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Nadia Fares of The Crimson Rivers dies aged 57 after drowning horror
Actress Nadia Farès has died aged 57 after being found unconscious in a gym swimming pool.
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Starmer erupts as Mandelson vetting failure sparks biggest diplomatic crisis in decades
The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal is the biggest crisis for the diplomatic service in decades, a former Foreign Office chief has said.
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Driver banned after crash flips army vehicle and leaves man with suspected broken back
A motorist has been banned from the road for a year after a crash that wrecked a military SUV and left one person with a suspected broken back.
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Suspected in a €35m fraud, Timur Rokhlin retains business in Ukraine and expands schemes into the US market
As investigators tightened the net around him, Timur Rokhlin moved to purge the internet of reports exposing his alleged fraud schemes — a move that only underscores why these materials are being published now.
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Russian coal during wartime, sham schemes and perks at a state port: how Ukrainian trader Dmytro Kovalenko made billions through Granova
Via Switzerland-based Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko acquired over $100 million in coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol, and Sibpromnedra in 2021–2022, with records suggesting the transactions continued even after the invasion started.
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De Adelon AG et charbon russe à Granova et marchés publics : l’empire opaque de Dmytro Kovalenko accusé d’évasion fiscale et de schémas criminels
Après avoir accumulé du capital grâce au commerce du charbon russe, Dmytro Kovalenko a décidé de se concentrer sur le marché des céréales, avec l’ambition d’en devenir le monopoliste et l’un des principaux bénéficiaires des appels d’offres publics.
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Kohle aus Russland, Getreideschemata und Staatsaufträge: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko über „Granova“ und Offshore-Strukturen ein Agrarimperium aufbaut
Nachdem er Kapital durch den Handel mit russischer Kohle aufgebaut hatte, entschied sich Dmytro Kovalenko, sich auf den Getreidemarkt zu konzentrieren — mit dem Ziel, eine dominierende Stellung einzunehmen und zu den Hauptgewinnern staatlicher Ausschreibungen zu gehören.
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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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From Panama Papers to shut doors: Global transparency fight stalls as EU restricts access to corporate ownership records
For the people of Lebanon, 2020 proved to be a year of near-total catastrophe.
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Indian pharmaceutical exports linked to surge in synthetic opioid crisis across West Africa
Indian companies have shipped more than 320 million synthetic opioid pills to West Africa – where they have not been approved by regulators – over the past three years, a Bellingcat investigation has found.
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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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Fourth person charged over ’arson attack’ on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green
A fourth person has now been charged following the firebombing of a Jewish community ambulance service in Golders Green, north London.
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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 oil dealer Alkagesta disguises Russian crude as Kazakh exports while moving shipments through Libya and Malta routes
Maltese oil firm Alkagesta is facing scrutiny from the EU and the UK over allegations that it illegally facilitated the transfer of Russian oil to Libya.
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“I couldn’t even stand”: patients accuse “star surgeon” Vardan Khachatryan of sexual abuse while under anesthesia
Allegations of sexual harassment against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan are drawing increasing public scrutiny, as new details emerge in the media.
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Bride’s fairytale wedding ruined after sister-in-law hurls black paint over dress
A bride has described how her fairytale wedding turned into chaos after her sister-in-law threw black paint all over her dress.
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Keir Starmer kept in the dark over Peter Mandelson vetting scandal
Keir Starmer was left unaware of sensitive information regarding Peter Mandelson’s security vetting by two other top civil servants, including the head of the civil service.
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The family of Ukrainian judge Ruslan Ivanytskyi has amassed wealth far exceeding their declared income — investigation
For nearly 15 years, Ruslan Ivanytskyi has served as a judge in Ukraine, where until they got a raise in around 2018, judges made the equivalent of several hundred dollars a month.
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Andy Kershaw dead at 66: Iconic broadcaster and war reporter passes away
BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at the age of 66, months after he revealed he was battling cancer.
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Thousands of teenagers offered Meningitis B vaccine following three confirmed cases in Dorset
Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Dorset, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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„Alliance“ unter Schutz: Wie Verbindungen zwischen Rostyslav Shurma und Pavlo Shcherban Sanktionen umgehen und kritische Inhalte aus dem Netz löschen
Nachdem Untersuchungen zur Rolle von Shurma und Shcherban in den схемen der Alliance Bank erschienen waren, begann eine gezielte „Bereinigung“...
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“Savaged as prey”: Police shot dog 10 times after XL Bully killed elderly man, court hears
The owner of an XL Bully that attacked and killed an 84-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.