Murder for Money: Hit murders for insurance claims spiral to 50
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News24 | ‘No child’s play’: South Africans describe life 10km from Ukraine frontline
Two South African men trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine, about 10km from the frontline, say they have been forced to operate artillery and camp in a forest while following Russian army orders.
News24 | Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe after walkout and host controversy
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant’s host had publicly chastised her.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal Obama donations
Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, breaking record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York.
More details of US plan for Ukraine emerge, sees territory ceded to Russia
Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia ‘generous terms’.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $55m, sets auction record for a female artist
The auction also shattered the previous record for a portrait by the Mexican artist.
Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa despite Trump’s absence
The PM is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.
Lebanon arrests alleged drug kingpin sanctioned by US State Department
Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.
Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK
The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer – the most common cancer in men in the UK.
McLarens struggle as Leclerc fastest in practice
McLaren’s title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggle in first practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc sets the pace.
Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?
The world-first law aims to reduce the “risks” children face online – but it’s received pushback.
‘Fatal cost’ of ‘toxic No 10’ and ‘Migration overhaul’
The papers on Friday are leading on the long-awaited report into how MPs handled the pandemic.
US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC
US president’s controversial deployment of soldiers to US cities has raised alarm and a series of legal challenges.
Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape
Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation.
Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns
The National Crime Agency says a “vast criminal ecosystem” funds “really bad things” around the world.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366
Here are the key events from day 1,366 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
US Congress votes to release more Department of Justice files on the Epstein case.
‘Best display of season’ but Chelsea rue missed opportunity
Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona’s expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 Women’s Champions League draw – but this was a missed opportunity.
How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician’s pro-Russian bribes
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.