Seafarers abandoned in the Gulf

Seafarers abandoned in the Gulf

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How North Korea became a crypto-theft world leader

Last week, cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked, affecting a record £4.7bn of assets. While North Korea denies being behind the attack, investigators say clues point to the actions of the rogue state. How did the country develop into a hacking superpower, and as cyber crime ...  Show more

Should Britain pay reparations for slavery?

King Charles is in the Caribbean – his first tour there as monarch. Along with the royal processions, meetings and public appearances, Charles’ recent visits have also included discussions of Britain’s historic role in the transatlantic slave trade. Now, local calls for an apolog ...  Show more

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