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Chinese 'cryptoqueen' fraud jailed in UK over $9bn Bitcoin laundering scheme Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
British authorities say Zhimin Qian was the mastermind behind a Ponzi scheme, into which around 128,000 people invested billions of dollars.
Turkish military cargo plane crashes with at least 20 on board Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Türkiye's defence ministry said 20 of its personnel were on board, but did not provide any details on whether there were passengers from other nationalities on board.
Several ancient Roman era statues stolen from Syria's national museum Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Officials say at least six marble statues were stolen from the museum in Damascus.
New Delhi car blast probed as possible terror attack Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Narendra Modi has described the attack that killed at least eight people as a "conspiracy", vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
Bombing near Islamabad court kills 12, Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Pakistan's interior minister says a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a police vehicle outside the gate of a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Council 'shocked and embarrassed' to discover 46 trees mistakenly cut down Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
The Town of Victoria Park has revealed nearly 50 trees were removed without authorisation during redevelopment works to a park and adjacent hospitality precinct, and says it is investigating what went wrong.
Government preparedness for SA's algal bloom criticised in Senate report Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
A Senate inquiry into South Australia's toxic algal bloom has been tabled highlighting "limitations" in how the government has handled the crisis.
'They shot them all': Aftermath of massacre can be seen from space Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Satellite imagery has shown pools of blood in Sudan’s El-Fasher, after the RSF militia took control. For relatives — finding out who has survived has turned into a torturous task.
Victoria unveils new laws in crackdown on 'violent' protest behaviour Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Stronger police powers tackling masks and face coverings, a ban on attachment devices and bans on certain flags and symbols are part of a suite of government reforms to be taken to parliament on Wednesday.
A timeline of Trump's lawsuits against news outlets as he threatens to sue the BBC Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
The BBC could be the next media organisation to be sued by US President Donald Trump. So where do the president's other lawsuits stand?
Wareham's all-round brilliance helps Renegades sink Thunder in WBBL Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Renegades captain Georgia Wareham continues her blistering start to this year's WBBL campaign, scoring a half-century with the bat and picking up two wickets with the ball.
Childcare centre and workers charged after toddler's death outside Darwin Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
The Northern Territory government has confirmed a rural Darwin childcare centre and three of its supervisors have been charged after the death of a toddler at the centre in 2023.
Trial begins in Broome for man accused of child sexual assaults Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Patrick Joseph Hunter, 46, is facing a charge of sexual penetration of a child under 13 and four counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13.Â
Remaining few WWII veterans pass on memories as numbers dwindle Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
As the number of veterans who served in World War II dwindles, George Franklin and Russell Hosken try to keep the memory alive for future generations.
Real estate agent allegedly drove over foot of worker repossessing BMW, court hears Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
A Darwin real estate agent accused of running over the foot of a BMW car repossession agent has been refused bail in the Darwin Local Court.Â
Queensland Hospital review finds nearly 40 patient scans were not checked Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
A major review of medical scans at Caboolture Hospital's outpatient clinic finds 38 patients did not get follow-up care, prompting the health service to apologise again for the bungle.
England great concerned by team's preparation for Ashes opener Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
England's only warm-up game prior to the first Ashes Test will be an internal match, a fact that is greatly concerning legendary all-rounder Ian Botham.
State of WA to argue it acted in good faith when placing Dion Barber in abusers' care Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
The State of Western Australia is appealing the entire basis of a judgement which awarded a Perth man nearly $3 million in compensation for abuse he suffered while he was in state care.
Princess Anne visits Brisbane on Remembrance Day as Australian tour wraps up Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
The Princess Royal is on a four-day tour of Australia, culminating in a visit to Queensland where she has laid a wreath and watched a tug of war.
These are the Trump allies pardoned for their plot to overturn the election Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Lawyers, campaign aides and a former publicist for Kanye West — here's who Donald Trump has pardoned for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election.
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NHS manager who groomed young girls on Snapchat jailed for 28 years for rape and abuse Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Paul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims. Government to reconsider compensation for women not warned of pension age change Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow. 'There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 "I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher. Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
Kate and Queen lay Armistice Day wreaths as nation pays tribute Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The Queen and the Princess of Wales have joined services to mark Armistice Day in the UK. Jilly Cooper died from head injury, says coroner Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The popular author suffered the injury during a fall at her rural home, an inquest was told. More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The government publishes new figures for England and Wales, as it faces pressure over accidental releases. Nurses penalised for complaining about trans woman in changing room, tribunal told Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses. Vinted users outraged by sizing changes Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how sizes are categorised. Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after council loses legal battle Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 A council has lost its legal battle with the government in a landmark High Court ruling. Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The top court is Trump's last hope of having a jury's unanimous verdict thrown out. Whether it will take the case is unclear. 'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mexican Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! confirms 2025 cast Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Kelly Brook, Ruby Wax OBE and Jack Osbourne are among the celebrities braving the jungle this year. Nearly all NHS England trusts failing to hit cancer target - find out how yours is ranked Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays. Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them. Rally driving debut for daughter of tragic world champion Colin McRae Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally. Why is one of Edinburgh's best views still off limits? Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed. Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life Hospital trust fined £500k over death of young woman on mental health unit Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 Alice Figueiredo, 22, took her own life at Goodmayes Hospital, east London, in July 2015. Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2025 The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.
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