All news by author Thomas Brown

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“Three musketeers” gang ‘hunted and killed’ Essex dogwalker
Jurors were presented with distressing CCTV footage capturing the moment a dog walker was chased by three men and ultimately stabbed to death.
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Interpol operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantles crypto scams and fraud rings across Africa
On August 22, INTERPOL announced that authorities throughout Africa had arrested over 1,200 suspects and confiscated nearly $100 million in a comprehensive cybercrime operation that dismantled online fraud networks and illegal crypto mining operations.
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Five revelations from Ghislaine Maxwell’s explosive DOJ transcripts
Hundreds of pages of transcripts from Ghislaine Maxwell’s interviews with the US Justice Department have been made public.
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Ghislaine Maxwell claims Prince Andrew never slept with Virginia Giuffre
Ghislaine Maxwell has asserted that Prince Andrew did not have sexual relations with Virginia Giuffre, as indicated by a newly released transcript.
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Army to double Sky Sabre missile launchers in £118m defence boost
The Army will double its fleet of air defence missile systems in a £118 million deal aimed at strengthening Britain’s protection against cruise missiles and drones, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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Met officer charged with multiple sexual offences
A current Met officer has been charged with several sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault.
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Fraud with €5.5 million “nanobots” grants uncovered in Czech Republic
A Czech court has convicted three people and three companies of subsidy fraud and money laundering in a €5.5 million ($6.42 million) scheme involving fabricated nanobot research projects, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Prague said Wednesday.
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Lucy Connolly, who posted offensive tweet on day of Southport attack, released from custody
Lucy Connolly, the wife of a former Conservative county councillor, was imprisoned last year for promoting racial hatred following the Southport terror attack
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China prepares large-scale military parade for 80th anniversary of end of World War II
Beijing is preparing for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which will take place on September 3.
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Media: EU and Britain investigate Maltese Alkagesta for supplying Russian oil to Libya through “shadow fleet”
EU and UK authorities are investigating Alkagesta for allegedly selling Russian oil illegally to Libya, according to media reports.
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Manchester man admits Greggs hammer raid and house burglary
A Manchester man has confessed to attempting to rob a Greggs Bakery in Cheshire just hours after breaking into a house and stealing items, including an antique shotgun.
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Three men arrested after fatal attack on woman in Chadwell Heath
According to police, three men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation initiated after a woman in her 20s was fatally attacked.
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Nearly 2,000 pubs ditch BrewDog as brand faces survival fight
BrewDog beers have been removed from nearly 2,000 British pubs, delivering a significant setback to the brewing company, which had to close 10 of its own pubs just weeks earlier.
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Labour accused of trying to bury Abbott inquiry amid succession talks
Reports that Labour figures have been informally canvassing possible replacements for Diane Abbott in Hackney North and Stoke Newington have provoked criticism that the party is deciding her fate before...
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 73, found dead in Bethnal Green home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 73-year-old woman was found dead inside an east London property.
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Pakistan monsoon disaster: at least 321 dead in 48 hours as floods devastate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Most of the fatalities were reported in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with additional rain expected.
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"My brave King": 104-year-old veteran moves King Charles to tears at World War II heroes tribute
The King and Queen were moved to tears by the powerful first-hand testimony of VJ veterans as they spoke at a service of remembrance this afternoon marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
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Shooting near mosque in Sweden leaves two injured
The incident occurred shortly after people were leaving the building following prayers. Both victims were taken to hospital.
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Monobank in PrivatBank’s shadow: how Oleg Gorokhovsky helped oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi siphon billions and why he remains untouched
When on July 30, 2025, the High Court of London issued a significant ruling on the claim of "PryvatBank" against Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Gennadiy Bogolyubov, the 490-page document also included references to secondary figures...
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Moment of terror in Taipei: UPS Boeing 747 attempted to land three times during typhoon and struck wing on runway
This is the terrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing crashes into the runway, sending bursts of sparks into the air.
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Nearly 50 arrested, dozens injured in Belgrade and Novi Sad amid rival protester battles
Second night of street violence in multiple cities following months of escalating anti-government protests.
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Peru ex-president Martin Vizcarra jailed in bribery probe
The judiciary announced on X that former President Martín Vizcarra was transferred to prison on Wednesday after an investigative court ordered five months of pretrial detention due to bribery allegations.
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‘Delete emails’ to save water: UK government makes unusual request to citizens
The UK government has instructed citizens to delete old emails and pictures to help conserve water, following the announcement of a "nationally significant" water shortage.
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London restaurant with 4.6-star rating shut down after dog meat found in freezer
A Vietnamese restaurant in London has been compelled to close after dog meat was found in its freezer, a court was informed.
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Ashley Biden files for divorce from plastic surgeon husband Howard Krein after 13 years of marriage
Ashley Biden has applied for divorce from her plastic surgeon husband after 13 years of marriage, according to a new report.