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21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling

Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.

First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership

In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.

Optus Network Outage Sparks Chaos Across Adelaide

A catastrophic nationwide outage on the Optus network has plunged Adelaide into chaos, blocking emergency calls, crippling businesses, and disrupting transport services. The unprecedented telecoms failure raises serious questions about national infrastruc

Ausgrid Axes Safety Inspectors: Cheaper to Pay Payouts

A shocking internal review by Australian energy giant Ausgrid has led to a drastic cut in safety inspectors, after calculations showed it was more cost-effective to pay permanent disability compensation than to prevent accidents.

Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths

A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

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