Nine men from Rochdale and Manchester have received lengthy prison sentences for operating a sophisticated grooming network that exploited vulnerable girls as 'sex slaves' in what police describe as 'industrial-scale' abuse.
Nine members of a Rochdale grooming gang have been sentenced to over 70 years for systematic sexual abuse of vulnerable children in Greater Manchester.
Caden Speight staged his own kidnapping in Virginia, fabricating a dramatic story before being shot in the leg during the elaborate deception.
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill reveals harrowing details of his 2021 kidnapping, describing how masked assailants threatened to mutilate him during a terrifying four-hour ordeal in Sydney.
A British man was violently kidnapped after attending a high-end sex party in Paris, sparking a major investigation into a sophisticated criminal network targeting wealthy foreigners in the French capital.
A coroner finds that failings by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust contributed to the death of a young woman who took her own life after suffering 'significant' abuse by a Rochdale grooming gang.
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
US Marshals arrest a 56-year-old Ohio man, charged with kidnapping a 9-year-old girl in a shocking 2002 cold case that has finally seen a major development.
A high-ranking gang member, part of a massive £1 million drug network, has been jailed after complaining his criminal empire was destroyed by a major police operation. Read the full story of the audacious crime and downfall.
US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
A ruthless gang who lured a Premier League footballer's barber into a honeytrap before holding him hostage and torturing him with a machete has been jailed for over 40 years. The shocking blackmail plot was orchestrated by a female member of the group.
A Louisiana judge has refused to reduce the $1.5m bond for Stanley Burkhardt, the man accused of the brazen kidnapping of a woman from a New Orleans street. The decision comes amid serious public safety concerns and new evidence presented by prosecutors.
Exclusive: Desi Freeman, a British contractor, has disappeared in Mali. His wife makes an emotional appeal as the Foreign Office confirms it is supporting the family.
A major police manhunt is underway in Porepunkah for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, wanted for serious offences including kidnapping and assault. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and not approach the armed and dangerous suspect.
Shocking details emerge as Alvina Omisri-Agba, a British-Nigerian business executive, was violently kidnapped from Miami International Airport in a targeted abduction, with her family now facing a £200,000 ransom demand.
Sharon Watts makes a devastating return to Walford after her son Albie's kidnapping trauma, with Letitia Dean delivering a powerhouse performance that will leave viewers heartbroken.
Hollyoaks viewers believe they've cracked the case of who abducted Ella Richardson in dramatic scenes. Discover the shocking fan theories and what this means for the beloved character.
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
Irish nun Sister Patrice Tarnawa has been released after being held captive by armed gunmen who stormed her orphanage in Haiti. The heartwarming reunion and her resilient spirit amidst the Caribbean nation's escalating security crisis.
Exclusive: A violent London gang's plot to shoot a rapper is foiled. Members flaunt their crimes with boastful prison photos, exposing the audacity of organised crime networks in the capital.
Coronation Street's Carla Connor faces a terrifying ordeal as she is kidnapped from Underworld factory in a gripping new storyline. Alison King's character finds herself in grave danger as a mysterious assailant strikes.
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
Nine individuals, including a young child, have been released after being held captive in Haiti. The rescue marks a rare success amid the nation's escalating gang violence crisis.
A woman who faked a pregnancy and brutally cut a baby from a mother's womb in a twisted kidnap plot has been jailed for life. Read the full horrifying details.
A 22-year-old woman staged a miraculous escape from a kidnapper in central London, fleeing naked and injured before being aided by shocked bystanders. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A kidnapped woman's incredible act of bravery was caught on camera as she leapt from a moving vehicle to escape her captors in Mexico. Shocking footage shows the moment she made her desperate bid for freedom.
A man has been jailed for 21 months after attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl from a Tesco car park in Epping, Essex, in a shocking daytime attack.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and a woman have been charged with the violent armed kidnapping of Joshalin Rivera in Chicago, following a dramatic police chase and standoff.