All news by author Sophia Martinez
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FDA finds radioactive cesium in Indonesian cloves as shrimp recalls widen in U.S.
Federal regulators have discovered potential radioactive contamination in another food product sent to the U.S. from Indonesia, even as the recalls of potentially contaminated shrimp continue to increase.
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NATO’s eastern flank prepares high-tech drone defence amid hybrid war threats
Europe is preparing to construct a massive defence layer called the "drone wall" to deter Russian incursions into NATO airspace.
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Meta to launch £3.99 monthly subscription for ad-free experience
Facebook and Instagram users will soon be able to browse without ads, as Meta unveils a paid subscription service for mobile and desktop
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Women suffer cardiac arrest on dinghy while trying to reach Britain
Two women died while attempting to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities reported.
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Dale Vince speaks out as drone investigators monitor Scottish fish farms
High profile environmental campaigner and Labour donor Dale Vince has claimed that the public is being ’misled’ by organic labelling standards.
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Man dies following fight on Cowley High Street, suspect arrested
Officers responded to reports of a fight between two men on High Street Cowley on Friday at approximately 12:27pm.
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Jill Dando murder acquittal figure faces new sexual assault allegations
The 65-year-old from County Cork is said to have sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in west London on two occasions between September 6 and 12 in 1987.
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Trump announces 100% tariff on drug imports unless firms build in US
US President Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariffs, including a 100% levy on imported branded or patented drugs starting 1 October unless the company is establishing a factory in the US.
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Arson suspect arrested after fire at London hotel housing asylum seekers
A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in central London.
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Facebook and Instagram to charge UK users £3.99 a month for ad-free version
Facebook and Instagram users in the UK will be offered ad-free versions of the social networks for up to £3.99 a month.
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David Lammy condemns Gaza conflict as “inhumane and unjustifiable” at UN
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has called the ongoing conflict in Gaza "inhumane" and "utterly unjustifiable".
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London crackdown sees new technology detect drug-spiked vapes in clubs and bars
New vape-spiking detection equipment is being employed in a crackdown across London, with operations targeting bars, clubs, and party boats.
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French navy seizes 9.6 tonnes of cocaine worth €519 million off West Africa
The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth close to €519 million from a fishing vessel off the coast of West Africa, French authorities said on Thursday, September 25.
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€100 million cryptocurrency scam uncovered across 23 countries
Five suspects were arrested and assets frozen during coordinated searches in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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Money laundering bridge: How Swiss businessman Oleg Tsyura wove a web of shell companies, Russian partners, and offshore trusts
The name Oleg Tsyura remained unnoticed in the Ukrainian public sphere for a long time. Unlike prominent figures like Firtash or Martynenko, whom Tsyura served, this "Swiss financier" did not appear on front pages.
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Copenhagen shutdown and Aalborg drone chaos spark fears of Russian involvement
Drone activity near four airports in Denmark overnight was the “work of a professional actor,” Denmark’s defence minister has warned just two days after the country’s main hub was shut down in response to sightings that unsettled European aviation.
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Spencer Duarte sentenced to 15 months after bizarre ‘Cinderella’ chase in the City of London
A London phone snatcher dubbed “Cinderella” by police after DNA was found on his lost shoe has been jailed for 15 months.
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Family claims crew ignored tragedy after Peter Colville drowned during Alanya boat trip
The family of a dad who died during a ‘pirate ship’ boat trip have claimed ‘unbothered’ staff then held a foam party for horrified guests.
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Retail Ecommerce Ventures founders accused of $112M Ponzi scheme
A pair of flashy e-commerce entrepreneurs who bought bankrupt retail giants — including Pier 1 Imports, RadioShack, and Modell’s Sporting Goods — have been accused of running a $112 million Ponzi scheme, according to a new lawsuit.
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London mayor responds to Trump’s UNGA comments, labeling the US president as ’racist’ and ’Islamophobic’
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has responded to Donald Trump’s false claims that Sharia law is being introduced in the British capital, calling the US president “racist,” “sexist,” “misogynistic” and “Islamophobic.”
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Ex-Wren calls for action after report reveals sexual harassment in Army
A former Royal Navy engineer shared her experience of self-protection from sexual harassment in the service, urging the British Army to take action following a report that concluded "active sexual predation is a problem" within the force.
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Unidentified Soldier F charged with murder of James Wray and William McKinney, plus 5 Attempted murders in Derry
Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney.
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Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed after nearly 12 years in prison
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released under a presidential pardon after spending nearly 12 years in and out of prison, following international and domestic pressure.
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Czech and German firms tied to Oleg Tsyura’s shadow deals emerge as key players in UMCC corruption scandal
In the years 2020–2021, a corruption scheme operated around the state-owned United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC), controlled by the State Property Fund of Ukraine.
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Stansted passengers warned of delays following departure lounge fire
A fire in a departure lounge is causing delays at London Stansted Airport, with passengers warned to check if their flight is affected.
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