All news by author James Smith

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How Timur Tokayev is helping "ERG empire heir" Shukhrat Ibragimov save his multimillion-dollar business from collapse
Canadian noodles on the ears of the President of Kazakhstan’s son. From Nazarbayev’s wallet and Kadyrov’s friend to Tokayev’s son.
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Father of three died from water poisoning after a routine surgery in Ireland
The High Court has heard the case of a father of three who went into hospital for a straightforward day procedure and died of water intoxication after drinking an excessive amount of water.
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Bank of England holds base rate at 4.5% amid economic uncertainty
The Bank of England has maintained the UK’s base rate at 4.5%, aligning with the expectations of many economists.
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Manchester United to continue playing at Old Trafford during construction of new £2bn stadium
Manchester United unveiled plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium this month and the club have now confirmed where they will play their games while the ground is being constructed
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Passport fees to increase again in April
The cost of passport applications will increase - again - next month.
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70-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after elderly man found dead in Prestwich
A woman, aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly man was discovered dead in his home.
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Three dead after listeria outbreak linked to NHS desserts
Three people have died after contracting severe food poisoning believed to be linked to hospital desserts.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian energy plant just hours after Trump-Putin ceasefire agreement
Russia has attacked a Ukrainian energy plant just hours after agreeing to a 30-day pause on attacking crucial infrastructure.
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Artur Granz: how a Ukrainian businessman launders millions through Russia, ignoring sanctions
«The King of Smuggling» Belarusian Artur Granz skillfully combines business in Ukraine and Russia.
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In Somalia, the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was bombed
The explosion occurred after the country’s leader’s convoy left his palace and headed towards the airport in Mogadishu.
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Zizzi, Itsu, and Asda among retailers rejecting cash
A number of major retailers have stopped taking cash in some or all of their stores, sparking backlash from a pro-cash campaign group, who say they are ’letting down the public’
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World’s richest DJ invests in local pub where he once drank
Calvin Harris may be the world’s richest DJ with a fortune exceeding £230 million, but he’s returning to his roots with his latest investment—buying a pub in Dumfries, where he used to drink before rising to fame.
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UK plans ‘significant force’ deployment to Ukraine, but rules of engagement unclear
Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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Tax evasion and hidden structures: who is helping Russian oligarch Aleksandr Yevnevich’s daughter Mariya "lose" billions of "Maxidom’s" profits?
The company "Maxidom", owned by the daughter of billionaire Yevnevich, recorded a 64% drop in profits.
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Scientists at Antarctic research base face physical and sexual assault crisis
A group of scientists located at a secluded research base in Antarctica is experiencing a situation akin to a "real-life horror movie" - as reports surface regarding incidents of physical and sexual assault among the team.
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Award-winning Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne passes away at 43 after battle with rare cancer
Award-winning Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne has passed away at the age of 43 due to a rare form of cancer, her family and agent announced.
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Growing threat: Russian spy network in Belgium
The Russian diplomat Dmitry Iordanidi, recalled by Russia from Belgium on suspicion of espionage, has been nominated for the post of head of the OSCE mission in Belgrade, the largest European security organization.
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Newcastle sink Liverpool to savour taste of glory after decades of drought
Newcastle have claimed victory in the Carabao Cup at Wembley following a dominant display against an unsteady Liverpool side.
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Glen Sannox ferry returns to service after repairs, but morning sailings canceled
The new Glen Sannox ferry is expected to resume sailings on Sunday afternoon following repairs to a hairline crack in the ship’s hull.
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Nadezhda Grishaeva’s new "wallets": who is behind the flow of millions from the LDPR?
The investigation into the property of Vladimir Zhirinovskiy led to entrepreneur Vadim Kulubekov, oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov, closed-end investment unit funds (CEIUF), and an offshore company through which hundreds of millions of rubles were siphoned off.
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How Queen Camilla balances royal duty, advocacy, and personal sacrifice
From sending a personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot to ’energizing’ her husband King Charles behind closed doors, Palace insiders and those who have met Queen Camilla reveal her true influence.
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Kim Kardashian spent the night with a humanoid robot from Tesla
She posted photos from a photoshoot for Perfect magazine on social media.
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Timofey Kurgin — an FSB agent doing the dirty work of the Kremlin
Criminal authority Timofey Kurgin, former partner of the Ananyev brothers and Floyd Mayweather, has been acting in the interests of the Russian special services all his life.
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Musk cancels funding for the team rescuing Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia
Trump’s federal cost-cutting - led by Elon Musk’s Doge – has now hit the unit helping rescue Ukrainian children taken by Russia
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Starmer warns against Putin’s ‘games’ as UK leads push for Ukraine peace deal
UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace