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South African police launch hunt for alleged illegal mining ‘kingpin’
Escape of James Neo Tshoaeli, a Lesotho national known as Tiger, described as an ‘embarrassment’. South African police are hunting an alleged “kingpin” of illegal mining after he escaped from ...The Guardian - 5h -
South Africa police: Officers let ringleader in illegal gold mine disaster escape
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about a week after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where 246 ...ABC News - 7h -
Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners
Ghana's military says that soldiers have killed at least seven people at a gold mineABC News - 8h -
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Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing
Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).BBC News - 1d -
Trump launches first official cryptocurrency
President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'
Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.BBC News - 2d -
Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons to 609 metric tons.CNBC - 2d -
Appeals Court Rules DACA, Obama-Era Immigration Program, Is Illegal
But the judges stayed their ruling and for now, hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients will continue to have protection from deportation.The New York Times - 2d -
Appeals court again declares DACA illegal, but keeps policy alive
A federal appeals court on Friday declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy unlawful.CBS News - 2d -
Walgreens stock sinks after DOJ sues over illegal-prescription accusations
The pharmacy “allowed millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Walgreens stores,” the Justice Department said.MarketWatch - 2d -
Dozens of Dead Pulled From Illegal South African Gold Mine After Standoff
The prospectors were trapped underground for months as police, on orders from South Africa’s government, attempted to starve them out.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
South Africa arrests over 100 illegal miners after underground rescue
Hundreds more still trapped since August in abandoned gold mine with dozens deadFinancial Times - 5d -
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Italy frees Iranian wanted by US for alleged illegal drone tech exports to Tehran
Rome decision comes days after release of Italian journalist held in Iran’s notorious Evin prisonFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Driving teacher fined for illegal parking in lesson
The instructor and student registered a complete fail after parking on double yellow lines.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Donor Pleads Guilty to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams Campaign
Erden Arkan, a businessman with close ties to New York’s Turkish community, pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to conspiracy to commit fraud.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourersFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate will vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration that has attracted support from Democrats.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Lynx captured after illegal release in Highlands
Conservation experts set traps to humanely capture the two animals, spotted near Kingussie on Wednesday.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Dwarf Fortress' Adventure Mode Officially Launches This Month
For the better part of two decades, Dwarf Fortress has been the passion project of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. Although the acclaimed fantasy simulation game has technically remained in ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product
Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Oil companies pay record $5.6M settlement after FTC alleges illegal coordination
Three oil companies will pay a record penalty to settle allegations that they illegally coordinated before a merger between them was complete in 2021 and 2022, the federal government announced ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
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Philadelphia police launch program to reduce arrests of minors
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses as part of a police diversion program, beginning Monday.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign. Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial over allegations he received millions of euros ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Ukraine launches counterattack in Russian border region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost his country's air defenses at a Ramstein group meeting in Germany this week.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Ukraine launched a surprise new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, aiming to strike back after months under pressure ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region
Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Watch: Appeal launched for guide dog puppy raisers
There are more than 1,000 visually impaired people currently waiting for assistance dogs according to charity Guide Dogs.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Europol dismantles network of illegal streaming of sports and other pirated content
A Europol operation during last summer’s European Championship and Paris Olympics dismantled a network of several hundred providers of illegal streaming of sports and other pirated contentABC News - Jan. 2 -
Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced Thursday he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths
Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang. German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
3 killed in Hawaii explosion caused by illegal fireworks display
A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
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