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Firm offers to fake artworks for wealthy migrants seeking UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation

Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.

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FBI: North Korean hackers steal cryptocurrency worth 500 billion won through fake video calls

Over the past 18 months, more than 900 victims are believed to have been fooled by so-called ‘facestealer’ scams.

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Azerbaijan and Türkiye: hijabs, money and the question of the “little brother”

The discord in relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, traditionally considered fraternal, turned out to be deeper than the topic of hijabs, which were banned in Azerbaijani schools and were outraged in Turkey. Obviously, Baku is trying to get out of the position of being a warded “younger brother”. It could also be a matter of money.

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Azerbaijan and Türkiye: hijabs, money and the question of the “little brother”

The discord in relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, traditionally considered fraternal, turned out to be deeper than the topic of hijabs, which were banned in Azerbaijani schools and were outraged in Turkey. Obviously, Baku is trying to get out of the position of being a warded “younger brother”. It could also be a matter of money.

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Doctor shot in U.S. capital, apartment manager killed; conflict over mold problem in home?

On the 12th, a shooting occurred at a gym inside an apartment complex in Washington, the capital of the United States, killing the building's manager and injuring four others. According to police, the suspect took his own life after committing the crime. The suspect was said to have been at odds with the management of the apartment complex over mold in his home.

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Doctor shot in U.S. capital, apartment manager killed; conflict over mold problem in home?

On the 12th, a shooting occurred at a gym inside an apartment complex in Washington, the capital of the United States, killing the building's manager and injuring four others. According to police, the suspect took his own life after committing the crime. The suspect was said to have been at odds with the management of the apartment complex over mold in his home.

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Ranchod Line, Ram Swami, Tulsi Das... how did Hindu names disappear from the streets of Karachi?

Many streets, squares and parks in Karachi city of Pakistan were once named after Hindu personalities. Now by what names are these places known and what is their condition? Read this special report of Rashid Shakoor from Karachi.

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Ghana kick-start Afcon 2027 bid despite Ayew penalty miss

Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.

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Bond producer first female president of film school

Barbara Broccoli is succeeding David Puttnam in the role in February.

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How BBC got message from Vinícius Jr to Sudan football fan who lost his legs in war

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

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Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators from Mississippi

The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

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