All news for 2025-04-12

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Brother of Manchester terrorist attacks prison guards in the UK
Three prison officers were hospitalized after being attacked by Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, it’s been reported.
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Turkish vessel fires on Greek coast guard ship near Lesbos
A Turkish vessel opened fire on a Greek coast guard boat during an attempted inspection in Greek territorial waters off the coast of Lesbos island in the eastern Aegean Sea on Saturday morning.
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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs in ’Liberation Day’ move
President Donald Trump has announced a list of tech devices, including smartphones and computers, that will be exempt from reciprocal tariffs imposed on ’Liberation Day’
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Two teenagers missing for four days: Aisha Cleal and Jordan Donovan last seen in Harlow
Two teenagers have vanished together after last being seen four days ago.
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Blackmail and corruption: How Yuriy Mochonyi terrorizes Kharkiv businesses by posing as an SBI officer
According to a number of publications, a certain Yuriy Mochonyi, a " SBI officer" from Kharkiv, "nightmares" local IT entrepreneurs, extorting money from them.
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Online casino with a criminal trail: How smuggler Artur Granz uses sports to legalize VBet
VBet, an online casino with dubious affiliations, is actively expanding its influence by sponsoring Ukrainian clubs while at the same time being investigated for tax evasion.
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In the US, sea lions have started attacking people due to algae toxin poisoning
Recently, California has experienced an increase in sea lion attacks on humans. A surfer and a lifeguard were recently hospitalized following attacks. Experts believe this behavior is caused by poisoning associated with algae blooms.
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Rains after drought destroyed pyramid in Mexico
Extreme weather events and rising seas are putting precious heritage sites around the world in harm’s way.
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Budget in the red, Russian developer Vladimir Voronin in the black: how FSK Group deceives even its own partners
Supported by State Duma Deputy Vladimir Resin, developer Vladimir Voronin conceals the profits of his group "FSK" by funneling money through shell structures.
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Love Island star Magdalena Sadlo to stand trial for running drug cartel
A Love Island contestant known as Barbie is facing over 20 years in prison for masterminding a drug cartel.
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At least one dead after plane crashes near Propwash Airport in Texas
Emergency services have descended on Propwash Airport, which is in Justin, Texas, as a plane has crashed - after the pilot reportedly experienced an issue with the small aircraft
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Prince Harry claims removal of security was a plot to trap him and Meghan
Prince Harry has claimed that the removal of his and Meghan’s police protection was a plot to ’trap’ them in the royal family.
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One-third of UK independent cinemas face closure without capital investment
Survey by the Independent Cinema Office shows urgent need for capital investment in sector
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Injured XL bully dog put down after escape and police shooting attempt
An XL Bully believed to be the same dog which escaped when marksmen opened fire on it last week has been found and put down, police have said.
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What is known about Agustin Escobar, the Siemens top manager who died with his family in the USA?
Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, have died in a helicopter crash just outside of Manhattan.
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The court upheld the sentence for Ukrainian corruption figure Oleksandr Katsuba in the case of embezzling 450 million UAH from Naftogaz
Oleksandr Katsuba, former deputy chairman of the board of NJSC «Naftogaz of Ukraine» and co-owner of Katsuba Corporation, failed to overturn his conviction for corruption crimes, having filed for a review of the case due to newly discovered circumstances.