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A baby trafficking ring has been convicted – but what now for the babies?Nineteen people in Indonesia have been convicted for trafficking at least 34 babies, but the biggest question wasn’t answered in court – what happens to the children now?2 hrs agoAsia
Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final troubleArgentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.12 hrs agoWorld Cup
LIVENineteen found guilty of trafficking babies in Indonesia and SingaporeThe baby trafficking ring illegally bought infants and sold them for adoption, a court has found.
EPA/ShutterstockAndy Burnham is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. The new prime minister vowed to provide “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10, pledging to set out details on Tuesday. Late on Monday night Burnham finished making appointments to his top team, with key appointments including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also returned to government as housing secretary, as well as…
Watch: BBC reports from inside Tate brothers court appearanceControversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami, marking the beginning of extradition proceedings to the UK over a slate of new charges that includes rape and sex trafficking. Speaking outside the court after the hearing, a lawyer for the brothers said they would fight extradition.The Tates have been held in a Florida jail since their arrest on Saturday, after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales, announced 38 new charges against them. The Tate brothers, who arrived…
Watch: Spain World Cup champions receive royal welcome in MadridAfter meeting the royal family, the squad boarded an open-top bus for a victory parade through the capital city, where nearly two million fans lined the streets.4 hrs agoWorld
BBC reveals official report into deadly military jet crash at schoolThe BBC has revealed the results of an official report into why a Bangladesh Air Force training plane crashed into a packed school.41 mins agoAsia
Michelle HuynhMichelle Huynh, 26, started investing in 2018In her teens, Michelle Huynh, the eldest daughter of migrant parents in Australia, made a promise to her family that she would become a millionaire by the time she turned 30.The 26-year-old describes it as “a somewhat silly promise” inspired by the sacrifices her non-English-speaking parents made to raise the family.But she is trying to make that dream come true by investing her savings in the stock market.”Times are so different and investing has become a necessity,” says Huynh, who works in sales for a tech firm. “It feels like our purchasing power…
Jeff Overs/BBCAndy Burnham pledged to “bring back hope” to Britain, as he began his tenure as prime minister by appointing Labour stalwart John Healey as chancellor.In his first speech to the nation in Downing Street, Burnham said he wanted to bring forward the “biggest changes in the last 40 years” to British politics.He outlined his intention to unveil a 10-year “new plan for Britain” later this year, explaining this would lay out a path to where he believes “we all want Britain to be”.Burnham promised to make announcements this week to “give people some breathing space now, some help with…
Supplied: Myfanwy WebbJeremy Webb died of anaphylaxis triggered by tick-induced mammalian meat allergyWhen Myfanwy Webb looks back at her birthday party five years ago, she is overcome with regret – remembering what she now sees as a missed opportunity to save her son’s life.Hours after a celebratory lunch at a restaurant Jeremy began having difficulty breathing. His parents called an ambulance, and the then-15-year-old began vomiting.At the hospital, doctors noted that Jeremy had a suspected meat allergy, but ultimately blamed the episode on his asthma, which he’d had since he was a toddler. He was sent home the next day.”I…