Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, BBC finds.
Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more black and Asian officers
Mark Rowley says inclusivity is crucial for the force and he refuses to be ‘blown off course’ by critics
Mark Rowley has said the Metropolitan police must recruit more black and Asian officers in order to gain the trust of minority ethnic communities in London, and vowed not to be “blown off course by the culture wars”.
The right has criticised drives for diversity, claiming they lead to lower standards. Rowley, who is commissioner of the Met and Britain’s top police officer, said that as a leader of a major organisation he was prepared to take a stand against the “toxicity” surrounding the diversity debate and criticised other leaders for “running away from the subject”.
Continue reading...Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade
Andy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return from recess, warning that failing to pursue a better deal with the EU would be a “major dereliction of duty”.
The prime minister will use a statement to the Commons on the first day back after the party conference break to urge MPs to face up to the damage caused by Brexit, and embrace closer ties with the EU to increase economic growth and tackle illegal immigration.
Continue reading...China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Documentary draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources accusing military of killing Palestinians in Gaza using AI systems.
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor as cheaper option to PAC-3 missiles – Breaking Defense
- Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor as cheaper option to PAC-3 missiles Breaking Defense
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Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border
Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.
UK’s Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote – DW.com
- UK's Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote DW.com
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At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.
Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack – France 24
- NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack France 24
- Nato should prepare for deadly Russian ‘hybrid’ attack, says Poland Financial Times
- NATO Commander Says Ukraine Aid Will Deter Putin’s Europe Threat Bloomberg.com
- The more Putin escalates his attacks on Europe, the more Europe should support Ukraine | Timothy Garton Ash The Guardian
- NATO 'ready to act' if Russia attacks, general tells TVP World in exclusive interview TVP World
Flash flood hits northern Nepal, damaging bridges and sweeping away homes – NBC News
- Flash flood hits northern Nepal, damaging bridges and sweeping away homes NBC News
- Nepal rescuers reach flood-hit villages as at least 5 people reported missing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- At Least 5 Reported Missing and 200 Rescued After Landslide Triggers Flash Flood Yahoo
- 'Massive rock avalanche likely caused Nepal flood' The Times of India
- More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says Reuters
Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
Flash floods along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India’s $87 billion river-linking project – Reuters
Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case – AP News
Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status – Al Jazeera
Pakistan detains hundreds of politicians from Imran Khan’s PTI party
President Zardari suspends provincial government in escalation of tensions as Khan supporters march to Islamabad
Politicians from the party of the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have been detained after the suspension of a provincial government now under emergency rule.
Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency and suspended the government in north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, led by Khan’s ally Sohail Afridi, on Sunday.
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