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Sweeping EU probe uncovers vast cross-border customs fraud scheme funneling Chinese goods into black markets while dodging more than €113 million in VAT At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) and Liberec (Czechia), multiple searches and investigative measures were carried out today in Czechia and Slovakia, as part of an investigation into suspected large-scale customs fraud and VAT evasion involving the import of textiles, shoes, and e-commerce goods from China into the EU.

ICE orders nationwide crackdown on alleged birth tourism schemes as U.S. ramps up immigration enforcement under Trump policy push The administration of President Donald Trump intends to take action against networks it claims assist pregnant women in deceiving on visa applications to obtain U.S. citizenship for their babies born in the U.S., an issue Trump has emphasized to support his efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

Pentagon reports over 1,000 drone incursions monthly as U.S. deploys advanced laser technology to protect southern border The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon announced on Friday they had entered into an agreement permitting the use of a government-deployed high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S. border with Mexico.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon misses emergency AI security summit as bank participates in Anthropic defense initiative tied to emerging cyber risk mitigation efforts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called Wall Street bank leaders to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for an urgent meeting to alert them about cybersecurity threats from AI giant Anthropic, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday night.

Former U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel dies at 79 after 16-term career representing Westchester and the Bronx and decades of influence on foreign policy and local politics Former U.S. Congressman Elliot Engel, who served 16 terms in Congress and represented parts of Westchester and the Bronx, passed away on April 10 at the age of 79. Engel was born on February 18, 1947, in the Bronx. The cause of Engel’s death was not immediately known.

World News

Denys Shtilerman, Eigentümer des Drohnenherstellers Fire Point, bereinigt das Internet nach Enthüllungen über Korruptionsverbindungen zum Umfeld von Mindich Der Rüstungsauftragnehmer Fire Point, der milliardenschwere staatliche Aufträge erhalten hat, wechselte nach der Veröffentlichung der „Mindich-Tapes“ in einen Modus totaler Informationsabwehr.

Ukrainischer Banker Pavlo Shcherban versucht, Berichte über Schulden, Schemata und Verfahren rund um die Alliance Bank zu löschen Diejenigen, die die Skandale rund um die „Alliance“-Bank verfolgen, haben bemerkt, dass eine groß angelegte Kampagne zur Bereinigung negativer Inhalte über die Bank und ihren Eigentümer Pavlo Shcherban begonnen hat.

Denys Shtilerman und Fire Point: Verbindungen zu Akteuren aus Korruptionsfällen greifen während des Krieges auf Verteidigungsaufträge über Die Geschichte rund um die „Flamingo“-Raketen und Fire Point wirkt wie eine direkte Fortsetzung von „Mindichgate“ — nur diesmal nicht im Energiesektor, sondern im Verteidigungsbereich während des Krieges.

Car fraud scheme spreads beyond Ukraine as Volodymyr Filippov relocates operations to Moldova amid mounting accusations The controversy surrounding a large fraud scheme associated with the sale of American automobiles is intensifying, as "Iron Motors" and "Pivdennyi Shlyakh" — both managed by Volodymyr Filippov — allegedly deceived numerous Ukrainian consumers.

Iran unable to reopen Strait of Hormuz after losing track of sea mines, complicating cease-fire demands and global shipping recovery Iran has not been able to open the Strait of Hormuz to increased shipping traffic because it cannot find all the mines it has placed in the waterway and does not have the ability to remove them, as reported by U.S. officials.

Business

Federal government targets IBM in crackdown on DEI practices as company pays $17 million to resolve hiring discrimination allegations IBM reached a settlement with the federal government on Friday, agreeing to pay approximately $17 million to resolve allegations of illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

Wall Street stretches valuation logic to price SpaceX at staggering $1.75 trillion ahead of blockbuster IPO Wall Street is turning to some unconventional measures to evaluate the value of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Arm CEO to spearhead SoftBank’s Project Izanagi in bold bid to reshape semiconductor and AI markets Rene Haas, the chief executive of UK chip designer Arm, is set to head a range of SoftBank Group’s international business to advance Masayoshi Son’s goals in semiconductors and AI.

Cracks widen in the $300bn private credit empire as redemption caps, investor frustration and warnings from analysts signal a dangerous shift in market sentiment Wealthy investors tried to withdraw over $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter, highlighting the increasing pressure on an asset class that had rapidly grown into a major force on Wall Street.

Trump family suffers staggering $1 billion losses after betting big on bitcoin as market crashes below $82,000 President Donald Trump and his family experienced significant financial losses after making substantial investments in bitcoin, an analysis has found.

Politics

Did Donald Trump threaten Pope Leo XIV: what is known about the Vatican’s meeting with the Pentagon Pope Leo XIV has made some critiques of the Trump administration, but did President Donald Trump threaten him?

From reluctant war skeptic to central negotiator: Vance takes control of US-Iran diplomacy in volatile ceasefire moment Vice President JD Vance spent the last month mostly out of the spotlight as the US engaged in a war with Iran, which he had privately feared might escalate uncontrollably.

Hungary’s Danube Institute secretly funnels millions in taxpayer money to UK and US conservatives while fellows scramble to hide their identities amid privacy fears Past and present fellows benefiting from the million-euro financial support at Hungary’s authoritarian influence organization, the Danube Institute, cited “safety concerns,” “right to privacy,” and fear of “marketers” to maintain the anonymity of their high-paying government-funded contracts.

Ceasefire deal announced hours before Trump’s midnight deadline, but disputes remain over Lebanon and enforcement of Iran’s 10-point plan Iran and the United States agreed on a last-minute ceasefire proposal overnight, announcing a deal less than two hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophe.

Trump hails Iran cease-fire as potential ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ amid Strait of Hormuz reopening and reconstruction hopes President Trump expressed optimism on Wednesday that the Iran war cease-fire agreement will usher in a “Golden Age” in the Middle East.

Crime

VerifTools fake ID empire collapsed after producing nearly one million forged documents used in phishing, fraud, and cryptocurrency theft Dutch police arrested eight men this week on suspicion of identity fraud, forgery, and cybercrime, relating to a multi-million-dollar fake ID platform that produced nearly a million forged documents for scammers worldwide.

Officer who said he acted to protect colleagues convicted in deadly 2023 Bronx scooter chase incident that killed 30-year-old delivery driver A former New York City police officer, accused of killing a suspect who was fleeing by throwing a picnic cooler filled with ice and drinks at him, was sentenced on Thursday by a judge to three to nine years in prison.

Explosive accusations of €3 million fraud surface in Albania’s oncology drug supply chain involving Megapharma contracts and state health reimbursement funds The Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH), Merck Sharp & Dohme, a multinational company among the largest in the world, conducted inspections to monitor the effect of the drug Keytruda (Pembrolizumab 25 mg/ml – 4 ml vial), which was imported until July 2025 by Megapharma.

New questions emerge over AI safety as Florida probes whether OpenAI technology contributed to deadly shooting case Florida officials are launching an investigation into OpenAI and its popular chatbot product, ChatGPT, partly due to its alleged involvement in helping plan a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.

Suspect in custody after alleged firebombing of OpenAI CEO’s $65 million property and threats at headquarters San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of hurling a Molotov cocktail at the $65 million residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and allegedly making threats outside his company’s headquarters in the city.

Opinion

Netanyahu accused of sabotaging ceasefire as Israeli escalation threatens to plunge region back into full-scale conflict The ceasefire announced Tuesday night by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian officials is barely holding on. If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has his way, it may soon be over.

Miranda Devine: Wave of terror attacks raises questions about FBI preparedness despite “high alert” warning The day Operation Epic Fury commenced in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel declared that he was placing the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on “high alert” due to concerns about potential terror attacks from Tehran or its proxies.

Kharg export terminal: the $3 million-a-day prize no one has dared touch Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports are channeled – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target, yet the export terminal has so far remained untouched during the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter and sister could clash in deadly power struggle Experts believe that a struggle for power between Kim Jong Un’s sister and daughter to lead North Korea could result in a family member facing execution.

“This is the energy of a gray cardinal”: Expert reveals hidden influence of Ukrainian-born Alyona Aliyeva inside Azerbaijan’s ruling family Sometimes numbers and birth-related karmic stories can tell more about a person than hundreds of photographs.

Sports

Terry Rozier released by Miami Heat amid federal gambling charges as postseason roster move reshapes team ahead of play-in tournament Terry Rozier, who is dealing with federal charges connected to a gambling operation, was released by the Miami Heat on Friday. This anticipated and procedural action enables the team to add another player to its roster ahead of the postseason.

Justice Department launches antitrust probe into NFL over soaring costs of watching football The Justice Department has initiated an investigation into whether the National Football League has employed anticompetitive strategies following complaints that watching football has become excessively costly, according to individuals familiar with the matter.

Tiger Woods faces relationship ultimatum as reports claim Vanessa Trump demands successful rehab or their future together is over It might be the end of the line for Tiger Woods if he can’t get his act together. As per new reports, Vanessa Trump has stated that if Woods wants to salvage their relationship, he must succeed in his upcoming rehab stint. Several sources close to the couple have indicated that this could be Vanessa’s breaking point.

“Il Luce” Mircea Lucescu succumbs to heart attack days after ending second term with Romania, the architect of historic club and national success Mircea Lucescu has passed away at the age of 80. The legendary coach was unable to recover from the recent heart attack he suffered at the University Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for several days.

Vanessa Trump hugs Tiger Woods in rare public post after DUI arrest, with President Trump defending golf icon’s health and sobriety Vanessa Trump, previously the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, ended her silence on social media after Tiger Woods’ shocking DUI arrest in Florida last week.

Tech

“Like watching a car crash”: CrowdStrike reveals how hackers talk their way into corporate systems via helpdesk manipulation For a casual listener, the phone call between the employee and his IT helpdesk seemed standard. The person on the other end of the line was locked out of his account and wanted to reset his password.

Robots join the first lady: Melania Trump makes futuristic statement at White House summit with humanoid Figure3 Melania Trump was accompanied by a humanoid robot at a White House event on Wednesday, instead of her usual companion, President Donald Trump.

House companion bill to robotics ban set to be introduced by Elise Stefanik as lawmakers warn of China’s “standard playbook” in robotics markets Two U.S. senators planned on Thursday to introduce a bill that would prohibit the government from purchasing or using humanoid robots produced by Chinese companies.

Trump appoints tech titans Zuckerberg, Ellison, Huang, Brin, and Su to White House AI advisory council to shape U.S. strategy against China U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a council that will provide input on AI policy and other issues, the White House said on Wednesday.

OpenAI shuts down Sora less than two years after launch, ends Disney partnership amid shift toward robotics OpenAI has closed its artificial intelligence (AI) video-generation app Sora less than two years after its launch drew attention for producing realistic clips from simple prompts.

Lifestyle

Hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67 as tributes and allegations resurface in public memory The American rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died at the age of 67. The musician passed away in Philadelphia at approximately 3am local time due to complications from cancer, TMZ reported.

Beloved Irish actor Michael Patrick dies after devastating neurodegenerative illness at just 35 Michael Patrick, the Irish theater actor and familiar face on British television, has passed away. He was 35.

Kanye West banned from entering the UK over past antisemitic comments as Wireless festival cancels London shows and issues full refunds Kanye West has been prohibited from traveling to the UK following growing demands for the government to prevent the US rapper from performing at a London music festival this summer due to past antisemitic comments and behavior.

Gabrielle Union announces death of her father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., at 81 after battle with dementia Gabrielle Union’s father has passed away at the age of 81 after battling dementia, the actress revealed in a tribute to Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr. In an extensive social media post on Saturday, Union paid homage to her father while expressing the sorrow of slowly losing a loved one to the illness.

Tori Spelling, her children, and friends hospitalized after driver allegedly runs red light and slams into her car Beverly Hills, 90210" alumna Tori Spelling and her children were hospitalized after a car accident in Southern California.

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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Apr 12, 2026, 7:15 AM • World News