Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester 08. July 2026 (18:54) Police ‘exploring evidence’ of more than £1m in fraudulent activity involving 60 transactions and more than 1m emailsThree people have been arrested as part of an investigation into financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, including allegations of fraud, bribery and money laundering.Greater Manchester police (GMP) said the force was “exploring evidence” of more than £1m in fraudulent activity involving 60 transactions and more than a million emails, alongside the Crown Prosecution Service’s serious economic crime unit. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows 08. July 2026 (18:29) The USMNT’s World Cup crashout is the latest episode to suggest the support and intervention of Donald J Trump brings bad luckThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayBreaking a mirror. Walking under a ladder. Spilling salt. A black cat crossing one’s path.After the events of this week, it feels safe to add one more item to the list of things said to bring bad luck: the support and intervention of Donald J Trump. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
