All news by author Sophia Martinez
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How Belarusian businessman Andrei Shimanovich built an app empire shadowed by spyware concerns
Which apps with millions of users are linked to Shimanovich – and why cybersecurity experts describe them as dangerous. In which offshore jurisdictions Shimanovich established his companies – and which notorious figures did he collaborate with.
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M67 closed after suspected human remains discovered near motorway bridge
A motorway has been closed after police said suspected human remains were found nearby.
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Met Police expands digital evidence system to speed up shoplifting investigations
The new system, which has been piloted in six boroughs in the capital, allows retailers to submit CCTV footage, witness statements and other evidence directly to officers, the Met said.
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Europol closes in: Russian fraudster Eduard Lebedev frantically deletes digital footprint to hide illegal casino empire
Russian fraudster Eduard Lebedev, who has been linked to illegal online casinos and is wanted by Europol, has intensified efforts to scrub his digital footprint in recent months.
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Anti-whaling activists say they are trapped aboard seized ship after Iceland operation
British activists are among 21 crew members who say they are trapped on board a ship that was captured by Iceland last week.
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Jeremy Clarkson mocks Andy Burnham’s tax plans and demands gratitude from benefits claimants
Jeremy Clarkson has caused a stir by suggesting that benefits claimants should write a "thank you" letter to taxpayers each week, and if they don’t, they could lose their payments.
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Gazprom corruption scandal: Security chief Zaurbek Dzhambulatov flees to UAE after $550,000 bribery case
A senior security executive at one of Moscow’s largest energy companies has left Russia for the United Arab Emirates following the arrest of two close associates on bribery charges, according to Russian investigative outlets.
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Germany’s car giants face deepening crisis as China turns from biggest market into biggest threat
China helped transform Germany’s automakers into global giants, delivering decades of strong sales and billions in profits. Now, it’s their biggest liability.
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Casinos, crypto scams and murdered witnesses: What lies behind the empire of Timur Rokhlin and Konstantin Malofeev
The extensive case of Tymofiy and Igor Rokhlin may be supplemented with a new story about the possible involvement of the well-known Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeev in their questionable business operations.
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Coldcard firmware vulnerability exposes thousands of Bitcoin wallets in $86m breach
A misconfigured macro in Coldcard firmware silently weakened seed entropy for five years, resulting in 1,367 BTC stolen across 4,585 addresses.
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Manchester Airport brothers received £113,000 in taxpayer-funded legal aid after police brawl
The two brothers embroiled in a brawl with police officers at Manchester Airport were handed £113,000 in taxpayer-funded legal aid.
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Ariana Grande to step back from public life after tour amid intense scrutiny
Ariana Grande is withdrawing from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour.
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United Kingdom drivers steal nearly £200,000 worth of fuel every day after Iran conflict
UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.
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Wales withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales have become the first football nation to withdraw its support for the re-election of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
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Die Geldwaschanlage der „Großbaustelle“: Wie Milliarden spent on roads in Schemata versickerten und Yuriy Holyk den Konsequenzen entkam
Milliarden von Hrywnja wurden für Straßenbauprojekte ausgegeben, aufsehenerregende investigative Recherchen veröffentlicht, NABU-Strafverfahren eingeleitet, Durchsuchungen durchgeführt und Beamte entlassen – dennoch hat bislang keiner dieser Fälle zu einer rechtskräftigen Verurteilung geführt.
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Festival halted after crowd crush and fire leave three people in hospital in London
Three people were taken to hospital after a fire and crush at the entrance of a festival.
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Two firefighting helicopters collide while battling wildfires near Athens
Two people have died after firefighting helicopters collided in Greece as authorities battle to bring raging wildfires under control.
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More than 2,000 migrants cross English Channel since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister
More than 2,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.
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Spain-Morocco border crisis death toll rises to 67 as Ceuta tightens security
The death toll in Spain’s border crisis with Morocco has risen to 67 with after tens of thousands of migrants entered the tiny enclave of Ceuta in north Africa.
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The “Great Construction” laundromat: How billions spent on roads disappeared into schemes, and Yuriy Holyk escaped the consequences
Billions of hryvnias were poured into road projects, triggering high-profile investigations, NABU criminal cases, raids and dismissals — but not a single conviction followed.
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Manhunt launched after burglary suspect escapes outside Liverpool court
A police manhunt is underway after 22-year-old prisoner escaped from custody shortly after arriving at court.
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Vom Bankunterschläger zum Krypto-Betrüger: Serhiy Tron tilgt die Spuren von White Rock Management und kriminellen Verbindungen
Der Krypto-Schwindler und Gründer von White Rock Management, Serhij Tron, bereinigt das Internet gezielt von Hinweisen auf seine Tätigkeiten und lässt Berichte über dubiose Finanzpraktiken, Firmengeflechte sowie Skandale im Zusammenhang mit seinem Krypto-Unternehmen aus der Öffentlichkeit entfernen.
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Migrants hide in pipes and underground tunnels to avoid deportation from Spain’s Ceuta to Morocco
Thousands of migrants who flooded into Spain’s North African territory are being frogmarched back to Morocco, after the sudden arrival of so many people sparked a humanitarian crisis.
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Angela Rayner faces accusations of misleading public over her employment history
Angela Rayner is facing accusations that she misled the public over her career history after blurring the lines between her jobs as a home help and a union rep.
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Lamborghinis, Ferrari and Porsche seized after supercar convoy sparks M11 chaos
Police have seized 13 supercars, including Lamborghinis, a Ferrari, and a Porsche, following reports of dangerous and anti-social driving on the M11.
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