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Financial Times reports US$6.9bn flowed through banks in alleged Russian forgery scheme

Leaked material from fintech A7 reportedly details thousands of Russian payments handled by Standard Chartered, Citigroup and other international financial groups.

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Young and Smith-Njigba named ‘Employees of the Week’ by FOX Sports programme

Bryce Young and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were recognised after each accounted for three touchdowns in Week 2 victories.

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Transylvania beyond the spooky castles: a family adventure in Romania’s mountains
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Transylvania’s Eastern Carpathians offer solitude and wildlife beyond the castles

A 12-day road trip through Harghita County reveals a region defined by dramatic peaks, roaming bears, and deep quiet, largely untouched by international tourism.

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Converse pulls Karina advertisement after backlash over racist imagery

The Nike-owned sneaker company apologised after critics said an Instagram image evoked a Ku Klux Klan hood and a lynching victim’s dangling feet.

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Classical music offers solace amid ‘exhausting’ culture of optimisation, writer says

Joseph Earp describes a growing obsession with classical music as a source of uplift, recognition and connection across time.

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US Supreme Court’s emergency docket becomes central route for major rulings, ProPublica reports

ProPublica says the court issued more substantive decisions through its “shadow docket” than in open court during the term ending in 2025, possibly for the first time in its modern history.

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Way Dynamic carries Melbourne’s music scene onto the international stage

Dylan Young’s project is set for an international re-release of Massive Shoe, as touring and reported support from Elton John expand its reach.