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Péter Magyar pushes for Central European bloc anchored by Hungary and Austria
Hungary’s next leader seeks to restore Central Europe’s influence by drawing on its imperial heritage.
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Safe sex costs may rise as war disrupts production of key materials, CEO says
Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer.
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Gunman opens fire on tourists at Mexico pyramids citing violent US school massacre references
The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.
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Frazer Hammill died by suicide after police interview, coroner rules
An inquest into the death of former Emmerdale actor, Frazer Hammill, has revealed that he took his own life, following an arrest and police interview.
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European Council adopts landmark anti-corruption law to toughen penalties across bloc
The European Council on Tuesday adopted a landmark directive aimed at aligning the prosecution of corruption across the bloc and ensuring that maximum penalties for such offenses are "not set too low."
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£3.45m mansion sale signals Kompany’s long-term Bayern commitment until 2029
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany is expected to remain in Germany after selling his stunning family home in the leafy area of Cheshire for £3,450,000.
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Hannah Bloor fined for sharing ex-boyfriend’s nude image after alleging abuse
A horsewoman shared a naked picture of her ex-boyfriend after she accused him of abusing her during their toxic romance.
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Poland fines company $5.5 million for breaching EU sanctions by exporting luxury cars to Russia
Poland has fined a local company 20 million zloty ($5.5 million) for intentionally violating European Union sanctions by selling luxury cars to Russia, the country’s tax authority said.
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Donald Trump urges Iran to spare eight women from execution ahead of last-ditch talks
Donald Trump has pleaded with Iran to release eight women who are set to be executed after anti-regime protests.
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Former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen cleared by Sweden’s top court over fraud conviction
Sweden’s Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted former Swedbank (SWEDa.ST), opens new tab CEO Birgitte Bonnesen over her handling of the bank’s anti-money ‌laundering work, overturning the guilty verdict of a lower court that had sentenced her to 15 months in prison.
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Crypto exchange Kraken hit by extortion attempt following improper access to support systems
Kraken states it is currently experiencing an active extortion attempt, with attackers threatening to disclose internal data unless their demands are met.
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Crew of tanker shot at after scam crypto instructions for Hormuz passage
Oil tanker shot at after crew followed bogus crypto clearance to cross Strait of Hormuz, exposing new twist in maritime scams.
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Ukraine’s Armed Forces have suspended the leadership of a recruitment centre in Odesa following the detention of servicemen who demanded money from a civilian
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a formal internal investigation following the detention of personnel from mobilisation units operating in the Peresyp district of the Odesa region.
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“He called to ‘kiss my ass’”: Trump recalls call from Apple’s chief Tim Cook
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Tim Cook once called him during his presidency to resolve a serious issue, describing the moment in blunt terms.
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Anti-drug smuggling unit seizes enough cocaine to kill more than 1,400,000 people
An American coast guard crew has seized more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine worth more than £21 million ($28.7 million).
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US singer D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl as prosecutors file murder charges
Singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov buys $550 million Monaco apartment in record-breaking deal
Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov has purchased a luxury apartment in Monaco for a record $550 million, according to Bloomberg, marking one of the most expensive residential real estate deals in history.
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Tim Cook steps aside as Apple CEO after 14-year era of record growth, stays on as executive chair
Apple announced on Monday that it had named a replacement for Tim Cook as CEO, with head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding him on 1 September.
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EPPO arrests Spanish official in €3.3m EU funds fraud scheme spanning 15 years in employment subsidy scandal
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), two suspects were detained on Wednesday.
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Polish-Belarus border customs fraud ring exposed as EPPO seizes trucks and €29,500 cash
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Katowice (Poland), nine suspects were detained last week.
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Berlin court to hear EPPO case over fake-repaired US vehicles and €15m customs fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) has filed an indictment against three car traders.
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EPPO indicts Romanian firm over €114,000 EU fraud in research project linked to fake tech deals
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) has filed an indictment at Iași Court against a company and its administrator for suspected fraud involving a €114,000
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Nigel Farage slams Elon Musk’s X as ‘unpleasant and dangerous’ amid abuse row over Reform UK candidates
Social media platform X is becoming a very “unpleasant” and “dangerous” place, Nigel Farage has said in a swipe at former friend Elon Musk.
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Gunman opens fire at Teotihuacan pyramids before killing himself, Canadian tourist confirmed dead
A gunman opened fire before taking his own life at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, a popular tourist destination and archaeological site outside of Mexico City.
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French prosecutors investigate X over alleged algorithm meddling and illegal AI content
Billionaire owner chooses not to attend voluntary interview as part of investigation by French cybercrime unit.