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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad

The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist

Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism

The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses

It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.

Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto

Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.