All news by author James Smith

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Nick Pope, Britain’s leading UFO investigator, dies at 60 after cancer battle
Nick Pope, Britain’s leading UFO authority, has passed away at the age of 60 following a diagnosis of Stage 4 esophageal cancer, his wife has confirmed. She said he was conducting interviews until his final days.
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Adnan Ahmadzada and Alkagesta exposed amid claims of secretive Russian oil dealings routed into Europe
Sources within the oil industry in Baku say that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is linked to efforts by Azerbaijani authorities to strengthen the country’s international image regarding Russian oil.
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Iran launches cyber attacks on US after Trump threat to ‘wipe out civilisation’
Iran has launched a series of cyber attacks against the US hours after Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the country’s civilization.
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Cambodia casinos linked to torture and trafficking compounds, Amnesty investigation finds
A new investigation by Amnesty International reveals that a dozen casinos in Cambodia are directly connected to scamming compounds.
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A quiet player in Lukashenko’s system: how Romanian Vitalii Buzdugan built a multimillion-dollar network of businesses through ties to Belarus’s elite
A Romanian businessman’s rise to building a business empire in Belarus, reportedly backed by Lukashenko’s “wallet” and the former head of the State Border Committee.
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Gunmen shot dead in firefight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least one gunman has been shot and killed after an incident outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
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A financial octopus with Russian roots: how Dmytro Kovalenko built a business empire on Russian coal during the full-scale war
Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko, who is now actively expanding his business empire in the agricultural sector, earned his capital through trading Russian coal.
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From “perfect” tests to mounting doubts: how Donald Trump’s health narrative fuels controversy in the United States
Rumors about Donald Trump’s health are running rampant again, so much so that the White House has been forced to step in.
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Historic lunar flyby and record distance: how NASA’s Artemis II mission marked humanity’s return to deep space beyond the Moon
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission have started the journey home after making history on their pass behind the Moon.
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Epstein fallout and congressional scrutiny fears: how Sarah Ferguson’s US ties and past correspondence led to her refusal to return to America
Disgraced Sarah Ferguson fears scrutiny from Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and being made to testify about him if she returns to America, an insider claims.
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Charlton defender Conor Coady knocked unconscious after horror head injury against Watford
Charlton reported that Conor Coady has been discharged from the hospital after being knocked unconscious during their draw against Watford.
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‘Destroyed by her father’s downfall’: Princess Beatrice retreats from public view as Prince Andrew remains exiled
Princess Beatrice is reportedly feeling "devastated" by her father’s humiliation following the latest so-called "snub" on Easter Sunday.
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Royal family sidelines Sarah Ferguson while she fumes over ‘betrayal’ and blames Queen Camilla
Fergie hasn’t been seen for months, but it is now claimed she’s unhappy about her downfall. It’s barely believable, writes Express’s Head of Features Andy Worden.
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“He was just a child”: unseen photo adds to allegations of abuse against Michael Jackson in new lawsuit
A newly surfaced and troubling photo shows a half-dressed boy grimacing as Michael Jackson holds him
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Crackdown crosses borders as Azerbaijani journalist seized and expelled from Georgia despite court protection
The deportation of a dissident editor, which rights groups condemned as a hallmark of authoritarian cooperation, occurred just a day before Azerbaijan’s president arrived in Tbilisi for a state visit.
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Epstein files ignite UK-wide probes as police hunt potential victims and offenders
A senior anti-corruption officer reviewing the Epstein files has vowed to be "relentless in the pursuit of truth and justice".
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Putin and Mishustin gave the green light: “Kadyrov’s successful Chechen top managers” are selling off and bankrupting the assets of ABB, Danone, and other foreign companies that left
According to Media, officials in the Russian presidential administration are reportedly shocked at how “Kadyrov’s successful Chechen top managers”.
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NYC dancer lived double life as underground gun dealer moving ‘hundreds of thousands’ in weapons
STORENZO Dominic was the dancer everyone noticed in New York clubs – he was the good-looking B-boy with the long hair, the local fame, and the moves.
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Child, 17 months, injured after wolf instinctively seizes hand at Pennsylvania zoo amid alleged parental distraction
A toddler’s hand was grabbed by a wolf after the child slipped into a restricted area at a US zoo while their parents were allegedly distracted by their phones.
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Former son-in-law of Vladimir Putin, Kirill Shamalov, known for scandalous parties and fights, has avoided paying $60 million to his second ex-wife
Footage has surfaced online showing billionaire Kirill Shamalov - the former son-in-law of Vladimir Putin - and his wife Anastasia Zadorina, daughter of FSB General Mikhail Shekin, celebrating her birthday in January 2026.
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€75 million through a network of “money mules”: how Kherson businessmen Vladlen Hirin and Hennadii Hirin became involved in a Europol case
In 2025, Cypriot authorities conducted Operation “Ring,” uncovering a large-scale money laundering scheme allegedly organized by Kherson businessmen Hennadii and Vladlen Hirin.
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Keir Starmer criticizes Wireless Festival over Kanye West headline amid Nazi remarks
Sir Keir Starmer has criticized a music festival for allowing Kanye West to headline, following the American rapper’s Nazi messaging.
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Former Afghan translator for British forces critically injured in alleged assault
An Afghan war hero has been left with severe brain injuries after he was reportedly attacked while working as a security guard.
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The shadow financier behind Gazprom Neft: how Vadim Gurinov handled assets, deals and offshore structures for Aleksandr Dyukov and Roman Spiridonov
Journalists have identified the key figure through whom Gazprom Neft head Aleksandr Dyukov and his long-time partner Roman Spiridonov