Lords: Treasury has 'limited grasp' of shadow banking risks
A Lords committee warns the UK Treasury is unprepared for risks from the booming $16tn shadow banking sector, which could threaten UK financial stability. Read the full report.
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Peers warn Treasury over private credit risks
A House of Lords committee has accused the Treasury of being too passive about systemic risks from the booming private credit sector. Read the full report and the urgent calls for action.
US-UK Seize Russian Tanker, More Sanctioned Ships Near
The US, with UK support, seized the Marinera oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels, the Aria and Tia, are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel. Read the latest on the crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
40 'Shadow Fleet' tankers reflagged to Russia in 2025
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
No Stranger Things Episode 9, But Live Show Reveals Vecna Secrets
Stranger Things fans seeking more after Season 5 can discover Henry Creel's origins in the West End live show, 'The First Shadow'. Spoilers and ticket details inside.
Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Enters English Channel
A US-sanctioned Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker is navigating the English Channel with a disguised identity, as UK ministers vow support for allied operations to seize such vessels. Read the latest.
US seizes Russian tanker; 'Super-K' flu strain spreads
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
US seizes Russian-linked tanker in Atlantic in major sanctions raid
A dramatic US-led operation seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, hailed by a former RAF chief as calling Putin's bluff on the shadow fleet. Read the full analysis.
UK-US Tanker Seizure: A Delicate Geopolitical Move
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
US seizes Russian tanker Marinera in Atlantic standoff
A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
Shadow AG steps back from Ukraine advice over Abramovich link
David Wolfson, a Conservative peer, will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine due to his legal work for sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich. The move follows Labour criticism of a conflict of interest.
Russian sub escorts 'shadow fleet' tanker in Atlantic
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. The vessel neared Iceland's waters this week. Read the full report.
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane Unveils New Shadow Cabinet
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane announces a renewed shadow cabinet, betting on fresh faces to revive the Coalition's fortunes ahead of the state election. Discover the strategy and hurdles ahead.
Labour accuses Tory peer of conflict over Abramovich case
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
US Drone Strike in Venezuela Marks New Phase in Shadow War
A reported CIA drone strike on a Venezuelan port signals a dangerous escalation in Donald Trump's covert campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro. Analysis reveals a high-stakes strategy with minimal impact.
Shadow Attorney General Acts for Sanctioned Oligarch
Labour demands Kemi Badenoch act as her shadow attorney general, David Wolfson, represents Roman Abramovich in a £5.3bn Jersey asset freeze case, raising major conflict of interest concerns.
Kyiv bombarded as Poland scrambles jets during peace talks
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Poland closes airspace. Zelenskyy and Trump prepare for key talks on a 20-point peace plan, while Russia deploys new missiles in Belarus. Read the latest.
Trump asserts control over Ukraine aid ahead of peace talks
Donald Trump tells Politico that Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'doesn't have anything until I approve it', as the two leaders prepare to discuss a 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the diplomatic push and military developments.
Ukraine hits Russian refinery with UK's Storm Shadow missiles
Ukrainian forces target a key Russian oil plant with British-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump envoys as a court jails a pro-war Putin critic. Get the latest on day 1,402.
Ukraine hits key Russian oil refinery with British missiles
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
Spotify data breach: 86m songs copied by activists
Pirate activist group Anna's Archive scrapes 86 million Spotify tracks, claiming it's a 'preservation archive'. The 300TB data haul sparks AI training and copyright fears. Read the full story.
Ukraine Drone Attack on Russian Tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
US seizes another tanker off Venezuela in major escalation
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
Ukraine hits Russian tanker in Mediterranean for first time
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
Trump's 'America First' Agenda Unveiled for Europe
Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'. Discover the key points and what it means for trade, Ukraine, and transatlantic ties.
Date ruined by Louis Theroux mansplaining incident
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
Rightwing Takeover of Pentagon Press Corps
Traditional journalists have surrendered their Pentagon press passes, replaced by rightwing pundits who agreed to strict new reporting rules. Explore the implications for US defence scrutiny.
Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Adrift in Bulgarian Waters
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
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