All news by author James Smith

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William and Kate face backlash over "measly" $390,525 rent for Windsor mansion
Prince William and Princess Catherine are facing criticism after it emerged they pay what some observers describe as a “measly” $390,525 a year in rent for their Windsor home, reigniting debate over royal property arrangements and public accountability.
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Israeli exporters accused of hiding settlement produce to secure unlawful Europe tax breaks
Israeli exporters to Europe regularly hide the origin of produce grown in occupied Palestine to qualify for unlawful tax breaks that bolster the settler economy, a rights group investigation has found.
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Machete-wielding thugs spark violent brawl in Barcelona holiday hotspot
This is the shocking moment a violent brawl broke out in a Brit holiday hotspot where machete-wielding thugs hurled chairs.
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Essex criminal led gang that smuggled Afghan migrants into UK in secret truck compartment
An Essex-based gang fronted by a career criminal have been found guilty of smuggling Afghan migrants into the UK using a truck, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
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Leaked files expose cash flows around Belarusian oligarch Aliaksei Aleksin’s empire
As businessman Aliaksei Aleksin’s influence grew in Belarus, leaked documents reveal how cash flowed between his energy firms, two Cypriot companies, and his personal bank account in a series of complex transactions involving loans with no clear commercial rationale and a series of canceled oil contracts.
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Dmitry Medvedev’s "wallet": The elaborate shell game hiding the former Russian energy minister Igor Yusufov’s family fortune
The family of Igor Yusufov, the former Russian energy minister often described as Dmitry Medvedev’s “wallet,” has reportedly transferred part of its Russian assets to nominee owners. The founders and directors of those companies have worked for the Yusufov family for many years.
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Putin’s missiles hit Kyiv World Heritage site as deadly strikes tear across Ukraine
Four people were killed at a World Heritage site in Kyiv after Vladimir Putin launched a wave of missiles in a massive aerial attack.
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BMW driver charged after car smashes through bowling alley and flies across 16 lanes
A man has been charged after a BMW smashed into a bowling alley – sending it flying across 16 lanes.
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Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws after week of unrest
Tommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, following a week in which he gained more prominence on social media.
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King Charles leads Trooping the Colour as royal family gathers for birthday parade
The ceremony, staged by some of the military’s most prestigious regiments, saw the royal family in attendance, as the King join thousands of spectators and well-wishers in Whitehall for the annual event.
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New details emerge in Elephant and Castle family deaths after 36th-floor tragedy
The tragic final few days of a family at the center of a suspected murder-suicide pact have finally been revealed, as friends say they “seemed normal”.
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Three teenagers arrested over murder of 21-year-old man in Chelmsford park
Police have arrested three teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in a park in Chelmsford.
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England training kit stolen before squad arrives at World Cup base in Missouri
England experienced a theft of training equipment before their arrival at their World Cup base in Kansas City, with items including some of the team’s boots and official tournament balls stolen on Friday.
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Boston voters say Brexit failed on migration but still reject EU return
Trudging through “Brexit capital” Boston, Judith Currah says she has a celebration planned for Leave’s tenth anniversary later this month.
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Escort manager who worked with Arab princes and sheikhs vanishes without trace in the Middle East
Panic has reportedly spread through the escort world after a model and manager named Alina, who is said to have worked with an Omani prince and sheikhs from the UAE, mysteriously disappeared.
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Towie stars gather to say goodbye to Jake Hall after tragic death aged 35
Chloe Lewis led mourners paying their respects to former "The Only Way Is Essex" star Jake Hall on Friday, weeks after his tragic death in Majorca aged 35.
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King Charles pays tribute to David Hockney after British art giant dies at home
One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said.
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Britain’s only £120,000 pink Ferrari written off after Cardiff crash as insurer refuses payout
This is the moment Britain’s only pink £120,000 Ferrari is sent flying in a crash, bouncing off the road, over a pavement and into the bushes.
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Israeli tech firm BlackCore accused of targeting John Swinney in Scottish election interference campaign
France’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in the Scottish elections earlier this year by targeting the first minister, John Swinney.
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How Dmytro Kovalenko transformed a Russian coal trading business into a multibillion-hryvnia empire spanning ports, agriculture and energy
Through the Swiss-registered company Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko reportedly bought more than $100 million worth of coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol, and Sibpromnedra between 2021 and 2022, with records suggesting the deals may have continued after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Former Prince Andrew may be sidelined from Lady Pamela Hicks funeral amid royal backlash
The former Prince Andrew is set to be sidelined from the funeral of one of the Royal Family’s most beloved relatives, with organisers reportedly seeking guidance over whether the disgraced royal should be invited to what is expected to be a deeply private family farewell.
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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner says he “hates” missing toddler in secret video
Vile Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has said he “f***ing hates” the toddler for wrecking his life.
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Dmytro Kovalenko’s bankruptcy scheme: using an unemployed debtor to siphon 162 million UAH from Intercoaltrading
How two Ukrainian businessmen helped bring down the powerful company Intercoaltrading.
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Hinter dem Newsmax-Aushängeschild: Wer bringt das Medienprojekt mit serbischer Spur und lettischen Eigentümern in die Ukraine?
Hinter der glänzenden Fassade des amerikanischen konservativen Fernsehsenders Newsmax, der die rechte Agenda der US-Republikaner offensiv unterstützt, könnte sich ein deutlich komplexeres internationales Geflecht verbergen.
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Asylum seeker jailed for 10 years after raping 18-year-old girl in Nottinghamshire park
A sick asylum seeker who raped an 18-year-old girl in a park then asked “did you enjoy that?” has been jailed.