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Sadness and confusion locally over murder as police hunt husband
Harshita Brella's husband is suspected of her murder, but is thought to have fled the country.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Xsolla establishes APAC HQ in Busan, launches dev center for local talent
Xsolla today pledged to open its new APAC HQ in Busan, and collaborate with the city to build a talent development center for game creators.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities
Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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Rapper Lil Durk charged for role in murder-for-hire scheme in 2022
Grammy winner arrested for reportedly ordering killing of rapper Quando Rondo, causing fatal shooting of his cousin. Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Authorities allege million-dollar teacher certification scheme in Houston
Five people have been arrested after organizing and conducting an illegal fake teacher certification scheme that made at least $1 million in Houston, local prosecutors said on Monday. Harris ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Non-dom scheme replacement will turn London into ‘bigger version of Bahamas’
Wealth advisers warn UK government’s new rules will attract those seeking short-term tax holidaysWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years
Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Post-Brexit border scheme to simplify trade put on pause again
Single Trade Window designed to reduce friction on imports and exports will be halted until at least 2026 amid cost fears. A key part of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy has been put on pause ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills
More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax risesWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Iranian operative charged in scheme to assassinate Trump, other targets
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Donald Trump
The Department of Justice announced charges against an Iranian man and two others in a plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
Justice Department files charges in murder-for-hire scheme targeting Trump
The Department of Justice charged an Iranian man in a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate President-elect Trump while he was still a candidate and two others in a plot to kill an American ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme
The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
UK to retain post-Brexit French school trips scheme
Britain to retain arrangements that cut red tape and were put in doubt by new entry requirements for EU travellersWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Investment firm stole $658 million in a Ponzi scheme targeting conservatives and immigrants
Using celebrity endorsers like Bill O’Reilly and buying ads targeting conservatives and immigrants, a New Jersey real-estate investment company promised huge returns but stole millions.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules
High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damagesBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Major bitcoin hacker Lichtenstein gets five years in prison for crypto laundering scheme
The value of the bitcoin stolen by hacker Ilya Lichstenstein from Bitfinex in 2016 is worth more than $10 billion now.Business - CNBC - November 15
