Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko makes a strategic visit to Iran, seeking new allies and economic partnerships as Minsk and Tehran face crippling Western sanctions. The high-stakes meeting signals a deepening of ties between two pariah states.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declares a 'hybrid war' is underway as Warsaw accuses Minsk and Moscow of weaponising migration to destabilise the EU's eastern flank.
Exclusive: In a historic move, Lithuania announces a 100-mile defensive line along its borders with Russia and Belarus, featuring minefields, booby-trapped bridges, and anti-tank obstacles, signalling a new era of Baltic defence preparedness.
A man was arrested in a shocking attempt to smuggle 850 live turtles in his trousers. The bizarre wildlife crime highlights the dark side of illegal animal trade.
A woman who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UK concealed inside a wheel of cheese has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of her audacious drug trafficking plot.
Bristol's skies were transformed into a whimsical wonderland as giant balloons, including dinosaurs, aliens, and even cows, soared above the city during the annual Balloon Fiesta. The event drew thousands of spectators, offering breathtaking views and unf
A humorous recount of an unexpected encounter with bird smuggling, proving life’s strangest moments often come unplanned.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko reportedly held undisclosed discussions, raising concerns over potential escalations in Ukraine.
Alexander Lukashenko's sudden arrival in Moscow on a Russian government plane raises questions amid strained Belarus-Russia relations.
Experts warn that spy balloons could pose a serious threat to UK airspace, with major airports potentially vulnerable to aerial surveillance. Learn how these devices operate and what's being done to counter the risk.
A political prisoner in Belarus recorded a harrowing video detailing brutal torture before his execution, sparking international outrage.
Bella May Culley, a 23-year-old from Hampshire, is on trial in Georgia for attempting to smuggle 62g of heroin. Her family claims she was coerced.
A British couple faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling stolen wine belonging to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt from their French vineyard. Discover the full story behind this audacious crime.
Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British woman detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges, tearfully pleaded with the court while her distraught mother declared her love. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the teen faces serious allegations.
Former Arsenal footballer sentenced to prison after being caught in a £600k drug smuggling operation. Discover the dramatic fall from grace of this once-promising athlete.
Former Arsenal and QPR star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sentenced to four years in a Cyprus prison for attempting to smuggle cannabis. Shocking details revealed in court.
A British mother has been arrested in Mauritius after allegedly coercing her six-year-old son into carrying a suitcase filled with cannabis. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and legal action.
Rebecca Loos opens up about her involvement in the infamous Peru Two drug smuggling case, revealing never-before-heard details about the scandal that rocked the UK.
A 44-year-old Albanian national has been sentenced to seven years in prison for smuggling 21 migrants across the English Channel on a luxury yacht.
Two brothers caught attempting to smuggle £1.6 million worth of cocaine into the UK via a lorry. Read how Border Force uncovered their elaborate scheme.
An 80-year-old grandmother, dubbed the 'Gangster Granny', has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a massive £80m drug operation—with her cat allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
A mother has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to smuggle £1.4 million worth of cocaine into the UK using her children's luggage in a brazen drug trafficking scheme.
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a landmark agreement with Germany to tackle cross-Channel people-smuggling operations, following high-level talks with Chancellor Merz at No10.
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration via small boats. The agreement focuses on intelligence sharing and joint operations to dismantle smuggling networks.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sign a landmark treaty targeting smuggling gangs and enhancing UK-Germany defence cooperation.
Iranian forces have intercepted a foreign fuel tanker accused of smuggling in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions in the region.
Exclusive drone footage reveals a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into Wandsworth Prison, raising serious security concerns.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard intercepts a tanker carrying 1.5 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Gulf, escalating tensions in the region.
A British woman, Lisa Stocker, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in a Peruvian prison after being caught smuggling cocaine. The 54-year-old was arrested at Lima Airport with 3kg of the drug hidden in her luggage.
German customs officials made a shocking discovery when they found dozens of live tarantulas concealed inside a chocolate sponge cake at Leipzig/Halle Airport.