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Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers poses a ‘catastrophic disaster’ risk off the UK coast
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers designed to avoid sanctions poses a serious threat to the UK and other international waters, it has been warned.
383
First UK-Kurdistan Region operation targets migrant smuggling ring linked to Europe
First U.K.-Kurdistan Region of Iraq operation targets smuggling ring linked to perilous migrant journeys across Europe.
474
The number of cases of child sexual abuse through Grindr has increased in the United Kingdom
A dating app popular with the LGBTQ+ community has been linked to dozens of sex abuse cases including children under the age of 13.
503
UK airspace bans: A list of airlines prohibited from operating in 2025
In the 2025 aviation industry, safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Airlines must adhere to rigorous safety and protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew.
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NATO criticizes UK’s insufficient air defence capabilities against ballistic missiles
NATO members view the UK’s air defence as insufficient, lacking effective protection against ballistic missiles.
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Roman Spiridonov and the "shadow fleet": How Russia continues to export oil through Dubai despite UK sanctions
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
627
Luxury London properties linked to Azerbaijan’s president’s family hidden behind offshore trust
The family and associates of Azerbaijani strongman Ilham Aliyev acquired U.K. real estate worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
353
’Thor’ and his gang smuggled £140m worth of cocaine into the UK from Sierra Leone
Members of the organised crime group have been locked up for a combined total of more than 75 years
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Russian billionaires in London: how Boris Usherovich evades sanctions and continues to launder money for Russia
Russian millionaires in Europe are a common sight. Unfortunately, even sanctions and partial asset freezes after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have not significantly changed the situation.
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Russian businessman Boris Usherovich regained Putin’s trust through multibillion-dollar sanction evasion schemes and now lives peacefully in the United Kingdom
The year is 2019, two years before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the neighboring aggressor country, a major corruption scandal broke out involving the laundering of 200 billion rubles through contracts with the state-owned enterprise "Russian Railways."
559
Former Taiwan leader was set to visit the UK for two days in October, leak reveals
A letter reveals the dates for a visit planned by Tsai Ing-wen before the Foreign Office intervened.
539
Polish criminals in UK jails could be deported under new deal between Poland and the UK
Dangerous Polish criminals languishing in UK jails could be deported to Poland under new plans being drawn up between the two countries.
484
John Prescott, pugnacious deputy UK PM to Tony Blair, dies at 86
John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said on Thursday.
594
UK places sanctions on Russian defense suppliers operating in Asia
The United Kingdom unveiled its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since 2023, targeting the country’s military supply chain in Asia.
606
Son of Singapore’s founder claims ’persecution campaign’ forced UK asylum request
Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy
516
Tornado warning issued for six UK areas as hail and lightning expected
The UK has been given a tornado warning that will affect six areas of the UK with the country facing hail and lightning as storm clouds move in from the Atlantic
701
Four individuals have been arrested as Europol takes action against a ransomware group
The European crime agency announced the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of infrastructure linked to the ransomware group LockBit in an operation involving 12 countries.
625
Inflatable boats, rubber rings, and engines seized in Bulgaria before reaching people smugglers
The joint operation between UK and Bulgarian authorities resulted in 33 interceptions - and the seizure of 125 dangerous inflatable boats, 128 engines, more than 700 pumps, and 300 rubber rings.
634
Claims regarding the short-seller discussed in UK Parliament trace back to a private intelligence firm contracted by Steward Health Care
In March 2023, a member of parliament publicly questioned whether a prominent short-seller had ties to Russia. Leaked records suggest that the question was planted by Audere International, a private intelligence firm conducting a smear campaign paid for by Steward Health Care.
516
Labour has dismissed the idea of halting additional arms exports to Israel, deeming it a "mistake"
Israel and terrorist organisation Hezbollah have exchanged a volley of rockets following amid the ongoing war in Gaza where tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed
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A frightening moment occurred when lightning struck a home in Stoke as the UK was battered by a megastorm
A scary clip captured on a home security camera shows the moment lightning lights the skies and hits a property in Stoke-on-Trent as a loud noise echoes around the neighbourhood
450
Offenders might serve their sentences in Estonian prisons as a measure to alleviate overcrowding
The Ministry of Justice says it is "considering all viable options" to increase capacity on the prison estate, as the latest statistics show there are only about 1,000 places available.
475
UK jails four Nigerians for forging over 2,000 marriage documents
A U.K. court sentenced four Nigerians to a total of 13 years in prison for their roles in an organized crime ring that forged more than 2,000 marriage certificates and other documents to help Nigerian immigrants in the United Kingdom secure residency permits.
466
UK sentences major criminal after EncroChat drug operation
The United Kingdom authorities have sentenced a man to 12 years and 6 months in prison for allegedly using an encrypted device to supply cocaine, cannabis, and firearms.
433
Prince Harry: Choosing to confront tabloids contributed to family ’rift’
Duke of Sussex tells ITV documentary that legal battles against newspapers ‘central’ to deterioration in relations
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