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UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Abramovich's Chelsea sale money frozen in legal dispute

Explosive revelations show Roman Abramovich's promised £2.3bn from Chelsea's sale remains largely unpaid, with half the funds caught in complex legal disputes between his own companies, leaving Ukrainian war victims waiting.

Ministers can't trace billions in Brexit payments to EU

British ministers face scrutiny as they confess to having no clear accounting of where billions of pounds in post-Brexit payments to Brussels have actually been spent, raising serious questions about financial oversight.

Peruvian MP in pedicure scandal during official meeting

A Peruvian congresswoman has ignited public outrage after being photographed receiving a pedicure from her parliamentary adviser during a legislative session, raising serious questions about professionalism and misuse of public funds.

Budget Pension Raid Risks £50bn in UK Savings

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces urgent warnings that proposed budget changes to pensions risk devastating Britain's retirement savings, with up to £50 billion potentially at stake.

Hanson cleared in Rinehart party expenses case

Pauline Hanson has been exonerated after an investigation found no misuse of taxpayer funds for Gina Rinehart's birthday celebration, though questions remain about parliamentary allowances.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

US Governors Face Backlash Over Charity Donations

Multiple US state governors are under scrutiny after investigation reveals they used campaign funds for personal charitable donations, raising ethical questions about political giving practices.

First Guardian and Master Trust Create UK Pension Giant

In a landmark move for UK retirement security, First Guardian and the Master Trust join forces to create Britain's biggest pension consolidation fund, promising enhanced returns and stability for millions of members.

Australian Superannuation Balances Hit Record High

Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.

Trump's $2.3BN Taxpayer-Funded Legal Scheme Exposed

A bombshell congressional investigation uncovers how Donald Trump allegedly directed $2.3 billion in taxpayer money to cover his personal legal expenses through a complex payment scheme during his presidency.

Russian funds to buy Gripen jets for Ukraine

In a landmark move, Western allies plan to use seized Russian funds to purchase advanced Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine, significantly enhancing its air defence capabilities against ongoing aggression.

George Santos pleads guilty to fraud charges

Former US Representative George Santos could face years behind bars after admitting to multiple fraud offences, including misusing campaign funds for personal luxuries while his political career crumbles.

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