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A devastated mum has told of her torment after her "amazing son" died in a garage fire after a stag do. Susan James' son Mark Logan died in the fire after seeking shelter in the garage in Rhos, near Pontardawe, on March 10. The 31-year-old had been to a stag night in Cardiff, when he and his two friends went to return to the apartment they'd booked at Cardiff Bay after watching the Wales v Scotland Six Nations match. They were joined by three others, but their booking was cancelled as it was mistakenly assumed they were trying to get all six people into the same room. They decided instead to get changed in the van they had travelled to Cardiff in and continue with their night before getting a taxi home afterwards. When they headed back, the men got out of the taxi at the Delforth estate in Rhos, a significant distance from where Mr Logan lived in Godre'r Graig. An inquest into his death heard Mr Logan had decided to seek shelter from adverse weather by gaining access to a garage … [Read more...] about Dad died in garage fire after seeking shelter from rain on way home from stag do

China, the world's most populous nation, is at the very brink of becoming an urban country, according to the first details of last year's census. Almost half the 1.34 billion-strong population – 49.7% – now live in cities, compared with just a fifth when economic reforms began in earnest in 1982. The finding is among the results of the largest ever population-counting exercise in the world: a project so vast it required 6 million census takers. Although the annual average growth rate has slowed since the last survey was taken, from 1.07% to 0.5%, China still added more than 73.9 million people over the decade: more than the entire population of the UK. The figures, released today by the National Bureau of Statistics, underline the enormous challenges facing a country with a rapidly ageing population and huge demographic shifts. They also highlight arguments about the need to reform the country's strict one-child birth control policies. The number of young people fell … [Read more...] about China census figures reveal ageing and urbanised country

Following an election backlash, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced on Sunday he had submitted his letter of resignation to parliament after the military, police and opposition suggested he step down. The commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Williams Kaliman, and police chief Vladimir Calderon Mariscal both appeared on camera to call on Morales to resign in order to foster peace earlier on Sunday. "Our great desire is for societal peace for return," said Morales in his televised remarks. Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera also announced his resignation. "I ask you to stop attacking the brothers and sisters, stop burning and attacking," Morales told the Bolivian people. The 60-year-old also aimed criticism at what he called the "civic coup" which led to his resignation. Morales ally and Senate President Adriana Salvaterria later said she too would step down shortly after the president. Morales later tweeted that a police officer had told him … [Read more...] about Bolivia President Evo Morales resigns

A top Uber executive who reportedly obtained the medical records of a woman who was raped by her Uber driver was only fired after journalists learned of the incident, it emerged on Wednesday. According to reports on the tech website Recode and in the New York Times, Eric Alexander, the president of business for Uber Asia Pacific, obtained the medical records of the victim in a 2014 rape case that caused widespread outrage in India. An Uber spokesperson confirmed that Alexander was no longer with the company, but declined to comment further on the allegations. Alexander did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The rape case prompted Indian authorities to temporarily ban Uber in the capital city. Alexander reportedly traveled to India to investigate the matter and later shared the records with CEO Travis Kalanick and senior vice-president Emil Michael. The trio of executives reportedly cast doubt upon the victim’s account and suggested it could be part of a conspiracy … [Read more...] about Uber executive fired amid reports he obtained rape victim’s medical records

If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here and try our Audio Briefings on WhatsApp.  Robert Mugabe dies aged 95: Read The Telegraph's obituary He began his 37 years in power as a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. By the time he was ousted as the president of Zimbabwe, strongman Robert Mugabe had driven the country into ruin and ensured his place as an international pariah. The former tyrant has died at the age of 95, it was announced early today.  Chris Graham has the latest breaking news and analysis as the world reacts to the death of an ex-dictator. And read The Telegraph's obituary of a man who presided over the despoliation of the country once hailed as the "jewel of Africa". Brexit chaos: Labour plots to push back election to November Will there be a snap general election? Not if Labour has its way. The party is plotting to delay a public vote until November, after … [Read more...] about Friday morning news briefing: Death of a dictator – Robert Mugabe dies at 95