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Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.BBC News - 1d -
Donna Nelson, who claims she was love scam victim, jailed for smuggling drugs into Japan
Donna Nelson sentenced to six years in prison after court finds her guilty of bringing methamphetamine into country. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 12h -
Lucy Letby questioned in jail over more baby deaths at two hospitals
Police confirm serial killer nurse is being interviewed about cases at a second centre, Liverpool Women’s hospital. Cheshire police have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison under caution over the ...The Guardian - 19h -
Bowman to Biden: 'Pardon the 40 people who are on death row'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) is urging President Biden to issue clemency to inmates on death row after the president signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, over the weekend. “Don‘t stop at Hunter ...The Hill - 1d -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - 1d -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - 7h -
Man jailed for murdering girlfriend he set on fire
Leigh Pateman doused petrol over Ellen Marshall and deliberately set her on fire during an argument.BBC News - 2d -
Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.BBC News - 1d -
The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail
A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.BBC News - 14h -
YSL Trial Ends With Final Defendants Acquitted of Murder and Gang Charges
The winding, yearslong case against the star Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who recently pleaded guilty to gang charges, and five others concluded on Tuesday.The New York Times - 1d -
Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial
The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.CBS News - 1d -
Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash
UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.BBC News - 3h -
Police raid migrant smuggling ring accused over small boat Channel crossings
More than 500 officers participated in the operation, which was co-ordinated with British, French and European agencies. Police have carried out dawn raids in several cities in Germany and France ...The Guardian - 4h -
OpenAI Expands in Europe With Zurich Office
OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for ...The Wall Street Journal - 7h -
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy
Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...The Guardian - 1d -
Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests
More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.BBC News - 13h -
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty pleaABC News - 1d -
Last defendants not guilty of murder in trial that led to rapper Young Thug plea deal
The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October has ended with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of racketeering, ...ABC News - 15h -
Wrexham's amazing 8K watch party: 'Always Sunny' gang, L.A. Chargers celebrate late win
Rob McElhenney was 5,000 miles away from Wrexham, but he had the next best thing as he watched his club's dramatic win on Cosm's 87-foot screen in L.A.ESPN - 5h -
Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.ESPN - 1d -
AI won't replace humans making games, PlayStation boss says
The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.BBC News - 1d -
17 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)
From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.Wired - 2h -
Defeat the Iranian threat by empowering the people of Iran
It is in America's national security interest to help the people of Iran to replace the Islamic regime.The Hill - 2h -
Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.BBC News - 1d -
Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'
Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on FridayBBC News - 1d -
Two drug arrests after Belfast nightclub death
Chloe Ferris, who was in her 20s, died at Lux in the early hours of Sunday morning.BBC News - 1d -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
HAVANA (AP) — Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons demanded an investigation Tuesday into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
NGOs demand investigation into the prison death of a Cuban protester
Non-governmental organizations monitoring Cuban prisons are demanding an investigation into the death of a man imprisoned since 2021 after being arrested for participating in historic protests ...ABC News - 20h -
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.BBC News - 5h -
Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona
A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.NBC News - 2h -
US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, pleaded guilty over death of Samantha Miller, who was killed leaving wedding in 2023. A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sky Ferreira on writing for 'Babygirl' and leaving label jail: 'She wants something good? How horrible!'
The singer's new "Leash" plays over the closing credits of "Babygirl." In an interview with The Times, she talks about making music and her fight with her longtime record label.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match
Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...ABC News - 1d -
Village People singer: 'YMCA' has 'benefited greatly' from Trump's use
A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit "Y.M.C.A." says the 1978 tune has "benefited greatly" from being a favorite on President-elect Trump's playlist. In a Monday post on Facebook, ...The Hill - 1d -
'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea
One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".BBC News - 21h -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - 8h -
Sage Toda-Nation: ‘Be with people you love and eat loads of good food’
For the clothing designer, a good Christmas is one where the pressure is off and the gifts are meaningfulFinancial Times - 14h