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Superyacht, private jets and a closed Venice: how Bezos’s wedding outraged locals and Greenpeace
The wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice sparked protests from local residents and environmental organizations.
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In the event of a war with Europe, Russia could cause a drop in global GDP of $1.5 trillion — Bloomberg
Bloomberg Economics reports that a full-scale Russian war against Europe could decrease global GDP by $1.5 trillion.
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How Serbian finance minister Siniša Mali avoided punishment for offshore dealings, falsified disclosures, and abuse of power
Serbian finance minister Siniša Mali has long faced accusations of corruption and illicit enrichment — his case highlights the deep-rooted impunity enjoyed by the country’s political elite.
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"I feel safe": Emma Raducanu praises Wimbledon’s response after stalker incident
British tennis player Emma Raducanu has commended Wimbledon for blocking a man who had been stalking her from purchasing tickets to the upcoming tournament.
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Anti-vaxxer Kate Shemirani convinced daughter to refuse chemotherapy — girl dies of curable cancer
The sons of conspiracy theorist Kate Shemirani have accused their mother of causing their sister’s death through her opposition to traditional cancer treatment.
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After leak of judges’ and HIV patients’ personal data, Paraguay insists: "everything is under control"
The government said it had responded to breaches of legal and health data.
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Former Georgian deputy economy minister arrested for illicit enrichment of over $900,000 — assets found in Spain
Tbilisi court orders detention of Georgia’s former deputy economy minister, who stands accused of abusing his power to secure illicit wealth—including property in Spain uncovered by OCCRP’s Georgian member center.
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"Drug baron from France" extradited from Dubai: paperwork blunder delayed transfer by nearly a year
Initially arrested in October 2023, the French national was scheduled for extradition soon after.
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Major fire breaks out in central Manchester — train services through Oxford Road suspended
A massive fire has broken out in Manchester city centre in a building by Oxford Road station with smoke covering streets and train tracks and emergency services on the scene
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Garuda Indonesia crew suspended after missing passenger iPhone "found" in flight attendants’ hotel
Garuda Indonesia has launched an investigation into the shocking incident - with the airline confirming all crew members on duty had been suspended while enquiries are carried out
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World-famous jumper dies after failed landing from 2.5 km height
24-year-old British wingsuit champion Liam Byrne tragically died during a jump from Mount Hitchen in the Swiss Alps.
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Woman dies at the scene: overnight crash on M4 motorway injures 9 others
A woman has died after a collision on the M4 motorway which also injured nine others.
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After US strikes on Iran: Tehran launches missile attack on Al Udeid base in Qatar
Videos circulating on social media show flashes and movement of airborne objects in the skies over Kuwait, raising concerns of escalating regional tensions.
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Britons in Qatar urged to stay indoors over Iranian threats following US strikes
British people in Qatar have been ordered to ‘shelter in place’ amid threats from Iran of retaliation against US strikes on its nuclear sites.
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"Design revolution": outrage in Britain over £532,000 spent on a new dot in the Gov.uk logo
Critics have accused the government of spending over half a million on a ’vanity’ project to revamp the website.
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Trump bombs Iran: Starmer holds urgent talks after strike on nuclear facilities
Sir Keir Starmer engaged in urgent discussions with Donald Trump on Sunday evening following the US president’s overnight stealth bomber attack on Iran.
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Trump opened "Pandora’s box": Iran promises coffins for 50,000 American soldiers
The lives of up to 50,000 American troops stationed in the Middle East are at risk after Donald Trump ’opened Pandora’s box’ by striking Iran.
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Violin worth over £150,000 stolen in London: the instrument is 285 years old
Police have released CCTV photos of a man leaving the pub carrying the 285-year-old instrument.
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Daphne murder convict Agius laundered €2M in property deals despite court-ordered asset freeze
While under a court-ordered asset freeze, Robert Agius’s wife set up a company that was able to buy and sell properties worth millions of euros. Another company he co-owned also engaged in significant real estate transactions.
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Fake wedding between 22-year-old Briton and 9-year-old Ukrainian girl cancelled at Disneyland
On June 21, Disneyland Paris was scheduled to host a private wedding ceremony. However, upon the arrival of the "bride," it was revealed that she was a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl.
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Criminal who boasted about victim’s nude photos jailed for nearly two years — and will remain under supervision for ten
A man who boasted about taking nude photos of his victim has been sentenced to jail for voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children.
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Man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Rianne Coulson more than a month ago, suspected of abduction and murder
A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the kidnap and murder of a 34-year-old woman who has been missing for over a month.
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Bloody massacre in Hounslow: 22-year-old shot near Muslim prayer centre
A 22-year-old man has been critically hurt after a stabbing outside a Muslim prayer centre in west London.
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Iranian nationals engage in violent clash outside their embassy in the UK
Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in Knightsbridge on Friday, resulting in two men being taken to the hospital.