U.S. charges Colombians in deadly migrant smuggling scheme

Minister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercover

The Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".

BBC News - 3h

New details in deadly mass shooting at Wisconsin school

Police are searching for a motive that drove a 15-year-old student to allegedly kill another student and a teacher in a private Wisconsin school. Six others were wounded. A top question was how the ...

NBC News - 5h

2 charged in deadly drone attack on US soldiers in Jordan

The U.S. on Monday charged two Iranian officials in a scheme that contributed to a deadly January drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan. The Department of Justice (DOJ) ...

The Hill - 13h

Justice Dept. Charges 2 Men in Deadly Drone Attack on U.S. Soldiers

The men are accused of supplying key parts in Iranian drones that killed three U.S. service members and injured dozens of others at an American military base in Jordan.

The New York Times - 1d

Subway Surfing’s Deadly Lure in New York City

For more than a century, people have climbed on top of moving trains in search of a thrill. Now social media has attracted a new generation of daredevils.

The New York Times - 1d

Deadly cyclone devastates French Indian Ocean islands

Authorities fear that the death toll caused by Cyclone Chido in the French territory of Mayotte will rise sharply as information filters through from remote areas. It was the worst storm to hit ...

NBC News - 1d

Sold-out farm shops, smuggled deliveries and safety warnings: US battle over raw milk grows

Unpasteurised milk, seen as both anti-government and anti-corporate, soars in popularity among conspiracy theorists and new agers. It’s 8am, and Redmond, an 11-year-old Brown Swiss dairy cow and ...

The Guardian - 3d

Former Syrian prison official charged in US with torture

A former Syrian official under the rule of former President Bashar Assad was federally indicted in the U.S. for torturing prisoners held at Damascus Central Prison from 2005-08, according to a ...

The Hill - 4d

Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words

Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".

BBC News - 4d

Former prison head charged with torture in US

Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison.

BBC News - 4d

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy

BBC News - 5d

North Korean nationals indicted in scheme using IT workers to funnel money for weapons programs

Fourteen North Korean nationals have been indicted in a scheme using information technology workers with false identities to contract with U.S. companies, workers who then allegedly funneled their ...

ABC News - 5d

Biden's clemency list includes attorney charged with fraud and businesswoman tied to Medicare scheme

The president commuted more than 1,500 sentences, setting a record for the most executed by a president in a single day.

NBC News - 5d

Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle meth disguised as presents

A Canadian woman had over 20 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents in her carry-on duffel bag, New Zealand's customs agency said.

CBS News - 5d

Bolivia extradites former anti-narcotics chief to the US to face drug trafficking charges

Bolivia’s former anti-narcotics chief has been extradited to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges in a New York court

ABC News - 5d

FEMA's Criswell on disinformation after deadly hurricanes

Deanne Criswell, the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, says the spread of disinformation about the agency's efforts after Hurricane Helene and Milton was overwhelming. CBS ...

CBS News - 6d

Anima Interactive unveils Take Us North survival game about migrant journeys

Anima Interactive revealed its Take Us North Dream game about migrant journeys to show what it is like to walk in someone else's shoes.

VentureBeat - 6d

US Meat, Milk Prices Should Spike if Donald Trump Carries Out Mass Deportation Schemes

The US meat and dairy industries rely heavily on unauthorized workers, which means prices will likely rise sharply if the Trump administration actually enacts its plans.

Wired - 6d

The Global War Machine Supplying Colombian Mercenaries to Fight in Sudan

A company with links to the United Arab Emirates has deployed contractors to support the rebel Rapid Support Forces.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11

Police Arrest 3 After Deadly Explosion in the Netherlands

The blast, which the mayor of The Hague called an “unprecedented disaster,” killed six people on Saturday morning.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal

The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Luigi Mangione charged with murder of US insurance executive

Suspect was found in Pennsylvania with handwritten document suggesting ‘ill will to corporate America’

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Alleged cocaine trafficker at center of international smuggling operation arrested in Dubai

An alleged drug trafficker wanted for his role in an international cocaine smuggling operation through the port of Antwerp, in Belgium, had been arrested in Dubai

ABC News - Dec. 9

6 journalists arrested on smuggling charges in Azerbaijan

Authorities in Azerbaijan have detained six journalists on smuggling charges

ABC News - Dec. 7

Smuggling networks thrive as Channel crossings expose migrant perils

People smuggling has become a pressing concern for France and its neighbouring countries, with recent rescue operations revealing the extent to which organised crime networks exploit those seeking ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Aubrey Plaza fans urge actor to play Colombian hitwoman ‘The Doll’ after spotting uncanny resemblance

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Colombian police arrest reported hitwoman known as "The Doll"

Colombian press described the 22-year-old as the second-in-command of the "Los de la M" gang, which battles for the control of local drug trafficking.

CBS News - Dec. 6

3 Army soldiers arrested on human smuggling conspiracy charges

Three Army soldiers based at Fort Cavazos, Texas, have been charged in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented immigrants after they were caught driving noncitizens from Mexico and Guatemala at the ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme

A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.

ESPN - Dec. 4

UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters

Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies

Multibillion-dollar ring across London, Moscow and Dubai connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders

Financial Times - Dec. 4

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 - Dec. 4

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 - Dec. 4

Daniel Penny deadly chokehold trial jury deliberates

The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

CBS News - Dec. 3

German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran

Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facility

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it's unlikely to reach the US border

A small migrant caravan has set out from southern Mexico, heading north, but is unlikely to reach the U.S. border after authorities broke up two other small caravans headed to the United States ...

ABC News - Dec. 2

Passengers in fatal bus crash near French ski resort were mostly Colombian nationals living in Spain

Colombian officials say most of the victims of a bus crash in Southern France, in which two people were killed and dozens were injured, are citizens of the South American country, who reside in Spain

ABC News - Dec. 2

U.S. charges Colombians in deadly migrant smuggling scheme

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