The ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions

New York Times - Sep 24, 2026

A Moscow firm uses shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder money, and a custom app to forge trade records, to help Russia bypass sweeping financial restrictions.

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Melissa Noel to host SOTIC 2026 in Guyana

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Guyanese-American award-winning journalist, producer and media executive Melissa Noel will host the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place Oct. 5-9 in Guyana. Noel will guide delegates through the conference program, helping set the stage for five days of dialogue, collaboration and cultural exchange under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.”

Ski Safari Exclusively Introduces Up and Coming Powder Paradise Oppdal in Norway for Winter 2026/27

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Ski Safari continues to expand its popular Norway programme, exclusively adding Oppdal for winter 2026/27. A resort long held in high regard by Norwegian and Swedish skiers, but almost entirely unknown to Brits, Oppdal offers some of the most accessible off-piste skiing in Scandinavia and is located just two hours from Trondheim.

Walk Dolly’s Hometown Story

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Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close

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Niagara Parks Reimagining Iconic Niagara Falls Attraction

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Could hit musical Hamilton be coming to Hong Kong in 2027?

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Could hit musical Hamilton be coming to Hong Kong in 2027?

Global theatre producer Crossroads Live UK has announced a worldwide recruitment drive for wigs, lighting and automation roles ahead of an upcoming multi-year world tour of the hit musical Hamilton. According to Crossroads Live’s website, the production “will visit a multitude of territories, starting in Asia in late 2026”, with salaries for the roles to be “discussed upon offer”. Meanwhile, recent social media posts appeared to show screenshots of a Hamilton website listing performance dates in...

Are Hongkongers getting bored of weekend trips to Shenzhen?

Sep 24, 2026

Are Hongkongers getting bored of weekend trips to Shenzhen?

Are Hongkongers starting to get bored of Shenzhen? Lately, when I ask friends and acquaintances if they have any weekend plans north of the border, there is a lot less enthusiasm in their replies. I see a lot of shrugs, or people saying they don’t know when they’re going next. I have no exact figures but anecdotally, the people around me are not doing as many day trips to our neighbouring city. I cannot say if there is an actual decline in traffic. In fact, the evidence might point to the...

Elizabeth Holmes to Transfer to Halfway House in August 2027

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