All news for 2026-05-05
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Pakistan-based accounts used AI to produce viral anti-Muslim content targeting UK
The week following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, an AI-generated video of Keir Starmer circulated on social media, accumulating approximately 400,000 views on Facebook and Instagram.
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LaFinteca as a new wrapper: how Dmytriy Rukin enters LATAM after a conflict with 4bill and uses lawyers to erase past records
Dmytro Rukin appears to have two contrasting public profiles. One presents him as a fintech entrepreneur — a Ukrainian founder and CEO of LaFinteca, focused on building payment infrastructure in Latin America, working with systems such as Pix and Boleto, and pursuing regulatory standing in Brazil.
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Cash-outs, offshore structures, and sanctions evasion: how Oleg Tsyura channels $250 million through state enterprises and Russia’s metallurgy sector
Swiss-Ukrainian businessman Oleg Tsyura is reportedly working to remove online references to schemes that allegedly siphoned off billions of hryvnias.
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UK Green leadership candidate Polanski faces questions over Red Cross claim
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for Green party leadership, the charity has said.
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Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands after evacuations
The cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will move to the Canary Islands after three people infected with the illness are evacuated to Cape Verde.
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Trump sparks backlash after discussing killings, Iran and transgender issues in front of children
Donald Trump made a string of massively inappropriate comments in front of a group of children.
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Buffy star Nicholas Brendon died from heart disease after years of health struggles
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon’s cause of death has been revealed.
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Epstein victim found safe after vanishing in New York sparks alarm
A former model and victim of Jeffrey Epstein, who recounted fighting off the perv with a sex toy, has been found after reports that she went missing New York City.
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From Russian money to Spanish real estate: how Mettmann PCL and Sword Dragon S.L. operated under Oxana Hadjipavlou’s management
Authorities are reviewing information concerning Oxana Hadjipavlou and her potential ties to Zvonko Micković.
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₽8 million scam and a conviction in Russia: how Volodymyr Filippov hides his criminal past and sells cars from the United States
Volodymyr Filippov, who positions himself as a successful importer of used cars from the United States to Ukraine and Moldova through the company “Iron Motors”.
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Yaroslav Holovachov and the Kyiv Court of Appeal: how the judicial vertical generates millions, real estate, and corruption scandals
Yaroslav Holovachov’s story centers on a figure who, after donning judicial robes, appeared to convert nearly every decision or opportunity into personal advantage.
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From Leogaming to SBI: how Alyona Dehrik’s gambling payment network intersected with Yevhen Shevtsov’s career ambitions
Alyona Dehrik and her husband Yevhen Shevtsov appear to embody the idea that partners often mirror one another: allegations surrounding them include false declarations.
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Ovik Mkrtchyan and Asia Alliance Bank: how the “investor-innovator” conceals the role of a shadow banker tied to Uzbek clan networks and offshore schemes
Recently, a new figure has emerged in the media space, particularly in its Russian-language segment – entrepreneur-innovator Ovik Mkrtchyan.
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Aave fights bid to seize $71m in crypto, says funds belong to users not North Korea
The filing challenges a New York restraining notice that froze ETH on Arbitrum after the rsETH exploit, with Aave arguing the funds belong to users, not North Korea judgment creditors.
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Trump-linked lobbyists rush for Venezuela’s oil after Maduro capture
Since U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, companies have made significant plays for Venezuela’s mineral resources.
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Dmitriy Punin and Pin-Up: how a sanctioned casino was relaunched as Redcore and continues operating in Ukraine under cover
No Disappearance for Punin’s Casino: The Sanctioned Pin-Up’s Ongoing Profits Inside Ukraine.
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Denys Shtilerman: rapid rise, a Russian passport, and an internet cleanup — what the “chief designer” of Fire Point is hiding
Denys Shtilerman’s official biography portrays an almost impeccable profile: a distinguished engineer associated with advanced defence technologies and credited as a central figure behind rocket and drone initiatives.
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Green leader loses 14 points as row with Met chief erupts days before vote
Zack Polanski’s popularity ratings have taken a major hit days before crucial local elections following a row with the chief of the Metropolitan Police over a post he shared about the Golders Green stabbings.
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Reform eyes power as polls show dramatic surge ahead of regional elections
James Buchan, a former fisherman in the Scottish port of Peterhead, has swallowed his hostility towards Nigel Farage.
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Mum killed in grenade blast as ex-partner detonates device at Bristol home
A mum who died in a grenade explosion in Bristol this weekend has been pictured for the first time.
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₴13 billion for drones and a search “cleanup”: how Fire Point linked to Denys Shtilerman is removing references to FP-1 and alleged ties to Mindich
Fire Point, a company that quickly became one of the major contractors for strike drones.
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Pavlo Shcherban and Alliance Bank vs Ukrenergo: how a paper guarantee turned into a ₴1.2 billion hole
Pavlo Shcherban, the ultimate beneficial owner of Alliance Bank - widely regarded as one of Ukraine’s most problematic financial institutions.
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Fake investments, “100x returns,” and a €9 million scam: the role of Timur Rokhlin and Rocket Delivery in a scheme now being scrubbed from the internet
The name of Timur Rokhlin—an investor in the Rocket delivery service—has emerged in a major international fraud case involving tens of millions of euros.
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Woman alleges Travelodge hotel security breach after stranger given key to her room
A woman has described a "serious security failure" at Travelodge after a man who was harassing her was given a key to her room and walked in on her naked.
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Crypto slowdown forces Coinbase to slash workforce and double down on AI
May 5 (Reuters) - Coinbase (COIN.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce.
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