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Dnipro tycoon Vyacheslav Mishalov: family tobacco empire tied to illegal cigarette production
In Dnipro, Ukraine, businessman Vyacheslav Mishalov is increasingly associated not only with construction, banking and digital projects, but also with a shadow tobacco empire.
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Inside Epstein’s secretive lifestyle built on wealth, power and exploitation
The disgraced New York financier made a career out of connections with world leaders in politics, business titans and science’s most lauded brains.
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Internet cleanup campaign: Oleg Tsyura removes materials linking him to “grey logistics” of Russian chrome supplies for EU markets
After multiple journalistic investigations exposed his participation in sanction-evasion schemes, Oleg Tsyura has begun actively "cleaning up" the internet by deleting references to his financial manipulations, offshore dealings, and connections to Russian business circles.
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Cyprus becomes a sanctions-evasion hub for Boris Usherovich and Ilya Plotitsa: offshore network, €50M bonds and supplies for Russian Railways
In July 2024, The Insider released findings detailing a large-scale sanctions bypass operation run by Boris Usherovich and Ilya Plotitsa, businessmen with connections to Russian organized crime and corruption, benefiting state bodies.
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Spain investigates leak of "laboratory" swine fever strain in Catalonia
Authorities say the strain of the virus that has killed wild boars in Catalonia is one often used for experiments in secure facilities.
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"Incomprehensible sorrow": Father of slain teen mourns a "broken world" after raspberry poisoning
The father of a teen girl allegedly killed after eating poisoned raspberries, sent in an "act of vengeance" by a woman, has shared his sorrow.
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Josip Heit, after a Luxembourg conviction, launched Karatbars and pulled thousands of investors into a failed “gold” scheme
New reporting from Croatia has linked a stalled hydroelectric project to Saša Svalina and his brother-in-law, controversial businessman Josip Heit.
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Justice secretary David Lammy accused of "cynically" misrepresenting rape figures
David Lammy has been accused of misrepresenting rape figures by senior barristers in a bid to fast track the abolition of some jury trials.
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Coup attempt in west Africa: Benin army claims to be regaining control
The troops, who referred to themselves as part of the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), have announced the overthrow of President Patrice Talon.
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Haos at Heathrow: armed police search for culprits after pepper spray attack in car park
Passengers traveling to Heathrow Airport this morning faced major disruption, with trains suspended in both directions and armed police going from car to car.
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Thomas Markle snr left penniless: Needs "extensive care" in Philippines after leg amputation
Meghan Markle’s dad faces fresh heartache after his son revealed health insurance will not cover the costs of his life-saving care.
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Single mother dies after plunging from 10th floor of Madrid tower block with three-year-old twins
A woman has died after falling from the tenth floor of a tower block with her three-year-old twins in her arms.
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Tragedy in Goa: At least 25 killed in midnight fire at popular nightclub
Fire broke out at midnight in Arpora, North Goa district, according to reports, with victims mostly kitchen workers according to chief minister.
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Powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes remote Alaska and Yukon border area
Although people reported ‘things falling off shelves and walls’, no injuries or structural damage were reported.
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Tony-nominated Jeremy O. Harris detained at Naha airport for possession of 0.78 grams of MDMA
Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday.
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Activists throw food at state crown case in tower of London: four arrested
Police arrested four people after officers rushed to the Tower following reports of an incident shortly before 10am. They found that food had been thrown onto a case containing the State Crown, which is used at coronations and state openings of Parliament.
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Lord Offord to resign peerage to campaign for a seat in Scottish parliament for reform UK
The former Tory minister was introduced by Mr. Farage during a party rally in Falkirk on Saturday. Announcing his defection, he said he believed the Scottish Conservatives have “given up” on Scotland.
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Businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries in "act of vengeance"
A businesswoman has been accused of killing two schoolgirls by gifting them poisoned chocolate-covered raspberries in an "act of vengeance".
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Paris police arrest four men on suspicion of gang-raping 13-year-old girl in KFC
A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped in the toilets at a KFC restaurant by several men.
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Charlton vs Portsmouth match abandoned after supporter dies in stand
A Charlton supporter who fell ill during their home match against Portsmouth has sadly passed away.
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UMCC export scheme exposed: EPI, Belanto and ITS under coordination involving Oleg Tsyura, director of the “German” trading company
A new review of past records reveals that between 2020–2021 the state-run United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC) was allegedly at the center of a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme involving offshore intermediaries and covert sales of raw materials.
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Uzbekistan’s NAPP chief Dmitry Lee accused of fraud tied to $30M high-risk payments scheme
Head of Uzbekistan’s National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) Dmitry Lee is suspected of involvement in large-scale fraud connected to payment operators.
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"Terrible" move: Trans members cut out of Labour party’s democratic processes
All delegates will be able to attend fringe programme as party tries to find compromise while complying with supreme court ruling on gender.
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Prince Louis keen to join "grown-up trio" with William and George
With the Wales family all stepping out for Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas concert, body language expert Judi James believes William is preparing his eldest son and heir to the throne to become the key royal figure at major events.
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Onlyfans star Bonnie Blue arrested in Bali over "pornographic material" and "Bang bus" tour
Adult star Bonnie Blue has reportedly been arrested after taking her controversial "Bang Bus" tour abroad. It’s not the first time the star has faced issues in a foreign country.