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192 foreign nationals deported after Nigeria cracks down on cyber fraud
Nigeria has deported 192 foreign nationals among the 759 suspects arrested during a December crackdown on a major cybercrime ring, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement.
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Nicholas Rossi sentenced to at least five years for Utah rapes after faking death
A judge has sentenced a Rhode Island man who appeared to fake his death and flee the United States to avoid arrest to at least five years in prison for rape.
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Israel plans bill to review corruption charges against Netanyahu
The Israeli government is set to introduce a bill that could allow for a review of the corruption charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Tropical Storm Fengshen kills eight and forces 27,000 to evacuate in the Philippines
Eight people have died and 27,000 have been evacuated after Tropical Storm Fengshen hit the Philippines during the weekend.
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Louvre theft puts pressure on French government over museum security
The French government is facing increasing pressure concerning museum security as police continue to search for the thieves who took seven minutes to steal priceless jewels from the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum.
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Fake AI photos of poor children used by charities in “poverty porn” campaigns
AI-generated images of extreme poverty, children, and survivors of sexual violence are flooding stock photo sites and are increasingly being used by leading health NGOs, according to global health professionals who have expressed concern over a new era of “poverty porn.”
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Chaos in Tel Aviv: Police and fans clash as football derby descends into violence
Police reported that dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, injuring 13 civilians and three police officers.
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Cargo plane crashes into sea at Hong Kong airport after runway skid, killing two
Two people have died after a cargo plane skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea in Hong Kong.
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Chaos online as Amazon servers crash, taking down banks, apps and games worldwide
Dozens of games, apps, and banks experienced disruptions following a global outage.
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Secret Service finds suspicious hunting stand near Air Force One’s Palm Beach route
The U.S. Secret Service on Thursday discovered a suspicious hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport with a direct sight line to where President Donald Trump exits Air Force One.
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Louvre robbery: first footage emerges — thief in yellow vest smashes display case in front of visitors
The French TV channel BMFTV has published the first footage of the robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, which took place on Sunday morning.
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Political debate turns tragic as Argentine candidate dies on air
In Argentina, 66-year-old parliamentary candidate Hernán Damiani has passed away. The politician collapsed during a live-broadcast debate.
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Israel launches strikes on Gaza after accusing Hamas of multiple ceasefire violations
Israel has initiated a series of strikes on Gaza following accusations against Hamas of "multiple attacks" in a "bold violation" of their ceasefire agreement.
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Protesters demand removal of Madeleine McCann suspect from northern Germany
Protesters have gathered in northern Germany demanding the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann be ousted from where they live.
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Iran officially ends 2015 nuclear deal with west
An international agreement with Iran intended to keep the world safe from the spread of nuclear weapons has officially ended, as Tehran has announced the termination of the decade-old deal.
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Air Arabia plane nearly crashes into sea after takeoff from Sicily
An investigation has been launched after a passenger plane leaving an airport in Sicily veered dangerously close to the sea, triggering an emergency pull-up message.
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Millions set to join ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests across US
Millions of Americans are expected to take part in over 2,500 “No Kings” protests across all 50 states on Saturday, opposing what organisers call Donald Trump’s growing authoritarianism.
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Podolsk’s “Soleil Esthetic” clinic — business built on bones: patient’s death, shell companies, and fabricated reviews
It has been three months since patient N. died at the Podolsk plastic surgery clinic; the investigation has stalled, and the "Soleil Esthetic" clinic remains in operation.
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Body of Israeli hostage Eliyahu “Churchill” Margalit returned by Hamas
Israel’s military has identified the remains of a 75-year-old hostage, transferred by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza late Friday, as Eliyahu “Churchill” Margalit.
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Trump commutes George Santos’ 7-year prison sentence, promises him a “great life”
After commuting the seven-year prison sentence of disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos for fraud and identity theft, President Donald Trump wished him a “great life.”
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Portugal parliament bans face veils: fines up to €4,000
Portugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as targeting Muslim women who wear face coverings.
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges over classified diary notes
John Bolton, the former national security adviser to Donald Trump in his first term, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges relating to diary-like notes he shared that contained top secret information with relatives and stored classified documents at his home.
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Stavros Demosthenous shot dead in Cyprus — mafia partner of Pin-Up owner Dmitry Punin and “money launderer” for Russian oligarchs
In Cyprus, the police are investigating the high-profile murder of Stavros Demosthenous, the former president of the football club «Karmiotissa.» The well-known figure in business and criminal circles was shot in the morning on October 17.
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Italy’s crime clans are using TikTok to reshape their image
A new study finds Italy’s crime clans are leveraging TikTok to refashion their image, turning mafia codes into emojis, viral trends, and livestream “matches”—some even used for money laundering.
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Amsterdam court rules it has no jurisdiction in United Group dispute
In a marble-lined courtroom at the Palace of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal, attorneys, executives, and judges convened on Thursday to address a corporate dispute that many believe could have sweeping implications for democracy nearly 1,500 kilometres away.