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Articles by Chris Cook
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Ricardo Vaz, Dan Kovalik November 4, 2026
Yesterday Americans celebrated democracy, going to the polls to vote in midterms. The election coincided with the 10 month anniversary of the US invasion of Venezuela - an illegal action that killed more than a hundred and ten people - and included the kidnapping of duly-elected president Nicholas Maduro and his wife, National Assembly representative Cilia Flores.
$6.3bn in 30 minutes: how the world’s biggest heist unfolded
The largest financial theft in history took no more than 30 minutes.
Polymarket’s top trader is sports gambler ‘Swiss Tony’
The best-performing gambler on Polymarket is a pseudonymous account that made $12mn trading on sports events under the name “swisstony”,...
Kremlin-backed money launderer used London fintech to make payments
Don’t only follow the money, follow the people The “Red flags” podcast series looks at financial crime, fraud and scams. This episode breaks down money laundering, with Quentin Mugg pushing back on the adage ‘follow the money’.Mugg is a French police commander and liaison officer at Europol, and author of Argent sale : la traque (Dirty money: the hunt).
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Steve Stewart, Kristen Taleen, Andy Worthington October 7, 2026
Gorilla Radio Pod Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Steve Stewart, Kristen Taleen, Andy Worthington October 7, 2026 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -59:58 -59:58 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Steve Stewart, Kristen Taleen, Andy Worthington October 7, 2026 Steve Stewart & Kristen Taleen on the CPPIB presenting the bill to the nation; Andy Worthington and the genocide the World ignores - three years later in the second half.
The online life of the Flydubai attacker
The Flydubai co-pilot who tried to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv is a former cryptocurrency speculator who four years ago was living with...
The not very secret life of A7’s front companies
The US Treasury last week decided to hit A7, the Kremlin-backed payment service money laundering network, with a wave of new sanctions.
UK businessman given senior role at group linked to Kremlin money-laundering operation
A British businessman was given a senior role at a company linked to Kremlin-backed money-laundering operation A7, according to new...
Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in Brussels
US Big Tech companies have an outsized influence in Brussels, spending more money and meeting more often with EU policymakers than...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, David Quigg, David Rovics September 23, 2026
The two and a half year campaign to spare Fairy Creek’s ancient forests from timber company Teal Jones saw more than 1200 everyday citizens arrested and charged with contempt of a court injunction. The 2023 Henderson decision put an end to the legal peril for those who chose to put themselves between the loggers and one of the last old growth stands remaining on Vancouver Island.
Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network
Billions of dollars of Rosneft’s foreign earnings were funnelled through a Kremlin-backed money laundering network, putting the state oil...
Kremlin-backed forgery scheme moved $6.9bn through global banks
Standard Chartered, Citigroup and other international banks have handled billions of dollars from a Kremlin-backed fintech company that...
Put Yourself Out There
Those who deserve recognition are the least likely to seek it.Over the years, I’ve noticed something about our industry. Words by Chris Cook The best operators are usually the last to raise their hands. They’re busy running their stores, taking care of customers, completing installations and managing employees. Most are also their own toughest critics.
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Ricardo Vaz, Dan Kovalik August 12, 2026
Monday’s massive earthquake in western Colombia served as a terrifying reminder to neighbouring Venezuelans still picking up the pieces of the twin quakes they suffered just seven weeks ago. Countries around the World have pledged support in rescue efforts for Colombia, where hundreds are confirmed dead, with more feared under the rubble.
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Yves Engler, Andy Worthington August 5, 2026
Over the weekend, author, journalist, political disruptor, and long-time friend of this show, Yves Engler was arrested in Montreal. The City of Montreal Police Service responded to a 911 call made by Quebec media personality, Richard Martineau. Famous for his extremist views and aggressive style, Martineau claimed to the 911 operator Yves’ public questioning of his position on the Gaza genocide was “hyper aggressif”.
Greek tycoon’s tanker towed into Iranian waters
A tanker belonging to the Greek shipping tycoon George Prokopiou appears to have been towed into Iranian waters, according to satellite...
The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
The Trump administration has collected more than $13bn in revenues from Venezuelan oil sales this year, according to FT calculations, but...
The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
The Trump administration has collected more than $13bn in revenues from Venezuelan oil sales this year, according to FT calculations, but Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
EU faces crumbling support for new Russia sanctions
The EU is facing a collapse in support for new economic sanctions targeting Russia as national capitals refuse to back measures that...
Athens blocks new EU sanctions on Russia to shield Greek shipping company
Greece is blocking a new round of EU sanctions against Russian gas to protect Dynagas, the shipping company belonging to Greek tycoon...
The price of Palantir’s politics
The week after a US immigration enforcement officer killed an American mother of three on the streets of Minneapolis in January,...
Greek shipping companies made almost $4bn carrying Russian oil in past three years
Greek shipping companies have made at least $3.8bn transporting Russian oil over the past three years even as G7 nations sought to curb...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Yves Engler, Andy Worthington June 24, 2026
As anticipated, British PM, Keir Starmer resigned Monday becoming the latest in a long string of prime ministers to leave office without facing, post facto, their electorate. Fitting too following Starmer’s monkey-wrenching of Labour Party policy - making it indistinguishable from the Tories - and backing Israel’s genocide to the hilt. It’s a lesson Canada’s freshly majority-mandated Liberal Party leader Mark Carney would do well to heed.
Hundreds of ships wait outside Gulf for full opening of Hormuz strait
More than 400 large ships are holding positions off the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz, as tanker owners and operators wait for the...
Shadow fleet tanker seized by UK linked to Tate Modern sponsor
The tanker seized by UK authorities on Sunday for being part of Russia’s shadow fleet was previously owned by the Greek shipping tycoon...
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker in the English Channel in the early hours of Sunday morning in the first such action by...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Randy Caravaggio, David Rovics June 10, 2026
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk demanded Monday the United States lift sanctions against Cuba “immediately”. The High Commissioner blamed the oil embargo in place since January for killing children, saying the severe sanctions violate “basic principles of international human rights law”.
Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market
Ticket touts are likely to be the first losers in this year’s World Cup with almost 180,000 tickets still available on official resale...
Irish government under pressure over alumina exports to Russia
Pressure is mounting on the Irish government over alumina exports from a Russian-owned factory potentially being used in Vladimir Putin’s...
Two LNG tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz
Two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the latest sign that traffic through the vital...
AI guardrails stripped from Meta and Google models in minutes
Software tools that remove safety protections from AI models developed by Meta, Google and other tech groups are being used to create...
Iran’s Guards used UAE company to buy military satellite equipment
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards used a United Arab Emirates-based procurement network to buy advanced Chinese satellite equipment linked to...
Rich families risk unlimited liability for losses in return for privacy
Wealthy families are increasingly using a type of company for their investments that does not limit their losses but helps them to avoid...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Arturo Ezquerro-Cañete, Andy Worthington May 6, 2026
Last month in an “extraordinary session” Argentina’s National Congress signed off on reforms to the country’s ‘Glacier Law’. The 2010 law was a hard-fought and rare win, protecting both the environment and water security for millions of Argentinians. With its “reforms” now ratified, the fear is foreign mining giants will move in and destroy an irreplaceable resource. And, there’s a Canadian connection.
Consumers face more pain as companies threaten price rises
Consumers face the threat of higher prices spreading beyond the petrol pump without a swift end to the Middle East war, executives and...
Half of ‘long shot’ Polymarket bets on military action are successful
More than half of “long-shot” bets on military action made on Polymarket are successful, according to a report that suggests prediction...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Ricardo Vaz, Randy Caravaggio April 22, 2026
Nearly four months since the lethal attack against it, Venezuela is signing deals with Western financial operators, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez says the renewed relationship marks a “great achievement of Venezuelan diplomacy”, and is an important step signalling “good has triumphed” in the besieged country. Ricardo Vaz is a journalist, political analyst and contributor with the communication collectives Tatuy Tv and Utopix.
Saudi Arabia’s key east-west oil pipeline hit as Middle East energy attacks continue
Saudi Arabia’s key east-west pipeline carrying oil to the Red Sea was attacked on Wednesday, as energy sites on both sides of the Middle...
The lords and alleged lawbreakers among MFS’s eclectic borrowers
Former Conservative Party treasurer Lord Stanley Fink, reality television personality Gillian McKeith, and a clutch of England rugby...
Modus Marine Units Now Shipping
Audio Line Designed Specifically for Harsh Marine Environments Oxnard, Calif., March 30, 2026 – Modus is proud to announce that select marine receivers, amplifiers, and accessories are now shipping. “The Modus marine lineup reflects a deep understanding of boating culture and the technical challenges unique to marine environments,” said Rob Osheaski, Director of Marine OEM Sales.
The riches of Viktor Orbán’s home village
Driving half an hour west from Budapest, the road drops away into farm lanes and rolling hills before reaching a phalanx of black steel...
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Andy Worthington, Salam Hamdan March 4, 2026
That February 28th, 2026 will live as a date in infamy is certain. But in an age of so many infamies, “What difference” - the mighty in Washington and Tel Aviv, Berlin, Paris, London and ... Ottawa may ask - “does one more orgy of destruction make?” That hubris and viciousness, revealed by America and its enablers in the course of these last terrible years, has led to this reeking fin-de-siècle to end all fin-de-siècle today.
Polymarket users won big with unusual bets on US attack on Iran
The US attack on Iran was preceded by a number of unusually large and well-timed bets that made a combined profit of $330,000 and were Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
Polymarket users won big with unusual bets on US attack on Iran
The US attack on Iran was preceded by a number of unusually large and well-timed bets that made a combined profit of $330,000 and were...
Collapse of UK property lender sends shockwaves through Wall Street
Wall Street lenders are scrambling to understand the extent of losses on billions of pounds they lent to a UK-based mortgage provider...
Russian ‘illicit oil traders’ exposed by email blunder placed under UK sanctions
Nearly 300 entities linked to Russian energy and military production have been added to the UK’s sanctions lists, including a network of...
The ‘incredibly significant’ US military forces surrounding Iran
The US has amassed a vast military force in the Middle East as President Donald Trump warned Iran to reach a deal within a “maximum” of 15 Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
Email blunder exposes $90bn Russian oil smuggling ring
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An IT blunder has revealed an apparent smuggling ring that has moved at least $90bn of Russian oil and is playing a central role in...
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The ‘incredibly significant’ US military forces surrounding Iran
The US has amassed a vast military force in the Middle East as President Donald Trump warned Iran to reach a deal within a “maximum” of...
West Texas Family’s Acela Skincare Launches Nationwide
Premium tallow-based skincare elevates industry with refinement and modern beauty MULESHOE, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acela Skincare, a family-founded skincare company, today announced its official launch. Named after the daughters of founders K.R. and Robin Averhoff, Acela (uh-sell-uh) is redefining tallow-based skincare through premium formulations and intentional simplicity.
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