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France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source
France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source

France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more than 20 people over that attempt and another against crypto boss Pierre Noizat's family, a police source said Tuesday.

May 27, 2025

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Thousands rush into new aid distribution centre in south Gaza
Thousands rush into new aid distribution centre in south Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians rushed into a new aid distribution centre run by a US-backed group in southern Gaza on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, leading to chaotic scenes as Israel implemented a new distribution system.

May 27, 2025

Jitesh, Kohli power Bengaluru into IPL qualifier 1
Jitesh, Kohli power Bengaluru into IPL qualifier 1

Skipper Jitesh Sharma hammered an unbeaten 85 and Virat Kohli hit 54 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into qualifier one of IPL playoffs with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

May 27, 2025

Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031
Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season.

May 27, 2025

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Mexicans face wall of impunity in search for justice
Mexicans face wall of impunity in search for justice

From parents whose children were murdered or are missing to a man imprisoned for two decades with no sentence -- many Mexicans seeking justice feel they face a wall of corruption and impunity.

May 27, 2025

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Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' in new jab at Russian leader
Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' in new jab at Russian leader

US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was "playing with fire," launching a fresh broadside at his Russian counterpart over stalled Ukraine peace efforts.

May 27, 2025