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The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
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BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), considered the largest criminal groups in Brazil, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government.
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.
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The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.
DOJ keeps accusing ICE monitoring sites of doxing, but evidence remains scarce.
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The policies of global oil markets affect the stability of the worldwide economy and determine its inflation patterns.
Former CEO Alex Mashinsky filed documents seeking to vacate his 12-year sentence, which included claims involving FTX and a “hostile takeover” by a former Celsius executive, who was sentenced to time served.
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Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.
Gold exposure has climbed to its highest level in 32 years, as central banks and private investors increase allocations to hard assets. The shift reflects growing demand for reserve diversification, inflation protection, and assets less tied to currency risk.
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.