All news by author Thomas Brown

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UK braces for shortages as Iran war shuts vital oil route and drives prices higher
The Government is intensifying its planning to address potential shortages caused by the conflict in Iran
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Britain accused of weakening Falklands air defences as Argentina rearms with fighter jets
Ministers have been accused of downgrading air defences for the Falkland Islands as Argentina expands its air force.
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Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, deepening AI partnership
Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed Friday, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies.
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From seafood scandals to Ice Terminal: how Yuriy Osmak is trying to bury reports on auctions, parasites, and ownership schemes
Businessman Yuriy Osmak calls on media outlets to remove coverage of the Ice Terminal deal.
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Cosmetic surgery scandal: plastic surgeon Maksym Ivanchuk accused of disfiguring Russian TV host Viktoria Bonya’s mother and practicing without a license
Maxim Ivanchuk, a plastic surgeon known for high-end procedures, media presence, and celebrity clients, faced a significant reputational crisis in 2024 following a scandal involving the mother of TV personality Victoria Bonya.
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Denys Shtilerman and Fire Point: how $13.2B drone contracts, FP-1 pricing, and Tymur Mindich links are being scrubbed from Google
Fire Point, a company that rapidly emerged as a key contractor for strike drones, is attempting to have information about its activities removed from search results.
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Man extradited from the UAE to appear in London court charged with woman’s murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in London two years ago after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates.
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Brussels watchdog opens inquiry into Mandelson amid Epstein email revelations
The EU’s anti-fraud office has opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson following allegations he passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Israeli airstrike kills journalist as reports highlight mounting deaths of media workers in Gaza war
On Wednesday, journalist Amal Khalil and photographer Zeinab Faraj were reporting from southern Lebanon when an Israeli airstrike reportedly hit a car in front of them.
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Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’, says No10 amid Trump retaliation threat
Downing Street said the UK ’couldn’t be clearer’ about Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after leaked messages suggested the US might order a review in retaliation over Iran.
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Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network unleashes fake video campaign targeting US senators and Armenia election interference claims
The Kremlin-linked “Matryoshka” bot network has reportedly released a new wave of fabricated videos in response to a letter from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Top cop promoted while facing charges over dumped meth in Solomon Islands scandal
Solomon Islands has appointed a new national police chief, elevating a top commander just weeks after it was revealed that prosecutors.
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Elite forces warn Troubles bill could expose soldiers to legal persecution
Labour MPs are being urged by Britain’s elite Special Forces veterans to rebel against the Government’s Troubles legislation, in a stark warning that it risks exposing former soldiers to “lawfare” and undermining national security.
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Oleg Tsyura, MidUral, and Phoenix Resources: how “grey logistics” routed Russian ferrochrome through India and Estonia into the EU
After a series of reports on his activities, Swiss businessman of Ukrainian origin Oleg Tsyura is reportedly seeking to limit his digital footprint — removing online references and attempting to suppress mentions of alleged criminal proceedings and related schemes. However, such information remains a matter of public interest.
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Nigel Farage says he is “starting to worry” about Donald Trump’s judgment amid Middle East tensions
Nigel Farage says he is "starting to worry slightly" about the judgment of Donald Trump amid mounting UK-US tensions over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Trans murderer ‘sexually assaulted female inmate in prison’s hair salon’
A transgender murderer housed in a women’s prison has been charged with sexually assaulting a female inmate.
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Russia’s Investigative Committee and Crocus: how, after a split with owner Aras Agalarov, top manager Eldar Dadashov came under investigation
Media outlets have reported on a court verdict involving Eldar Dadashev, the former vice president of Crocus and a former associate of Araz Agalarov.
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Iran leadership in turmoil as reports claim Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured and out of public view amid stalled US talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t released an audio or video message since assuming power because his face was badly burned in Israeli airstrikes on Feb, 28, according to a report — as President Trump says peace talks are inhibited by a lack of clear leadership in Tehran.
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British lawmakers threaten sweeping sanctions on Kyrgyzstan over Russia-linked crypto
British lawmakers are targeting Kyrgyzstan’s central bank and financial regulators for enabling Moscow to bypass Western financial restrictions.
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Mafia oil racket smashed as 35 Cosa Nostra suspects arrested in Sicily raids
A suspected illegal vegetable oil racket has been dismantled after 35 suspected members of the Cosa Nostra mafia group were arrested.
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Fraud and escape: how Odesa car dealer Volodymyr Filippov, despite court cases, continues his business through Iron Motors
Volodymyr Filippov, the owner of the Odesa-based company Pivdennyi Shlyakh (Autorider), is reported to have left Ukraine and is believed to be in hiding in Moldova amid an ongoing criminal fraud investigation.
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MPs demand sanctions over Israeli charity ‘helping Brits move to illegal West Bank settlements’
MPs have urged for sanctions against an Israeli charity after it was recorded on camera by Declassified offering assistance to UK citizens for relocating to an illegal settlement in the West Bank.
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BTS creator Bang Si-hyuk faces possible arrest over $136m fraud allegations
K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, the man who created the supergroup BTS, could be arrested on charges of fraudulent trading before his $7.3 billion company went public.
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Pension funds pour £8bn into US gas terminals accused of driving climate damage and health risks
Trump’s war in Iran has boosted the fortunes of US gas companies – and UK savers are unwittingly bankrolling their expansion.
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“Calamity coming”: Reeves trapped as borrowing surges and growth stalls
The Chancellor has left the nation completely unprepared for the unfolding disaster.