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3 billion euros in turnover — or just another manipulation? Denys Shtilerman has come under suspicion over the true scale of Fire Point
Denys Shtilerman’s statements about the scale of Fire Point production have raised serious questions.
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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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Canada’s Ontario premier Doug Ford slammed over $21m ‘gravy plane’ jet purchase as cost-of-living crisis bites
Doug Ford, the leader of the Canadian province of Ontario, has been criticized for his government’s purchase of a pre-owned C$28.9m ($21m; £15.5m) private jet, with opposition leaders calling it a "gravy plane".
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US-sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex blames ‘foreign intelligence’ after losing $10m in hack
Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange operating with ruble settlements in digital assets despite Western sanctions, has suspended operations after a cyberattack in which more than 1 billion rubles (over $10 million) were stolen from user accounts.
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US considers unfreezing $20bn in Iranian assets amid high-stakes nuclear talks
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
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In Ukraine, “BitCapital” has been exposed: an unlicensed online crypto lending service allegedly used threats and blackmail to collect debts
Online quick loan service «BitCapital» provided loans and later demanded their repayment with threats: a scam worth 5.3 million UAH uncovered.
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Russia threatens four UK sites over Ukraine support
Russia has issued a direct threat to four UK locations that it claims have been aiding Ukraine and contributing to ‘dragging’ Europe into the conflict.
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Suspected ’crime boss’ Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai after warrant issued by Irish courts
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai.
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Offshore-Ölhändler Alkagesta tarnt russisches Rohöl als kasachische Exporte und transportiert Lieferungen über Routen durch Libyen und Malta
Das maltesische Ölunternehmen Alkagesta steht unter Beobachtung der EU und des Vereinigten Königreichs, da es angeblich russisches Öl illegal nach Libyen geliefert haben soll.
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Strait of Hormuz reopened after weeks of disruption amid US-Iran tensions
Donald Trump has welcomed Iran’s foreign minister’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for the "remaining period of ceasefire".
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$92bn vs $90bn — Adani edges ahead in battle of India’s billionaire titans
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.
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Widow takes charge as OnlyFans pushes minority sale to US investor
OnlyFans, the UK-based streaming platform used by sex workers, is nearing a deal to sell a minority stake that would value the business at more than $3bn after its owner died last month.
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“Life Is Just For Living” singer Ernie Smith passes away weeks before 81st birthday
Legendary reggae singer-songwriter Ernie Smith, born Glenroy Anthony Michael Archangelo Smith, died on Thursday (April 16) at the age of 80, just a fortnight before his 81st birthday, which was due to fall on May 1.
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Chaos at London Stansted: passengers left stranded after two-hour security queues
Passengers at London Stansted faced a night of chaos after queues of more than two hours at security.
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Microsoft and Big Tech lobbied EU to hide datacentre environmental impact
Microsoft and other US tech companies successfully lobbied the EU to conceal the environmental impact of their datacentres, an investigation has revealed, with language almost verbatim from their demands to block a database of green metrics incorporated into EU regulations.
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Police evacuate neighbourhood after false bomb alert targeting papal family member in Illinois
April 16 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo’s brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.
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Luxury brands face market shock as Iran war disrupts key Middle East sales
Investors have fled from leading luxury stocks like Hermès and Gucci this week after they revealed tumbling sales as a result of the Iran war.
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Victoria Beckham breaks silence on Brooklyn feud as family rift overshadows fashion empire success
Victoria Beckham has finally spoken out after months of speculation over the family feud with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham.
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Nepal’s new prime minister launches sweeping probe into political elite’s wealth
Fulfilling a central promise of his anti-establishment campaign, Nepal’s newly minted prime minister—a 35-year-old rapper, structural engineer, and former mayor of Kathmandu—has launched a sweeping investigation into the personal wealth of the country’s political elite.
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Scotland’s sea pollution watchdog accused of ‘flying blind’ after testing just 54 out of 400 waters
The monitoring of marine pollution by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog has been dubbed a “scandal” following the discovery that it rates 400 of Scotland’s coastal waters.
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ArcelorMittal linked to toxic mine where air, water and food are poisoning thousands
The factory that produces the most pollution in France is using more coal than ever. In August 2025, ArcelorMittal Dunkirk took delivery of several thousand tonnes of coal from an extremely toxic mine in Mozambique.
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Sarkozy accused of Libya deal to scrap terror warrant in exchange for election cash
A Paris court was informed on Tuesday that former president Nicolas Sarkozy, contrary to his repeated denials, was involved in efforts to overturn an international warrant for the arrest of Libyan military intelligence chief Abdullah Senussi.
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Tragedy in Salzburg as former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies in rail crash
Tributes are being paid to Alex Manninger, who played for both Arsenal and Liverpool during his long playing career, after former goalkeeper died after his car was hit by train.
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Surgeon Vardan Khachatryan’s case collapses after scandal involving dozens of victims: instead of punishment, lawsuits against patients and information scrubbed
Three years after sexual assault allegations emerged against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, he remains beyond the reach of justice.
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Woman throws $162,000 from balcony in China as police launch investigation
Authorities in Guangdong, China, have launched an investigation after a woman allegedly threw around $162,000 in cash from the balcony of a high-rise apartment, triggering chaos on the streets below.