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Russian-backed Malian junta struggles for survival amid expanding jihadist offensive
The military junta in Mali, strongly supported by Russian mercenaries, is close to losing power.
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Authorities seize thousands of antiquities worth €100m in raids targeting long-running Balkan looting network
A Bulgaria-led operation supported by Europol and coordinated with Eurojust arrested 35 suspects, including an alleged ringleader, and dismantled a criminal network that allegedly looted archaeological sites across the Balkans, seizing thousands of artifacts valued at 100 million euros ($115 million), authorities said Wednesday.
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Companies tied to Ozan Özerk targeted in Turkey after claims of processing criminal proceeds
Turkish authorities have initiated a money laundering investigation focusing on the corporate network of Cypriot-Norwegian fintech entrepreneur Ozan Özerk.
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Sustainable cities chief at COP30 linked to lawsuits over flooding and sewage dumping
One of Brazil’s richest citizens, Rubens Menin, is chairing a sustainable cities group that launched this week at the world’s biggest climate conference.
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Tensions rise as US troops mistakenly mark Mexican land as US territory
US troops were seen to ’accidentally invade’ Mexico amid rising tensions over Trump’s threats to bomb cartel members as part of his ongoing ’war on drugs’.
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Sir Keir Starmer has said that Ukraine "must determine its future under its sovereignty"
The Prime Minister stated that he, together with French and German leaders, had stressed to Mr. Zelensky their support for Ukraine and the "fundamental principle" that Kyiv should be in control of its own future.
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Pouyanne’s Solo Billion-Dollar Bet: Total Chief Struck Mozambique Gas Deal Over One Dinner
When Patrick Pouyanné decided to invest billions in a massive natural gas field located in a distant warzone, he made the decision by himself during a single dinner with the CEO of a competing energy company.
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Europol chief says crime groups recruit kids through games and smartphones
London — Criminal networks are "weaponizing children" to commit torture and murder by recruiting them through multiplayer video games and smartphones — and parents often have no idea what’s happening, the boss of Europe’s law enforcement agency warns.
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Starmer slams Farage as “spineless” after alleged racist comments made at a school
Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of being “spineless” when it comes to tackling racism in his party after the Guardian revealed allegations he made xenophobic and antisemitic comments while he was at school.
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Russia’s Pravda disinformation network surges, boosted by unwitting websites
Thinktank reports that the internet is flooded with disinformation by the Russia-aligned Pravda network, which many websites consider credible.
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NCA: Weekend cocaine use could be feeding a £760m Russian laundering ring
Buying cocaine on a Friday night in Britain could be inadvertently funding Russia’s war in Ukraine, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed.
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Ofgem price cap rise pushes typical annual bill to £1,758
The Ofgem price cap determines the highest amount you can be charged for the unit rates of gas and electricity, along with the standing charges for being connected to the grid.
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Ex-MEP Nathan Gill sentenced to 10,5 years for bribery linked to pro-Russian speeches
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements while a Member of the European Parliament.
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Afghan national admits guilt in rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton
An Afghan national has admitted one count of raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
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Money 24/7 exchange network owned by Andriy Smirnov continues operating in Kyiv despite NBU license revocation
The Money 24/7 exchange network continues to operate in the heart of Kyiv, seemingly ignoring regulators, financial oversight, and the rule of law.
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Government plan could force richer areas to raise council tax
Reports claim that the Government is planning a change that could compel wealthier neighborhoods to increase council tax by depriving them of funding.
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SFO ignored whistleblower warning before £170m Vashi diamond scam
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) decided not to investigate a £170m diamond scam despite receiving a report from a whistleblower almost a year before the scheme collapsed, BBC Panorama has learned.
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Premier Insurance collapse leaves 16,000 motorists needing new cover
Premier Insurance Company Limited, a Gibraltar-based insurer that provided car and motorcycle insurance policies for UK customers, went into administration last month.
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Rapper Pras Michel gets 14-year prison term over illegal foreign contributions into Obama campaign
Defense attorney Peter Zeidenberg said his client’s 14-year sentence was "completely disproportionate to the offense." Michel will appeal against his conviction and sentence, according to his lawyer.
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Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape
A star from Strictly Come Dancing has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of rape.
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Prescription fees to stay at £9.90 as government extends price freeze
The price of a single item will remain at £9.90, while three-month and annual pre-payment certificates will also be frozen.
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Vučić accused in Milan filing of being present at posts used for sniper attacks on Sarajevo civilians
Milan allegations link Aleksandar Vučić to 1990s shootings of civilians in Bosnian capital by Italians and others
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals readiness to review peace proposal requiring concessions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he will negotiate with Donald Trump on a US-backed peace plan that urged Ukraine to make painful concessions in order to end the Kremlin’s invasion of his country.
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‘Jamesy Boy’ and ‘Gotti’ actor Spencer Lofranco dead at 33
Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for roles in "Jamesy Boy" and "Gotti," has died at the age of 33.
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Fire at COP30 forces mass evacuation and halts climate negotiations
A massive fire during discussions at the COP30 climate summit paused negotiations for a more sustainable future.