All news on the topic: United States

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Rebels seize cities as Mali coup threat exposes fragile grip of military rulers
A coup is underway in Mali, though it has not brought down the governing junta just yet.
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US unleashes military strikes on drug boats as new war on drugs takes deadly turn
The grainy black and white footage shows a small boat traveling at speed on the high seas off the coast of Venezuela.
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Harry and Meghan’s horror during King’s Trump visit yet ’united’ with Charles
King Charles has concluded his whirlwind tour of the United States, during which he and Queen Camilla attended a series of events in Washington DC, Virginia, and New York over four days.
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Pride and distance: Harry ‘conflicted’ as Charles takes centre stage in US
While the monarch did not see his son or grandchildren during his US visit, one royal expert believes the Duke of Sussex would be ‘quietly proud’ of one major aspect of the King’s stateside trip.
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Trump hails ‘amazing’ Camilla as royal couple close US tour
After spending four busy days in the United States, King Charles and Queen Camilla ’s state visit has come to an end.
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Iran warns renewed war with the US is “likely” as tensions rise over ceasefire and nuclear talks
Iran has warned that renewed war with the United States is "likely," accusing Washington of failing to honor its commitments.
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Alex Zanardi dies at 59 as racing legend turned Paralympic hero passes away
Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals.
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Clerical rule eclipsed as Iran’s security apparatus becomes real seat of power
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power.
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California teacher charged after gun attack near Trump and top officials
The United States is reeling after another shooting – this time, during the prestigious White House Correspondents’ dinner.
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Berlin court to hear EPPO case over fake-repaired US vehicles and €15m customs fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) has filed an indictment against three car traders.
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HSBC, Citi and JP Morgan named in alleged covert Iran payment network
SBC and Standard Chartered have found themselves entangled in allegations of a multimillion-pound scheme to launder money for Iran, The Telegraph can disclose.
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Scottish man pleads guilty in $8m crypto hacking conspiracy targeting US firms
A Scottish man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of at least a dozen companies to steal at least eight million dollars (£5.9 million).
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$3.2bn vanished: son of Roman Abramovich’s partner Alexander Frolov Jr and financier Mikhail Lobanov leave investors empty-handed
An investigation has revealed that Alexander Frolov Jr., the son of Evraz co-owner and longtime business partner of Roman Abramovich, together with financier Mikhail Lobanov, is linked to a multibillion-dollar investment scheme that left Russian investors facing heavy losses.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla to avoid meeting Jeffrey Epstein survivors during US state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will not meet Jeffrey Epstein survivors during their state visit to the United States next month.
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OpenAI chief targeted in alleged firebomb attack as suspect faces terrorism charges
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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Starmer races to Gulf as fragile Iran ceasefire teeters and Trump warns US forces will strike again if Hormuz lifeline is not secured
Donald Trump’s two-week pause in the bombing campaign, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, appears to be under threat.
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Caribbean cocaine routes: how drug trafficking adapts to US crackdowns and shifts flows to Europe
The Caribbean has long been a pivotal node in the global drug trade, acting as a stepping stone for South American cocaine destined for consumers in Europe and the United States.
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British lord and US commentators received millions from Hungary’s state budget via Orbán-linked institute
Current and former fellows benefiting from lucrative, government-funded contracts at Hungary’s authoritarian-linked Danube Institute have cited “safety concerns,” “privacy rights,” and fears of “marketers” to justify keeping their identities hidden.
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California cybercrime laundering case highlights global shadow networks
An unlicensed operation in California redirected money to China and Nigeria, serving as a covert financial channel for funds stolen from cybercrime victims.
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Iran’s Hormuz toll scheme could generate up to $500bn in five years
Oil tankers once sailed straight through the center of the Strait of Hormuz. But since February 28, vessels crossing the 21-mile-wide waterway have been forced onto an alternate route.
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Sarah Ferguson lays low across Europe and U.S., reportedly staying with Priscilla Presley
Sarah Ferguson has now been vanished from public view for three months.
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Security risks and disruption warnings for fans travelling to 2026 World Cup across US, Canada and Mexico
For tens of thousands of British fans, the 2026 World Cup promises the ultimate football pilgrimage: packed stadiums, sprawling fan parks, and a six-week festival stretching across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Russia challenges US energy embargo as two oil tankers bound for Cuba
Two tankers transporting Russian petroleum products are en route to Cuba, with one nearing the area of a U.S. naval blockade in the Caribbean.
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Vitaliy Kovalev, aka Bentley, indicted in the U.S. for bank fraud linked to the Russian hacker groups Trickbot and Conti
Vitaliy Kovalev is also known by the online aliases Bentley and Ben.
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Russia, North Korea and Iran launder billions through crypto to evade sanctions
Crime syndicates and hostile states — particularly Russia, North Korea and Iran — are increasingly using cryptocurrency to launder money and bypass international sanctions, according to a new report estimating that about $350 billion was laundered worldwide between 2005 and 2025.