Information A beluga whale named Hvaldimir, once suspected of being trained by Russia for spying purposes, was found dead in southern Norway, as reported by the non-profit organization Marine Mind. The whale, which was discovered floating by a father and son fishing, showed no visible external injuries, and the cause of death remains unclear. Hvaldimir […]
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UK government to probe ‘dynamic pricing’ Ministers have promised an investigation after fans complained of inflated ticket prices for Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour. But industry experts insist that “dynamic pricing” is not illegal and based on supply and demand. South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe Police in Seoul say they have received dozens of
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Information The Hillerod District Court in Denmark has denied an extradition request from India for Danish citizen Niels Holck, citing concerns about his potential treatment violating the European Convention on Human Rights. India accuses Holck, also known as Kim Davy, of being involved in a 1995 arms drop to West Bengali rebels. Although India has
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Information Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court convicted two executives, Tarek Obaid and Patrick Mahony, for embezzling over $1.8 billion from Malaysia’s state investment fund, 1MDB. Obaid and Mahony, involved with the oil exploration company PetroSaudi, were sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, and ordered to reimburse most of the embezzled funds. The court
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Information Pacific Island leaders have agreed to the Pacific Policing Initiative during a meeting in Tonga, a plan spearheaded by Australia. The initiative aims to enhance regional security by establishing up to four training centres and a crisis reaction force of approximately 200 officers. While member states will retain the freedom to choose their level
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Information The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in collaboration with intelligence services, successfully rescued Kaid Alkadi, a 52-year-old Israeli Bedouin, from Hamas captivity in the southern Gaza Strip. Alkadi, who had been abducted during Hamas’ October 7 attack, was rescued through a complex operation involving an underground tunnel. Following his rescue, Alkadi was found to be
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Information A NATO airbase in Geilenkirchen, western Germany, has raised its security to level Charlie, the second-highest level, due to intelligence reports suggesting a potential threat. This elevated security status indicates a high likelihood of a terrorist incident against NATO, as per the alliance’s definitions. Non-essential personnel have been sent home, though operations continue as
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Information The Taliban, currently acting as the de facto rulers of Afghanistan, have prohibited UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights, Richard Bennett, from entering the country. Labelling him as a propagandist whose reports they cannot trust, the Taliban’s decision reflects a broader resistance to international scrutiny. Bennett has condemned this exclusion, terming it a “retrograde”
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Information Australia has approved a substantial A$20 billion solar energy project called SunCable, aimed at powering both local homes and supplying energy to Singapore via a pioneering 4,300-kilometer undersea cable. This ambitious project, touted as the largest solar precinct globally, was announced by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. It is expected to have the capacity to
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