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A French ultra-endurance cyclist, Sofiane Sehili, was arrested in Vladivostok on suspicion of illegally crossing the border. The case raises concerns about Russia's treatment of foreign nationals, following recent arrests of other French citizens under politically sensitive charges. The French Consulate has requested access.
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The Dominican Republic and US authorities jointly intercepted a boat carrying 1,000 kg of cocaine, destroying it 80 nautical miles south of Isla Beata. This marks the first collaboration of its kind in the Caribbean, amid ongoing US military anti-drug efforts and regional tensions.
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Nigeria's NDLEA, with US DEA and UK NCA, recovered over a ton of cocaine at Lagos port last weekend. Valued at $235 million, it is Nigeria's largest seizure. The investigation aims to identify and apprehend the global cartel behind the shipment.