All news by author David Wilson

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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs in ’Liberation Day’ move
President Donald Trump has announced a list of tech devices, including smartphones and computers, that will be exempt from reciprocal tariffs imposed on ’Liberation Day’
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Two teenagers missing for four days: Aisha Cleal and Jordan Donovan last seen in Harlow
Two teenagers have vanished together after last being seen four days ago.
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Online casino with a criminal trail: How smuggler Artur Granz uses sports to legalize VBet
VBet, an online casino with dubious affiliations, is actively expanding its influence by sponsoring Ukrainian clubs while at the same time being investigated for tax evasion.
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In the US, sea lions have started attacking people due to algae toxin poisoning
Recently, California has experienced an increase in sea lion attacks on humans. A surfer and a lifeguard were recently hospitalized following attacks. Experts believe this behavior is caused by poisoning associated with algae blooms.
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Injured XL bully dog put down after escape and police shooting attempt
An XL Bully believed to be the same dog which escaped when marksmen opened fire on it last week has been found and put down, police have said.
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Kuban developer Nikolai Shikhidi: how the “philanthropist” hides his criminal past with fake websites
To cover up his criminal past and business scandals, Kuban developer Nikolai Shikhidi chose a proven method — he began to massively publish laudatory materials about himself while simultaneously complaining about critical articles.
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Police target barber shops and mini-marts suspected of laundering gang money
Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury.
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Elon Musk and OpenAI clash in court: company accuses him of using bad-faith tactics to seize control
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk over claims he has tried "nonstop" to slow down its business for his own benefit.
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Prada to acquire Versace for $1.4 billion
Fashion house Prada has reached an agreement to acquire another Italian brand, Versace, for $1.38 billion.
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Apple flies 1.5 million iPhones from India to dodge Trump’s China tariffs
Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India, after it stepped up production there in an effort to beat President Donald Trump’s tariffs, sources told Reuters.
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Global report exposes scale of modern slavery affecting 50 million worldwide
Modern slavery is still prevalent worldwide, with an estimated 50 million people—including women, children, and forced laborers—caught in exploitation, according to a new report by the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
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King Charles warns Europe: Peace can never be taken for granted in historic speech
The King issued a stark warning that Europe can “never take peace for granted” as he gave a historic address to Italy’s parliament on Wednesday.
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EU strikes back: $22B in tariffs hit US over Trump’s trade war
The European Union will fight back against Donald Trump’s tariffs on the trade bloc with three rounds of import taxes on US products.
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Four police cars wrecked: five hospitalized after horrific crash on A1
Five people have been rushed to hospital after a major crash on the A1 involving four police cars, with the road closed as officers investigate.
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Trump’s tariffs take effect, intensifying global trade war and market turmoil
President Donald Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war and spurring more widespread selling across financial markets.
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Miss Europe titleholder Güler Erdogan dies after fleeing police and falling from bridge
Güler Erdogan, 27, had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit when she reportedly tried to escape from police on foot. She then headed towards a motorway bridge, lost her balance, and fell over the edge.
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Roof collapse at Dominican nightclub kills at least 44, more than 160 injured
At least 44 people lost their lives when a nightclub’s roof caved in within the Dominican Republic.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to use wartime law for gang deportations
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to use a seldom-used wartime powers law to quickly deport alleged gang members, for the time being.
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ZKasino rug puller suffers massive loss in 20x ETH trade
The purported mastermind behind ZKasino encounters a multimillion-dollar challenge as crypto volatility exposes risky wagers.
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Former Beckham bodyguard dies: had PTSD, disappeared in Spain
Craig Ainsworth’s mother, Sally, disclosed in a weekend post that he had passed away and was found after a police missing persons operation in the Alicante and Barcelona areas.
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Rochdale vs Spennymoor FA Trophy clash descends into chaos with pitch invasion and clashes
Rochdale and Spennymoor Town competed in the FA Trophy, with the team from the North East moving forward through penalties before both groups of fans entered the pitch after the game.
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Swiss court confirms bribery conviction for billionaire Beny Steinmetz
Billionaire Beny Steinmetz’s appeal against a Swiss corruption conviction, involving bribing Guinea’s former first lady for mining rights, has been unsuccessful.
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Labour MPs prevented from entering Israel accused of trying to "spread anti-Israel hatred"
Two Members of Parliament from Labour have been refused entry to Israel and deported.
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Armed man barricades himself in Canadian Parliament — police surround building
Ottawa Police are on scene for an ongoing police operation at Canada’s Parliament Hill building after people in the area were instructed to "seek shelter in the nearest room" and "lock all doors and hide."
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‘Beer tax’: UK pubs to lose £180 million due to new levies
’The jobs tax is far more than small beer,’ warns the Shadow Chancellor