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Former US officials tell CNN that a Russian businessman who appeared in US court Monday on securities fraud charges might be a significant asset in US efforts to obtain additional information on Russian election meddling and other intelligence operations. Vladislav Klyushin's Moscow-based cybersecurity firm's work with the Russian government, as well as Klyushin's alleged relationship with an ex-Russian GRU military intelligence officer, will likely be of great interest to US law enforcement and intelligence officials, according to former Justice Department and Homeland Security officials. On Monday, the Russian billionaire, who is in his early 40s, appeared via videoconference in federal court in Massachusetts for what was intended to be an arraignment hearing. According to Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler, Klyushin's lawyer in the United States, Maksim Nemtsev, did not file the necessary papers for the hearing to proceed. The arraignment has been rescheduled for Wedne

At a trial in California, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted guilty of four counts of fraud. Prosecutors claimed Holmes lied about her blood-testing company and technology that could diagnose diseases with only a few droplets of blood. Holmes was convicted guilty of four crimes, including conspiracy to defraud investors and three counts of wire fraud, by a jury. The 37-year-old faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail. Four other accusations against Holmes were dismissed, including deliberately misrepresenting to the public. Three further counts were considered by the jury, but they were unable to make a decision. The jury could deliver a partial decision after seven days of deliberation, according to the court. Theranos, which was once valued at $9 billion (£6.5 billion), was once Silicon Valley's darling. The company claimed to revolutionize healthcare, but it began to fall apart in 2015 after a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that its key blood-testin

A Canadian court has awarded the relatives of six persons who died in a plane crash near Tehran in 2020 C$107 million (£62 million; $84 million), plus interest. The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario awarded compensation to family members who had lost spouses, siblings, children, nieces and nephews. After taking off, Ukraine International Airlines aircraft PS752 was attacked by two missiles. Iran claims the plane was mistaken for a US missile. The whole 176-person crew perished. There were 55 Canadians and 35 permanent residents in the group. The relatives launched a legal claim against Iran and other officials, alleging that they were responsible for the occurrence. It was unclear how the money would be collected from Iran at the time. Mark Arnold, the relatives' lawyer, said his team would try to take Iranian assets in Canada and overseas, including oil ships. According to the CBC, this is the first time that compensation has been given to the victims' relatives, and Iran h

  In a dramatic final of the PDC World Darts Championship, Peter Wright made an incredible comeback to defeat Michael Smith. In the 10th set, Wright came back from a 5-4 deficit and two legs up on Smith to win three sets in a row and earn the title. The Scot, who won the title again in 2020, is only the sixth player in history to do so. "I'm ecstatic; I've gotten her back," Wright exclaimed. "This is my lady, and I'm glad to see her again." Wright, who switched darts twice during the final, said, "I didn't show up for eight sets and it was dreadful and I was telling myself off so I stopped doing it." "I was becoming increasingly upset with myself, so I stopped doing it, and my darts straightened up as a result." "People may have claimed I was lucky to defeat Michael van Gerwen [in 2020], who wasn't in great shape at the time, but I can prove to everyone that I can win it horribly as well." Wright, who was competing i

  According to a 2009 damages settlement against the sex offender, Virginia Giuffre promised not to sue anyone associated to Jeffrey Epstein who may be classified as a "possible defendant."SAccording to the document, the financier paid her $500,000 (£371,000) to settle her claim, which was made public by a New York court. Ms Giuffre is pursuing a civil complaint against the Duke of York for allegedly sexually assaulting her as a teenager 20 years ago. The document was made public ahead of a crucial hearing in the civil action involving Prince Andrew on Tuesday, and the interpretation of the settlement will be a major point of contention between the parties. Ms. Giuffre claims she was a victim of human trafficking. Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly trafficked Ms Giuffre to the prince. He has always refuted the allegations. Despite the fact that the prince is not named in the settlement, his attorneys claim that she cannot sue him because she promised to drop all legal ac

  Officials revealed on Saturday that New York State had documented over 85,000 new coronavirus cases on the final day of 2021, the largest one-day number in the state since the pandemic began. The number of positive test results, which accounted for 85,476, or nearly 22% of all tests submitted by the state, surpassed a previous high established just the day before. And the rapid rise in cases in New York shows little signs of diminishing, with new infections from Christmas travel and gatherings likely not yet reflected in official figures. "As we fight the winter spike, we must remember the most vulnerable among us – do what you can to keep others in your community safe from Covid-19," Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement releasing the latest figures. "Put on a mask, wash your hands, and use the finest weapon we have at our disposal: the vaccine." New York is one of several hotspots spearheading a national surge, along with Washington, D.C., and other Eastern

ScotRail has had to make interim alterations to its timetable as a result of staff shortages caused by the impact of Covid. Hundreds of employees have been isolated by the rail operator, resulting in the cancellation of numerous services. A temporary timetable will be in effect until January 28 to offer customers with a level of confidence regarding which trains are running. Routes in the central belt are primarily affected. Between Monday and Friday, nine routes in and out of Glasgow's two largest stations will operate on a revised timetable, while three services to and from Edinburgh Waverley will be temporarily reduced. Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk High is Scotland's busiest service. The adjustments have no impact on Scotland's busiest service, Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk High. ScotRail Operations Director David Simpson said: "ScotRail, like most businesses, is vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus. "We've been working nonstop to maintain a safe

  At Alexandra Palace in London, Peter Wright and Michael Smith will compete in the PDC World Darts Championship final. England's Smith defeated compatriot James Wade 6-3 in the opening semi-final match of the evening to reach his second world championship final. Wright, of Scotland, won 6-4 over fellow countryman Gary Anderson to reach his third final. On Monday, the final will be held at Alexandra Palace in London. Wright broke Gary Anderson's record of 22 180s thrown in a world championship match with a new record of 24 180s thrown in any world championship tournament. Wright, the world number two, won the opening three sets in the second semi-final of the night. Despite a fantastic 116 checkout from Anderson to break Wright's throw in the opening leg of the second set, the world number two Wright, 51, won the first three sets of the match in what was the second semi-final of the night. The match was more closer than the score indicated, with both players throwing high-q

  In high-crime inner city regions, adult chaperones assist children on their route to and from school. With backing from the Home Office and the Police and Crime Commissioner, the £1.2 million programme is being launched in the West Midlands. The schools that were chosen were based on police intelligence regarding criminal activities in their communities. It's based on a successful system that helped Chicago, Illinois, reduce crime. The Ark Boulton Academy, a secondary school in Birmingham's inner-city Sparkhill neighbourhood, is one of the schools participating in the Step Together initiative. A small group of adults gathers at the school gates at the start and end of the day to act as chaperones for the youngsters as they walk between home and school. Others are stationed in parks in the area. Because of anti-social behavior and gang criminality in the area, the school was picked, along with more than a dozen others in the West Midlands police force area. The school's he

  As data on cases over Hogmanay becomes available, the impact of the Omicron Covid variation is expected to become evident this week. Since December 31, no figures have been available, but headline information will be given later on Monday. Jillian Evans, the chief of health intelligence for NHS Grampian, said data from her region indicated that cases were still doubling every three days. She predicted that figuring out the implications of the variant would take a "crunch week." According to the most recent numbers, 11,962 instances were reported on New Year's Eve, however this number could be underestimated due to the high volume of positive tests causing delays in reporting findings. The previous day, 16,867 positive tests were reported, which was the highest daily total ever. The previous day, 16,867 positive tests were reported, marking the highest daily total since the epidemic began in early 2020. According to Ms Evans, who spoke to BBC Scotland's Seven Days, &