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Senate report claims Iran is using Tether’s stablecoin to evade sanctions
A Senate report led by Senator Richard Blumenthal claims that Iran has turned Tether’s USDT stablecoin into a “significant financial lifeline” for its shadow banking network, using it to evade international sanctions and fund terrorist proxy organisations. The report examined 846 sanctioned cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran and determined that 84 percent used USDT exclusively…
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Monk begins TWELVE-YEAR isolation with absolutely no contact with anyone or any information from the outside world as part of extreme Buddhist training
Sogaku Taguchi, a 31-year-old Japanese monk, has begun a planned 12 years of isolation in a mausoleum at Enryakuji temple on Mount Hiei, near Kyoto. The training is intended to prepare him to become a “jishin”, a monk devoted to tending the tomb of Saicho, founder of Tendai Buddhism; he is expected to remain cut…
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The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity | Jonathan Liew
Manchester City has been found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial irregularity, a verdict that extends far beyond mere sporting transgression to represent what columnist Jonathan Liew describes as a “parable of power”. The case, rooted in leaked documents from 2018 and formally charged in 2023, illustrates how the club—majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour…
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Estonia accuses Russian agents of ordering arson at Ukraine arms supplier
Estonia says Russian special services ordered an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defence company in Tallinn that supplies Ukraine with unmanned military vehicles. The accusation adds to concerns about alleged Russian sabotage across Europe, while EU and Nato leaders say such incidents will not weaken their support for Ukraine; Russia denies involvement. The fire…
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Ro Khanna urges US and Chinese AI firms to negotiate safety treaty
Representative Ro Khanna, the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on China, is urging the US government and Chinese AI companies to negotiate a treaty aimed at preventing artificial intelligence from becoming uncontrollably dangerous. In letters sent to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and three major Chinese AI firms—DeepSeek, Alibaba, and…
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Russian embassy threatens Britain and NATO over fictional war scenario
Russia’s embassy in London has issued a nuclear threat to Britain and NATO following Sky’s television programme “The Wargame,” which depicted a fictional scenario of Russian military aggression against the UK with British retaliation against Russian territories including Kaliningrad. The programme, featuring prominent figures such as Michael Gove and former UK ambassador to the US…
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Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live
President Trump has categorically denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, taking to Truth Social to insist “I offered them NOTHING” in response to claims from Axios and CNN. These outlets cited unidentified US officials stating that Trump was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds conditional…
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Will Mehreen Faruqi become the next far-left leader of the Greens? What insiders say about her chances after Larissa Waters stepped down
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi has emerged as a leading contender to replace Larissa Waters following the latter’s resignation due to kidney disease. Faruqi commands strong support from the party’s activist base, particularly those advocating for a more confrontational stance towards Labor and greater emphasis on social justice and Palestinian rights. The race reflects deepening…
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Pittsburgh lawyer charged with helping son conceal evidence in cocaine case
A prominent Pittsburgh attorney, Paul Robinson, has been indicted for allegedly helping his son conceal evidence connected to a major cocaine trafficking operation run by Penn State students. Robinson, aged 59 and managing attorney at a well-known local law firm, faces felony charges of tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension. His son, Thomas Robinson, 24,…
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Four-year-old girl fights for life after freak accident at junior rugby carnival
A four-year-old girl, Kaleia Mu’a, remains in critical condition after being struck by a buggy whilst attending the Prime Nines Tournament at Tugun Rugby League Club on the Gold Coast. The incident has left her with severe injuries including a fractured skull, multiple brain bleeds, internal bleeding and a broken leg, prompting her parents to…