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Snow and ice force closure of 100 schools and A90 traffic delays in northern Scotland
Approximately 100 schools in northern Scotland are closed as snow and ice cause further disruption across the area.
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Zhi Dong Zhang on trial in Brooklyn after tunnel breakout in Mexico and circuitous flight to Cuba and Russia
Alleged trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang escaped through a tunnel in Mexico before flying to Cuba and reportedly to Russia, but now he finds himself on trial in a Brooklyn courtroom.
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Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo sentenced to life for role in major trafficking-linked scam hub
A former mayor of the Philippines, who faced accusations of spying for China, has been found guilty of human trafficking for her involvement in operating a scam center.
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From snowboard star to billion-dollar drug suspect: Ryan Wedding added to FBI’s Most Wanted list
FBI searches for former Olympic snowboarder accused of killing witnesses and running a cocaine operation similar to Escobar’s
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Alleged CJNG-linked leader arrested over assassination of Uruapan mayor
Mexican authorities have arrested the suspect who allegedly orchestrated the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, a well-known anti-crime figure, earlier this November, Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced on Wednesday.
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Ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding sanctioned for laundering cocaine profits through luxury assets
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding, now one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, for allegedly running a violent cocaine-trafficking empire from hiding in Mexico.
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Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu convicted on seven terrorism charges
A Nigerian court on Thursday convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of all seven terrorism-related charges brought against him.
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Japan faces potential three-front challenge as China, Russia and North Korea deepen ties
China, Russia, and North Korea’s de facto alliance risks creating a "new world order" which could lead to Tokyo facing a three-front contingency in the future, a report released by a think tank of Japan’s defense ministry said.
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Three face charges in Police Scotland inquiry over alleged mishandling of ashes
Police have charged three individuals as part of an investigation into the suspected mishandling of human ashes and funds at a defunct funeral services company.
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Romanian ringleader accused of 10 rapes was offered £1,500 to leave the UK
Mircea Marian Cumpanasoiu, 38, led an Eastern European network that raped, drugged, and exploited vulnerable local women in Dundee.
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Kevin Spacey says he is homeless seven years after sexual assault scandal
Seven years after a sexual assault scandal rocked his career, Kevin Spacey revealed he’s homeless.
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Two trains collide near České Budějovice, five seriously injured
Two trains collided near České Budějovice, injuring dozens, with five seriously hurt. Czech Railways confirmed the crash during rush hour, halting rail traffic.
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Trump bows to political pressure on Epstein files
President Donald Trump has ultimately signed a bill that mandates his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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South Africa puts 3,500 extra police on duty with army on standby for G20
Demonstrations are expected from anti-capitalists, climate activists, women’s rights campaigners, and anti-migrant groups, some of which are highlighting South Africa’s own issues with poverty and inequality.
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Florida man charged with murder after vulnerable UK woman found dead
A vulnerable British woman was found buried in a shallow grave after reportedly asking for ‘a violent death’
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Over 300 foreign cybercrime suspects repatriated as Myanmar steps up anti-scam operations
Myanmar’s military has arrested 346 people during a raid on a scam center in the Shwe Kokko area along the country’s border with Thailand, the Ministry of Information stated Wednesday.
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Europol identifies 69 piracy and illegal streaming sites in major cyber-patrol in Spain
Europol said Wednesday that a November 10–14 cyber-patrol in Alicante uncovered 69 piracy and illegal streaming sites, leading to 25 IPTV platforms being flagged to crypto providers for disruption and investigations launched into 44 others.
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Nigeria convicts man for selling a metric ton of pangolin scales in major wildlife trafficking case
Nigeria’s recent conviction of a man for illegally selling a metric ton of pangolin scales was welcomed this week by government and NGO officials, who are hailing better protection against the trafficking of the threatened scaly anteaters.
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Reports claim U.S. and Russia drafted plan forcing Ukraine to surrender territory and cut its military
The Trump administration’s support for a deal requiring Kyiv to cede territory and significantly reduce its military size is uncertain.
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Dutch economy minister Vincent Karremans freezes Nexperia seizure citing improved China cooperation
Brussels — The Dutch government on Wednesday halted its decision to seize control of the Netherlands-based, Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia.
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Air raids hit southern Lebanon as drone strike kills one and injures students
The Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
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Marinelli’s Ushare Ponzi scheme linked to fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement
Italian authorities have concluded an investigation into Daniele Marinelli’s Ushare Ponzi scheme.
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Paris prosecutors probe Grok over alleged antisemitic, Holocaust-denying posts
French prosecutors initiated a criminal investigation into X, concerning allegations that the company manipulated its algorithms for the purposes of "foreign interference."
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Airbus leader Obermann says Europe faces dangerous gap without joint tactical nuclear response
Berlin — European nations should develop a joint tactical nuclear deterrent to counter Russia’s expanding arsenal, Airbus board chair René Obermann said Wednesday, breaking one of Europe’s biggest defense taboos.
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Images suggest Israel deployed new types of cluster munitions in south Lebanon
Israel utilized widely banned cluster munitions during its recent 13-month war in Lebanon, as shown in photos of munition remnants in southern Lebanon.