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FILE - This undated photograph handed out by French military shows three Russian mercenaries, right, in northern Mali. Russia's Wagner Group, a private military company led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a rogue millionaire with longtime links to Russia's President Vladimir Putin, has played a key role in the fighting in Ukraine and also deployed its personnel to Syria, Central African Republic, Libya and Mali. (French Army via AP, File)

UN experts call for war crimes investigation into Wagner mercenaries in Mali

World February 4, 2023

Sperm whale washes up dead in Hawaii with stomach full of plastic waste

World February 4, 2023

Woman, 66, found alive inside zipped-up body bag at funeral home

US February 4, 2023

Mum dies after falling into pub cellar while decorating for daughter’s birthday

Mum dies after falling into pub cellar while decorating for daughter’s birthday

UK February 3, 2023

School requires girls ask for ‘red card pass’ to use toilet on their period

UK February 3, 2023

Collection of colorful condomsSelective focus; shallow DOF

Woman stole £500 worth of sex toys and condoms from Boots

UK March 16, 2023

Undated handout photo issued by West Mercia Police of Stewart Pearman, 75, who has been jailed for five years and three months at Worcester Crown Court, for fraud and making a false statement on oath. He must also pay ?1,500 in prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. Issue date: Thursday February 2, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Pearman. Photo credit should read: West Mercia Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Man tried to steal £2,100,000 left to charity by friend who died of cancer

UK February 3, 2023

Imprisoned Iranian activist Farhad Meysami, who is reported to have gone on a hunger strike, is seen at Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj, Iran, in this social media image released on February 2, 2023. Mohammad Moghimi/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. QUALITY FROM SOURCE

Jailed Iranian activist 'risking death' as hunger strike enters fifth month

World February 3, 2023

Cancer-faking travel agent jailed for conning clients out of £2,600,000

Cancer-faking travel agent jailed for conning clients out of £2,600,000

UK February 3, 2023

Council worker stole £900,000 from city before fleeing to US to become a psychic

UK January 13, 2023