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Smiths sells airport scanning business in £2bn deal

Engineering giant Smiths Group agrees a £2 billion sale of its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners. The move follows investor pressure to streamline the 170-year-old conglomerate.

$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed

A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.

Boring Billion: Ancient Planets Perfect for Life

Groundbreaking research reveals that planets during Earth's 'Boring Billion' period had perfect conditions for life to thrive, rewriting our understanding of when life could first emerge in the universe.

California's $1.3T weather disaster crisis exposed

New research reveals California has suffered more billion-dollar weather disasters than any other US state, with devastating wildfires and floods causing unprecedented damage across the Golden State.

Tyson Fury: £1bn or retirement for Gypsy King

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury declares he's 'dead to boxing' and won't return unless offered an unprecedented £1 billion payday, sending shockwaves through the sport.

Prince Andrew gagged from discussing Virginia Giuffre case

The Duke of York has been legally silenced from speaking about his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre as part of his multi-million pound settlement, with strict confidentiality clauses preventing any public discussion of the allegations.

Powerball jackpot hits $1.3B after no winner

The Powerball lottery continues to captivate millions as the jackpot surges to an estimated $1.3 billion following Wednesday night's draw. Discover the winning numbers and what happens next in this record-breaking lottery frenzy.

BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms

The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.

Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skin Hits £1 Billion Valuation

Justin Bieber's wife Hailey reveals her skincare brand Rhode has reached a monumental billion-dollar valuation after selling a significant stake to a leading investment firm, cementing her status as a beauty industry powerhouse.

Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams

Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.

Nvidia's $100bn OpenAI Bet Reshapes AI Future

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to invest a staggering $100 billion into OpenAI. This unprecedented move could reshape the global AI landscape, but raises serious questions about market concentration and technological sovereignty.

Jail to £1.9bn: Roxy Jacenko's Husband's Epic Comeback

Oliver Curtis, once imprisoned for insider trading, orchestrates a miraculous financial turnaround, transforming a £250k investment into a colossal £1.9 billion tech enterprise. Discover the inside story of his redemption and staggering success.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US

Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.

Australia's 2035 Climate Gamble: Planet at Crossroads

As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert

Kendall: 'One-In, One-Out' Asylum Deal Will Go Ahead

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirms the government will push ahead with its controversial asylum seeker relocation agreement with an unnamed third country, following a last-minute High Court injunction attempt.

Albanese's PNG security deal mission fails

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's crucial diplomatic mission to Papua New Guinea has ended without a landmark security treaty, dealing a significant blow to Canberra's efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific region.

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