Allegra Mendelson

5 days ago | msn.com | Allegra Mendelson |Neil Johnston |Albert Tait

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6 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Allegra Mendelson |Albert Tait

In 2025, Mr Miller paid the agents another $36,500 (£27,100) to convince "the victim" to desist from showcasing the new statues at an upcoming protest, after "the victim" had displayed the statues on a 24-hour live feed online. Beyond the intimidation schemes, Mr Miller also allegedly tried to purchase millions of pounds worth of military equipment on behalf of the Chinese military.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Allegra Mendelson |Meike Eijsberg

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2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Allegra Mendelson |Meike Eijsberg

There are 56 active conflicts worldwide, the highest figure since World War II. Photo / Getty ImagesViolence is more widespread today, with armed conflict affecting every major region, according to ACLED data. In 2024, there were 56 active conflicts, the highest since 1946, with significant fatalities. Experts predict the trend of increasing violence and civilian impact will continue during 2025 and beyond.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Allegra Mendelson |Meike Eijsberg

The number of deaths dropped slightly in 2023, which can largely be attributed to the end of the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, which accounted for 60 per cent of the battle-related deaths in 2021 and 2022. According to The Telegraph's analysis, the death toll from conflict was most widespread in 2024, meaning every region of the world had a comparable share of deaths resulting from armed conflict - with no single region dominating.