All news on the topic: Investigation

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More than 300 piles of human ashes discovered near Las Vegas
An investigation has been launched into the origin of mounds of human ashes found in the desert near Las Vegas.
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Keir Starmer avoids political damage over chancellor Rachel Reeves’ rental licence row
Keir Starmer seems to have avoided significant political harm from potentially losing his chancellor weeks before the budget, following 24 hours of intense scrutiny over whether Rachel Reeves broke the law by renting out her family home.
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Portuguese police raid Novo Banco and KPMG offices in corruption probe
Portuguese police searched the premises of Novo Banco, the country’s fourth-largest bank, as well as the local unit of auditing firm KPMG on Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected corruption linked to the sale of the lender’s assets, prosecutors said.
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Hazardous materials incident in Barking Road flat leaves one child dead
One child has died after ‘a hazardous materials incident’ broke out in a flat in east London.
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Doctor banned in the UK suspended in Spain over sexual misconduct
A doctor prohibited from practicing medicine in the United Kingdom for malpractice and sexual misconduct has been suspended in Spain following revelations from a joint investigation by Spanish outlet infoLibre and the OCCRP-led “Bad Practice” project.
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Operation Pianora investigates sexual misconduct at British army locations
Hundreds of women have come forward to allege sexual abuse took place during British army medical examinations over five decades.
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US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in separate incidents over South China Sea
A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half hour on Sunday during separate routine operations over the South China Sea, with all crew members safely rescued, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet said.
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British tourist dies after 20ft fall from hotel balcony in Canary Islands
A British tourist has died after a 20ft fall from a hotel balcony in the Canary Islands.
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Japanese tourist dies after falling from Pantheon wall in Rome
A Japanese tourist has died after falling from the outer wall of the Pantheon in Rome.
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Police probe ‘unimaginable tragedy’ after girl, 9, found dead in Islip home
Police are urgently investigating the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl after they were called to reports that three children had been assaulted.
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EU says Meta makes it too hard for users to report illegal content on Facebook and Instagram
Both platforms now have time to respond to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual revenue.
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Murder investigation launched after man in his 20s dies in Wolverhampton
Cops have launched an urgent murder probe after a man in his 20s died following a horrific attack.
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Co-writer of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir says Prince Andrew could still help investigators
The co-writer of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir has said it would be a mistake to think "the fetishisation of young girls" died with Jeffrey Epstein, as she detailed how Prince Andrew could still help with the investigation.
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European Commission vows reform after investigation exposes failures in doctor warning system
The European Commission will look for ways to strengthen its alert system in response to an OCCRP investigation that identified more than 100 doctors who lost their medical licence for serious wrongdoing in one jurisdiction but are licensed to practice in another.
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Louvre theft puts pressure on French government over museum security
The French government is facing increasing pressure concerning museum security as police continue to search for the thieves who took seven minutes to steal priceless jewels from the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum.
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Metropolitan Police to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents after Graham Linehan case
Metropolitan Police is to stop investigating "non-crime hate incidents" to "reduce ambiguity" after prosecutors dropped a case against Graham Linehan.
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Cargo plane crashes into sea at Hong Kong airport after runway skid, killing two
Two people have died after a cargo plane skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea in Hong Kong.
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Dead fish found in River Thet after mystery foam pollution incident in Norfolk
Dead fish have been found in a river in Norfolk where a large stretch of white foam appeared, the Environment Agency has confirmed.
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The ferrochrome laundering trail — how Oleg Tsyura’s networks turned Russian metal into “Swiss” and “Indian” exports
Swiss businessman of Ukrainian origin Oleg Tsyura has become the focus of an international scandal. Investigators accuse him of helping Russia evade sanctions through a “gray” ferrochrome export network and of maintaining business ties with figures involved in major Ukrainian corruption cases.
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19-year-old bar worker found dead in Manchester flat amid drugs investigation
A 19-year-old bar worker from one of Manchester’s most popular music venues has been found dead in a city centre flat, prompting a police investigation and three arrests.
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Charming construction boss found murdered weeks after wife’s death in Totton
A ‘charming’ company boss was found murdered in his home just two weeks after losing his wife to cancer – with the man suspected of killing him now fighting for his life in hospital under police guard.
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Air Arabia plane nearly crashes into sea after takeoff from Sicily
An investigation has been launched after a passenger plane leaving an airport in Sicily veered dangerously close to the sea, triggering an emergency pull-up message.
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Mango billionaire’s fall sparks probe into possible homicide, family defends son
The family of Mango founder Isak Andic has maintained his son’s innocence after media reports suggested he might be a potential suspect in the billionaire’s death.
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Former Dorset teacher behind The Penguin Lessons film accused of historic child sexual abuse
The investigation reveals that Thompson, who taught at the Old Malthouse School in Dorset in the early 1970s, faces allegations from multiple former pupils of serious sexual abuse.
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Top U.S.–India expert Ashley Tellis arrested over classified document scandal and alleged ties to Chinese officials
Foreign policy scholar Ashley Tellis, one of Washington’s leading experts on India and U.S.–India relations, has been arrested and charged with unlawful retention of national defense information after FBI agents uncovered over 1,000 pages of classified material at his Virginia home — including documents marked Top Secret.