Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.

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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

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Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

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O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

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No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

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Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

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O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

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