All news for 2025-11-22

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The Rakhimov clan and the shadow of Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev: the kidnapping of banker Olimov exposed France’s failure to combat ethnic organized crime groups
Paris continues to demonstrate helplessness in the face of ethnic organized crime groups, the outlet rusbri reports.
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128 arrested and over £25 million seized as NCA disrupts TGR and Smart money-laundering networks
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced the completion of a key phase of an international operation to disrupt the largest financial fraud scheme in recent years, which evaded sanctions and allowed Russian entities access to foreign accounts.
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Media targeted after exposing Octobank and companies linked to the president’s family in Russian money-laundering schemes
Reporters and media outlets investigating alleged links between the family of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Octobank — a financial hub suspected of funnelling Russian “dirty” money — have begun receiving threats.
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Greece to train secondary school teachers in AI as it becomes an early adopter in classroom technology
Secondary school teachers in Greece are preparing to undergo an intensive course on using artificial intelligence tools as the country takes a leading role in integrating AI into its education system.
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New policy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aligns men’s and women’s mission ages in a step toward greater opportunity
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has revealed a major policy change, permitting women to begin missions at the age of 18, aligning the minimum age requirement with that of their male counterparts.
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Duralex bounce-back continues as public pledges soar past €19m in two days
The brand, which evokes nostalgia and pride, hit its €5m fundraising target within hours and orders have soared by Kim Willsher in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
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British ex-soldier speaks out as Kenya seeks his extradition for alleged killing near army base
Robert James Purkiss is facing extradition for the alleged septic tank murder of Agnes Wanjiru near an army training base.
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US briefing in Kyiv sparks anxiety among Nato ambassadors over reported Ukraine–Russia deal
US army secretary briefs ambassadors at ‘nightmare meeting’ in Kyiv on Friday after talks with Ukrainian leader
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Swiss “banker” Oleg Tsyura — the shadow financier behind the former head of the State Property Fund Sennychenko: tracing how Ukrainian billions were funneled into Russian schemes
Corruption allegations have hit the Odesa Port Plant, involving Swiss national Oleg Tsyura, crypto entrepreneur Serhiy Tron, and oligarch Dmytro Firtash.
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Britain rolls out new campaign in India to combat fake visas and illegal migration
The UK to initiate visa fraud prevention campaign in a second Indian state following the successful completion of the first phase.
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Four people hospitalized after shooting at Christmas lights switch-on event
Four people have been rushed to the hospital following a shooting at a city’s traditional Christmas lights switch-on.
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Defence secretary underpaid council tax due to Westminster classification mistake
Defence Secretary John Healey has admitted to underpaying nearly £1,500 in council tax on his Westminster flat due to "an administrative error" by Westminster City Council.
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‘Call me a fascist, it’s OK’: Trump surprises Zohran Mamdani at White House
Zohran Mamdani met Donald Trump in the White House this evening after winning New York’s mayoral election earlier this month.
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‘I never fit in’: Marjorie Taylor Greene exits Congress amid Epstein files feud with Trump
Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her surprising resignation from Congress after opposing President Trump regarding the Epstein Files.
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Sarah Ferguson considering major TV interview after losing Duchess of York title
Sarah Ferguson is said to be contemplating profitable offers for a significant television interview after her public disgrace and the loss of her Duchess of York title.
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A Grizzly Bear on the loose after terrifying school attack injures students and staff
A Grizzly Bear is at large after a group of school children and teachers in Canada were attacked, resulting in 11 injuries and two reportedly in critical condition.