Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan’s fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail.
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Billionaire Trump backer warns of ‘economic nuclear winter’ over tariffs
Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes – or risk shattering investors’ confidence.
Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months
A journalist is reportedly killed in a strike at a hospital compound after 10 rockets are fired into Israel.
Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia’s Belgorod region
Ukraine’s operations in a second region in Russia are explicitly acknowledged for the first time.
US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
A judge had blocked the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
Thousands attend funeral of Malian star Amadou Bagayoko
The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.
Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital
Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.
US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a “very high level” between the two countries.
Red Crescent calls for international inquiry into Israel’s killing of Gaza paramedics
The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a “fully-fledged war crime”.
Wild market swings as tariffs rattle US economy
Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.