(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTImage captionThe new border – marked by the green line – will bring economic benefits to East Timor Australia and East Timor have signed a historic treaty on a permanent maritime border in the Timor Sea. The deal ends a decade-long dispute between the neighbours over rights toContinue reading “Australia and East Timor sign historic maritime border deal”
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North Korea used VX nerve agent to kill leader’s brother, says US
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightAFPImage captionKim Jong-nam (pictured in 2001) was late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s oldest son The half-brother of Kim Jong-un was killed by a chemical attack in Malaysia on the orders of the North Korean government, the US has concluded. Kim Jong-nam died after a bizarre encounter at KualaContinue reading “North Korea used VX nerve agent to kill leader’s brother, says US”
Stormy Daniels sues Trump over ‘hush agreement’
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionStormy Daniels says she began an intimate relationship with Mr Trump in 2006 An adult film actress embroiled in allegations of an affair with Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against him alleging that a nondisclosure contract she signed is invalid. Stormy Daniels says the agreement, drawnContinue reading “Stormy Daniels sues Trump over ‘hush agreement’”
Grenfell survivor sentenced after drugs factory found in flat
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightPAImage captionRemains of a cannabis factory were found in Eamon Zada’s two-bedroom flat in Grenfell Tower A Grenfell Tower fire survivor has been given a suspended prison sentence after the remains of a cannabis oil factory were found in his burnt-out flat. Officers combing the shell of the towerContinue reading “Grenfell survivor sentenced after drugs factory found in flat”
Investigator ‘targeted politicians’ for Sunday Times stories
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Media captionJohn Ford: “I did their bank accounts, I stole their rubbish” An ex-private investigator who was used by The Sunday Times has spoken about the criminal activity he was involved in to obtain information for the paper. John Ford said he targeted politicians such as Tony Blair and GordonContinue reading “Investigator ‘targeted politicians’ for Sunday Times stories”
Fraudsters jailed for £37m copycat web scam
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightHAMPSHIRE POICEImage captionPeter Hall and his wife Claire Hall have both been sentenced to prison A group of fraudsters who conned UK consumers out of £37m by selling passports and driving licences through copycat websites have been sentenced to more than 35 years in jail. The six people, ledContinue reading “Fraudsters jailed for £37m copycat web scam”
Canadian man pleads guilty to US terrorism charges
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightUS ATTORNEY’S OFFICEImage captionThe 50-year-old moved to Toronto in 1993 as a Kurdish refugee A Canadian man has admitted aiding jihadists held responsible for a 2009 suicide attack in Iraq that killed five US soldiers. Faruq Khalil Muhammad ‘Isa pleaded guilty in New York City to providing money toContinue reading “Canadian man pleads guilty to US terrorism charges”
Nashville mayor resigns and pleads guilty to felony theft
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightCBSImage captionFormer Nashville Mayor Megan Barry (L) and former Sgt Rob Forrest (R) The mayor of Nashville, Tennessee has resigned and pleaded guilty to theft from the city during a two-year affair with her police bodyguard. Democrat Megan Barry, 54, had been seen as a rising star before sheContinue reading “Nashville mayor resigns and pleads guilty to felony theft”
Opioid crisis: Overdose rates jump 30% in one year
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Media captionThe heroin-ravaged city fighting back against drug companies Opioid overdoses were up 30% in the last year across the United States, a study by a federal agency has found. The US Midwest was worst hit with overdoses surging by 70%, according to the data from the Centers for DiseaseContinue reading “Opioid crisis: Overdose rates jump 30% in one year”
Panama hotel removes Trump branding after court battle
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image copyrightAFPImage captionThe Trump name was removed from the hotel hours after the court ruling The majority owner of a luxury hotel in Panama City has regained control of the building after a legal battle with its management – the Trump Organization. Within hours of the verdict from a PanamanianContinue reading “Panama hotel removes Trump branding after court battle”
