Officials in the US have seized 114kg (254lbs) of fentanyl, in what is being described as the biggest haul they have ever detected. http://bit.ly/2S07Nli
Thursday, January 31, 2019
UK might only enjoy benefits of new EU trade deal for 57 days
Top Remain figures have bemoaned how the UK might only be able to enjoy the benefits of the EU's new trade agreement with Japan for 57 days. http://bit.ly/2HHEAXK
Beyonce is giving away free tickets for life - but there is a catch
Beyonce and Jay-Z have launched a contest to give a lucky winner a lifetime of free tickets to their concerts - but there's a catch. http://bit.ly/2sYAMHb
Syrian govt found liable for death of Sunday Times reporter
The Syrian government has been found liable for the death of Sunday Times reporter Marie Colvin, who was killed in a rocket attack on a media centre. http://bit.ly/2GefflB
Dozens of babies die as winter hits Syrian camps
Twenty-nine children and newborn babies have died in an overcrowded Syrian refugee camp in the past eight weeks, most of them overcome by hypothermia. http://bit.ly/2S0XfCj
Italian police seize biggest cocaine haul in 25 years
Police in Italy have seized about 2.5 tonnes of cocaine in two shipments - which add up to the largest drug haul found in the country in 25 years. http://bit.ly/2BbI1jM
Eight banks face EU probe for possible market collusion
The European Commission is investigating eight banks for possible collusion in the market for European government bonds. http://bit.ly/2SkxUCM
'Sink hole' was really a bank robbers' tunnel, FBI says
A sink hole discovered near a bank has turned out to be a tunnel which investigators believe may have been dug by thieves planning a robbery. http://bit.ly/2MHQI9X
Italy falls into recession as quarterly GDP falls
Italy has become the first major European economy to face a technical recession in five years. http://bit.ly/2ScflAP
God wanted Trump to become president - Trump spokeswoman
God wanted Donald Trump to become US president, according to Sarah Huckabee Sanders. http://bit.ly/2Wpz7b8
Italy falls into recession as quarterly GDP falls
Italy today became the first major European economy to face a technical recession in five years. http://bit.ly/2BaxzJi
Kylie Minogue 'calls in police over harassment'
Kylie Minogue was forced to call in police after being harassed by a man at her London home, it has been reported. http://bit.ly/2G0leLO
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Facebook profits at all-time high despite year of scandals
Facebook recorded a strong fourth quarter as profits climbed to $6.9bn (£5.3bn) - an all-time record - despite a year of scandals plaguing the social media giant. http://bit.ly/2GcCtsj
20 tonnes of Venezuela gold - but where could it be going?
A Russian passenger plane has been flown to Venezuela amid speculation it could be there to transport 20 tonnes of gold bars out of the oil-rich country. http://bit.ly/2DIupy2
Youngest Manson cult killer in bid to be freed from jail
The youngest member of Charles Manson's murderous cult is to make a fresh plea for authorities to release her from prison. http://bit.ly/2SeDZ3H
It might look pretty but this weather can kill
Goodness me, it's cold in Chicago. http://bit.ly/2TnbUo5
Venezuela's Maduro holds firm in face of widespread condemnation
The atmosphere in downtown Caracas had changed dramatically. http://bit.ly/2GbWsHC
Briton disappears before trial for 'slapping' immigration worker
A British woman accused of swearing at and slapping an Indonesian immigration official has disappeared from her hotel room hours before she was due in court. http://bit.ly/2sUSP0P
Children have tongues removed in 'witchcraft killings' in Tanzania
As many as 10 children have been abducted and murdered this month in Tanzania in killings believed to be linked to witchcraft rituals. http://bit.ly/2B9biLO
Top horse trainer 'arrested' after electric shock devices found
One of Australia's most successful horse trainers has been arrested during a raid on his stables, reports say. http://bit.ly/2WrACFQ
Bangkok may close all schools amid 'unhealthy' smog
Toxic smog has forced more than 400 schools to close in the Thai capital of Bangkok. http://bit.ly/2GblAyr
Mother carrying baby dies in subway stairs fall
A young mother has died after falling down the stairs at a Manhattan subway station while holding her one-year-old daughter. http://bit.ly/2GbWUFK
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn claims he is victim of 'plot'
Carlos Ghosn has said that the criminal charges against him are a plot to stop him from pursuing greater integration across the Nissan-Mitsubishi-Renault alliance he led. http://bit.ly/2HDSpGz
'Don't breathe or go outside': Polar vortex freezes US
Americans are being told to limit their breathing and the amount of time they spend outside as temperatures in parts of the country are forecast to drop as low as -70C (-94F). http://bit.ly/2RZybfc
Sonar makes beaked whales suicidal - and now we know why
Scientists have figured out why exposure to naval sonar drives beaked whales to beach themselves in bizarre bouts of apparently suicidal behaviour. http://bit.ly/2Ggip8L
Witch hunters kill mother and four children in India
Witch hunters have killed a mother and her four children, including a 10-month-old baby, in India. http://bit.ly/2sWtcwQ
Deloitte fined £409k by Malaysian authorities
Deloitte has been fined RM2.2m (£409,000) by Malaysian authorities over a state investment fund embroiled in corruption charges. http://bit.ly/2HDDigj
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Court imposes travel ban on Venezuela opposition leader
Venezuela's Supreme court has frozen the bank accounts of opposition leader Juan Guaido and been banned from leaving the country. http://bit.ly/2MHml3l
Arrest made in Zimbabwe over beatings in Sky News report
A man has been arrested after Zimbabwe's president vowed to bring those behind the beating of a civilian by security forces during protests to justice. http://bit.ly/2FU8ZAp
Doctor's bid to save job after prescribing boy cannabis cookies
A doctor in California has launched a bid to save his licence after being struck off for prescribing cannabis cookies to a four-year-old boy. http://bit.ly/2sS61DV
Vatican priest quits over claims of sexual advances during confession
The Vatican has confirmed that one of its top officials has quit after an ex-nun accused him of making sexual advances during confession. http://bit.ly/2FWMkDm
Gwyneth Paltrow sued by man 'injured in ski collision'
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued after an alleged crash at a Utah ski resort. http://bit.ly/2GaIaas
Actor 'had rope wrapped around neck' in suspected racist assault
Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been targeted in a suspected racist and homophobic attack that saw two men wrap a rope around his neck and pour an unknown substance over him, police have said. http://bit.ly/2UqTNh4
Killer who hid body parts in plant pots admits eight murders
A serial killer who dismembered his victims after meeting them within the largest gay community in Canada has admitted murdering eight men. http://bit.ly/2B9WgVU
Trump ally Roger Stone pleads not guilty to Russia probe charges
An adviser to Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to seven charges over alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election. http://bit.ly/2Wu2uJi
UK gives £33m to help Iraqis hit by Islamic State
The UK is giving £33m to help Iraqis whose lives have been affected by conflict, including those whose homes, livelihoods or communities have been hit by Islamic State. http://bit.ly/2TjgaFd
Smelly fruit on sale for three times average monthly wage
A rare type of durian fruit, known for its pungent aroma, has gone on sale in Indonesia for three times the average monthly salary. http://bit.ly/2CQSvEZ
Asia Bibi to leave Pakistan after blasphemy acquittal upheld
Death row Christian Asia Bibi is allowed to leave Pakistan after the country's top court upheld her acquittal on blasphemy charges. http://bit.ly/2G6FWbX
Trump aide flashes '5,000 troops to Colombia' note
The White House has said "all options are on table" after Donald Trump's national security adviser was seen with a note reading "5,000 troops to Colombia". http://bit.ly/2UtfYDB
Trump aide: 'I'm being treated like a drug kingpin'
An adviser to Donald Trump has said US authorities tried to make him look guilty of lying about Russian collusion by bringing more agents to arrest him than took down Osama bin Laden. http://bit.ly/2MEoe0B
Grammys denies 'legitimacy' of leaked winners list
Grammy organisers have been forced to deny that a "leaked" list of winners posted on social media ahead of the awards is genuine. http://bit.ly/2Bcu2dj
Woman trapped in billionaire's lift for three days
A woman spent three days trapped in a lift at the home of her billionaire boss. http://bit.ly/2G5rktr
Huawei charged with stealing T-mobile secrets
Chinese technology giant Huawei has been charged in the US with stealing trade secrets from T-Mobile and violating sanctions against Iran. http://bit.ly/2CTIRBF
Monday, January 28, 2019
iPhone bug lets you hear recipient - before they pick up
Apple is working to release a software patch later this week after it emerged a bug allowed iPhone users to hear audio from users who are yet to accept a video call. http://bit.ly/2RqcAYh
Jenner and Hadid agencies could be subpoenaed over festival
Lawyers can now summon modelling agencies representing the likes of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, who all promoted the ill-fated Fyre Festival, a judge has reportedly ruled. http://bit.ly/2Tk8IK7
Juan Guaido: No Bill Clinton but he certainly has something
Cloak and dagger isn't in it. We were told to head on our motorbikes to an address in downtown Caracas for a meeting with the opposition leader Juan Guaido, except the meeting wasn't going to be there. http://bit.ly/2DDXYAz
Five officers injured following shoot-out with suspects
Five police officers have been injured - two critically - during a shoot-out involving several suspects in Houston, Texas. http://bit.ly/2RnIvsf
Venezuela's self-declared leader calls for European support
Venezuela's self-declared president Juan Guaido has told Sky News his country needs the help of European countries to overthrow Nicolas Maduro. http://bit.ly/2FRFNdj
Date for Trump's delayed State of the Union speech confirmed
Donald Trump will make the annual State of the Union speech in Congress on 5 February after accepting an invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. http://bit.ly/2Rnb3lu
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