Frankfurt prosecutors have officially dropped a money laundering investigation against Alisher Usmanov, the Russian-Uzbek billionaire, his legal team announced on Monday. Usmanov’s lawyers from Wannemacher & Partner, Uwe Lehmbruck and Dr. Markus Gotzens, expressed that they had “always insisted on the innocence” of their client, calling this decision
In a shocking turn of events, more than 400 survivors and witnesses have come forward accusing the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed of widespread sexual misconduct. Allegations span over three decades, implicating Al Fayed in cases of abuse at Harrods, the Ritz hotel in Paris, and Fulham Football Club, all properties he once owned. […]
At least 51 people have lost their lives after torrential rainfall unleashed flash floods in southeastern Spain, particularly devastating areas around Valencia. In Chiva, near Valencia, more than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours, with local officials calling the death toll a tragic unknown as rescue operations continue. Social media videos […]
The UK government has imposed sanctions on six Russian agencies and individuals accused of being part of a disinformation network known as the Doppelganger group. This network is alleged to have spread false rumors about the Princess of Wales, particularly during her health-related absence from public life earlier this year. The Foreign Office described the […]
British anti-Muslim activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, admitted to contempt of court on Monday after breaching a court injunction following a 2021 libel suit. The injunction, issued after Robinson was sued by Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi for falsely claiming Hijazi had assaulted a girl, barred Robinson from repeating defamatory statements about Hijazi.
Dean Forbes, a self-made multimillionaire entrepreneur who faced homelessness twice in his teens, has topped the Powerlist 2025, which celebrates influential Black Britons. Rising from poverty in south-east London, Forbes’ career journey began humbly in a call center after his dreams of professional football ended at the Crystal Palace Academy. Today, he is the chief […]
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman whose ex-husband is on trial for drugging and raping her while inviting other men to do the same, took the stand in court in Avignon on Wednesday. Pelicot, who requested an open trial, shared her devastating testimony, expressing her hope that her story will encourage other women to come […]
The UK government has announced an additional £2.26 billion ($2.93 billion) to support Ukraine, funded by profits from seized Russian assets held in Europe. This funding is part of a broader £38 billion ($50 billion) initiative pledged by G7 nations to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the […]
Switzerland has announced its decision to join a German-led initiative designed to enhance Europe’s defense capabilities against air strikes. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the traditionally neutral country, which has been reevaluating its defense policies in the wake of heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Italy’s five-year deal to send irregular migrants rescued at sea to processing camps in Albania has hit a major roadblock, as a special immigration court in Rome ruled that 12 migrants sent to a camp near Gjader must be returned to Italy. The court determined that the individuals originated from countries deemed unsafe for deportation. […]








