Suspected Profiteers

Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu

It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

Alleged criminal ring is the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in country’s history, according to police. South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320bn won ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Suspects arrested for allegedly faking a bear attack with bear costume

Four people have been charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy after investigators discovered that a bear caught on camera causing damage was actually a person in costume.

Man suspected of supplying boats to people smugglers arrested in Amsterdam

Turkish national accused of supplying engines and boats to cross-Channel smugglers in Belgium and northern France. A suspected major supplier of small boats used by people smugglers to transport ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trial for suspect in Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's death to begin

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury, paving the way for his bench trial, which is expected to begin Friday morning.

Trial begins for suspect accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley began today with a bench trial after suspect Jose Ibarra waived his right to a jury. Ibarra was indicted on charges including three ...

Laken Riley murder suspect was "hunting for females," prosecutor says

Jose Ibarra, who entered the U.S. illegally, is charged with murder in the February killing, which helped fan the immigration debate during this year's presidential campaign.

Reports: Three suspects held for firing flares at Netanyahu's house

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Suspected attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen target a ship in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have targeted a Panama-flagged bulk carrier traveling through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

World - ABC News - Yesterday

14 suspects linked to powerful cartel arrested in Spain murder probe

The arrests came after a murder victim's family received a large ransom request and $32,000 was paid in cryptocurrency.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Police: Suspect in fatal NYC stabbing spree acted alone and ‘unprovoked’

New York City police say the suspect arrested in connection to a spree of fatal stabbings that has left two people dead acted alone and was unprovoked. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the ...

N.Y.C. Helped Migrant Accused of Killing Laken Riley Move to Georgia, Witness Says

In other testimony, law enforcement witnesses placed the suspect, José Ibarra, at the scene of Ms. Riley’s killing, mainly through cellphone and GPS tracking data.

Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Laken Riley murder suspect was grilled by wife, jail call reveals

Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.

Russia Suspected as Baltic Undersea Cables Cut in Apparent Sabotage

Two data cables running along the Baltic seabed were cut in quick succession, government authorities and telecom companies said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets

Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Kering warns on profit as Gucci sales plunge

French luxury group grapples with turnaround at its biggest brand as demand dips in Asia

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year

Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Tesla Surprises Wall Street With Strong Third-Quarter Results

The robust performance comes after a tumultuous start to the year in which Tesla’s profit fell for two straight quarters.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns

UK bank lifts guidance for net interest income

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Hasbro’s third-quarter profit beats expectations, but its stock slips

Hasbro Inc.’s third-quarter profit beat expectations Thursday, fueled by its gaming and licensing businesses shares, but the toy maker’s stock is down 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow

Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mn

Business - Financial Times - October 25

China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters

Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 27

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations

The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs

Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...