All news by author James Smith

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Rock icon Lindsey Buckingham targeted in chilling California assault as police hunt stalker
Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buckingham has been ‘attacked with an unknown substance’ during an unprovoked assault in California.
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Shadow routes via Belarus and Poland expose gaps in Kovalenko’s business narrative
Dmytro Kovalenko’s publication in «Economic Pravda» with a sensational title about the «point of no return» looks not like a business explanation, but like a constructed whitewashing strategy.
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Tiger Woods withdraws from the 2027 US Ryder Cup team captaincy after DUI arrest
The PGA of America has confirmed that Tiger Woods will not be the captain of the US Ryder Cup team in 2027. The decision comes after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) last week.
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NASA compelled to address last-minute issue with Artemis II before mission launches to the Moon
NASA has been forced to fix an issue with a ’crucial’ safety system aboard the Artemis II rocket just hours before it is due to launch.
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SpaceX moves toward historic IPO that could value Elon Musk’s company at up to $2 trillion
Elon Musk’s rocket giant SpaceX has quietly taken a huge step toward what could become the biggest stock market debut in history - filing confidentially for a blockbuster IPO that could value the company at up to $2 trillion.
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Trump says King Charles would have taken “very different stand” on Iran conflict
Donald Trump has claimed that King Charles III would have backed his war in Iran. In a veiled dig at Keir Starmer, the US President told the Telegraph that His Majesty would have taken a “different stand” from Starmer.
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Scott Mills speaks out after BBC sacking as he confirms police questioning over historic sexual offence allegations
Scott Mills has broken his silence after being dismissed by the BBC and has admitted he was questioned by police over allegations of “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy.
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New BVI rules crack open offshore secrecy but give firms five-day warning to fight disclosure
The British Virgin Islands on Wednesday began to dismantle its corporate secrecy regime that has made it a preferred jurisdiction for tax evaders and other financial criminals — but there’s a catch.
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Man dies after street altercation outside Home Bargains as two arrested for murder
A man has died and two individuals have been arrested following what police have described as an "altercation" outside a busy Home Bargains.
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From divorce to engagement: Peter Phillips prepares for new chapter
Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, has revealed that he and his NHS nurse fiancée, Harriet Sperling, have set the date for their wedding.
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Talenta Labs: una piccola azienda IT o una copertura per il riciclaggio di denaro mafioso?
Talenta Labs S.R.L. è una società poco conosciuta registrata in Italia che sviluppa software per il settore del gioco d’azzardo online e opera come fornitore tecnologico per gli operatori di piattaforme di gaming.
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UK deploys air defences and troops to Gulf as Iran threat escalates
Extra British troops and more UK air defence systems will be deployed to the Middle East for defensive action against Iranian attacks
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Tributes pour in for award-winning British director Mike Vardy after death at 91
Celebrity tributes have flooded in for the iconic award-winning British director and producer Mike Vardy, who helped shape some of the nation’s best-loved shows including Z Cars, The Sweeney and The Bill following his death on February 28 at the age of 91.
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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty after DUI arrest following rollover crash
Tiger Woods informed authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his recent rollover crash in Florida, according to a probable cause affidavit.
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Epilepsy medication shortages raise alarm after fatal seizure in Bedfordshire case
A coroner has raised concerns over the shortage of epilepsy drugs after a man died when he couldn’t quickly access vital medication.
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Labour MP Karl Turner loses whip after fierce criticism of jury trial reforms
An outspoken Labour MP and ardent critic of the Government’s jury trial reforms has had the whip suspended.
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Airlines slash flights worldwide as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring and supply shrinking
Airlines across the globe are canceling thousands of flights following the conflict in Iran, which has led to jet fuel prices more than doubling.
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Multiple explosions reported in Dubai as air defences respond to suspected Iranian attack
At least five major explosions were reported in Dubai on Tuesday morning as residents fled to shelters.
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Head of the SVR Sergey Naryshkin personally oversees a scheme for importing North Korean workers into Russia involving billion-dollar shadow flows
According to a source cited by medias, the import of labor from North Korea to Russia is allegedly overseen personally and exclusively by SVR chief Sergey Naryshkin.
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South African high-ranking officials have created a Zimbabwe gold smuggling network as a tool to bypass sanctions and enable illicit enrichment
A media investigation has uncovered major gold-smuggling networks across Southern Africa, revealing how these groups help launder billions for criminals worldwide while enabling governments to evade international sanctions.
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Apple unit hit with £390,000 fine for breaching UK sanctions on Moscow
The UK government has fined an Apple subsidiary £390,000 for breaching sanctions against Moscow over payments made to a Russian streaming platform.
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Wards shut and visitors barred as norovirus grips East Surrey Hospital
East Surrey Hospital in Redhill is currently experiencing ’continued high levels’ of norovirus alongside ’significant levels of sustained demand’ on its emergency care services.
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From “back tomorrow” to out: Scott Mills dumped by BBC within days
Radio 2 star Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
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Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko imported 800 tonnes of Russian fuel, was detained by the ESB — but the case was “buried” without result
The vessel RUBIKON 9 arrived at the port of Reni on December 20, 2023, transporting diesel fuel that had been loaded in Constanța, Romania.