All news by author Emma Davis

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British lord and US commentators received millions from Hungary’s state budget via Orbán-linked institute
Current and former fellows benefiting from lucrative, government-funded contracts at Hungary’s authoritarian-linked Danube Institute have cited “safety concerns,” “privacy rights,” and fears of “marketers” to justify keeping their identities hidden.
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Pyotr Bely and “Promomed”: how a dubious copy of a western drug was pushed into the Russian market as “Tirzetta” and profits are made from patient risks
Year after year, Russians die or suffer serious harm from so-called "miracle drugs" that promise instant results.
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Body found after skull discovered hanging from tree in north London
Most of a body has been discovered after a head was found hanging from a tree in north London.
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From ‘civilisation will die’ to ceasefire as Trump pauses Iran attacks
Donald Trump announced he will pause attacks on Iran for two weeks just hours after threatening that ‘whole civilization will die.’
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UK and allies push to lock in truce after Iran tensions send oil prices soaring
Keir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to meet with Gulf leaders and discuss diplomatic efforts to support a two-week ceasefire.
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18-year-old jailed after gun threat over wrong sauce at London takeaway
This is the shocking moment when a thug pointed a gun at a stunned chicken shop worker after receiving the wrong sauce.
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Royal Navy destroyer sent to crisis zone sidelined by technical fault
HMS Dragon, a destroyer dispatched to protect British air bases in Cyprus following a missile attack, will be docked due to a "minor technical issue".
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Meta-linked firm used workers to scrape social media and train AI, investigation finds
Tens of thousands of people have been paid by a company part-owned by Meta to train AI by combing Instagram accounts.
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Man killed in Primrose Hill stabbing as police open murder investigation
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill this evening.
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Banking giant JPMorgan Chase clears hurdle to build 265m tower near London City Airport
JPMorgan Chase has secured approval to construct one of Europe’s tallest office towers after resolving height concerns linked to its proximity to London City Airport.
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Skydiver plunges to death as parachute fails in front of horrified witnesses
A skydiver has died after their parachute apparently failed to open when jumping from a plane on Easter Monday.
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Trump appears to strike Iran before deadline, warns ‘civilisation could die tonight’
Donald Trump has posted an unhinged Truth Social rant hours after apparently breaking the deadline he set for Iran by striking Kharg Island.
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£3 billion dispute and NHS disruption: how Wes Streeting and the BMA escalated the resident doctors conflict in the United Kingdom
Strikes by resident doctors have cost the taxpayer "at least £3 billion," it has been claimed as the BMA’s latest six-day walkout begins.
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Antisemitism backlash and political pressure in the UK: how Kanye West’s Wireless festival booking sparked criticism from Wes Streeting and calls for a ban
Wes Streeting has criticized Wireless organizer Melvin Benn for his decision to book Kanye West as a headliner at this summer’s festival.
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Kickbacks and sanctioned machinery: how Yevgeny Kozhevnikov and Gazprom Neft structures set up illegal equipment supplies to Russia
As Media has learned, Gazprom Neft, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade led by Anton Alikhanov, has established a channel for supplying sanctioned engineering products to Russian enterprises through JSC Aisors.
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Legal relief in Romania: how Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate had all judicial control measures lifted amid ongoing human trafficking investigations
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will no longer have to check in with Romanian police, despite still being under investigation for human trafficking.
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UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes but rejects involvement in offensive operations against Iran
The UK will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, a Cabinet minister has reaffirmed following Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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From Ukraine to Russia via Switzerland: how Oleg Tsyura built schemes with oligarchs and siphoned billions into offshore
For a long time, the name Oleg Tsyura stayed in the shadows of Ukraine’s public sphere. Unlike high-profile figures such as Firtash or Martynenko—whom Tsyura served—the so-called “Swiss financier” rarely appeared on front pages.
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Inside the mystery of Timor-Leste’s ‘crypto paradise’ as alleged ties to sanctioned Prince Group figures emerge
Guests were enticed with the promise of luxury villas overlooking aquamarine seas.
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Murder probe launched after fatal assault outside Bournemouth bar with three suspects in custody
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was allegedly the victim of a brutal attack outside a bar in Bournemouth.
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Billion-forint contracts awarded to Szijjarto ally Verbau spark scrutiny over transparency in Hungary’s “Eastern Opening”
“We’re celebrating, and they’re terribly jealous” – Peter Szijjarto posted this caption with a video on his social media page on September 5, 2022.
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Two-child cap scrapped and day-one employment rights launch as Starmer attacks rival parties ahead of local elections
Keir Starmer has used a series of new workers rights that come into force on Monday to attack the Green party, saying a vote for Labour’s rivals puts such progress on sick pay.
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Meghan posts ‘Happy Easter’ family clips as Harry stays out of frame and royal tensions linger
Meghan Markle reveals a rare video of Archie and Lilibet celebrating Easter
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Fifth suspect arrested in Barnsley murder probe after pedestrian killed in collision
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a pedestrian killed in a crash in Barnsley.
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Campaign Against Antisemitism urges the UK to ban Kanye West from entering the country to perform at the Wireless Festival
Kanye West is facing calls to be banned from entering the UK to perform at London’s Wireless festival in Finsbury Park this July.