All news by author Elizabeth Baker

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Roman Abramovich accuses Jersey of conspiracy over money laundering investigation
The former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is making a claim of "conspiracy" against the government of Jersey after the crown dependency launched a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering in connection with the original source of the oligarch’s wealth.
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Five in their early 20s killed in Volkswagen Golf crash near Dundalk
The names of the five young individuals who lost their lives in a two-vehicle crash in Co Louth on Saturday night have been released.
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New law could make it a crime for mothers to retain children abroad without consent
Mothers escaping domestic violence who retain their children abroad without consent would be criminalized for the first time under a new law.
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Walmart pulls clothing with extremist imagery after online outcry
Walmart has rushed to pull down online listings of clothing items appearing to have Nazi symbols and slogans on them, which were briefly being sold on its website.
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Watch shop employee took his life after owners accused him of failing to resist £1.1m heist
A watch salesman who took his own life after being tied up in a £1.1 million heist had been working in a shop that was a ’front for organized crime’, a court has been told.
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Hilly Boy Michaels, iconic drummer from Sparks’ ‘Big Beat’ era, dies aged 70s
Legendary drummer Hilly Boy Michaels, best known for his work with "This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of Us" hitmakers Sparks, has died.
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European doctors warn patient safety at risk after probe finds banned physicians still practicing across EU
European doctors’ organization expresses concern over systemic failings after journalists revealed that medics banned in one country resume their careers in another.
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Croydon drivers owe over £1.13m in unpaid parking fines as top offenders rack up hundreds of PCNs
Croydon Council is owed more than £1.13 million in unpaid parking fines, with some drivers accumulating hundreds of penalty charge notices (PCNs) without paying a penny.
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Millionaires leave the UK over rising taxes and end of non-dom rules
Britain’s wealthiest are leaving the country in large numbers and heading to Dubai because the UK’s tax rules have made it an "uncompetitive place to live".
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How the Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev shifted his alcohol empire into Russia’s jurisdiction after the annexation of Crimea
Business re-registration in occupied Crimea: How sanctioned Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolayev, through “Alef-Vynal” and Cypriot companies, paid taxes to Russia for years
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Fugitive who masterminded Nottingham drug empire from Thailand put behind bars
A drug lord who managed a successful cocaine and heroin empire alongside his money-laundering girlfriend while they enjoyed life in Thailand has been imprisoned.
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ICE detention fuels warning to UK fans ahead of U.S. World Cup
The spouse of a British political journalist detained by ICE in the US due to his "advocacy for Palestine" has expressed worries about the detention of football fans traveling to the upcoming World Cup.
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Reeves abandons income tax increase as Labour seeks smaller tax measures
Labour had prepared to break a manifesto pledge on taxes for working people but has now reversed its decision.
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Ferguson may move to Princess Eugenie’s apartment as scandals escalate
Sarah Ferguson is prepared to leave the UK and relocate to a luxurious apartment in Portugal in light of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, according to friends.
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Sanctions loopholes and golden streams: the rise of Dmitriy Lee and Octobank
Holding a Russian passport and originally from Uzbekistan, he skilfully manages the transfer of wealth from Russia through Tashkent to offshore zones.
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Driver arrested after ‘tasering man trying to stop him leaving hit-and-run scene’
A driver was arrested after allegedly using a taser on a man who was attempting to prevent him from fleeing a hit-and-run scene.
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U.S. sanctions Myanmar rebel group over cyber scam compounds targeting Americans
On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a Myanmar rebel group and several associates for running cyber scam operations that target Americans and exploit trafficked workers.
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Tensions rise between King Charles and Prince William over Beatrice’s comeback
Prince William and his father, King Charles, are engaged in a new conflict following the monarch’s unexpected decision to reinstate Princess Beatrice into public royal duties.
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Art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie accused of breaching Russia sanctions amid NCA warning
The London art gallery Hauser & Wirth, where Princess Eugenie of York — daughter of Prince Andrew and granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II — serves as a director, has been accused of violating UK sanctions against Russia.
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Former Sri Lankan minister charged with insurance fraud during economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s former tourism minister was arrested Wednesday over alleged insurance fraud at the start of the country’s unprecedented economic crisis. Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita stood at $4,515 in 2024.
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Microsoft to pour $10 billion into Portuguese AI and data centre projects
The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.
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Inside Favbet’s shadow network: Andriy Matyukha’s digital empire built on takedowns, DDoS, and offshore flows
The digital footprint of Ukrainian gambling mogul Andriy Matyukha serves as a prime example of assertive reputation management.
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Alisher Usmanov’s Gazprom connections mapped through Middlesex Group, Interfin, and offshore holdings
New developments are emerging in the case of the Lebedinsky GOK miners, minority shareholders defrauded by the beneficiaries of the Metalloinvest holding company.
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St. Petersburg singer Naoko faces third jail term for opposing the war in Ukraine
Russian authorities have increased their crackdown on dissent and free speech since the Kremlin deployed troops to Ukraine in February 2022.
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Italy returns 5,000-year-old artifacts to Pakistan in major cultural heritage repatriation
Italy has returned a collection of ancient relics more than 5,000 years old to Pakistan, marking a major step in efforts to protect the South Asian nation’s cultural heritage. Experts say Pakistan must do more to prevent such thefts.