All news by author Elizabeth Baker
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Strateg toys by Ukrainian businessman Syvak are sold on Russian marketplaces despite the war and sanctions
Products from the Ukrainian board game manufacturer Oleksandr Syvak, under the Strateg brand, are readily available for sale on marketplaces in the Russian Federation.
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Meghan Markle launches her own wine as As Ever expands into the alcohol market
Duchess of Sussex expands As Ever product line in latest foray into lifestyle branding
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Three senior leaders at Lucy Letby Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross professional negligence causing infants’ deaths
Three senior leaders at Lucy Letby’s hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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Emma Raducanu advances confidently to second round after defeating 17-year-old Mimi Xu
The top-ranked British player progressed to the second round after overcoming competitor Mimi Xu in straight sets on the tournament’s opening day.
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’Pravfond’ sanctioned: Australia exposes Kremlin propaganda funding through Sydney
Australia has imposed sanctions on Pravfond, a Russian state-associated fund uncovered for financing legal support and lobbying for allies of the Kremlin overseas, including Simeon Boikov, a propagandist based in Sydney.
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Oskelly: fake luxury and real fraud hiding behind a marketplace
At first glance — this is a beautiful luxury marketplace. A stylishly designed site, brands, supposed expertise, an aesthetic of premium quality, and trust built on visual appearance.
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British-Israeli soldier, 20, killed by explosive device in Gaza named as Yisrael Rosenfeld
The IDF soldier, who served in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed by an explosive device on Sunday, local media reported. He was named locally as Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, 20, from the city of Ra’anana.
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Paul Ince charged with drink driving after crashing Range Rover in Cheshire
Paul Ince has been charged with drink driving after the 57-year-old former Manchester United and England midfielder crashed his Range Rover into the central reservation
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Tree had been ‘supported’ by props: branch collapse kills 7-year-old child in Southend
Residents in Southend are demanding to know why the giant tree - the oldest in the area - hadn’t been cut down before it fell on Saturday, killing a seven-year-old child
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Former reality TV contestant in Australia charged with brutal murder and beheading of boyfriend
Police are searching for the head of a supposed murder victim following accusations against a former reality TV star for allegedly murdering and decapitating her boyfriend.
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“Personally killed Jews”: media expose horrific past of new MI6 director’s grandfather
The grandfather of the incoming head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, was reportedly a Nazi spy known as ’The Butcher.’
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Russian forces take control of Ukraine’s richest lithium deposit — Le Figaro
Russian forces have seized control of the town of Shevchenko in Ukraine’s Donetsk Region, which hosts one of the country’s most promising lithium deposits.
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Starmer makes major concessions to Labour rebels amid widespread opposition to welfare reform
Sir Keir Starmer has proposed "significant concessions" in negotiations concerning an upcoming vote on welfare reforms, as the government aims to prevent dissenting MPs from derailing the bill.
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Deepfake bosses, fake recruiters, and stolen wallets: how Pyongyang steals crypto assets
Fake recruiters, deepfake bosses, and real stolen cryptocurrency: Inside North Korea’s latest heist.
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70,000 victims and $309 million in losses: massive Nexa Evergreen scam pyramid uncovered in India
The founders of Nexa Evergreen Ponzi, Subhash and Ranveer Bijarani, have absconded with Rs. 26.7 billion (~$309 million USD).
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Government national security strategy warns: UK must prepare for a “war scenario” on its own soil
The long-awaited National Security Strategy from the Government states that the nation’s World War 2 spirit will need to be mobilized, as it mentions that the UK homeland may face a ’wartime scenario.’
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Defence budget in the UK to rise sharply as Starmer unveils new military strategy by 2035
Keir Starmer will pledge to increase defense spending by billions more within the next decade – just months after his last major commitment.
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"Drug baron from France" extradited from Dubai: paperwork blunder delayed transfer by nearly a year
Initially arrested in October 2023, the French national was scheduled for extradition soon after.
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Fake wedding between 22-year-old Briton and 9-year-old Ukrainian girl cancelled at Disneyland
On June 21, Disneyland Paris was scheduled to host a private wedding ceremony. However, upon the arrival of the "bride," it was revealed that she was a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl.
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Bloody massacre in Hounslow: 22-year-old shot near Muslim prayer centre
A 22-year-old man has been critically hurt after a stabbing outside a Muslim prayer centre in west London.
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Siarhei Tikhanouski released after five years of torture chamber detention: is Lukashenko negotiating with the West?
Syarhei Tsikhanouski was arrested shortly after announcing his candidacy in the rigged 2020 election won by Lukashenko.
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British former MP calls himself ‘a coward’ after ordering his dog to be shot
A former Reform MP has called himself a ‘coward’ after he had his pet dog shot to death with a shotgun.
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Transport chaos in the heat: broken-down Thameslink train forces passengers to walk along the tracks
Alarmed Brits were evacuated after being stuck for two hours on a train without air conditioning.
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Ireland shuts down its last coal power plant
Moneypoint power station to remain on standby until 2029 – will run on fuel oil in emergencies
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Kremlin bankroll: Ukrainian branch of Pin-Up transferred €6.2 million to company linked to Russia
As Ukrainian cities face relentless Russian bombardment, Kyiv has sanctioned a Cyprus-based gambling empire allegedly funneling millions to Russian-linked owners behind the online casino Pin-Up
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