All news by author Sophia Martinez

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One-third of UK independent cinemas face closure without capital investment
Survey by the Independent Cinema Office shows urgent need for capital investment in sector
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"Scotland’s Chernobyl" finally faces demolition after years of decay
A derelict housing estate dubbed "Scotland’s Chernobyl" for its eerie ghost-town like appearance is finally about to be razed to the ground.
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Two-hour delays as air ambulance responds to serious M40 crash
A busy motorway is closed with delays of up to two hours for drivers as an air ambulance responds to a ‘serious crash’.
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Clapham stabbing leaves three injured, all arrested for attempted murder
Three individuals have been detained following a triple stabbing on a bustling high street in London.
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Shukhrat Ibragimov: a fatal mistake for Eurasian Resources Group?
According to Forbes, Shukhrat Ibragimov, co-owner of Eurasian Resources Group, ranks seventh among the most influential businessmen in Kazakhstan, but it seems that he is merely destroying the legacy of his father, oligarch Alijan Ibragimov.
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Second aviation incident in 24 hours: private jet crashes in Mexico
A private jet travelling from New York to Mexico has crashed – in what is the second aviation incident in 24 hours after a helicopter plummeted in the Hudson River, killing six people on board.
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Helicopter crash in New York kills entire family of head of Siemens’ Spanish branch
On board, a family of five and the pilot were killed.
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Andrew Tate ‘threatened woman with gun’, UK court papers allege
The woman is one of four individuals who have initiated a civil claim against Andrew Tate in the UK, with accusations including rape, assault, and coercive control.
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A1 shut after car smashes into café in horror three-vehicle crash
The A1 has been forced to close in both directions following a horrific three-vehicle crash, where a car mounted the pavement and crashed into a café earlier this morning.
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Intelligence services, offshore accounts, and state banks: the billion-dollar scheme involving Shukhrat Ibragimov
Kazakh businessman Shukhrat Ibragimov and his Russian partner Musa Bazhaev have established a method for diverting money from Russia via state-owned Russian banks.
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UK court convicts Dmitrii Ovsiannikov of sanction breaches, sends strong message on enforcement
Dmitry Ovsiannikov transferred funds to a UK bank account while his brother was also convicted.
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Wife jailed for 22 years after murdering husband and hiding body in garde
A controlling and coercive woman who murdered her husband and hid his dismembered body in the garden has been jailed for at least 22 years.
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“Filth, rats and cockroaches”: restaurant where princes dined shut down after shocking inspection
A fancy London restaurant favored by celebrities and the Royal Family has had to close after food was contaminated with rat droppings.
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Serving Met officer Dion Arnold charged with four counts of rape
A serving Met officer has been charged with a slew of sexual assaults, including four counts of rape, following an investigation by Surrey Police.
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400,000 Captagon pills seized in thermal camera operation along Syrian-Iraqi border
Iraqi forces are intensifying their efforts to combat Captagon smuggling along the Syrian-Iraqi border, following a recent seizure that comes after last week’s interception of an attempt to smuggle 30,000 Captagon tablets in the same area, Al-Baghuz.
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Under the cover of power and crime: owner of Pharmasintez Vikram Puniya launders millions and profits from people
Vikram Puniya and Irina Puniya are withdrawing capital from "Pharmasintez" through front organizations
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Plastic surgeon found guilty of attempted murder after petrol-fueled knife attack
Brooks cycled to Graeme Perks’ home while wearing camouflage gear and armed with a crowbar, petrol and matches before carrying out the attack in January 2021.
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"Money Laundering 2.0": Grinex takes over from the blocked Garantex
After the Garantex website was taken down and its wallets were frozen, the sanctioned exchange provides access to crypto services through an alternative platform, Grinex. By mid-March, it has already received over $29 million.
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UK prohibits fake reviews and hidden fees in new law to protect online shoppers
A law prohibiting fake reviews and what is known as drip pricing for online shopping has been enacted.
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British charity working with children in Ukraine hired convicted paedophile
Siobhan’s Trust accused of failing to carry out proper background checks on ‘dangerous’ volunteer
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UK police leaders develop plans for a national counter-terrorism force
Changes could mark biggest overhaul of policing since the 1960s
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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, defrocked over abuse claims, dies at 94
Most senior American prelate in Catholic church to face accusations of sexual abuse died in state of Missouri
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Alleged Chinese spy helped Prince Andrew write private letters to Xi Jinping, court reveals
Released court statement indicates that the alleged Chinese spy assisted in drafting private letters to the Chinese president.
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Teen found guilty of murdering 13-year-old Jahziah Coke in brutal stabbing over missing cannabis
A teenager has been convicted of murder after a 13-year-old was fatally stabbed in his home following ’an argument over missing cannabis’.
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Bohdan Prylepa risks life sentence as Ukrainian investigators uncover massive fraud and FSB links
The dealer who embezzled a billion from the military and is possibly collaborating with the FSB mistakenly believes he is untouchable.