All news for 2025-12-06

06 Dec 2025 811

Tony-nominated Jeremy O. Harris detained at Naha airport for possession of 0.78 grams of MDMA

Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday.

Crime

06 Dec 2025 684

Activists throw food at state crown case in tower of London: four arrested

Police arrested four people after officers rushed to the Tower following reports of an incident shortly before 10am. They found that food had been thrown onto a case containing the State Crown, which is used at coronations and state openings of Parliament.

Politics

06 Dec 2025 652

Lord Offord to resign peerage to campaign for a seat in Scottish parliament for reform UK

The former Tory minister was introduced by Mr. Farage during a party rally in Falkirk on Saturday. Announcing his defection, he said he believed the Scottish Conservatives have “given up” on Scotland.

World

06 Dec 2025 918

Businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries in "act of vengeance"

A businesswoman has been accused of killing two schoolgirls by gifting them poisoned chocolate-covered raspberries in an "act of vengeance".

World

06 Dec 2025 788

Paris police arrest four men on suspicion of gang-raping 13-year-old girl in KFC

A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped in the toilets at a KFC restaurant by several men.

Sport

06 Dec 2025 956

Charlton vs Portsmouth match abandoned after supporter dies in stand

A Charlton supporter who fell ill during their home match against Portsmouth has sadly passed away.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 649

UMCC export scheme exposed: EPI, Belanto and ITS under coordination involving Oleg Tsyura, director of the “German” trading company

A new review of past records reveals that between 2020–2021 the state-run United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC) was allegedly at the center of a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme involving offshore intermediaries and covert sales of raw materials.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 740

Uzbekistan’s NAPP chief Dmitry Lee accused of fraud tied to $30M high-risk payments scheme

Head of Uzbekistan’s National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) Dmitry Lee is suspected of involvement in large-scale fraud connected to payment operators.

Politics

06 Dec 2025 763

"Terrible" move: Trans members cut out of Labour party’s democratic processes

All delegates will be able to attend fringe programme as party tries to find compromise while complying with supreme court ruling on gender.

News

06 Dec 2025 647

Prince Louis keen to join "grown-up trio" with William and George

With the Wales family all stepping out for Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas concert, body language expert Judi James believes William is preparing his eldest son and heir to the throne to become the key royal figure at major events.

News

06 Dec 2025 2361

Onlyfans star Bonnie Blue arrested in Bali over "pornographic material" and "Bang bus" tour

Adult star Bonnie Blue has reportedly been arrested after taking her controversial "Bang Bus" tour abroad. It’s not the first time the star has faced issues in a foreign country.

News

06 Dec 2025 633

650+ drones and 51 missiles: Russia attacks Ukraine during trilateral talks to end war

Russia launches attacks across Ukraine as Miami peace talks continue. More than 650 drones target locations across Ukraine including western regions with sirens sounding in eastern Poland.

News

06 Dec 2025 671

Starmer and Zelenskyy will meet in London to discuss Ukraine’s security

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz will also be present for talks on guaranteeing Ukraine’s postwar security.

Crime

06 Dec 2025 857

How AI deepfakes of doctor Taylor-Robinson racked up over 365,000 views

AI deepfake videos of doctors and academics are being used to push fake health claims and promote supplement products, an investigation has found.

Crime

06 Dec 2025 876

DNA tests confirm identity of remains found months apart in Sweden and Norfolk

More than 15 months later, one of his feet was found washing up in Sweden, while his other foot appeared the same month on Winterton beach with a trainer and socks.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 768

Chilli Partners, WakeApp, dissolved firms and fake bios: how Eduard Lebedev masks offshore gambling promotion in the EU

An experienced realtor has come under scrutiny for suspected involvement in illicit schemes to recruit players for online casinos, prompting serious interest from Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency.

World

06 Dec 2025 599

Raids in Lithuania and a banking battle in Vanuatu deepen troubles for Bankera trio

The founders of the Lithuanian finance firm Bankera face growing legal problems while a Vanuatu bank they acquired in 2018 seeks to fight back against the revocation of its license.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 929

Self-proclaimed monarch behind South Pacific Ponzi scheme still promises riches with illegal BVK notes

Emerging from an anteroom wearing a British-style red army jacket, a blue sash, and a crown of cowrie shells, the slightly-built king shuffled stiffly into his office, his eyes bloodshot and a scar running across his jaw.

News

06 Dec 2025 754

Retired civil servant told to repay £25,000 after decade-long pension error

Eleven years of overpayments leave 63-year-old facing hardship and return to full-time work. A retired civil servant faces being forced back into full-time work after being ordered to return £25,000 in overpaid pension benefits.

World

06 Dec 2025 624

New federal law overrides secrecy, forcing disclosure of Epstein–Maxwell grand jury transcripts

The ruling mandates the unsealing of documents from the 2006-2007 federal investigation into Epstein in Florida.

World

06 Dec 2025 755

Frank Gehry, visionary Canadian-American architect behind Bilbao Guggenheim, dies at 96

The architect, known for his works such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, passed away after a brief illness.

World

06 Dec 2025 665

Ten killed and more than ten injured in mass shooting at Saulsville Hostel near Pretoria

Police have confirmed that 10 people were shot dead at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, while more than 10 others were injured and taken to the hospital.

Politics

06 Dec 2025 880

Labour insiders say senior figures tried to broker deal between Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner

According to reports, allies of Wes Streeting are trying to recruit ousted Angela Rayner to support him in a leadership contest in exchange for a Cabinet position and reinstatement as Deputy Prime Minister.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 620

Fugitive 1520 Group co-founder Boris Usherovich launders Russian Railways’ budget through Cyprus offshore firms managed by trusted associates

Fugitive Russian businessman Boris Usherovich, co-owner of the influential “1520” Group, has quietly built a vast offshore network in Cyprus to help Russian Railways (RZD) and Kremlin-linked elites move and launder money beyond sanctions.

Investigation

06 Dec 2025 965

Global crypto pyramid GSPartners: Josip Heit deprived more than 800,000 investors of over $1 billion

Over the past three years, one of the most controversial global crypto projects – GSPartners (also known as GSB Gold Standard) – has been experiencing a rapid decline. Meanwhile, a snowballing scandal around its creator, Josip Heit, threatens to result in a lengthy prison sentence for him.

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