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AfD MP's offices raided over bribery probe

Petr Bystron is accused of received money from Russia in return for influence, which he denies.
2024-05-16

Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says.
2024-05-19

'We were left at a loss without our loved ones'

On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.
2024-05-17

Photographer to share secrets behind shots of stars

Danny Clifford has captured some of the world's most famous faces over more than four decades.
2024-05-19

Verstappen holds off Norris charge for Imola win

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen holds off a late charge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
2024-05-19

Bikers arrested after man in his 80s seriously hurt

Police want to hear from anyone with any information or dashcam footage.
2024-05-19

The mystery of the man embroiled in a gold scam

Questions remain around the disappearance of a man mixed up in one of the biggest gold scams in history.
2024-05-19

Tootsie actor Dabney Coleman dead at 92

The actor was known for playing comic villains, as well as his trademark moustache
2024-05-17

Trump attends son Barron's graduation in Florida

The ex-president took a break from hush-money trial proceedings to attend the ceremony with Melania.
2024-05-17

Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial?

As their final witness testifies, legal experts assess the evidence so far and chances of a conviction.
2024-05-19

Watch: How the France prison van ambush unfolded

Two officers were killed when armed men attacked a prison van carrying Mohamed Amra in Rouen, Normandy.
2024-05-15

Why European elections matter and how they work

Some 400 million voters can take part in the 6-9 June vote across the EU's 27 countries.
2024-05-01

Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'

It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.
2024-05-18

Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

Leonid Volkov says his fight against Vladimir Putin will never end, speaking after a hammer attack outside his home.
2024-05-18

Aleph Zero Launches Alephoria: Exciting Airdrops, Tournaments, and Rewards Await Users

Zug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero–the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain–is gearing up for a surge of new users with its Alephoria campaign. Newcomers can look forward to airdrops and other promotional activities as they join […]

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Update: Kraken says no plans to delist USDT in Europe

Kraken is exploring all options to continue offering USDT for EU customers. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Asset Growth and Management, confirmed this via a post on X. Kraken is not looking to end support for Tether (USDT) in the European Union, a company official has confirmed. A Bloomberg report on Friday stated that […]

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US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

US authorities arrested Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang in connection with a $73 million money laundering scheme. The defendants laundered the money via US and international bank accounts. Proceeds of the investment scam were converted to the USDT stablecoin. The US Department of Justice has charged two Chinese nationals alleged to have played a prominent […]

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Kraken considers ending USDT support in the EU

Kraken is reportedly considering pulling support for the stablecoin USDT in Europe. The exchange’s plans come amid the push for compliance ahead of EU’s crypto regulations MiCA. Crypto exchange OKX ended its USDT trading support in the EU in March. Kraken is considering a move that would see the crypto exchange end its support for […]

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Could the US economy be doing too well?

The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.
2024-05-16

Defence questions Cohen's credibility at Trump trial

The BBC's Nada Tawfik walks through Michael Cohen's second day on the stand as cross-examination begins.
2024-05-15

First Fortune500 company pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition

2022-10-29

Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire who transformed F1, soccer, and energy drinks, dies at 78

2022-10-24

Die nächste Stufe bei der Suche nach dem neuen Elbtower-Investor

Um den Hamburger Elbtower gibt es bereits seit Monaten Gerangel. Vor allem, weil sich kaum ein neuer Investor finden lässt. Nun gibt es offenbar Fortschritte bei den Gesprächen. Schon bis Ende des Jahres soll mehr feststehen.
2024-05-17

Die erstaunliche Staatsgläubigkeit deutscher Konzernchefs

Eine Umfrage unter Konzernchefs weltweit zeigt: Die deutschen CEOs halten den Staat in der Krise für ihren Retter, und zwar viel stärker als ihre Kollegen im Rest der Welt. Besonders überraschend: Auch mit noch höheren Steuern können sie leben.
2024-05-17

Women's ice hockey finds winning formula in pro league

With sold-out arenas, Billie Jean King as ambassador and major financial backing, the PWHL's inaugural season broke records.
2024-05-13

Defence questions Cohen's credibility at Trump trial

The BBC's Nada Tawfik walks through Michael Cohen's second day on the stand as cross-examination begins.
2024-05-15

The bribery trial against Bob Menendez, explained

Everything you need to know as the US senator is tried on charges he corruptly aided Egypt and Qatar.
2024-05-14

The moment Sage the miniature poodle wins best in show

America's newest top dog beat more than 2,500 canines to win the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
2024-05-15

„Insgesamt eine gefährliche Geschichte, die hier aufgebaut wird“

Kurz nach der Erhöhung von US-Zöllen auf chinesische Einfuhren hat die amerikanische Regierung nun auch Zoll-Ausnahmen für bestimmte Solar-Importe aufgehoben. Über dieses und weitere Themen der Börsenwoche spricht Dietmar Deffner mit dem Anlagestrategen Reza Darius Montassér.
2024-05-17

Cyberstalking des Kindes? Die unterschätzte KI-Gefahr im Spielzeug

In Kitas, Schulen oder im Kinderzimmer: Smartes Spielzeug ist weit verbreitet. Kinder erlernen so früh den Umgang mit vernetzten Geräten. Doch das birgt auch enorme Risiken. WELT erklärt, worauf Eltern achten sollten – und welcher Verantwortung Sie sich bewusst sein sollten.
2024-05-17

Jetzt will das Justizministerium Strafverfolgung gegen Boeing aufnehmen

Vor fünf Jahren stürzten zwei Boeing-Maschinen ab. 346 Menschen kamen ums Leben. Eine Strafverfolgung konnte der Flugzeugbauer abwenden, weil er 243 Millionen Dollar zahlte und eine bessere Qualitätskontrolle versprach. Doch die Pannenserie reißt nicht nicht ab.
2024-05-19

China-Zölle und Bürokratie – Elektroindustrie mahnt Brüssel und Berlin zum Handeln

Die Ankündigung der USA, hohe Zölle auf viele Produkte aus China zu erheben, setzt Europa unter Druck. Der Elektroverband ZVEI appelliert, die EU müsse nachziehen, weil der Aufbau der nächsten Schlüsselindustrien bedroht sei. Auch die deutsche Politik kommt in der Analyse schlecht weg.
2024-05-17

Man shot dead after French synagogue set on fire

The man was armed with a knife and a metallic tool and was shot by an officer after he threatened the police.
2024-05-17

Ukraine war in maps: Russian attacks near Kharkiv

Russian forces make "tactically significant advances" near Kharkiv, with the war now in its third year.
2024-05-17

Ukraine's defence lines stretched as Russian troops advance

The BBC's Jonathan Beale joins Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they try to shore up a weakened frontline.
2024-05-17

Les actes anti-LGBT en forte hausse en France, un climat très "préoccupant" pour les associations

L'étude du ministère de l'Intérieur, publiée jeudi à la veille de la Journée mondiale contre l'homophobie, la transphobie et la biphobie, et faisant état de la hausse de 13 % des atteintes envers les personnes LGBT+ en 2023 par rapport à 2022, ne fait que confirmer, selon des associations et des ONG, un climat "extrêmement préoccupant" en France.
2024-05-16

"Trad wives" : les influenceuses antiféministes et nationalistes

Sur les réseaux sociaux, masculinistes et "trad wives" font fureur. Les premiers se revendiquent "mâles alpha" et estiment qu'il est dans leurs prérogatives de dominer les femmes. Les "trad wives", elles, vantent les mérites d’une féminité assumée, où Madame est au service de Monsieur – et des enfants s’il y en a –, selon un modèle très traditionnel, tout droit sorti de l’esthétique des années 1950. Cécile Simmons, chercheuse à l'ISD à Londres, spécialiste des questions d'égalité et de genre ainsi que des réseaux sociaux, nous aide à décrypter ces phénomènes.
2024-05-17

Pourquoi la France accuse l'Azerbaïdjan d'ingérence en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Alors que des drapeaux d'Azerbaïdjan ont été observés dans des cortèges de manifestants indépendantistes en Nouvelle-Calédonie, la France accuse ce pays du Caucase de profiter des émeutes pour étendre son influence dans la région, ce que Bakou dément formellement. Explications. 
2024-05-17

Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky

2024-05-18

Why European elections matter and how they work

2024-05-01

Slovak PM shot in apparent assassination attempt

2024-05-15

Georgia’s future path at stake as protests divide nation

2024-05-19

Dogwifhat and Popcat sell-off as whale dumps tokens

Dogwifhat (WIF) price was down 11% on the day as top meme coins struggled. The Popcat (POPCAT) token also traded lower, falling by 20% in 24 hours. A whale has dumped both WIF and POPCAT tokens at a loss. Dogwifhat ($WIF) and Popcat (POPCAT) are down double-digits in the past 24 hours as the overall […]

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US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

US authorities arrested Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang in connection with a $73 million money laundering scheme. The defendants laundered the money via US and international bank accounts. Proceeds of the investment scam were converted to the USDT stablecoin. The US Department of Justice has charged two Chinese nationals alleged to have played a prominent […]

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Aleph Zero Launches Alephoria: Exciting Airdrops, Tournaments, and Rewards Await Users

Zug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero–the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain–is gearing up for a surge of new users with its Alephoria campaign. Newcomers can look forward to airdrops and other promotional activities as they join […]

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