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Brazil’s Comando Vermelho cartel was converting stolen electricity into cryptocurrency through illegal mining farms in Rio’s favelas
Rio de Janeiro Civil Police launched an operation targeting a Comando Vermelho operational nucleus and found a crypto mining setup with roughly 30 computers arranged on shelves.
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Husband of former Nicola Sturgeon leader Peter Murrell admits to embezzling £400,000 from the coffers of the Scottish National Party
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been remanded into custody at the High Court in Edinburgh after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the political party.
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Crypto billions, phantom offices in Bangkok, and undeclared millions for Nigel Farage: what Christopher Harborne is hiding
It might only be a small paper sign, but the name it bears links to a mysterious figure whose fortune runs into the billions.
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Electronic attack targets RAF plane transporting UK Defence Secretary from Estonia
An RAF jet carrying the Defence Secretary experienced signal interference as it flew near the Russian border.
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King Charles retreats to Sandringham beside Prince Andrew as police widen misconduct probe
King Charles III has chosen to spend his Bank Holiday next to his disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor just two days.
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Fire erupts beside busy London station as crews race to contain spreading flames
Approximately 60 firefighters are addressing a fire on a residential road near Hackney Central station.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh scrutiny as police widen inquiry into alleged misconduct linked to Epstein
Let’s take a break from the Labour party beauty pageant for one moment, and turn towards The Andrew Formerly Known As Prince. As you may recall, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February (on his birthday, no less) and released pending investigation, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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UK forecast points to unusually intense late-May heat with temperatures nearing 35C
A scorching 35C heatwave was set to leave the UK baking this bank holiday, as thousands of Britons flock to beaches for a weekend being dubbed "May’s fiery flip-flop".
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Carol Vorderman attacks Reform UK over sexist and abusive online post
The TV star said she ’wouldn’t let him in my house if he was a local plumber in my area’ after Robert Kenyon’s comments about women, including Ms Vorderman, were revealed.
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Prince Andrew reportedly left isolated as royal ties continue to fracture
Exiled to Norfolk, Andrew’s new life is a lonely existence reportedly filled with "regret" - and soundtracked by late-night video games.
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Government files reveal nuclear test radiation risks to British soldiers’ families were downplayed
Government scientists knew British troops would have deformed children as a result of nuclear bomb tests - but never warned them.
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Zack Polanski under investigation after questions over tax on East London houseboat
Zack Polanski is facing a formal investigation over "unpaid" council tax on a narrowboat he was living on.
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New breed of political prisoner arises in Britain as anti-protest sentences rise
Britain has established a new category of political prisoners through the systematic imprisonment of individuals acting to prevent climate breakdown and the annihilation of Gaza, a report claims.
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Illegal asbestos found in children’s toys sold in UK despite wave of recalls
Five children’s toys on sale in Britain analyzed in a Guardian investigation have been found to contain asbestos.
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British Army turns abandoned London Underground station into NATO war command hub in Russia response drill
The British Army has transformed a disused London Underground platform into a NATO command post as part of a major exercise testing the UK’s ability to lead troops in the defense of Europe.
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Mango founder Isak Andic died on mountain hike as son becomes suspect in shock homicide probe
It was shortly after noon on a mild winter day when Isak Andic, the founder of Mango, stopped to photograph the view from a jagged peak outside Barcelona, his son later told police.
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Public fury as Welsh council chief’s exit package compared to "lottery win"
A council that agreed to a £209,000 payout to its chief executive two years ago has revealed the total cost is now £280,654.
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Fake antiquities scam foiled after Sotheby’s exposes "1976" documents printed with 2001 technology
A fraudster who tried to sell bogus ancient statues to Sotheby’s was foiled when his fake accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court heard.
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EU targets Iran over Strait of Hormuz threats in sweeping new sanctions crackdown
The EU widened its sanctions regime against Iran to target individuals and entities involved in Tehran’s actions disrupting navigation in the Middle East.
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Housing crisis fuels support for gangster Hutch as Ireland’s ruling parties lose grip
A gangster candidate polling ahead of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael has turned an otherwise routine Dublin by-election into an uncomfortable moment for Ireland’s political establishment.
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Starmer under fire after allowing Russian-derived jet fuel amid global energy shock
Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine could receive a £1bn boost after Sir Keir Starmer eased sanctions on Russian oil, experts have said.
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Sarah Ferguson retreats to Austria chalet as new claims of financial negotiations emerge
Sarah Ferguson could reportedly be eyeing up a royal pension to keep her afloat, a royal author has claimed.
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AI surveillance of officers by Met Police triggers outrage over "invasion of privacy"
The mayor has cited a “clear and serious breach” of procurement rules.
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King Charles III alive after radio station airs false death bulletin
Radio Caroline’s regular broadcasting was interrupted in the middle of the song What’s Up? By the band 4 Non Blondes on Tuesday when the blunder was made.
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EasyJet absorbs £25 million fuel hit as Middle East war sends oil prices soaring, CEO reassures travellers
The EasyJet CEO has assured customers they can "book with confidence" despite revealing the firm’s finances will be hit due to war in the Middle East, which is driving up fuel costs and creating "near-term uncertainty".