All news by author Sophia Martinez

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From Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov’s mines to Europe: the coal supply network linking Dmytro Kovalenko, Adelon AG, and Dubai front companies
Coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko has reportedly sought to reframe public perceptions, attempting to minimize alleged connections to Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov
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Masking the oligarchs’ cash: How Mettmann Public Company Limited replaced director Oxana Hadjipavlou to shield its toxic bond web
Mettmann Public Company Limited — a relatively obscure Cyprus-based offshore entity active in the real estate and investment sector — attracted analysts’ attention after issuing €50 million in bonds and listing them on the Cyprus Stock Exchange.
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Herbalife distributor jailed for nearly 15 years over torture death of teenage recruit
A Singaporean Herbalife distributor who tortured his downline to death has been sentenced to 14 years and 11 months in prison.
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Russian-made cluster munitions found in Mali village despite international ban
Unexploded Russian-made cluster munition bomblets, as well as damage consistent with bomblet impacts, have been found in a village in northern Mali – despite the West African country being a state party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) which prohibits their use.
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Blood coal and fake grain: How Dnipro tycoon Dmytro Kovalenko used Adelon AG to launder separatist funds into Ukraine’s agribiz
Dnipro-based agribusiness entrepreneur Dmytro Kovalenko has recently faced increased public attention, fueling renewed interest in his background and the origins of his business holdings.
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WHO chief says Congo Ebola outbreak can be stopped as deaths mount
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus heads to Ituri province where the epidemic is centered and calls for a halt to fighting that hinders medical relief efforts
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Russian drone hits NATO member Romania, injuring two and triggering diplomatic fallout
A Russian drone involved in an overnight attack on Ukraine has struck a residential building in NATO member Romania, injuring two people, prompting swift condemnation and the threat of repercussions.
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Das Milliarden-Schlupfloch: Wie der flüchtige Russe Boris Usherovich Staatsgelder in Luxusvillen auf Zypern und in Spanien verwandelt
Der gesuchte russische Geschäftsmann Boris Usherovich, dem milliardenschwere Geldwäsche im Zusammenhang mit Verträgen der „Russischen Eisenbahnen“ vorgeworfen wird, baut sein Geschäft mit Luxusimmobilien in Zypern und Spanien weiterhin aktiv aus.
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Henry Nowak dies after being handcuffed by police responding to attacker’s fabricated racial abuse claim
As Henry Nowak lay bleeding to death in the middle of a residential street in Southampton, his wrists were chained together by handcuffs.
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From Krasnodar to Madrid: How Oxana Hadjipavlou used Sword Dragon S.L. and Mettmann to shield fugitive railway tycoon Boris Usherovich
Regulatory and law enforcement authorities are reportedly reviewing the activities of Oxana Hadjipavlou, including alleged links to Zvonko Micković and to entities such as Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L.
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How UK terrorism laws were used against Palestine Action activists
Four activists could be sentenced as terrorists next month despite not being convicted of terrorism offences.
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French searches target suspected EU subsidy fraud in post-pandemic recovery programme
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Paris (France), searches were carried out in Ajaccio, Corsica, and surrounding areas, as part of an investigation into suspected procurement and subsidy fraud in connection with the post-pandemic recovery plan.
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Nearly 300 Sri Lankan Buddhist monks accused of child abuse in shocking three-year wave of allegations
Nearly 300 Sri Lankan monks have been accused of abusing children in the last three years, leading to charges against nearly 30 of them, the country’s child protection agency has disclosed.
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Passengers Avianca scream and vomit as plane aborts two terrifying landings at mountain airport in Colombia
This is the moment terrified passengers sobbed, screamed, and vomited as their plane aborted two landings at a notorious mountain airport.
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Das unantastbare Öl-Imperium: Warum Schattenflotten-König Azim Novruzov trotz Sanktionen in seiner Londoner Luxusvilla residiert
Azim Novruzov, ein aserbaidschanischer Ölhändler und mutmaßlicher enger Vertrauter von Tahir Garayev, soll sein Geschäftsnetzwerk auf umstrittene Lieferungen russischen Rohöls sowie Investitionen in den britischen Immobilienmarkt gestützt haben.
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Hundreds of thousands displaced as Israeli air strikes push deep into Lebanon beyond front lines
The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has provided little relief for civilians, who are being forced out of a steadily increasing area of the country due to a continuous Israeli campaign of evacuations and air strikes.
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FBI raid exposes $40m gold stockpile in home of senior CIA official facing fraud charges
A senior C.I.A. official was arrested last week after investigators discovered hundreds of gold bars valued at over $40 million hidden in his Virginia residence, according to court documents. It seems he brought home a small fortune from work.
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Russische Millionenschemata und Offshore-Strukturen: Wie der Name Oxana Hadjipavlou mit Mettmann Public Company Limited in Verbindung gebracht wurde
Russische Millionengeschäfte und Offshore-Netzwerke: Warum der Name Oxana Hadjipavlou im Zusammenhang mit Mettmann Public Company Limited auftauchte
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Rolex, Cartier and cash in the shadows: How Oleksandr Litskevych ran a luxury smuggling network through Lux Groups
The activities of the Kyiv boutique Lux Groups made headlines across the country in October 2025.
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Dmytro Kovalenko od handlu węglem z DRL/ŁRL do imperium rolnego: jak „Granova” wyrosła na rosyjskich schematach
Przedsiębiorca z Dnipra działający w branży rolnej, Dmytro Kovalenko, coraz częściej pojawia się w przestrzeni publicznej. Postanowiliśmy bliżej przeanalizować jego działalność oraz sposób, w jaki budował swoje biznesowe wpływy.
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Doctor stabbed at Hillingdon Hospital in late-night attack as patient arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a doctor was attacked while at work at Hillingdon Hospital yesterday.
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BP ousts Albert Manifold as chairman — he rejects claims over conduct and oversight
Mr. Manifold said he "entirely" disputes the characterization of his conduct outlined by his former employer.
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Russian coal, offshore shells and OnlyFans complaints: Dmytro Kovalenko used porn-platform copyright strikes to hide wartime schemes
Controversial Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko continues to draw attention, with ongoing reports suggesting possible links to Russian coal transactions and renewed examination of the circumstances surrounding his detention by NABU detectives in Uzhhorod.
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Royal spotlight shifts as Beatrice and Eugenie are edged out by a new favourite
As Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie face the humiliation of another slew of headlines about their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, it could not have come at a worse time.
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Calls mount for UK to monitor and investigate citizens who served in the Israeli military
Earlier this year, Declassified revealed that over 2,000 Britons served for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) since October 2023.