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Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court

A Russian court has rejected the appeal of US journalist Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention.

Rishi Sunak: World leaders welcome next UK prime minister

World leaders have been reacting to Rishi Sunak's victory in the race to be the next British prime minister.

Darius Campbell Danesh: Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates lead tributes to late Pop Idol star

Simon Cowell has led the tributes to Pop Idol and West End star Darius Campbell Danesh, calling his death at 41 an "absolute tragedy".

Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Canada should introduce a total ban on the buying and selling of all handguns, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said.

Apple makes record to become first US firm to reach $3 tr

The iPhone maker Apple has become the first US company to hit $3 trillion in market value

Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - according to whistleblower

The UK Foreign Office's handling of the Afghan evacuation after the Taliban seized Kabul was dysfunctional and chaotic, a whistleblower has said.