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Somali Piracy 2.0: The BBC Encounters the New Wave of Sea Bandits

22 Dec 2024 10 mins read 1k Views

Two Somali fishermen, their faces concealed by large scarves, cautiously step into a room for a covert interview. They’ve agreed to explain why they recently turned to piracy, armed and seeking mil...

What’s next for the £4.5bn drug empire that funded Assad's regime?

22 Dec 2k Views
Russia is increasingly executing Ukrainian prisoners of war

22 Dec 1.2k Views
King Charles Attends Ceremony Honoring Persecuted Christians in the Middle East

21 Dec 3k Views
2025 Jubilee: New Post Office Opens in St. Peter's Square

21 Dec 2.1k Views

Chinese vessel involved in Baltic Sea cable damage resumes its journey

21 Dec 2024 10 mins read 1.4k Views

A Chinese bulk carrier, under investigation for allegedly damaging two fibre-optic cables in the Baltic Sea, has resumed movement after being stationary for over a month in a Danish shipping lane, ...