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Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump accused of plotting to steal Venezuela’s oil reserves ‘at gunpoint’ Nasa considers ending ISS mission over astronaut ‘medical concern’ Sanctioned Russian tanker spotted sailing through English Channel Scientists discover microplastics are forming clouds over Chinese cities Sister…

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Mothers have been left without maternity care and report breast milk drying up thanks to rising malnourishment, Maira Butt writes. Now, 100 leading figures of the arts are calling for action

Venezuela plans to release a "significant number" of prisoners, both Venezuelan and foreign, according to the head of the national assembly

It’s claimed the footballer, 30, used an alleged fraudulent prescription to obtain insomnia drug Zolpidem on two occasions

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ESPN is experiencing one of its most-viewed starts to the NBA regular season since 2002

The FTSE 100 index closed down 3.52 points at 10,044.69.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland which comes into force at 8pm and runs until midday on Friday.

While the Eternal City is one of the country’s headline act, it does come with one major downside: the crowds. So here are some quieter destinations where you’ll find culture on par