Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
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Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.
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A jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction
One of the world’s most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.
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US Senate passes deal aimed at ending longest ever government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
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UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of…
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Nearly a million evacuated as Philippines braces for ‘super typhoon’
Typhoon Fung-wong with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115mph) is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening.
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More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government…
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BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday.
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Syria’s Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.
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Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza
Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.
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