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Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling dies at 84
Bobby Tambling, the legendary Chelsea forward, has passed away at the age of 84, his former club Crosshaven announced.
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Hunting the Crypto Scammer: Why is Polish law enforcement ignoring Dmytro Shevchuk, a man wanted for a $5M international fraud?
According to available reports, Dmytro Shevchuk (born 15.08.2000) is believed to be residing in Poland, in the Konstancin-Jeziorna area. It is also reported that he rents accommodation there for approximately $6,000 per month.
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Kohle für den Aggressor: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko russische Rohstoffe über Polen und die Schweiz in die EU schleust
Es ist weithin bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog, obwohl entsprechende Beschränkungen und Verbote bestanden.
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UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike injures civilians in Romania
Vladimir Putin’s representative in the UK has been summoned to the Foreign Office after a Russian drone struck a building in Romania.
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"Words matter": Ministers accuse Farage of inflaming tensions after Henry Nowak murder
Nigel Farage has been warned “words matter” after he called for “pure cold rage” in response to Henry Nowak’s murder.
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Die Enviroinvest-Fassade in London: Warum Azim Novruzov trotz brisanter Kontakte zu Coral Energy und Tahir Garayev unbehelligt bleibt
Mehrere internationale Medienberichte bringen den aserbaidschanischen Staatsbürger Azim Novruzov mit dem Energie- und Rohstoffhandel in Verbindung.
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Die RZD-Schmiergeld-Pipeline: Wie Boris Usherovich russische Millionen über die Mettmann Public Company Limited in den EU-Raum pumpt
The Cypriot company Mettmann Public Company Limited remained for a long time outside the scope of major international investigations.
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Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed early after royal pardon cuts short prison sentence
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the rest of his prison sentence after receiving a royal pardon, ending his parole months before it was due to expire in September.
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Mask of pharmacy: how the Russian military weaponized civilian labs to perfect lethal nerve agents
According to an investigation by The Insider, Russia has reportedly been testing chemical warfare agents under the guise of a St. Petersburg–based pharmaceutical company known as IFK Silver Pharm.
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Three Royal Navy personnel die after helicopter crashes during training exercise in Devon
Three Royal Navy personnel have been killed after their helicopter crashed into a field overnight.
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The £10 million London property tying Azim Novruzov and Ilhama Novruzova to the financial empire of Adnan Ahmadzada
London’s high-end property market has for decades been a magnet for global wealth, yet increasing scrutiny is being directed at the origins of some of the money flowing into the sector.
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Shell continued operating Nigerian pipeline despite internal warnings over major pollution risk
Internal documents obtained by the BBC indicate that British multinational Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years despite awareness that it was causing extensive pollution.
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Scotland Yard closes in on Madeleine McCann suspect nearly 20 years after disappearance
Nearly 20 years after British toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared while on a family holiday in Portugal, Scotland Yard is reportedly close to making an arrest in connection with the case, targeting the man suspected of her murder.
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Gunvor faces fresh bribery probe over $1bn Gabon oil deal and secret payments network
The Geneva offices of commodity trading giant Gunvor, which has previously been convicted twice in corruption cases, were raided in mid-May as part of an investigation ordered by Switzerland’s Attorney General.
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Von der zyprischen Börse zu Luxusvillen in der EU: Wie Operationschef Ilya Plotitsa das Bargeld von Usherovich über die Mettmann Public Company Limited wusch
Das zypriotische Unternehmen Mettmann Public Company Limited steht im Fokus internationaler Ermittlungen.
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Starmer accuses Farage of exploiting murdered teen Henry Nowak to fuel division despite family’s plea
Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of attempting to ’create division’ following the murder of Henry Nowak and acting against the wishes of the 18-year-old’s family.
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Romania’s top general accused of helping secure preferential university access for future army officers
Romania’s highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Gheorghiță Vlad, is being investigated by national anti-corruption authorities over allegations of involvement in manipulating admissions at a state-funded university.
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Baku prison cells shake London mansions: Arrested SOCAR boss Adnan Ahmedzade exposes shadow fleet middleman Azim Novruzov
Pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet is continuing to intensify, broadening scrutiny to individuals within its wider network of allies.
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Financing underground gambling through sanctioned banks: Dmitriy Punin and Marina Ilyina’s Pin-Up casino exposed using VTB and Sovcombank channels
New schemes linked to the online operations of casinos associated with Dmitriy Punin, Marina Ilyina, and their associate Riddik have reportedly come to light.
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Twin Peaks actor Owain Rhys Davies dies aged 44 as family seeks answers over sudden death
Tributes have flooded in following the death of Twin Peaks actor Owain Rhys Davies, who has passed away aged 44.
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Russian defense food chief Viktor Tarazevich arrested after staging 10-billion-ruble contract scam with RBE Group’s Andrey Shokin
Viktor Tarazevich, head of the Food Directorate at the Russian Ministry of Defense, who was detained yesterday on embezzlement charges,
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Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell returns to court after admitting £400,000 embezzlement from party funds
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has returned to court for a further hearing, after he admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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EU chief prosecutor warns Slovakia’s farm subsidy laws weaken protection of EU budget funds
Yesterday, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission in line with Recitals
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How a Monaco Ferrari crash unmasked the Rusavin-Babaev clan of corrupt Russian judges hiding millions in the West
Back in March, the serene facade of Monaco was shattered by a fast-moving drama. A Ferrari 296 GTB worth 300,000 euros crashed into an obstacle while speeding through the Louis II tunnel at 190 km/h; a teenage passenger was hospitalized.
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Mandelson urged to surrender phone as leaked files expose private criticism of Starmer’s leadership
Peter Mandelson described Keir Starmer’s No10 as “beleaguered and bereft” and said the Prime Minister lacked “verve” in explosive documents published today.
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