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Pope Leo XIV lands in Monaco, marking first papal visit since 1538
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for a historic official visit to the Principality — 488 years after the last papal visit.
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Ukrainian businessman Yevhen Pulya built a ₴28 billion VAT fraud scheme using fake agricultural firms and shell companies
Ukrainian investigators have uncovered a large-scale financial scheme allegedly organized by businessman Yevhen Pulya, involving currency conversion, tax evasion, and money laundering through a network of controlled companies.
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Tiger Woods released on bail after SUV rollover crash and DUI arrest
Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said.
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Hollywood mourns: Back to the Future and Top Gun star James Tolkan dies
The performer, renowned for portraying Mr. Strickland in the first two installments before appearing as his character’s ancestor in the third film, died peacefully at his residence in Saranac Lake, New York, on Thursday, 26 March. The cause of James’ death has not yet been disclosed.
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In the Russian Ministry of Defense ensemble, soldiers are punished with push-ups at a grave, while leadership covers up misconduct and favors “connected” individuals
A series of complaints has reportedly exposed troubling conditions inside the Alexandrov Ensemble — the Russian Defense Ministry’s flagship military music and dance group — including alleged abuse, corruption, and favoritism under its leadership.
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Russia’s largest meat producer Miratorg, owned by businessmen Viktor Linnik and Alexander Linnik, cuts prices by up to 50% amid a nationwide consumer boycott
Russia’s largest meat producer, Miratorg, has significantly reduced prices on its products, with discounts in some retail chains reportedly reaching up to 50%.
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Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charges after Florida car crash
Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with "driving under the influence" after crashing his Land Rover near his Florida home.
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Ex-model accuses Jeffrey Epstein of coercing sexual encounter involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly coerced a young woman into having sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at his Upper East Side mansion, according to claims made by a former model.
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Iran-linked cyber group exposes emails and photos of Federal Bureau of Investigation chief
Hackers believed to be linked to Iran have breached the personal email account of Kash Patel, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and released private photos and emails online, according to both the group and the agency.
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First female Archbishop to meet Pope in historic Vatican visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury plans to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican next month, following a recent exchange of letters.
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18 arrested in Spain over €32.8m VAT fraud scheme linked to alcohol imports
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), 18 presumed members of a criminal network, including five suspected ringleaders, were detained on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a €32.8 million VAT fraud scheme linked to imported alcohol from several EU Member States.
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Orban accused of deploying state spies to sabotage election rival weeks before vote
With a crucial parliamentary vote weeks away, a new report alleges that state security forces attempted to cripple the IT infrastructure of Viktor Orbán’s most formidable political rival.
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Key Prince Group associates hit as UK tightens grip on global fraud network
The U.K. today announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group, which is widely alleged to have operated a network of scam centers built on forced labor and human trafficking.
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EU prosecutors charge six suspects in major diesel VAT fraud scheme in Germany
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) has filed an indictment against six defendants before the Berlin Regional Court, in connection with its ongoing investigation into a large-scale VAT fraud scheme, code-named ‘Water into Wine’, involving the sales of diesel.
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Democrats seize on White House post to renew scrutiny of Donald Trump ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The White House’s bizarre attempt at an internet joke was the perfect setup for Democrats to blast the president’s ties to infamous child sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
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Adelon AG of Dmytro Kovalenko initiated the bankruptcy of Intercoaltrading, linked to coal supply schemes from the “DPR/LPR”
The proprietor of Adelon AG, Dmytro Kovalenko, commences the bankruptcy process for his own LLC "Intercoaltrading" through legal proceedings. This company was implicated in the scheme of coal supply from the separatist regions "DPR/LPR" under the "interrupted transit" arrangement.
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Epstein survivors sue Trump administration and Google over exposed identities
A group of Epstein survivors filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and Google on Thursday over the disclosure of personal information found in the release of files.
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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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Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts dies at 85, leaving behind iconic soft rock hits
Dash Crofts, half of the US soft rock duo Seals and Crofts who were famous for hits including Summer Breeze, has died aged 85.
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Trump again postpones the bombing of Iranian energy sites and says talks are going ’very well’
Donald Trump has extended his pause on striking Iranian energy plants by ten days and has again claimed peace talks are going "very well."
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Marseille minors trapped in drug gangs face torture, rape and forced crimes
In the Mediterranean port city of Marseille three youths aged 15 to 17 were killed in 2025 in cases linked to drug trafficking.
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US defence chief warns London could be in range of Iranian missiles
In a warning to the British, US Defense Chief Pete Hegseth suggested that London is within the range of Iranian missiles.
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Italian authorities seize £17m of Ursula Andress’s assets over alleged embezzlement
‘Misappropriation of financial resources’ from actor, 90, tracked to property, vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany.
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Taiwan opposition figure Ko Wen-je jailed over $535,000 bribery in real estate dea
A court sentenced former Taipei Mayor and past presidential candidate Ko Wen-je to 17 years in prison on Thursday for bribery and corruption, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency.
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Rape survivor paralysed after suicide attempt set to die by euthanasia amid family battle
A 25-year-old woman left paraplegic from a failed suicide attempt after she was gang raped is scheduled to end her life by euthanasia today.