Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction

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Politics - The Hill - October 28

Nishad Singh, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time After Cooperation

Mr. Singh, who was a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, had pleaded guilty to fraud and campaign finance violations that contributed to the collapse of FTX.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Ex-FTC Executive Singh Spared Prison for Role in Crypto Fraud

The former chief engineer at FTX cooperated extensively with prosecutors in their case against founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Gary Wang, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time

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Tech - The New York Times - 3 days ago

As German economy struggles, executives earn more than ever

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi’s government. Gautam Adani is widely regarded as one of the most powerful men in India, as ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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World - ABC News - October 31

Man convicted of conspiring to commit 9/11-style attack on behalf of terror group

A jury has found a man guilty of conspiring to steal a passenger jet and commit a 9/11-inspired attack under the direction of the Somalian terrorist organization “al Shabaab.”

Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory

France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Iranian police arrest woman after a fight with motorcyclist who accosted her

Roshanak Molaei disappeared in Tehran after being taken into custody by police, raising concerns about her treatment as the country continues to crack down on women who defy mandatory hijab laws.

Iranian American human rights activist expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump

A prominent Iranian American human rights activist has expressed shock but also defiance about Iranian murder-for-hire plots to kill her and Donald Trump that were disclosed by the U.S. Justice ...

World - ABC News - November 9

German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?

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World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

US alleges Iranian man was hired to plot Trump assassination

Officials describe Tehran’s ‘brazen attempts’ to target critics of the regime

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Bolton: Iranian threats on US officials a 'very major concern'

Former national security adviser John Bolton called Iranian threats against U.S. officials a "very major concern" during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday. This comes after the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

1 dead in suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv as Israel launches missiles at Iran

One person is dead and dozens are injured after a truck rammed into a bus stop near Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack. It came during a weekend when Israel launched a barrage of missiles into ...

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .

Ursula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has died, according to her lawyer

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Mum’s anguish over son’s ‘endless’ prison sentence

James Lawrence threatened someone with a fake gun in 2006 and is still in prison.

Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Woman Who Left Boyfriend Zipped in a Suitcase Is Convicted of Murder

The woman, Sarah Boone, said the two were drinking and playing hide-and-seek when she zipped him inside the suitcase and then left him overnight.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews convicted

The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.

As Archbishop, He Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church. His Tenure Ended in an Abuse Scandal.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison is first Louisiana police officer at scene of raid that killed Taylor to be convicted. A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader

The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation

Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issue

Sports - ABC News - October 25

McDonald's executives say E. coli outbreak is 'behind us'

The outbreak isn't expected to have a material impact on McDonald's business, CFO Ian Borden said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.

Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison

The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.

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