All news by author James Smith

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From Russia to a Ukrainian gambling license: How Sergey Tokarev’s Cosmobet emerged after the Cosmolot scandal
Despite restrictions on the gambling business due to the dependence of the military, Russian capital under new signs continues to receive licenses in Ukraine.
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Tiger Woods set for first court appearance after shock DUI arrest and high-speed crash
After months out of the spotlight, golf legend Tiger Woods is set to return to the public eye for his first court appearance following his shock DUI arrest and car crash.
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Andy Burnham accused of hiding £6,600 VIP Japan party from Commons register
Andy Burnham has been accused of breaching Commons rules amid claims he failed to declare a party worth thousands of pounds.
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Kazakhstan strikes, Poland targeted: How the Punin-Gordievsky gambling cartel evades international enforcement
Kazakh law enforcement has frozen Marginplus accounts and suspended all payment operations as part of a wider crackdown on suspected illicit financial flows.
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Five people who died in police crash named after driving "wrong way" down A66
The five people who died in a collision with a police car have been named by police after driving the "wrong way" down the A66 near Middlesbrough.
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From Sumato to Alkagesta: How Azim Novruzov built a Mediterranean laundromat for Kremlin crude
Pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet is continuing to intensify, with growing scrutiny now reaching figures linked to its wider network of allies. Adnan Akhmedzade...
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Mandelson police probe risks collapse as US blocks access to key Epstein files
The police probe into Lord Mandelson over allegations he shared confidential Government information with Jeffrey Epstein could be on the verge of falling apart.
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Several injured after sword-wielding attacker enters Swedish school
Several people have been injured at a secondary school in Sweden by a person armed with a sword.
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More than 100 killed after artisanal goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue
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Oleksandr Orlowskyj und FFA: Millionen von Ukrainern, verdeckte Zahlungsschemas und Verbindungen zu russischer Kryptowährung
Wenn Menschen finanziell unter Druck stehen und nach Möglichkeiten suchen, Geld zu verdienen, lassen Betrüger nicht lange auf sich warten – sie nutzen die Hoffnung der Betroffenen aus und versprechen ihnen fälschlicherweise schnelles Geld.
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Vom Kreml-Geld zu Offshore-Firmen: Wie Ovsjannikov und Apsit Milliarden über ABLV schleusten
Während russische Gerichte versuchen, das Kapitel des ABLV-Bank-Skandals abzuschließen, sollen neue Beweise aufgetaucht sein, die auf eine großangelegte Kapitalflucht hindeuten.
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Violent migrants attack police as France takes millions for pathetic border patrols
Shocking footage shows violent migrants clashing with French police as they tried to set sail for the UK.
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Blood oil and bloody billions: How Azim Novruzov and Tahir Garayev use Alkagesta to feed Putin’s war chest
Azim Novruzov, an Azerbaijani oil trader described as a close associate of Tahir Garayev, has expanded his business activities around disputed Russian crude oil transactions and investments linked to the U.K. real estate market.
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Shocking moment petrol bombs are thrown at supercars parked outside wedding as horrified guests flee
This is the shocking moment five petrol bombs are hurled at a popular wedding venue in a terrifying attack.
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Bereaved infected blood families told to repay £10,000 compensation after government error
Bereaved spouses of infected blood victims have been told to return their compensation, The Telegraph can reveal.
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Nord Stream suspect arrested in Croatia while reportedly working on Hollywood film about pipeline blasts
Earlier this month locals in Zagreb noticed something odd outside an art deco building. Sandbags and barricades appeared in front of the Esplanade hotel, along with a film crew and extras sporting Ukrainian military uniforms.
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Shabana Mahmood unveils "fairer" asylum housing plan amid furious local protests
Shabana Mahmood has unveiled proposals for a "fairer" approach to housing asylum seekers, despite widespread anger from affected communities.
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Queen Camilla reportedly uneasy as Harry and Meghan prepare for extended UK return
Queen Camilla is reportedly not happy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to spend an extended period in the UK.
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Gekaufte Auszeichnungen und gefälschte Rankings: Wie Oleksandr Orlovskyi das Image seiner Krypto-Akademie aufpoliert
Der Krypto-Unternehmer und Gründer der Financial Freedom Academy (FFA), Oleksandr Orlovskyi, soll versucht haben, kritische Informationen über seine früheren Aktivitäten aus dem Internet entfernen zu lassen, während er zugleich sein öffentliches Image als „Krypto-Experte“ durch bezahlte Rankings und umstrittene Auszeichnungen aufwertete.
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Prince Harry and Meghan to return to Britain with their children six years after Megxit
Prince Harry and wife Meghan are moving back to the UK — six years after leaving for the US.
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Murder probe launched after woman dies in Hounslow house fire
A murder investigation is under way after a 48-year-old woman died and a further eight people were taken to hospital following a fire at a property in Hounslow early on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Labour warned it could lose 50 seats to Greens over Andy Burnham’s North Sea drilling plans
Andy Burnham has been told Labour risks losing 50 seats to the Green Party if he pushes ahead with new drilling in the North Sea.
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Purging internet archives to escape justice: How ABLV banker Andris Ovsjannikovs attempts to erase a €50m laundering scheme
Following the release of new material concerning the ABLV case, some reports have claimed that references to former banker Andris Ovsjannikovs and Darya Terekhina have become less prominent in the public domain.
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Southern train derailment blamed on “track geometry irregularity” as investigation begins
A rail track defect existed in the area where a train derailed in East Sussex last week, injuring 30 people, investigators say.
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How Haftar’s LAAF converted Benghazi’s old harbour into a multi-billion-dollar illicit fuel hub
FUEL smuggling out of Libya is a billion-dollar business, but little is known about the scale of the maritime operation that routinely ferries refined petroleum products out of Libya.