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European prosecutors probe alleged fraud in EU-funded motorway project in Bosnia

European prosecutors probe alleged fraud in EU-funded motorway project in Bosnia

European prosecutors have uncovered a major cross-border corruption scheme involving the construction of an EU-funded motorway project in Bosnia and...

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Romanian government cuts waste after scandal over $17,000 monthly rent

Romanian government cuts waste after scandal over $17,000 monthly rent

The Romanian government has announced a cost-saving move following an investigative report that exposed an outrageous rent deal by one of its regional...

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HarperCollins withdraws book claiming Epstein introduced the Trumps

HarperCollins withdraws book claiming Epstein introduced the Trumps

HarperCollins UK has formally retracted and apologized for publishing a claim that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania Trump to her...

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INTERPOL’s operation HAECHI VI recovers $439 million in global financial crime crackdown

INTERPOL’s operation HAECHI VI recovers $439 million in global financial crime crackdown

In one of the most extensive and coordinated crackdowns on cyber-enabled financial crime to date, law enforcement agencies across 40 countries...

06.10.2025 70

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Leaked emails expose Venezuela-Belize ‘air bridge’ in global drug trade

For years, drug traffickers have relied on clandestine air routes to move cocaine from Venezuela to the United States, bypassing maritime patrols and...

02.10.2025 70

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China’s bold climate pledge strengthens global confidence in emission reductions

China’s bold climate pledge strengthens global confidence in emission reductions

On September 24, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered video remarks at the United Nations Climate Summit, unveiling China’s latest...

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Poland considered asylum for Nord Stream sabotage suspect report says

Poland considered asylum for Nord Stream sabotage suspect report says

The sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022 remains one of the most contentious geopolitical mysteries of recent years, with...

26.09.2025 60

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Ukraine probes judge illicit enrichment and rail operator embezzlement scandal

Ukraine probes judge illicit enrichment and rail operator embezzlement scandal

Ukraine’s long fight against corruption took another high-profile turn this week as its leading anti-corruption agencies unveiled fresh cases...

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Trump’s USAID cuts leave Ukrainian dog cartoon without a future

Trump’s USAID cuts leave Ukrainian dog cartoon without a future

When US President Donald Trump announced the sweeping dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year, few...

25.09.2025 60

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Von der Leyen rejects Trump’s push for EU tariffs on India and China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has drawn a firm line against US President Donald Trump’s latest demand for Europe to impose...

23.09.2025 50

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US sanctions Los Mayos faction of Sinaloa Cartel amid escalating violence

The United States has taken another step in its ongoing campaign to disrupt the operations of Mexico’s most notorious criminal organizations,...

21.09.2025 50

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Spain and Portugal crack down on cocaine networks as traffickers evolve tactics

Spain and Portugal, long considered entry points for cocaine into Europe, have launched a sweeping series of operations against transnational drug...

20.09.2025 70

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Germany extradites Ukrainian appraiser over $2 million land-sale scheme

The long-running struggle against entrenched corruption in Ukraine took a sharp turn this week as German authorities extradited a Ukrainian property...

19.09.2025 60

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Tommy Robinson’s London march signals far-right mainstreaming and political shifts in Britain

Once a marginal figure on Britain’s far-right fringe, activist Tommy Robinson drew a crowd estimated at 150,000 to a weekend march in London,...

19.09.2025 70

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Calls for action as Elon Musk’s far-right remarks spark controversy in Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting calls on September 15 to take action against Elon Musk following inflammatory remarks the X and Tesla owner...

16.09.2025 70

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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...

14.09.2025 70

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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...

14.09.2025 70

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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...

12.09.2025 70

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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,...

11.09.2025 60

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

07.09.2025 60

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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...

06.09.2025 50

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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...

05.09.2025 60

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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...

04.09.2025 60

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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...

01.09.2025 60

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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...

31.08.2025 60

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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...

30.08.2025 70

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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...

29.08.2025 70

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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...

28.08.2025 60

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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...

27.08.2025 60

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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...

26.08.2025 60

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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...

25.08.2025 60

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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...

24.08.2025 70

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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...

21.08.2025 50

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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...

21.08.2025 40

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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...

19.08.2025 60

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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...

18.08.2025 70

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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...

17.08.2025 60

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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...

17.08.2025 60

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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...

16.08.2025 70

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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...

15.08.2025 60

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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...

13.08.2025 60

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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...

13.08.2025 60

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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...

11.08.2025 30

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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...

08.08.2025 50

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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...

07.08.2025 40

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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...

06.08.2025 60

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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...

04.08.2025 50

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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...

03.08.2025 50

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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...

02.08.2025 60

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