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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be on a train heading to Russia, multiple South Korean media outlets reported on Monday citing government officials, for a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Neither Russia nor North Korea have officially confirmed the meeting, but Putin reportedly arrived in the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to state TV Russia 24. The latest media reports come after US officials warned last week that Kim and Putin are expected to meet as arms negotiations advance between their two countries – though no specific…

A UK Parliament researcher arrested under anti-espionage laws amid claims he was spying for China has said he is “completely innocent”. In a statement released through lawyers, the man said he felt “forced to respond” to accusations in the media. The researcher was one of two men arrested in March under the Official Secrets Act. It is understood the researcher had access to several Conservative MPs. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is due to make a statement in Parliament at 14.30 BST. His lawyers quoted him as saying: “It is wrong that I should be obliged to make…

Literally meaning “poor kitchen”, cucina povera is a traditional style of Italian cooking that embraces a frugal, no-waste philosophy. Created out of necessity, cucina povera is considered poor in terms of cost, but never poor in flavour; uncomplicated, but by no means unremarkable. With a long, rich history deeply ingrained in Italian culture and the daily life of many families, the dishes of cucina povera have provided nourishment for centuries. Its exact origins aren’t particularly clear, but food historians suggest that cucina povera is rooted in the countryside traditions of “peasant cooking”, dating back long before Italy was unified in 1870, first concocted…

A climber in New Zealand “miraculously” survived a fall of 600 meters (1,968ft) with only minor injuries after tumbling down the side of a mountain. Police said the man fell from Mount Taranaki on the North Island and was saved by spring weather which softened the ice and meant he landed in snow. The police said the climber is “exceptionally lucky to be alive”. The distance he fell equals the Makkah Clock Royal Tower in Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s tallest buildings. It is also nearly twice the height of the Shard in London which stretches 309 meters into…

Home Secretary Suella Braverman says she is seeking “urgent advice” on banning “lethal” American Bully XL dogs. It comes after a dog attacked an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham on Saturday, with footage posted online. Ms Braverman said the attack was “appalling” and the breed was a particular danger to children. West Midlands Police are investigating after the girl was bitten while the dog was being walked in Bordesley Green. Two men who intervened were also bitten and left with injuries to their shoulders and arms. The dog was taken to a local vet to be checked over before being transported to…

US President Joe Biden has said that he raised issues of human rights in India and the importance of a free press with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Mr Biden was in the Indian capital to attend the G20 summit. He also held a bilateral meeting with Mr Modi. The US president left India on Sunday before the summit ended to travel to Vietnam. Activists and rights groups have questioned India’s deteriorating human rights track record under Mr Modi. His government has denied allegations that attacks on minorities, especially Muslims, have risen since his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party…

The government is facing pressure to take stronger action against Beijing, after a parliamentary researcher was arrested amid accusations he spied for China. Senior Conservative MPs have called for China to be categorised as a threat, a move backed by some cabinet ministers. Rishi Sunak raised concerns about interference from Beijing with China’s premier while at the G20 in India. China has rejected accusations it was spying, calling it “malicious slander”. “We urge the UK side to stop spreading fake information,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. Police confirmed on Saturday that two men were arrested under the Official…

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un appears to have started his journey to Vladivostok for a summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The armoured train that Mr Kim uses for foreign visits appears to have departed, South Korean media reported citing a government official. The meeting is expected to take place as early as Tuesday local time. Russian news agency Interfax has reported earlier that Mr Kim is expected to visit “in the coming days”. If the summit with Mr Putin pushes through, it will be the North Korean leader’s first international trip in more than four years, and the…

The actors’ and writers’ strikes have rendered one of the movie industry’s most glamorous red carpets eerily quiet. Celebrities have traditionally flocked to the Venice Film Festival each September, arriving at the historic Palazzo del Cinema — sometimes by boat — for premieres and the waiting cameras. But with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFRA) locked in industrial disputes over residuals, higher wages and artificial intelligence, among other things, actors have this year been prohibited from promoting their movies. In their absence, however, models, influencers, designers and…

When Kolamba first opened in 2019, many diners who walked into the charming eatery in central London’s Soho district weren’t familiar with Sri Lankan cuisine. They thought it was just like Indian food, says the restaurant’s co-founder, Aushi Meewella, who grew up in Sri Lanka. “We felt Sri Lankan food was underrepresented in central London, so we wanted to bring the dishes we grew up on and missed when we moved away,” she tells CNN. While Sri Lanka is India’s little neighbor, with only 22 million people, its food and culture are quite different. And now, a new generation of Sri Lankan…