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“We have data on everyone”: hackers demand $7.4 million from Paraguay — government refuses to pay
A group identifying itself as Brigada Cyber PMC uploaded a ransom note on the dark web, threatening to expose personal identity data if payment isn’t made by June 13.
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Former Nigerian governor transferred U.S. properties to family after arrest for embezzling $4.4 million
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria has charged former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano with allegedly misusing funds designated for security. Obiano has refuted all the charges.
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On board the crashed Boeing 787 in India were 53 Britons and 7 Portuguese nationals
The plane that crashed in India shortly after takeoff was carrying over 50 Britons and 7 Portuguese nationals, and was bound for London, according to Air India.
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A flight to the UK: a plane carrying approximately 250 passengers has crashed in India
A plane carrying more than 200 people crash-landed near an airport shortly after taking off for the UK.
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He planned a bomb but brought death with a shotgun: what is known about the attacker from the Graz school
The shooter responsible for one of Austria’s most deadly school shootings has been publicly photographed for the first time.
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British multimillionaire Tarik Wildman dies mysteriously in Marbella after car rally in Italy
Mystery is surrounding the death of a British multi-millionaire at a gated community for some of the wealthiest people in Spain.
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Photo released of teacher fatally stabbed by student in French school
A French teaching assistant who was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old student during a routine school bag check has been pictured for the first time.
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US intelligence chief: world closer to nuclear catastrophe than ever before
The director of national intelligence stated that the world is “closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before.”
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Life sentences for Daphne Caruana Galizia’s killers: Maltese mobsters convicted for journalist’s assassination
The sentences given to Agius, Vella, and their associates represent a significant moment in Malta’s efforts to achieve justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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School shooting in Austria: at least ten dead, including students
Ten people, including seven students, have died and up to 30 are injured following the morning shooting at a school in Dreierschützengasse, Graz, in southeastern Austria.
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"Handcuff the governor": Trump sends troops to Los Angeles and calls for Newsom’s arrest
California leaders have sued President Donald Trump for deploying soldiers to deal with violent protests in Los Angeles, after he called for the governor to be arrested.
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Six dead after plane crashes near San Diego shortly after takeoff
A small plane carrying six people crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego Sunday shortly after taking off, killing everyone on board, authorities said.
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Bullet for the truth: British photographer injured while covering protests in Los Angeles
A British news photographer has undergone emergency surgery after being hit by non-lethal rounds during protests in Los Angeles.
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Iran threatens to reveal Israel’s nuclear secrets — a response to Europe’s threat of new sanctions
Tehran’s threat arises as European powers push for a vote that could result in the reimposition of UN sanctions.
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Israeli forces detain Greta Thunberg en route to Gaza: humanitarian aid boat intercepted
Israeli forces have stopped an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, detaining her and other activists trying to deliver supplies to Gaza.
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Israel says it will stop Gaza-bound humanitarian ship with Greta Thunberg “at any cost”
Israel’s defense minister has stated he will stop an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg to Gaza by “any means necessary” amid concerns that the vessel could be attacked.
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British tourist dies of cardiac arrest while go‑karting in Menorca — children witnessed the tragedy
A 62-year-old British man unfortunately passed away while go-karting with his children in the popular holiday destination of Menorca, Spain. Emergency services hurried to the location but, unfortunately, were unable to revive him.
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“You’re a fraud”: Musk’s conflict with the U.S. Treasury Secretary escalated into a fight at the White House
Elon Musk aggressively body-checked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the White House after being called a fraud – igniting a fiery clash that sparked the billionaire’s messy falling-out with President Trump, a new report claims.
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Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage from Gaza — majority of captives now confirmed dead
The Israeli military states it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage who was taken into Gaza during the attack on October 7.
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New scandal in Kenya: British soldier arrested on suspicion of rape
A British soldier based at the army barracks in Kenya has been arrested following accusations of rape.
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Germany prepares for war: plans shelters for one million people amid threat from Russia
Civil protection agency chief says country is ill-prepared for conflict and calls for urgent upgrades to cold war shelters
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Russia uses animal carcasses to booby-trap the front in Ukraine — a new tactic of deadly deception
Explosives concealed in the carcasses of animals are being employed as a tactic by Russia in the war in Ukraine, it has been alleged.
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Second British tourist found dead and ’naked’ at Albufeira holiday resort horror
The tourist is believed to have died in a drunken fall at the Algarve holiday resort just days after a Scottish tourist was found dead at the same location earlier this week.
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Russia struck Kharkiv with air bombs after Putin’s call with Trump: at least three killed, dozens injured
Russia has launched its “largest attack” on the city of Kharkiv since Putin began his invasion of Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring 21 more.
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Trump accuses Musk of ’losing his mind’ after Epstein files ’bombshell’ in public feud
The highly publicized conflict between US President Donald Trump and former advisor Elon Musk has escalated, with Trump calling Elon ’crazy’.