A 42-year-old dual Ukrainian and Russian citizen has pleaded guilty to helping run an international money laundering operation that moved millions of dollars stolen from U.S. bank accounts, the Justice Department announced. Source link
Prosecutors in the United States have accused Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiracy to commit torture. The fresh charges against the couple were made public on Thursday and are in addition to the drug-trafficking and weapons charges already brought against them, which they have denied. Maduro, 63, and Flores, … Read more
Headlining Week 6 of the college football season is a top-10 matchup in Georgia vs. Alabama, and the annual Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs split last year when Alabama took down Georgia in the regular season, but the Bulldogs answered right back with an SEC title win … Read more
Pre-Diana, Princess of Wales, royal fashion wasn’t really a big deal. But when Princess Di joined the royal family, her style inspired millions around the world. The formerly drab royal fashion, which involved tweed skirts, wellies, Barbour coats, and headscarves, suddenly got a lot more exciting. The paparazzi were always snapping her daring looks; we … Read more
Democrat Josh Turek told Iowa voters Wednesday that if they’re unhappy with the state’s direction, he’s ready to break from Trump-led policies if they elect him to the U.S. Senate. Mr. Turek blamed Rep. Ashley Hinson, his Republican rival, for rising costs and farm foreclosures, saying “the tariffs and the war in Iran has hurt … Read more
Japanese officials have raided the country’s biggest beer makers over allegations they worked together to raise the price of their beverages. Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin and Suntory Spirits confirmed to the BBC that their premises had been searched by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), adding that they would fully cooperate with the regulator. The four … Read more
Through Week 5 of the college football season, there have been plenty of surprising changes surrounding the sport. As always, the coaches are making headlines, as many head coaches are shaking up their staff, incluiding mid-game firings, quick benchings and early reassignments of play-calling duties. In a sport where seasons used to start slowly, head … Read more
Choosing where to travel is only half the decision; choosing when to go can completely transform the experience. A beach that feels idyllic in January might be drenched in rain six months later, while a city that swelters in midsummer can become wonderfully walkable in spring. Weather, crowds, seasonal events, and daylight hours all matter, … Read more
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to “terminate” two advisers after The New York Times revealed they each earned “hundreds of thousands of dollars” advising a pro-Russia political party in Bosnia. Source link
Zelensky renewed a call for allies to provide air defence support packages to Ukraine, saying its military only managed to shoot down “some” of the missiles launched by Russia overnight. According to Zelensky, one of the “key targets” of the attack was the country’s energy infrastructure, which Moscow earlier said it would intensify strikes on … Read more