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May 26 2026CRIME

Money moves and trust broken: what a political scandal reveals

Peter Murrell once handled millions meant for Scotland’s push for independence. Instead of keeping those funds separate as promised, he quietly moved over £400, 000 into his own accounts. That money paid for cars, a motorhome, and pricey items from brands like Estee Lauder and Harrods. Between 2010

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Israel Urges Return to Strikes Over Rising Drone Threat

The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Peter Murrell's £540, 000 Theft Shakes Scotland’s SNP

Peter Murrell, who once ran the Scottish National Party (SNP), admitted stealing over £400, 000 from party coffers. He used the money to buy a motorhome, two cars, luxury watches and even two toilet seats. The crime was uncovered after a five‑year police probe that cost more than £2 million in pu

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Microbes Turn Feathers into Useful Nutrients Without Extra Bacteria

A new experiment shows that raw chicken feathers can be broken down into useful nitrogen and enzymes using only the bacteria already living on them. Researchers set up a 50‑liter tank that was fed with tap water and left untouched by sterilization or extra nutrients. The machine alternated between b

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May 25 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Stays Strong, No Need to Fret

Cryptocurrency commentator Martini Guy posted CZ’s remarks as breaking news, saying “No need to panic, Bitcoin will never die! ” but the comment was not new. CZ had already made a similar statement in February 2025 and later clarified it with a laughing emoji. CZ, worth about $110 billion, is a w

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May 25 2026RELIGION

Traditional Islam in Kazakhstan: A Modern Story of Faith and State

Kazakhstan’s version of Islam is more than a set of beliefs; it mixes old‑school legal rules, theological ideas from the Maturidi school, mystical Sufi practices, and local ways of life. These layers have been reshaped over centuries, first by the reach of pre‑modern Muslim culture, then by Soviet e

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Surgeon‑Patient’s Battle with Prior Authorisation

A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil

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May 25 2026CRIME

The Mystery Behind an Old War Crime

In a quiet home, an elderly woman struggles with hearing loss and dizziness. Doctors can’t explain her condition. They suspect it might relate to her past—a dark time in a Nazi concentration camp. During World War II, she was part of cruel medical experiments. Many records from that time were destro

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May 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bears and Tourists: How Yellowstone Handles Close Encounters

Every summer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks teem with visitors—around 4. 76 million in 2025 alone—while an estimated 1, 055 grizzlies roam freely. These bears, weighing up to 600 pounds and capable of sprinting 35 mph, are the largest land predators in the Lower 48. Yet despite their size, confl

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Big Three Race Nears Finish Line After Crowd-Pulling Final Push

Colombia wrapped up its main presidential campaign phase last Sunday with three massive rallies that felt more like rock concerts than political events. The biggest crowds turned out in three different cities: Barranquilla on the coast, Medellín in the business heartland, and Bogotá, the capital. Th

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