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All news for 2024-12-13

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Trump’s former counter-terrorism chief suggests British troops could be stationed in Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached
Donald Trump’s counter-terrorism chief has told LBC the President-elect may expect British troops to be stationed in Ukraine to maintain the peace if a ceasefire is agreed.
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Convicted murderer on the run again after failing to return to prison
A convicted murderer is at large after failing to return to prison in Northern Ireland for a second time.
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Colombian national pleads guilty to kidnapping U.S. soldiers
Pedro Silva Ochoa pleaded guilty to kidnapping and assaulting U.S. soldiers in Bogotá.
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Blood and Ore: Mexican cartel violence silences mining opponents
The abduction of a Mexican community activist who campaigned against an iron ore mine owned by New York-listed Ternium has shone a light on how local cartels benefit from the presence of mining companies in the region.
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The partners of fugitive Boris Usherovich, the Plotitsa brothers, help circumvent sanctions and develop a deadly tourism business
Russian businessman Boris Plotitsa, who ran a tourism business in Russia, was arrested in absentia by a court in July 2024 in connection with the death of eight people on an illegal tour of Moscow’s sewers.
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Wayne Rooney’s former Premier League teammate sentenced to 20 years for bribery
Former Everton player and China manager Li Tie will spend the next 20 years behind bars after landing a hefty sentence for giving and receiving bribes throughout his career
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Two men arrested following horror fairground ride accident in Birmingham that injured 13 people
Two men have been arrested after a Christmas fairground ride "crashed to the ground" in Birmingham city centre.
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Small businesses could drive the growth Labour needs, but Rachel Reeves must foster a pro-business environment
The UK’s GDP contracting by 0.1% wasn’t the news anyone wanted.
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Teenage West Ham United footballer dies after courageous battle with cancer
West Ham sporting director Mark Noble has shared the tragic news that the club’s Under-15s goalkeeper Oscar Fairs has passed away following a brave battle with cancer
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Stinging irony: Sting sells wines in Russia while condemning the invasion of Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, leaving parts of its territory devastated, the aggression was condemned by both Western politicians and numerous celebrities.