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$475,000 in bribes for protection: Belarusian police covered up drug trade for years
Suspects identified police officers during interrogations in a major opium trafficking case, but none were charged, as revealed by an investigation by Buro.
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Former Venezuelan intelligence chief admits he ran drug cartel with Chávez and Maduro
Hugo Carvajal Barrios, who served as Venezuela’s director of military intelligence, was due to go to trial on June 30.
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Three youths stabbed near mosque in Willesden, police initially suspected “dirty bomb”
One of the victims of a triple stabbing in west London ‘staggered’ into a mosque looking for help with his injuries, a Muslim leader has said.
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Ibiza scandal: play-off final hero Kian Harratt involved in poolside brawl, hit woman with a chair
Oldham Athletic striker Kian Harratt has been recognized as the individual who threw a chair at a woman during a poolside altercation at a hotel in Ibiza.
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Prison break: manhunt in Buckinghamshire for three convicted robbers
The police have initiated an extensive search for three prisoners who escaped from an open jail in Buckinghamshire on Monday evening.
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Over 40,000 hectares burned: woman to face trial on Chios for negligent forest fire
Greek island has been struggling with multiple wildfires that erupted simultaneously on Sunday, having already swept through an estimated 40,000 hectares
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Deepfake bosses, fake recruiters, and stolen wallets: how Pyongyang steals crypto assets
Fake recruiters, deepfake bosses, and real stolen cryptocurrency: Inside North Korea’s latest heist.
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Man convicted over London Tube passenger’s death sentenced to 8 years — could be released in 5
A violent criminal who murdered a Tube passenger for bumping into him on an escalator is likely to serve less than five and a half years in prison before being considered for release.
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Patient in London dies after blood test delay caused by cyberattack
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust reports that the patient passed away "unexpectedly" during the cyber attack following an "extended wait for a blood test result".
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"Legacy Funeral" at center of crime: funeral home director accused of body fraud and deceiving families
Humberside Police began its investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March of last year.
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Italy arrests 11 suspects in EU’s largest VAT fraud case: shell companies, mafia ties, and €1.3 billion in losses
Italian authorities have made new arrests in an extensive VAT fraud case linked to organized crime and cross-border shell companies.
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Aldi recalls Inspired Cuisine potatoes for the second time over allergy risk
Aldi has recalled one of its own brand products which could affect people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
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Over 500 convicted terrorists freely roam UK streets — some rejected deradicalization yet face no consequences
More than 500 convicted terrorists are roaming Britain’s streets, a joint investigation by LBC and Global Original podcast The Crime Agents can reveal.
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“Monster on drugs”: in Russia, Belarusian man throws refugee child from Iran — baby hospitalized with fractured skull
A man has admitted to attempting to murder a one-year-old boy at an airport who had recently fled the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Royal Navy deploys helicopters and ships to monitor Russian activity near UK shores
Royal Navy warships and helicopters have been deployed in the English Channel and North Sea as part of a four-day operation - the mission aims to monitor Russian activity.
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Man in Brighton tried to abduct 9-year-old boy in broad daylight — arrested by police
A nine-year-old boy was nearly abducted off the street by a man who then followed him, according to police.
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Dubai drug lord jailed after selfie: Briton exposed by tattoo and photo in Bugatti
A flashy crime boss was brought down over a murder plot and major cocaine smuggling operation after his designer clothes and tattoos were identified in selfies he posted from Dubai. James Harding, 34, ran a drug empire that raked in £5 million in just 10 weeks.
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British pedophile who staged "wedding" with 9-year-old at Disneyland had a history of fake bomb stunts and public shows
A British man charged with organizing a ’mock wedding’ of a nine-year-old girl in Disneyland Paris is a convicted pedophile with a history of conducting social media stunts.
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Three customers across the UK face new voice service outage — some unable to reach even 999
Customers of Three Mobile report being unable to make or receive calls this morning.
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In London, passenger used display stand to defend himself from pursuer in metro station — suspected watch theft attempt
A commuter has become the latest victim in a spate of violent thefts and attempted robberies targeting people with high-value-watches.
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Thousands of passengers stranded in Paris and London after fatal incidents on Eurostar tracks
Eurostar passengers have been stranded for eight hours in Paris and London after two people have been hit and killed by trains.
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70,000 victims and $309 million in losses: massive Nexa Evergreen scam pyramid uncovered in India
The founders of Nexa Evergreen Ponzi, Subhash and Ranveer Bijarani, have absconded with Rs. 26.7 billion (~$309 million USD).
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Government national security strategy warns: UK must prepare for a “war scenario” on its own soil
The long-awaited National Security Strategy from the Government states that the nation’s World War 2 spirit will need to be mobilized, as it mentions that the UK homeland may face a ’wartime scenario.’
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Mother of six dies after being beaten during dog walk — suspect had been living in nearby woods
Roy Barclay, 56, has denied killing Anita Rose, 57, after she was discovered with severe injuries following a morning walk. Police footage released by the CPS shows the moment officers arrested him.
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UK reports rising espionage and interference from China but refuses to cut economic ties
China’s efforts to engage in espionage, destabilize, and disrupt the UK’s economy and democracy have increased, but Beijing remains a crucial economic partner for the United Kingdom, the government stated on Tuesday.