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How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

US officials announced on Tuesday they had recovered $3.6 billion of bitcoin stolen in a 2016, throwing a light on the scams that surround cryptocurrency.

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Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 92 amid calls for aid

Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 92 amid calls for aid

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has risen to 92 in Madagascar, authorities said Wednesday, as humanitarian organisations ramped up aid efforts with more than 110,000 people in need of emergency assistance.

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Black diamond, largest ever cut, sells for £3.2 million

Black diamond, largest ever cut, sells for £3.2 million

"The Enigma", the world's largest known cut diamond at 555 carats, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for £3.16 million ($4.3 million, 3.8 million euros) having recently gone on display for the first time.

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Israel hits missile targets in Syria: military

Israel hits missile targets in Syria: military

Israel launched strikes against targets in Syria early Wednesday, hitting anti-aircraft batteries in response to a missile fired from Syria, the military said.

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Solace for Salah in Liverpool's experience of losing finals, says Klopp

Solace for Salah in Liverpool's experience of losing finals, says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's experience of recovering from losing finals to win major titles can provide solace for Mohamed Salah after Egypt's African Cup of Nations final misery.

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New York latest Democrat-run state to roll back mask mandates

New York latest Democrat-run state to roll back mask mandates

New York on Wednesday joined a wave of Democrat-run US states to roll back mask mandates, a symbolic step towards restoring normal life in one of the early pandemic epicenters in America.

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'I didn't kill anyone,' Paris attacks suspect claims

'I didn't kill anyone,' Paris attacks suspect claims

The only suspected assailant still alive after the terror attacks that rocked Paris in November 2015 said Wednesday that "I didn't kill anyone, I didn't hurt anyone" as he took the stand for the first time in the trial over the jihadist massacres.

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UN court orders Uganda to pay DR Congo $325 mn war damages

UN court orders Uganda to pay DR Congo $325 mn war damages

The UN's top court on Wednesday ordered Uganda to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo $325 million over a brutal war two decades ago, just a fraction of what Kinshasa demanded.

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Wales must get more physical against Scotland, says Lake

Wales must get more physical against Scotland, says Lake

Dewi Lake says Wales must be more physical in Saturday's Six Nations clash against an in-form Scotland after their hammering by Ireland in their tournament opener.

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West Ham fine Zouma for abusing cat as pets are taken into care

West Ham fine Zouma for abusing cat as pets are taken into care

West Ham on Wednesday fined Kurt Zouma the "maximum amount possible" for mistreating his pet cat as the RSPCA charity said it had taken two animals belonging to the France defender into care.

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