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NI race hate crimes reach third highest level

Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.

Brazil cracks down on $4.8bn fuel tax evasion scheme

Brazilian authorities launch a major operation against a massive tax evasion and money laundering network in the fuel sector, with links to a powerful crime syndicate. Discover the international implications.

Myanmar raids second major online scam centre

Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine

In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.

Pastor guilty of wife's murder in Angola

A Minnesota preacher has been convicted for orchestrating his wife's brutal killing during a family trip to Angola, revealing a dark tale of deception and international crime.

British woman weeps in Zimbabwe murder trial

A British woman wept uncontrollably as a Zimbabwean national appeared in court, charged with the brutal murder of a 25-year-old model found dead in a Harare apartment. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as prosecutors detailed the grim discovery.

Singapore's 'Gambling King' in S$1bn fraud case

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, once celebrated as the 'King of Gambling,' faces Singapore court over alleged involvement in a staggering S$1 billion international money laundering scandal involving luxury properties and high-end assets.

Pregnant Brit gets 10 years in Congo cocaine case

Bella Hennessy, a 31-year-old British mother, has been sentenced to 10 years in a Congolese prison after being caught with 2kg of cocaine while heavily pregnant, exposing the grim reality of international drug trafficking operations.

Ex-Marine in kidnap plot extradition case

A former US Marine stands accused of orchestrating a terrifying kidnap and sexual assault plot targeting a British woman he met online, with UK authorities now seeking his extradition.

Louvre Heist Foiled: International Gang Arrested

French authorities have apprehended three suspects in connection with an audacious attempted robbery at the Louvre Museum, uncovering a sophisticated international criminal operation targeting priceless jewels.

Louvre Museum Heist: Three Charged in Jewel Theft

French authorities have charged three suspects following a sophisticated multi-million euro jewellery heist at the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris. Discover how the audacious theft unfolded and the international investigation that followed.

Stolen luxury cars found in shipping containers

Exclusive investigation reveals how stolen high-end vehicles are being smuggled abroad in shipping containers from UK ports, with authorities intercepting luxury cars worth over £230,000 destined for foreign markets.

Pregnant UK drug mule gives birth in Georgian prison

A pregnant British woman has given birth while incarcerated in Georgia after accepting a two-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, despite her family paying a staggering £140,000 fine in hopes of securing her release.

Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway

Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.

Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested

Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'

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.

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