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Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich claims rights breach as £5.3bn frozen in Jersey probe
Roman Abramovich has gone to the European court of human rights (ECHR), claiming that a criminal investigation into his financial affairs by the Jersey authorities has breached his human rights, according to reports.
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Nepal home minister quits weeks into job over alleged ties to money laundering suspect
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigned on Wednesday over alleged financial ties to a businessman under investigation for money laundering, marking an early setback for the country’s month-old government.
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European bank executives face criminal risk as France targets Lebanon money exodus
The investigation in France marks a significant step toward holding financial institutions accountable for the illicit transfer of wealth that worsened Lebanon’s historic economic collapse.
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Maria Consuelo Porras ruled out, ending tenure accused of shielding corruption networks
The exclusion of the heavily sanctioned attorney general marks the end of a tenure that devastated Guatemala’s justice system.
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Senior Prince Group figure tied to sanctioned firms snapped up luxury Tokyo home before crackdown
Chen Bo was listed as an officer in nine sanctioned Prince Group companies. He purchased a Tokyo property just before the U.S. and U.K. imposed sanctions.
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Three ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz just hours after Trump extended ceasefire
Three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz were fired at this morning, only hours after Donald Trump extended a fragile ceasefire.
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Spanish police seize grisly torture photos in probe into Lyons gang operations on Costa del Sol
Hundreds of gruesome photos of underworld beatings and mutilations have been collected by Spanish police as part of their investigation into the Lyons gang.
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Final vacation: In Naples, a teenager killed a tourist by dropping a statue from the third floor
This is the horrifying moment a tourist is killed by a heavy statue thrown from a balcony by a teenage boy, as his parents assert he should be cleared of any blame.
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El Salvador court begins mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang members under Bukele’s emergency crackdown
A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, in one of the biggest mass trials under president Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency powers.
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Péter Magyar pushes for Central European bloc anchored by Hungary and Austria
Hungary’s next leader seeks to restore Central Europe’s influence by drawing on its imperial heritage.
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Safe sex costs may rise as war disrupts production of key materials, CEO says
Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer.
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Gunman opens fire on tourists at Mexico pyramids citing violent US school massacre references
The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.
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Frazer Hammill died by suicide after police interview, coroner rules
An inquest into the death of former Emmerdale actor, Frazer Hammill, has revealed that he took his own life, following an arrest and police interview.
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European Council adopts landmark anti-corruption law to toughen penalties across bloc
The European Council on Tuesday adopted a landmark directive aimed at aligning the prosecution of corruption across the bloc and ensuring that maximum penalties for such offenses are "not set too low."
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£3.45m mansion sale signals Kompany’s long-term Bayern commitment until 2029
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany is expected to remain in Germany after selling his stunning family home in the leafy area of Cheshire for £3,450,000.
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Hannah Bloor fined for sharing ex-boyfriend’s nude image after alleging abuse
A horsewoman shared a naked picture of her ex-boyfriend after she accused him of abusing her during their toxic romance.
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Poland fines company $5.5 million for breaching EU sanctions by exporting luxury cars to Russia
Poland has fined a local company 20 million zloty ($5.5 million) for intentionally violating European Union sanctions by selling luxury cars to Russia, the country’s tax authority said.
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Donald Trump urges Iran to spare eight women from execution ahead of last-ditch talks
Donald Trump has pleaded with Iran to release eight women who are set to be executed after anti-regime protests.
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Former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen cleared by Sweden’s top court over fraud conviction
Sweden’s Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted former Swedbank (SWEDa.ST), opens new tab CEO Birgitte Bonnesen over her handling of the bank’s anti-money laundering work, overturning the guilty verdict of a lower court that had sentenced her to 15 months in prison.
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Crypto exchange Kraken hit by extortion attempt following improper access to support systems
Kraken states it is currently experiencing an active extortion attempt, with attackers threatening to disclose internal data unless their demands are met.
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Crew of tanker shot at after scam crypto instructions for Hormuz passage
Oil tanker shot at after crew followed bogus crypto clearance to cross Strait of Hormuz, exposing new twist in maritime scams.
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Ukraine’s Armed Forces have suspended the leadership of a recruitment centre in Odesa following the detention of servicemen who demanded money from a civilian
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a formal internal investigation following the detention of personnel from mobilisation units operating in the Peresyp district of the Odesa region.
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“He called to ‘kiss my ass’”: Trump recalls call from Apple’s chief Tim Cook
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Tim Cook once called him during his presidency to resolve a serious issue, describing the moment in blunt terms.
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Anti-drug smuggling unit seizes enough cocaine to kill more than 1,400,000 people
An American coast guard crew has seized more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine worth more than £21 million ($28.7 million).
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US singer D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl as prosecutors file murder charges
Singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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