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Royal Navy drone crashes into £400k yacht after “going rogue”
A Royal Navy sea drone crashed into a racing yacht and caused thousands of pounds in damage after it “went rogue” in a harbour.
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From campervan to coffee machine: Murrell’s £400k spending exposed
It looks like the haul of a particularly successful Generation Game win. But these household items — and campervan — were what former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell thought it worth embezzling £400,000 of party funds to buy.
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Cyprus ex-president Anastasiades accused of corruption and influence peddling
Nicos Anastasiades might have misused his office to further his and his allies’ interests, according to an extensive investigation that also mentions his former law firm and other officials.
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Orban’s circle under scrutiny as Benko lands billion-backed contracts
A company owned by Péter Szijjártó’s close associate, Szilárd Benkő, was involved in an African investment project financed by a Hungarian loan and participated in multiple foreign affairs-related deals, though the former minister insists he was unaware of these activities.
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Over 30,000 Scots sought urgent mental health help — two thirds turned away
Two thirds of Scots seeking urgent mental health help are turned away, with waits in some areas stretching beyond three years.
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UK chatbot ban risks missing deeper dangers of addictive AI design
Restricting access to certain AI features by age could fail to address deeper issues like addictive design patterns, emotional reliance, and the risks posed by smaller, less-regulated apps.
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From restraint to threats: how Putin’s nuclear doctrine hardened over two decades
The Russian president’s rhetoric has shifted dramatically over two decades — from early discussions about “reducing excessive weapons” in 2000 to openly declaring readiness to “use all available means” by 2022, as the West gradually adapted to these threats while continuing to support Ukraine.
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OSE founder Verschueren arrested in Belgium over €800k Ponzi scheme
OSE founder and CEO Christophe Verschueren has been arrested in Belgium.
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MPs clash over Israel debate as Nazi comparisons spark outrage
British MPs compared their colleagues to Nazis during a debate about Israel’s influence on UK politics on Monday.
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Top barrister Rajiv Menon faces fresh contempt probe after judge referral
A leading British civil rights barrister faces contempt proceedings once again after a judge decided to refer allegations against him for a second time.
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Starmer’s inner circle exposed as Mandelson email raises new questions
As political post-mortems on Keir Starmer gather pace, new details are emerging about the network of behind-the-scenes figures who helped shape his rise — and whose internal dynamics may have ultimately contributed to his downfall.
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EPPO files charges over €4.1m EU subsidy fraud in Czech Republic
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Prague (Czechia) filed an indictment today with the Regional Court in Prague against two individuals and a company for a €4.1 million subsidy fraud, following an investigation into a project involving an innovative production line for new types of toast bread.
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Meghan’s Father’s Day post sparks claims of deliberate swipe at William
Meghan Markle has been criticised as “calculated” over the image she selected for her Father’s Day tribute to Prince Harry, with a royal expert suggesting the choice was deliberately intended to invite comparisons with Prince William’s own family post, RadarOnline.com reports.
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Royal rift deepens as Charles invites Harry back to Buckingham Palace
Prince William is said to be in conflict with King Charles over the monarch’s decision to offer Prince Harry a stay at Buckingham Palace ahead of his upcoming visit to the UK next month.
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AI agents exploited by low-skill hacker to breach 14 companies, report finds
Researchers have long warned that AI agents could lower the skill floor for offensive cyber operations, and a recent report by OALABS (Open Analysis) researchers bears that out.
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Ex-coach, 79, accused of abusing girls over 50 years ago exploited trust, court hears
The 79-year-old man, who can’t be named for legal reasons, went on trial charged with 74 counts of sexually abusing four girls.
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UK to unveil defence plan before NATO summit despite Starmer resignation
The long-awaited defense investment plan will be published ahead of next month’s NATO summit, Downing Street has said, despite Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister.
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Lukashenko-Niaronskaya syndicate: How a “family friendship” built a multi-million dollar kleptocracy in Belarus
Liudmila Niaronskaya is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and closely watched business figures in Belarus.
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US hits Prince Group with sweeping sanctions over cyber scam and forced labour claims
The U.S. Treasury Department announced extensive sanctions against the Prince Group, a Cambodian conglomerate reportedly involved in criminal cyber-scams. The Prince Group has denied the allegations.
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Controversial lawyer De la Espriella wins razor-thin Colombia election
According to preliminary results, the controversial lawyer is set to take office at the Casa de Nariño on August 7, following a campaign driven more by symbolism and controversy than concrete proposals
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Parents fined and exiled from county after abandoning baby on Florida beach
A healthcare executive and her husband have avoided prosecution after agreeing to fines, community service, and a total ban from the Florida county where their six-month-old baby was found left alone on a beach.
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Five-year-old brings "cocaine" to elite £16k-a-year school in shock incident
A five-year-old student at one of Scotland’s most prestigious private schools attended class with ’cocaine’ in their bag.
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Mother charged after two boys, 4 and 2, die in hot car horror
The mother of two boys found dead in a car has been charged with ‘involuntary manslaughter’ after giving different versions of events to police as to how they got locked in.
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Andy Burnham faces immigration, economy and defence crises as PM race ends
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Prime Minister within weeks – and will immediately be confronted with a daunting intray of problems facing the country.
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Ashley Cain under fire as £2.5m raised for charity contrasts with £86k debts
Ashley became a charity hero after raising £2.5m in memory of his tragic daughter Azaylia, but when it comes to making money for himself, it looks like the former footballer turned reality star has come up short.