Top general locked away evidence of SAS executions
Gen Gwyn Jenkins was warned in 2011 that soldiers were claiming to have killed unarmed Afghans, BBC reveals.
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Colombian rebels try to justify kidnapping of Luis Díaz's father
Colombians are outraged after the rebels claim they have to resort to kidnapping because they are "poor".
1970-01-01 08:00
Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar is reportedly unharmed after the incident in Washington.
1970-01-01 08:00
France-Jersey day trip scheme extended to September 2024
The scheme with Jersey was to expire this September, but has been extended.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colonel Otton Hulacki: Polish WW2 veteran dies aged 101
Colonel Otton Hulacki was unable to return to Poland after the war and settled on the Isle of Wight.
1970-01-01 08:00
Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong profile
Provides an overview Hong Kong and key facts about this special administrative region of China.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
1970-01-01 08:00
Grant Shapps visits Kyiv as UK backs Ukraine nuclear power
The government says a loan guarantee will help improve Ukraine's energy security.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week
The controversial plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan
Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.
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