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  • Reuters

    Exclusive-UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war

    Britain's approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low. The figures, which have not previously been reported, are based on information provided by government officials to Reuters and data from the Department for Business and Trade's Export Control unit. The United States and Germany increased arms sales to Israel after the start of the war with Hamas.

  • ABC News

    Indian man extradited to US in connection with alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist

    An Indian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges he directed a plot to kill a critic of the Indian government in New York City. Nikhil Gupta is accused of paying a hit man to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of Sikhs for Justice, who has been advocating for the creation of a sovereign Sikh state. Gupta, 52, was arrested in the Czech Republic late last year.

  • BBC

    'Much loved' couple killed in car crash

    Katie Worrell and Adam Muskett's families said the pair loved each other "beyond words".