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Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze and his shocking betrayal: a love triangle with a grave and compensation deals
The Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, is embroiled in a scandal related to his personal life.
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Illegal mining bust: 200 arrested, hazardous chemicals seized in West Africa
A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.
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Nigerian national pleads guilty to $6 million inheritance fraud targeting U.S. elderly
Nigerian Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata admits to orchestrating a scheme that targeted over 400 elderly victims in the U.S., stealing millions through fake inheritance promises.
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Former German MPs stand trial over alleged Azerbaijani bribery scheme
Two former German lawmakers are accused of taking bribes to act in the interest of Azerbaijan.
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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.
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Turkey’s opposition accuses Erdoğan of using arrests to consolidate power
Turkey’s opposition leaders accuse President Erdoğan of using corruption and terrorism charges to undermine rivals, remove elected mayors, and consolidate power through appointed trustees.
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Crackdowns on telecom fraud and corruption fuel major crime surge in China
Chinese prosecutors reveal significant year-on-year increases in fraud, corruption, and cultural relic crimes, highlighting expanded crackdowns across key sectors in 2024.
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Putin targets Kyiv during Keir Starmer’s visit, signaling war with Europe
Vladimir Putin timed the latest bombardment on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv for when Sir Keir Starmer was visiting, further proving that Russia is at war with all of Europe
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Hostage crisis in Gaza: Relief and uncertainty for families after 15 months of war
Families of dozens of hostages trapped under Israel’s bombardments in Gaza are clinging to hope for their return amid a deal meant to end the war.
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Texas court orders early Bitcoin investor to give up digital asset keys in tax fraud case
Early Bitcoin adopter learns hard lesson as legal case underscores crypto tax compliance risks.
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Russian general warns of inevitable missile strike on Britain following Ukraine’s Storm Shadow use
The Putin propagandist made his latest bold claim on Russian state TV in response to Ukraine’s use of British missiles
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South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested following an hours-long standoff at his residence
Impeached president questioned over martial law declaration a month after first arrest attempt ended in stalemate
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NATO jets scrambled after Russian attack near Ukraine-Poland border
NATO jets were scrambled on Wednesday morning following a Russian attack near Ukraine’s border with Poland.
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Kenyan activists allege government involvement in rising abductions and enforced disappearances
Since the anti-government protests across the country in June, at least 82 people have been kidnapped, and 29 are still missing in what victims believe is a government-orchestrated intimidation campaign.
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Moldova arrests ex-Kyrgyz advisor seeking asylum over corruption claims
Moldova arrests former Kyrgyz presidential advisor who had requested political asylum after accusing his president of corruption and election rigging.
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Corruption scandal: Steward’s troubled takeover of Malta’s hospitals
Newly uncovered documents show infighting, intrigue, and payouts as Steward Health Care took over a controversial Malta hospital deal.
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Russia has declared Komi Daily a "terrorist organization," accusing it of ties to separatists
Russia targets Komi Daily as a “terrorist organization,” citing alleged separatist links amid growing media suppression.
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Five-month-old gorilla named Zeytin rescued from cargo hold of plane, recovering in Istanbul zoo
Five-month-old, now named Zeytin, was found in a box on a flight that was travelling from Nigeria to Thailand
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Czech restaurant fire kills six and injures six more, likely caused by overturned gas heater
Police and firefighters said the likely cause was a gas heater that overturned.
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Jeju Air crash black boxes stop recording minutes before disaster, complicating investigation
The Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air skidded off a runway in the South Korean town of Muan on December 29.
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Harry and Meghan support wildfire victims in LA, donate supplies and meet first responders
Harry and Meghan have made a surprise appearance in LA as they met with wildfire victims and first responders.
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Two trams collide in Strasbourg, leaving dozens injured and five in critical condition
Several people have been left injured after two trams crashed in the French city of Strasbourg.
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Hammer attack in Tokyo classroom leaves eight students injured, suspect arrested
Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom
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Former child star Rory Callum Sykes dies in Malibu wildfire tragedy
Former child star Rory Callum Sykes has died in the Los Angeles wildfires his devastated mum has revealed as she told how she was unable to put out the blaze
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Donald Trump’s sentence in ‘extraordinary’ hush money case revealed
Donald Trump has avoided jail time and penalties in his hush money case sentencing but remains the first felon US president-elect.