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A UK-led operation has uncovered a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme run out of London, Moscow and Dubai that enabled Russian spies and European drug traffickers to evade sanctions using cryptocurrency. The UK’s National Crime Agency said on Wednesday that its “Operation Destabilise” investigation centred on two companies — Smart and TGR — that acted as … Read more
Samsung’s love of wearables may extend from your wrist and finger all the way to your face. The company is gearing up for its annual Galaxy Unpacked phone event, which will likely reveal the Galaxy S25. Still, rumors hint that Samsung may be working on a pair of AR glasses to rival Meta’s eyewear offerings. Based … Read more
I fully assert my right and the right of all Independent Publishers and journalists to freely express opinions and share facts about Valnet or any of its media properties. By Joshua Tyler | Published 8 seconds ago Last week, I told you about a cease-and-desist letter issued by Valnet, in which they demanded my silence. … Read more
The pink ball has revolutionized the dynamics of Test cricket, particularly in day-night matches, by presenting unique challenges to batters while offering significant benefits to bowlers. One of the most notable features is its enhanced swing and seam movement, driven by the ball’s lacquer coating, which helps it maintain movement for longer periods compared to … Read more
FRANCE 24 spoke to Hicham El Alaoui, King of Morocco Mohammed VI’s cousin and lecturer at the University of Berkeley in California. He is the author of “Pacted Democracy in the Middle East: Tunisia and Egypt in Comparative Perspective”, a comparative study of two countries during the Arab Spring. Turning to the war led by the IDF in … Read more
As if your local Trader Joe’s wasn’t already crowded enough, your next visit could be even more snug, as the grocery chain’s new collapsible tote bag has gone viral—and is selling out quickly. The bags sell for just $3.99, making them more affordable that last year’s must-have accessory, the Stanley cup, which retails for nearly … Read more
OFAC announced sanctions against the founder, as well as Elena Chirkinyan and Andrej Bradens, who also goes by the surname Carenoks, both of whom work for TGR—Chirkinyan is described as Rossi’s “second in command.” Four companies tied to Rossi and TGR have also been included on sanctions lists: TGR Partners Ltd, TGR Corporate Concierge, TGR … Read more
Mat Hayward/Getty Images Actor Scott L. Schwartz, best known for his role as Bruiser in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise, has died at the age of 65. Schwartz died from congestive heart failure on November 26 at his home in Covington, Louisiana, per The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. Schwartz’s Ocean’s costar George Clooney paid tribute to … Read more
TURKI ALALSHIKH has spoken of some plans for more Riyadh Season events in 2025 including a potentially historic world heavyweight title fight. The Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority has already signed off on a huge seven-fight card on February 22 headlined by the undisputed light heavyweight title rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. … Read more
Israeli tanks pushed into northern parts of the Khan Younis area in the south of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, and Palestinian medics said Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 20 people across the enclave. The latest strikes came as Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to … Read more