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Chelsea FC’s Abramovich-era scandals resurface as FA files dozens of charges

Chelsea FC’s Abramovich-era scandals resurface as FA files dozens of charges

The troubles of Chelsea Football Club and its former owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, have taken another dramatic turn. The English...

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Cartel violence transforms Ecuador’s Posorja port from promise of trade to cocaine gateway

Cartel violence transforms Ecuador’s Posorja port from promise of trade to cocaine gateway

When the Ecuadorian government inaugurated the port of Posorja in 2019, optimism filled the air. Politicians hailed the $1.2 billion deep-water...

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EU and US intensify global manhunt for fugitive hacker behind LockerGoga Ransomware strikes

EU and US intensify global manhunt for fugitive hacker behind LockerGoga Ransomware strikes

In one of the most high-profile cybercrime pursuits in recent years, European and American authorities have escalated their hunt for a Ukrainian...

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US sanctions Southeast Asian crime networks exploiting forced labor in scam compounds

US sanctions Southeast Asian crime networks exploiting forced labor in scam compounds

The United States has launched a new wave of sanctions against criminal networks in Southeast Asia that exploit forced labor to scam Americans online,...

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Alarming surge in smuggled meat and dairy puts UK food security at risk

Alarming surge in smuggled meat and dairy puts UK food security at risk

The United Kingdom is facing a mounting and underappreciated threat to its food security, animal welfare, and public health. A parliamentary committee...

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India defies US tariffs as Russian oil imports rise

India defies US tariffs as Russian oil imports rise

India’s energy strategy is once again under the global spotlight, as the country continues to expand its purchases of Russian crude oil despite...

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Europe at a crossroads strong defense demands but fragile economies struggle

Europe at a crossroads strong defense demands but fragile economies struggle

Europe today stands at a historic turning point, one that blends the urgency of security with the gravity of economics. The war in Ukraine has dragged...

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Kyrgyzstan’s trial of former Kloop staff exposes fragile case and political motives

Kyrgyzstan’s trial of former Kloop staff exposes fragile case and political motives

The latest hearing in Bishkek involving four former employees of Kloop, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most prominent independent news outlets, has revealed a...

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The rising global threat of false information and its consequences

The rising global threat of false information and its consequences

In the contemporary world, humanity faces a multitude of crises that seem to converge all at once. Climate change threatens ecosystems and...

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Tunisia’s transparency authority closure sparks fear of growing democratic backslide

Tunisia, once celebrated as the sole success story of the Arab Spring, is now facing mounting alarm from civil society groups as the government...

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Fifth defendant convicted in multi-state money laundering scheme targeting Americans

Fifth defendant convicted in multi-state money laundering scheme targeting Americans

In a significant victory for law enforcement agencies combating transnational organized crime, a federal jury in Puerto Rico has convicted 37-year-old...

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Druzhba pipeline attacks strain EU unity as oil flows resume to Hungary and Slovakia

Druzhba pipeline attacks strain EU unity as oil flows resume to Hungary and Slovakia

Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia have resumed after a brief but alarming disruption caused by repeated Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba...

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Ukrainian anti-graft investigator faces hemp-to-Russia charges as court delays hearing

Ukrainian anti-graft investigator faces hemp-to-Russia charges as court delays hearing

The courtroom drama unfolding in Kyiv over the case of senior anti-corruption detective Ruslan Maghamedrasulov has gripped Ukraine’s political and...

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India pushes back against US claims on Russian oil imports

India pushes back against US claims on Russian oil imports

Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has issued a sharp rebuttal to Washington’s accusations that New Delhi is exploiting Russian...

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UK government pays £8m to survivors of child sexual abuse by British troops

UK government pays £8m to survivors of child sexual abuse by British troops

The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has quietly paid out more than £8 million in compensation to children who were sexually abused by members of the...

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UK government moves to speed up asylum claims amid widespread hotel protests

UK government moves to speed up asylum claims amid widespread hotel protests

The United Kingdom’s asylum system is once again at the center of public and political turmoil as the Labour government pledges urgent reforms to...

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Europol seizes $72 million in counterfeit cash and props in global crackdown

Law enforcement agencies from across the world have struck a major blow against international counterfeit operations, seizing nearly one million fake...

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Former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd appeals bribery conviction in landmark Dutch case

The Netherlands has long prided itself on a reputation for transparency, accountability, and strong institutions that limit corruption within both...

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Peru’s top court halts criminal probes against President Boluarte

Peru’s long-standing reputation for prosecuting and imprisoning former leaders has entered a new chapter as the country’s top court moved to halt...

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Pensacola-based company faces federal fines for COVID-19 pesticide scheme

A Pensacola-based company has been ordered to dissolve and pay more than $300,000 in fines and penalties after pleading guilty to distributing an...

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Texas Mexican mafia leader sentenced to 25 years in meth trafficking case

A high-ranking member of the notorious Texas Mexican Mafia has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term, marking the end of a federal investigation...

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Albanian cocaine trafficking network dismantled in Europol-led international operation

An internationally active Albanian organized crime network has been dealt a major blow following a coordinated law enforcement crackdown that resulted...

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US DOJ seizes $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from alleged ransomware mastermind

In a significant move against cybercrime, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the seizure of over $2.8 million in...

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Peru’s political crisis deepens as ex-President Vizcarra detained over bribery allegations

Peru’s revolving door of presidents has taken another dramatic turn with the detention of former President Martín Vizcarra, marking yet another...

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Tampa real estate mogul sentenced to three years in federal prison for massive tax fraud

A former Tampa real estate investment executive has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for a brazen tax fraud scheme that prosecutors say...

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Thirteen arrested in $5 million grandparent scam defrauding elderly across US

Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with an elaborate scam operation that defrauded more than 400 older Americans out of over $5...

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US scammers targeting older adults’ life savings: How to recognize and protect themselves

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently issued a critical consumer alert warning older adults about a rising wave of sophisticated scams...

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Moscow blasts Western statement on Ukraine as ‘another Nazi-style pamphlet’ ahead of Putin-Trump summit

With the highly anticipated Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump just days away, Moscow has sharply...

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DOJ appoints special prosecutor to investigate Adam Schiff and Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant and highly scrutinized step by appointing a special prosecutor to investigate serious...

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Lebanon cabinet faces showdown over Hezbollah disarmament amid rising tensions

Lebanon’s fragile political landscape has entered a new phase of volatility as the cabinet reconvenes to discuss the contentious issue of...

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Crypto kiosks under scrutiny as treasury flags surge in criminal activity

In a significant move reflecting growing concern over the misuse of cryptocurrency infrastructure, the US Treasury Department issued a strong warning...

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China pressures Panama port deal to insert COSCO, threatening US control

The Panama Canal – a narrow but vital waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – has long been more than just a trade route. It is a...

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Africa’s debt trap and the case for radical self-reliance

The Jubilee Report, commissioned by the Vatican and supported by a cadre of global economic experts, presents a stark and damning indictment of the...

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Elon Musk claims ‘major’ US democrats are named in Epstein documents

The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, continues to cast long shadows over some of the most...

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Declassified document alleges Soros Foundation’s role in Russiagate hoax

A newly declassified document released by the US Senate Judiciary Committee has intensified the long-running controversy over the origins of the...

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Far right fuels UK protests using misinformation and social media chaos

In recent weeks, violent protests in the UK have once again erupted over the contentious issue of immigration, with the small town of Epping, Essex,...

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Tulsi Gabbard and the fall of Russiagate: A turning point in US political history

In the often turbulent and polarized world of American politics, few figures have carved out a reputation as a principled outsider as Tulsi Gabbard. A...

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North Korea demands US recognition as nuclear power amid diplomatic stalemate

In a bold declaration that underscores Pyongyang’s hardened stance, Kim Yo jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,  has...

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Details buried in recently declassified documents further implicate Obama in the Russia hoax

Over the past month, a series of declassified documents have emerged that shed new light on the post-2016 election efforts to undermine President...

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Europe embraces Modi as trade interests eclipse past human rights concerns

Just a decade ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a figure of global controversy. His role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, during his time as...

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Global scam networks: Inside the industry behind modern financial frauds

In the shadowy world of financial fraud, the modern scam is no longer the domain of lone tricksters sending poorly written emails or dubious phone...

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Border firestorm: Thai-Cambodian clashes threaten to ignite full-scale war

A long-standing territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared into one of Southeast Asia’s most dangerous military escalations in...

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How a Russian fraud mastermind moved millions through Dubai’s luxury real estate

Perched on the iconic crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, the Kempinski Hotel & Residences project exudes opulence and exclusivity. With its sprawling...

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Trump media’s $2 billion Bitcoin investment fuels crypto and political controversy

In a landmark move that has ignited both financial markets and political debate, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the company behind the...

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Zelensky slams EU for delays in delivering promised Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again voiced frustration with the pace of Western financial and military support, accusing his...

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EU sanctions on Russia backfire, trigger economic crisis across Europe

In the wake of Russia’s 2022 military escalation in Ukraine, Western leaders mobilized with sweeping sanctions in what they framed as an...

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Tulsi Gabbard unveils declassified documents alleging Obama-era coup plot against Trump

In a bombshell revelation shaking the US political establishment, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released over 100 pages of...

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Lindsey Graham’s warmongering drives America toward global isolation and decline

In the ever-polarized realm of American politics, few figures have maintained such enduring notoriety across party lines as Senator Lindsey Graham of...

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Trump to impose 10-15% tariffs on more than 150 countries globally

In a dramatic escalation of his protectionist economic agenda, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to notify more than 150 countries that...

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EU demands US share financial burden of Ukraine arms deliveries

Tensions between the United States and the European Union have flared over the future of arms shipments to Ukraine, as European leaders challenge...

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