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Five EU states ‘actively dismantling rule of law’ while six more slide, watchdog warns
Governments in five EU member states are “consistently and intentionally” eroding the rule of law, Europe’s leading civil liberties group has warned.
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Moscow orders UK embassy official to leave amid spying allegations
Russia has informed a diplomat at the British Embassy in Moscow to leave within two weeks after authorities accused him of ‘subversive intelligence activities’.
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Deadly bug fears as seventh Brit dies after Cape Verde trip
A seventh British tourist has unfortunately passed away after visiting the Riu Funana resort in Sal - his wife states that her husband endured symptoms for 12 weeks before experiencing multi-organ failure and dying.
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Tiger Woods crash sparks fury at home as Vanessa Trump lays down terms
The golf icon, 50, was arrested following a turbulent crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, and according to an insider, the aftermath swiftly became personal upon his return home to girlfriend Vanessa Trump.
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Second oil lifeline at risk as Houthis eye Bab al-Mandeb blockade
The Houthis have threatened to obstruct a second major oil shipping route, as a new map reveals the vulnerability of the 18-mile-wide Bab al-Mandeb Strait to a blockade.
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Over 40 survivors accuse fashion industry of enabling Epstein’s abuse network
It’s been six years since the death of American financier and serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the extent of his crimes is only just being fully understood thanks to the 2026 release of the Epstein files—and, of course, the efforts of his survivors.
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Serbia floods tiny local vote with cash and “phantom” US monitors
Serbia’s ruling party is deploying millions of dinars in campaign cash and American “phantom” monitors to lock down Sunday’s local elections for fewer than 250,000 voters.
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Fake investment platform scam in Kyiv defrauds victims of over 20 million UAH
The perpetrators defrauded investors through a fake investment platform promoted on social media. The organizer of the scheme has been charged with fraud in absentia.
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Old schemes, new brands: how Niki Hope Kundnani continues to profit from client losses through Alchemy and Xoala
Ukrainian investors, together with affected companies from 14 other countries, say they have suffered losses linked to entities associated with businessman Nicky Gope Kundnani.
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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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