End of an era as dying Kray icon captures London
Reggie Kray, 66, is gravely ill with bladder cancer and admired as a style icon by fans and celebrities. A parolee and former gang boss, Kray’s release is described as a moral victory while calls and messages flood in from around the world. The Krays’ 1960s empire included extortion, protection, and nightclubs, with Ronnie and Charlie dead and Reggie nearing death, marking a final chapter in East End felon lore.
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Gorbachev backs Putin amid style mistakes in crisis
In New York, Mikhail Gorbachev praised Vladimir Putin as a capable leader while urging support for the president. He cited Kursk tragedy delays and a slow public response as style errors, noting Moscow bombings and a TV tower fire amid an August crisis. He urged frank openness and glasnost-like communication.
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