Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer.
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Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown.
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of acts of genocide in Gaza over water access
Israel rejects as a lie the rights group’s claim that it is blocking access to water critical for survival.
Jeremy Bowen: Syria’s new ruler is politically astute – but can he keep his promises?
Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.
I should have invaded Ukraine earlier, Putin tells Russians in TV marathon
Putin tells an end-of-year press conference there should have been “systemic preparation” for the full-scale invasion.
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband jailed for 20 years in mass rape trial
The convictions bring to an end France’s largest ever rape trial, which has shocked the country and world.
Skynet Secures $1.2M to Advance Decentralized AI Agent Payments Worldwide
Skynet, a decentralized protocol enabling AI agents to access and pay for products and services globally, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding.
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Web3 Security Firm Blockaid Launches Dashboard for Threat Analysis
Web3 blockchain security firm Blockaid has launched a dashboard called State of the Chain, providing a look into 2024 onchain activity and security trends.
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Chainalysis Estimates $2.2B Stolen From Crypto Platforms in 2024
Crypto hacking remains a huge challenge, with the total value of stolen funds surging to $2.2 billion in 2024, a 21.07% year-over-year increase, reports blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
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Solana DApp Revenue Soars 15x in 2024, Led by Meme Coins and DeFi
Solana’s decentralized app (DApp) ecosystem exploded in November 2024, reaching a record $365 million in revenue.
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