Romania arrests six over ‘Vlad the Impaler’ pro-Russia treason plot
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Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia
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French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
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Three arrested over man's 2002 disappearance
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Hamas hands over six hostages but Israel suspends release of 600 Palestinians
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Veteran Ugandan politician charged with treason
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Chicago Teen Killed Six People Over Nine Months in 2020, Prosecutors Say
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Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Missouri woman pleads guilty in plot to sell Graceland
Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to a charge of mail fraud in a plot to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Jail time for ringleaders of German coup and kidnapping plot
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Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaignFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician
Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
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Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by forceABC News - Feb. 21 -
Man who bombed woman's home, plotted python attack learns fate
Stephen Glosser pleaded guilty to bombing a woman's home and conspiring to "release a large python into the victim's home to eat the victim's daughter," prosecutors say.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
A German court sentences 2 Afghans to prison for plotting to attack the Swedish parliament
A German court has sentenced two Afghan men to several years in prison for planning an attack on the Swedish parliament and killing lawmakers in response to the burning of copies of the QuranABC News - Feb. 27 -
Justice Dept. Indicts 12 Chinese in Hacking Plot Against U.S. Targets
The suspects were charged as part of what U.S. officials called a “hackers for hire” system whose primary customer was the Chinese government.The New York Times - 21h -
5 convicted of plotting to overthrow German government and kidnap the health minister
A German court has convicted five people of plotting to overthrow the government in a far-right coup and kidnap the former health ministerABC News - 1h -
No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama in Boston & can Ohtani parallel park? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman react to Vladdy not signing an extension in Toronto, 3B drama in Boston, Manfred's latest appearance before the press and play a game of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
How ‘Based’ Is Grok 3? + Robinhood C.E.O. Vlad Tenev on Markets for Everything + Vibecoding 101
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Ohtani's free agency 2.0? Why Vlad Jr.'s free agency is a potentially disastrous situation for the Jays
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Andrew Tate, charged with rape and trafficking in Romania, returns to the U.S.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate, who face charges in Romania including human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, have left for the U.S.NBC News - 6d -
DeSantis says Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida after leaving Romania
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he was not aware of Andrew and Tristan Tate returning to Florida after facing serious sex trafficking charges in Romania and being probed for other allegations in ...CBS News - 6d -
Alleged Andrew Tate victims 'disgusted' by his departure from Romania
Matthew Jury, lawyer and representative for some of Andrew Tate’s alleged victims, said it was shameful that Romania had allowed the Tate brothers to leave the country and fly to the U.S. He also ...NBC News - 6d -
Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania prosecutors lift travel ban
The pair, facing trial for human trafficking, had been banned from leaving Romania in recent years.BBC News - 6d -
Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania lifts travel ban
Right-wing influencers Andrew and Tristan had been detained on charges including sexual exploitationFinancial Times - 6d -
Andrew and Tristan Tate land in U.S. despite rape case pending in Romania
Four British women who've accused Andrew Tate of rape are "in disbelief and feel retraumatized by the news" that he's been allowed to leave Romania for the U.S.CBS News - 6d -
Video shows train crash anniversary rally in Greece, not mass protest in Romania
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Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released
Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Wales 18-27 Ireland: Six Nations – as it happened
Ireland sealed the triple crown but were made to work hard for the win against an improved Wales. 6 mins. A strong first phase attack from Ireland moves the ball left quickly. They are into the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Six hostages released in Gaza as hundreds of Palestinians to be freed
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England v Scotland: Six Nations – as it happened
England regained the Calcutta Cup in a nailbiter. 10 mins. Both teams are already trading penalties at the breakdown as their combative backrows spoil possession and win turnovers. The latest is ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Italy 24-73 France: Six Nations – as it happened
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Iconic rollercoaster Kingda Ka imploded at Six Flags
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