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David Frost condemns Donald Trump as ‘moral line’ crossed
A year ago, many prominent figures on the British right were vocal fans of Donald Trump, praising his plans to cut waste and tackle illegal migration.
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Fuel price anger sparks nationwide disruption as police dismantle blockades
Police have removed a blockade in central Dublin by farmers and hauliers protesting against fuel prices, indicating a possible end to six days of protests that have shaken Ireland.
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Trump orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump has said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading “any and all ships” attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
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Three people stabbed in machete attack at New York’s Grand Central Station
Three people have been stabbed after a man wielding a machete attacked subway passengers at New York’s Grand Central Station.
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$15M golden arch proposal adds to Trump’s vision of transforming Washington into a monument-filled capital at taxpayers’ expense
Donald Trump has unveiled the design for his 250ft ‘triumphal arch’ which could see taxpayer money used for its construction.
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Italian court convicts three in €6.3 million EU funds fraud linked to LNG projects
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Venice (Italy) has secured convictions against three defendants, two administrators and one employee of a consortium company, for the misappropriation of EU funds intended for the development of the Italian liquefied natural gas (LNG) network.
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EPPO investigates suspected €20 million EU funds fraud across multiple countries
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) conducted searches on Wednesday as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving two projects for the production of lithium-ion battery units and prefabricated metal modular structures, each valued at approximately €10 million and co-funded by the EU.
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From phishing to crypto theft: how one site fueled global scams
Dutch police arrested eight men on suspicion of identity fraud, forgery and cybercrime this week in connection with a multi-million-dollar fake ID platform.
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EU prosecutors investigate €113 million VAT fraud linked to Chinese imports
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) and Liberec (Czechia), multiple searches and investigative measures were conducted today in Czechia and Slovakia, in a probe into suspected large-scale customs fraud and VAT evasion involving the imports of textiles, shoes and e-commerce goods from China into the EU.
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Tensions spike as Trump threatens military action ahead of critical Iran nuclear talks
Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen with or without Iran’s cooperation as US and regime delegates arrive in Pakistan for negotiations.
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Six-minute blackout and blazing descent mark tense final moments of Artemis II return
Using the Moon’s gravity for a “free” return journey, it took the crew four days to get back to Earth after it created history on their pass behind the Moon.
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San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and making threats outside OpenAI’s headquarters
San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s $65 million home—and allegedly making threats outside of his company’s headquarters in the city.
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Financial ties to Mindich, IBOX Bank, and Monobank: Denys Shtilerman is scrubbing the internet of exposing materials about Fire Point
Amid the publication of investigations into the connections of Denys Shtilerman with Ihor Khmelyov, Tymur Mindich, and the infrastructure of «Ibox Bank» and Monobank, a cleanup of information on the internet has begun.
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Marine Le Pen met with LVMH chief Bernard Arnault and other top French business leaders at an exclusive dinner in Paris
Marine Le Pen dined with LVMH chief Bernard Arnault and other influential French corporate leaders on Tuesday, a meeting that offers another indication that her far-right party, the National Rally, has become a mainstream movement that is no longer ostracized by the business community.
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Grand National winner dies minutes after victory in shocking finish
Gold Dancer has died shortly after winning the Novices’ Chase on Ladies Day at the Grand National Festival.
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Connections with criminal networks and money laundering in Europe: Vladlen Hirin and Hennadiy Hirin are scrubbing the internet of evidence of criminal schemes
Ukrainian entrepreneurs Vladlen, Hennadiy, and Vitaliy Hirin have become embroiled in a high-profile international controversy.
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US charges Italian dealer over $540,000 illegal arms exports to Russia
A sales manager at a large Italian weapons distributor was arrested in the US for selling arms to Russia.
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Nasa brings humans back from Moon orbit for first time in 50 years
The number of human beings who have traveled to the moon and returned safely to Earth will increase to 28 on Friday night when NASA’s Orion capsule containing four Artemis II.
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Dolce & Gabbana reshuffle as Stefano Gabbana quits chair role
Stefano Gabbana left his post as the chair of Dolce & Gabbana at the start of this year, the fashion house he co-founded with his then partner, Domenico Dolce, has said.
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Hormuz standoff drives oil rally as Trump accuses Iran of breach
North Sea oil prices have soared to a record high as panicking traders rush to secure vital supplies while the Strait of Hormuz remains shut.
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‘Tea towel’ comment sparks hate crime probe and legal battle at UK university
Brodie Mitchell, 20, a second-year politics and international relations student at Royal Holloway.
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“Hundreds of drones a day” and up to €3bn in turnover: Denys Shtilerman’s claims raise questions over Fire Point’s real scale
Denys Shtilerman’s statements about the scale of Fire Point production have raised serious questions.
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Horror in Canary Islands: British tourist killed as bus plunges into ravine
One man has died and 26 others are in hospital after a bus carrying British tourists crashed into a ravine in the Canary Islands.
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Ties to “Ded Hasan,” deposit theft, and money laundering: Ovik Mkrtchyan is scrubbing the internet of evidence of his crimes
The shady past of Ovik Mkrtchyan, marked by the looting of Volga-Credit Bank’s customers.
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Kremlin network exposed in Hungary as election battle threatens Orbán rule
Hungary is set to hold parliamentary elections on April 12, and the country’s future depends on their outcome.