future

Palestinian militant groups have provided the names of three hostages they plan to free today in return for the release of 369 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, raising hopes that the January ceasefire agreement will survive its latest crisis.

Munich car attack probably had Islamist motive, says prosecutor

German police and prosecutors have said the Afghan suspect in a car-ramming in central Munich that injured at least 36 people is believed to have had an \"Islamist\" motive and will answer to charges of attempted murder.

Fall of key airport in DRC raises fears of imminent push for city

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized the strategically important airport serving Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a rapid advance south in recent days.

Has Europe really gone off the rails? What Vance said yesterday - factchecked

In JD Vance's confrontational speech, the Vice-president ran through several examples to highlight his claims that Europe has gone off the rails. Here, we look at what he said - and if it stacks up.

X-rated receptacles End of the line for Japan's 'porn disposal' boxes

For more than a decade Kazuhide Inoue has played an understated part in protecting the morals of adolescents in Fukuoka.

WWF supporting trade in polar bear furs while using image to raise funds

The charity WWF has been working to support the trade in polar bear fur at the same time as using the animal's image to raise funds, it can be revealed.

'Butter is a perception' A Visit to the UK's first Michelin-starred Vegan restaurant

Kirk Haworth, the owner and head chef of Plates, hates the word \"vegan.\" \"At least seeing the word on a menu,\" he says. \"Plant-based cooking is not a trend. Not for me, anyway. I've been doing it for eight years and it's just in my soul now.\"

Indian man convicted of rape and murder of Irish backpacker

The family of a young Irish woman raped and murdered in India eight years ago have said justice has finally been achieved after a man was convicted of the attack in Goa.

TikTok Back on App Stores in US After President Delays Ban

TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday after Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the popular short video app.

Health insurance Vitality is first to offer weight-loss jabs

Vitality has become the first health insurer in the UK to offer customers discounted weight-loss treatments for up to a year.

Workers' rights bill will not be watered down, Rayner says

Angela Rayner has insisted Labour's sweeping package of workers' rights will be ringfenced from a bonfire of regulation being pursued by the government to boost economic growth.

Failure to boost defence budget will put PM in the 'bin of history'

Keir Starmer will be consigned to the \"bin of history\" if he fails to raise defence spending, a former head of the British army said yesterday.

Money hacks How to complain effectively about energy bill problems

Always check your bill for accuracy - it could be significantly wrong if you have received estimated bills over a long period.

DeSantis Urged to Declare Toxic Algal Bloom Emergency

Environmentalists in Florida are calling on the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, to declare an emergency as a worsening \"red tide\" algal bloom off the state's south-west coast threatens popular tourist beaches and is being blamed for the deaths of wildlife including fish and dolphins.

Extreme weather 'to bring volatile food prices in 2025'

The steepest price rises last year were for coffee, which increased by 103%, and cocoa, which was up 163%

The name's Bond. James Bond. But for how long? The battle is on for 007

The owners of the multibillion-pound James Bond franchise are embroiled in a fight to keep control of the super spy's name after a Dubai-based property developer filed claims in the UK and Europe that they were not using the trademark across a range of goods and services.

Concern as industry dominates UN body's aviation conference

Aviation industry delegates outnumbered those from green groups by 10 to one at the previous conference of the UN's committee on aviation environmental protection, an analysis has found.

'No concerns ever raised,' says Reeves of BBC's expenses story

Rachel Reeves has defended herself and said it would be up to the public to judge her on her record as chancellor, after a BBC investigation raised questions about her job history and expenses.

Put baby milk in unbranded packaging in hospital - watchdog

Baby formula should be placed in standardised packaging in hospitals and parents allowed to use gift vouchers and loyalty card points to buy formula milk, the UK competition watchdog has proposed, as it tries to combat soaring prices and lack of choice in the market.

Web forums are being used 'to trade explicit images of local women'

Underground networks of men are using internet message boards to order, share and trade explicit images of local women, according to a revenge porn charity.

Ukraine 'Security Guarantees' Before Talks, Says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said yesterday during a meeting with the US vice-president, JD Vance, that his country wanted \"security guarantees\" and a joint US-Ukrainian peace plan before he held any talks with Vladimir Putin to end the war in his country.

In the groove: John Lewis teams up with Rough Trade to sell vinyl

A lot of adjectives have been used to describe the middle-class favourite department store John Lewis, but rock'n'roll is probably not one - until now.

'Totally incorrect' McCullum hits back at critics of England's training regime

'Totally incorrect'

The great escapism Everton's Corner Flag Guy shows football's capacity for unrestrained joy

The clock at Goodison reads 97.41 (+5). The Everton players, fans, stewards, ballboys are enmeshed in a throng of hi-vis and blue joy. In the middle of it stands a bespectacled man in a black puffer jacket and black bobble hat.

Steve Madden to buy Kurt Geiger brand for £289m

Steve Madden, the fashion boss best known for his links to the criminal antics depicted in the book and film The Wolf of Wall Street, is buying the footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger for £289m in cash.