All news on the topic: United States

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OpenAI chief targeted in alleged firebomb attack as suspect faces terrorism charges
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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Starmer races to Gulf as fragile Iran ceasefire teeters and Trump warns US forces will strike again if Hormuz lifeline is not secured
Donald Trump’s two-week pause in the bombing campaign, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, appears to be under threat.
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Caribbean cocaine routes: how drug trafficking adapts to US crackdowns and shifts flows to Europe
The Caribbean has long been a pivotal node in the global drug trade, acting as a stepping stone for South American cocaine destined for consumers in Europe and the United States.
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British lord and US commentators received millions from Hungary’s state budget via Orbán-linked institute
Current and former fellows benefiting from lucrative, government-funded contracts at Hungary’s authoritarian-linked Danube Institute have cited “safety concerns,” “privacy rights,” and fears of “marketers” to justify keeping their identities hidden.
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California cybercrime laundering case highlights global shadow networks
An unlicensed operation in California redirected money to China and Nigeria, serving as a covert financial channel for funds stolen from cybercrime victims.
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Iran’s Hormuz toll scheme could generate up to $500bn in five years
Oil tankers once sailed straight through the center of the Strait of Hormuz. But since February 28, vessels crossing the 21-mile-wide waterway have been forced onto an alternate route.
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Sarah Ferguson lays low across Europe and U.S., reportedly staying with Priscilla Presley
Sarah Ferguson has now been vanished from public view for three months.
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Security risks and disruption warnings for fans travelling to 2026 World Cup across US, Canada and Mexico
For tens of thousands of British fans, the 2026 World Cup promises the ultimate football pilgrimage: packed stadiums, sprawling fan parks, and a six-week festival stretching across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Russia challenges US energy embargo as two oil tankers bound for Cuba
Two tankers transporting Russian petroleum products are en route to Cuba, with one nearing the area of a U.S. naval blockade in the Caribbean.
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Vitaliy Kovalev, aka Bentley, indicted in the U.S. for bank fraud linked to the Russian hacker groups Trickbot and Conti
Vitaliy Kovalev is also known by the online aliases Bentley and Ben.
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Russia, North Korea and Iran launder billions through crypto to evade sanctions
Crime syndicates and hostile states — particularly Russia, North Korea and Iran — are increasingly using cryptocurrency to launder money and bypass international sanctions, according to a new report estimating that about $350 billion was laundered worldwide between 2005 and 2025.
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Convicted pension fraud boss Abdulrasheed Maina hid millions in U.S. and Dubai real estate
Authorities seized at least 20 properties in Nigeria after former pension fund official Abdulrasheed Maina was convicted of money laundering. Reporters have now discovered four additional properties, purchased with "cash in hand."
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From cosmetic surgery to court battle: how Viktoria Bonya’s mother accused surgeon Maxim Ivanchuk of causing severe medical complications in the UAE
The mother of Russian TV personality Viktoria Bonya has experienced severe complications after undergoing plastic surgery and has filed a lawsuit against the surgeon responsible for the procedures, according to media reports.
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US sanctions Iranian security chiefs and shadow banking networks moving oil revenues abroad
The latest sanctions package also includes measures targeting financial networks accused of moving Iranian oil revenues through front companies abroad.
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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Trump hints at NATO withdrawal and tariffs over Greenland dispute
Donald Trump has suggested the United States could withdraw from NATO and impose tariffs on countries that refuse to support his push for control over Greenland, arguing the territory is vital to US national security.
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Mother of Russian TV personality Viktoria Bonya files lawsuit against surgeon Maxim Ivanchuk over severe complications
The mother of Russian TV personality Viktoria Bonya has suffered serious complications following plastic surgery and has filed a lawsuit against the surgeon who performed the procedures, according to media reports.
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US deploys C-17 transport aircraft and AC-130J gunships to UK bases as forces track a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker
The United States is increasing its air force presence in the UK following its operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Trump watched Maduro’s detention in real time from a room at Mar-a-Lago
U.S. President Donald Trump shared details of the American operation in Venezuela, saying in particular that no U.S. service members were killed.
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Hong Kong convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai on national security charges, risking life in prison
The pro-democracy media tycoon faces a potential life sentence after being found guilty of collaborating with foreign forces and publishing seditious material. Rights groups described the ruling as a "sham conviction" and a warning to journalists globally.
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Human rights groups condemn FIFA for giving peace prize to Donald Trump
United States president Donald Trump was unsurprisingly given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC.
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More than 30 nations face US travel ban as Donald Trump broadens anti-immigration measures
Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to expand a travel ban on entering the United States to people from more than 30 countries.
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Over 300 foreign cybercrime suspects repatriated as Myanmar steps up anti-scam operations
Myanmar’s military has arrested 346 people during a raid on a scam center in the Shwe Kokko area along the country’s border with Thailand, the Ministry of Information stated Wednesday.
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US, UK and Australia impose coordinated sanctions on Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider
The coordinated action targets Media Land and Aeza Group, five executives, and seven companies—including entities in the U.K., Serbia, and Uzbekistan—for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrime.
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Akon arrested after police found suspended license during Cybertruck stop
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.