UK police investigate disappearance of couple with newborn
UK police are “increasingly concerned for the welfare” of Constance Marten, Mark Gordon and their newborn. All 3 are missing. More
January 19, 2023
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Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest
Police carried Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg away from the edge of the Garzweiler II opencast lignite mine during a protest in Germany. More
January 17, 2023
UK police reviewing cases after officer’s serial rape plea
Police officer David Carrick pleaded guilty Monday to 49 criminal charges, including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over 18 years. More
January 17, 2023
Connecticut man admits to trying to help Islamic State group
Connecticut man pleads guilty to federal terrorism charge over 3 years after he was caught trying to travel to Syria to help the Islamic State group. More
January 12, 2023
Mexico captures son of former cartel boss ‘El Chapo’
According to both governments, Ovidio Guzmán had assumed a growing role among his brothers in carrying on their father's business. More
January 6, 2023
Porn site founder accused of sex trafficking caught in Spain
The women said they were plied with alcohol and marijuana before being rushed through signing a contract, which they weren't allowed to read. More
December 27, 2022
Ugandan court charges US couple in case of foster child
U.S. couple Mackenzie Spencer and Nicholas Spencer are charged with child trafficking involving a foster child in Uganda. More
December 22, 2022
German court convicts 97-year-old ex-secretary at Nazi camp
More than 60,000 people were killed at Stutthof concentration camp, some by being given lethal injections of gasoline or phenol directly to their hearts. More
December 20, 2022
Brittney Griner says she’ll play basketball in Arizona again
Brittney Griner said she's “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. More
December 16, 2022
Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner returns to the U.S. nearly 10 months after the WNBA star’s detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad. More
December 9, 2022
No bond for woman charged in death of socialite mom
Heather Mack, Chicago woman charged with conspiracy in the death of her wealthy mother during Bali vacation, to remain in custody while awaiting trial. More
December 8, 2022
Family of American prisoner Paul Whelan backs Griner deal
Paul Whelan's family said Biden admin made the right decision in a prisoner exchange that freed Brittney Griner, but are devastated Whelan stays behind. More
December 8, 2022
Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad. More
December 8, 2022
Man arrested after egg allegedly thrown at King Charles III
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault after an egg was allegedly hurled towards King Charles III during a visit to a town center. More
December 6, 2022
Former Nazi camp secretary voices regret, seeks acquittal
Lawyers for Irmgard Furchner, 97-year-old ex-secretary to the SS commander of Nazi Germany's Stutthof concentration camp, asked for her to be acquitted. More
December 6, 2022
German ‘babysitter’ on trial in huge child sexual abuse case
German prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 15 years imprisonment followed by continued security confinement for unnamed defendant. More
December 6, 2022
Germany: woman arrested for shutting roommate’s ventilator
The suspect is alleged to have switched off a 79-year-old woman's ventilator because she was annoyed by the sound it made. More
December 5, 2022
Snowden receives Russian passport, takes citizenship oath
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has reportedly received a Russian passport and taken the citizenship oath. More
December 2, 2022
New arrest warrant issued for McCann suspect in other cases
The suspect, Christian Brueckner, is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence in Germany for a rape he also committed in Portugal in 2005. More
November 29, 2022
Mexico wants American extradited on charges in tourist death
Prosecutors in the state of Baja California Sur did not name the suspect in the Oct. 29 death of Shanquella Robinson. More
November 28, 2022
Prosecutors seek conviction of ex-Nazi camp secretary, 97
German prosecutors want 97-year-old Irmgard Furchner, secretary to SS commander of Stutthof concentration camp, convicted as an accessory to murder. More
November 22, 2022
EXPLAINER: What Griner may endure in Russian penal system
Brittney Griner is serving a drug possession sentence at a Russian penal colony human rights advocates say has harsh conditions and violent criminals. More
November 18, 2022
Mexico investigates death of US tourist seen in fight video
A state official who was not authorized to be quoted by name confirmed the victim was Shanquella Robinson. More
November 18, 2022
Sydney murder conviction for gay American’s death overturned
Scott Johnson’s death was initially called a suicide, but his family pressed for further investigation. More
November 18, 2022
Seoul to extradite New Zealand murder suspect within 30 days
Police said the children were between 5 and 10 years old and had been dead for years when their bodies were found in the suitcases. More
November 14, 2022
‘Great danger’: Couple sentenced in submarine secrets case
“This is an exceptional story, right out of the movies,” said U.S. District Judge Gina during sentencing for Jonathan and Diana Toebbe. More
November 10, 2022
Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession. More
November 9, 2022
South Korea to review extradition of New Zealand suspect
An official said prosecutors will likely apply for the review this week and that the court will have two months to decide on the case. More
October 27, 2022
Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential
It's been reported that Washington has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the “merchant of death.” More
October 26, 2022
Russian court rejects Griner appeal against 9-year sentence
Brittney Griner took part in the Moscow Regional Court hearing via video call from a penal colony outside Moscow where she is imprisoned. More
October 25, 2022
