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“U.S. authorities have described Wedding as a 'modern-day Pablo Escobar,' allegedly responsible for a trafficking empire netting more than $1 billion per year in illegal drug proceeds.”
“Department for Correctional Services Chief Executive, David Brown, says staff "saved the life of the two prisoners".”
“Police have arrested and bailed a 30-year-old man, from Norfolk, on suspicion of attempted murder... He is not believed to have known the child. The man was released on bail until 18 September...”
“I've gone through three criminal trials in the space of two years and successfully secured 125 years' justice”
“Astrid told the magistrate that armed men stormed the house where she and her friend, Stephani Adriana were staying after they arrived in Lahore... She alleged that the attackers tied them up and confined them in a room while Raza Dar repe…”
“Meanwhile, police presence and traffic enforcement associated with the wedding may have cost up to $10 million, former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz told Forbes, noting the bill might fall on New York City taxpayers but c…”
“Rideau was sentenced to death in 1961 for a murder, which occurred during a bank robbery.”
“Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan said the probe began in June 2025 when investigators allege a conspiracy unfolded to murder a man who was working at an Ontario correctional institution.”
“A cell fire at Yatala Labour Prison has hospitalised five people including two inmates.”
“With more people staying out late on Sunday night, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) told the BBC the "late announcement" meant officers would have to be taken away from other duties and work longer hours.”
“We are fixing that failure by building 14,000 prison places, with 3,200 already delivered”
“According to sources familiar with the investigation, Raza Dar and the two women were involved in financial dealings related to cryptocurrency worth around US$1.5 million (approximately Rs 450 million).”
“Today, Little Rock businessman David Hale was sentenced to 28 months in prison on felony charges and ordered to repay more than two million dollars.”
“Singh was arrested on Oct. 16, 2024, and is wanted by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States. According to the ITO, Singh’s extradition order stems from allegations of 'conspir…”
“Police investigating a burglary at the central London home of Tory Defence Secretary Liam Fox have arrested five people, Scotland Yard have confirmed.”
“In May, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK's National Threat Level from substantial to severe, meaning a terrorist attack is considered likely.”
“Earlier, a Lahore court handed over four suspects: Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali to police on a five-day physical remand.”
“They theorized she then passed the image to Singh. 'The relationship between Dosanjh and Singh demonstrates both the opportunity and motive to facilitate access to sensitive information and contraband,' the ITO claimed.”
“Dr Fox's Skoda car and his laptop were stolen during the raid on April 22 in the midst of the general election campaign.”
“West Midlands Police confirmed one man had been arrested on June 21 at 1.30am and charged with assaulting a police officer. Cody Harper, 20, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on July 23.”
“Two former defence ministers were handed suspended death sentences in May.”
“Police said they were investigating who was behind the shootings. ... The gunmen were hired through encrypted messaging applications and were required to record video of the incidents in order to receive payment, police said.”
“Three boys, one aged 17 and two aged 14, and two men, aged 19 and 22, have been released on bail until next month.”
“We have no concerns over the officer’s actions and we are satisfied that they were reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.”
“The Madhya Pradesh high court has reduced the life sentence of a man convicted of killing his 7-month-pregnant wife to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment, holding that the assault was not premeditated but was triggered by a 'sudden and grave…”
“U.S. prosecutors have alleged that Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya is a front for Kata’ib Hizballah, a pro-Iran Shia militia based in Iraq. ... According to the allegations, Al-Saadi boasted that he was behind two attacks in Toronto — s…”
“Throughout the day, excitement filled the air, with a heavy police presence in the stifling heat. Temperatures reached 37C (98.6F).”
“We are aware of footage on social media showing the incident before the man is arrested. Although officers were in the area when this assault took place, they were involved in the arrest of another man at the time.”
“According to the prosecution, Shiva Kahar, a resident of Chaurai block in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, killed his wife Kiran on September 18, 2021. Kiran, who was seven months pregnant at the time, died after Kahar allegedly struc…”
“‘What we are dealing with in this case and in other unrelated incidents, including shootings at synagogues and Jewish schools, is a recurring and similar modus operandi — criminals for hire,’ Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said.”
“The New York City Police (NYPD) closed the streets around the arena midday, closing them off completely to vehicles and pedestrian traffic, which were diverted by barriers.”
“Iranian authorities have urged the public to attend the ceremony en masse, with police predicting up to 17 million taking to the streets in Tehran to pay their respects to the late Ayatollah.”
“Dev has been working in our country, following all rules and contributing to the Chinese economy and the society... He further said that he has contacted local police and authorities there on the “racial slurs”, and they have assured him o…”
“A 42-year-old California man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending a fake ransom note to the family of Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance.”
“The shops - both called Candy Corner - have now been closed for 72 hours by the local council, Blaby District, under anti-social behaviour laws. An application for a three-month closure will be made at Leicester Magistrates Court on Monday…”
“Shabir Ahmed, 73, has been released from prison early after being handed a 19-year sentence in 2012”
“Three including Nikky Gupta, Ram Babu and Vikas Yadav, are between 30 and 40 years in age and works as florists, suffered injuries from splinters broke and flew in air after two bullets hit the road”
“This case came together in under 24 hours because of the coordinated work of the FBI, local law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Courchaine said.”
“The Iraqi Kurd was given a five-year jail sentence in France in 2016, where authorities described him as one of the most successful people smugglers ever caught - earning up to £100,000 a week from moving illegal immigrants across the Chan…”
“Victims of Ahmed's crimes were only informed of his release on Monday, with no processes for safeguarding and protecting them in place.”
“the weapon accidentally discharged after it fell on the road”
“The FBI and its task force partners have received several ransom notes over the course of this investigation. Some have been deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy. Other ransom demands may potentially be legitimate and are sti…”
“He added that he was making "good money" and there was work to be had "moving cigarettes" from a warehouse - paying £300 per job.”
“This man was responsible for facilitation of abuse and orchestrating abuse of hundreds of children, not just the ones who convicted of in Rochdale and Oldham.”
“In that case, an on-duty PAC personnel's carbine reportedly fell from his shoulder and discharged accidentally, injuring the constable in the eye and a local pan shop owner in the thigh”
“The police organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest on charges of attempted murder, placing an explosive device in a public place with criminal intent and crim…”
“We receive hundreds of reports about the sale of illegal tobacco and illegal vapes and act on the intelligence we have, it added.”
“Digwa was given £79,621 in Legal Aid, a Freedom of Information request submitted by The Sun has revealed. This figure included £78,300 for the Crown Court trial, £1,100 for representation at Southampton police station and £137 for a warran…”
“The engine failure also scattered debris across residential areas in Broomfield, Colorado.”
“Three people were wounded in the explosion on Monday at an apartment building entrance.”
“Local officers are working with the local authority and will have proactive patrols in place over the weekend.”
“His mother's legal bill cost £75,542 for her trial, where she was found guilty of removing the murder weapon from the scene, with £65,000 spent on solicitors and £10,000 on barristers.”
“Monu was among the 20 people arrested on June 27 after it came to light that he stole 32 weapons, including foreign-made pistols, from the Sector 8 police station ‘malkhana’, a room where seized items, evidence and records are stored, betw…”
“Berezovska is suspected to have been “disguised as a man” and may not have acted alone.”
“It added that the UK has "a number of agreements with countries which enable the sharing of criminal record information", and that immigration enforcement action is currently at its highest level in history, with arrests for illegal workin…”
“Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life after he had stabbed the 18-year-old student and then lied to the police about being racially abused in December last year.”
“The theft was detected in May, when SHO Rajbir Singh found discrepancies in the weapon register during a routine inspection and ordered an audit that subsequently found that 32 firearms were missing.”
“Police in Germany released a statement Friday saying they had searched a car and an apartment near Frankfurt rented by Berezovska.”
“Our investigation has found more than 20 other people smugglers living in the UK. Law enforcement officers in Europe have confirmed 15 of those cases - including some with convictions from courts in France, Germany and Belgium.”
“The two victims, aged 14 and 15 at the time, suffered attacks in separate incidents during November 2024 and January of the following year at the hands of the perpetrators, identified only as X and Y.”
“While technical surveillance and field operations helped cops recover all the weapons, ASI Bijender Singh, in charge of the armoury, was suspended for negligence.”
“A 45-year-old electrician has been sentenced to life imprisonment after killing his partner and triggering a gas explosion that destroyed their Toronto home.”
“The judge told Boumzough his sentence is imprisonment for life with a minimum term of 35 years and 169 days.”
“A third defendant, Z, who is now 14, was found guilty of encouraging and recording the second assault, though he did not physically participate in the attack.”
“Faridabad police spokesperson Yashpal Yadav on Friday said that after the confession, they have filed murder charges under BNS Section 103 against Monu and his girlfriend Sarita, allegedly an accomplice in the crime.”
“A £20,000 reward had been posted by police for information leading to his arrest.”
“At Southampton Crown Court in May, the teenagers avoided custody despite facing a combined ten charges of rape and seven indecent image offences, instead receiving youth rehabilitation orders.”
“Police Friday arrested caretaker Vijayalakshmi, 55, from Kolar, after finding out that she locked a child in a bathroom for crying continuously.”
“CCTV footage showed Boumzough calmly approaching the children's play area before firing a single shot.”
“Lord Hermer welcomed the ruling, stating: "Rape is a horrifying crime, and one that our justice system should and will punish severely"”
“Investigators claim John’s confession revealed an extraordinary trail of deception stretching across more than 10 states. He was quoted by police as having targeted nearly 300 hotels since 1990”
“While only a small number of people came forward, I would like to thank those individuals who provided statements and supported the investigation, including attending court, who refused to allow a dangerous individual such as Boumzough to …”
“Police arrested Italian national Muhammad Billal at Manchester Airport in November 2024.”
“The Tamil Nadu native was arrested from Bhubaneswar within 72 hours after he allegedly walked out of a luxury hotel in Raipur on June 27, leaving behind an unpaid bill of Rs 63,755 and taking away a rented laptop worth Rs 1.48 lakh.”
“She was jailed for 26 years and nine months, but on Friday it was claimed the sentencing judge had failed to appropriately take into account the coercive and controlling behaviour she had suffered at the hands of Hussain.”
“He was charged in February 2025 with two counts of preparation of terrorist act and four counts of collecting information likely to be used by a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism. Billal, now 19, has now been given a 13-an…”
“Since then, he has spent nearly 15 years behind bars in prisons across the country.”
“In October last year, Mahek - who was 22 at the time of the double murder - had her minimum term life sentence reduced from nearly 32 years to 27 years, after an appeal judge in the High Court said the sentencing judge had not taken her ag…”
“The Old Bailey heard how the teenager's phone contained terrorist literature and an internet search history of researching how to acquire guns such as rifles and semi-automatic weaponry.”
“According to police, Muhammad Raza Dar, identified as the main accused, is related to Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.”
“Ansreen Bukhari, of George Eardley Close in Stoke-on-Trent, was convicted of the murder of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022 alongside her daughter, Mahek Bukhari, and two other men. She was jailed for 26 years and nine m…”
“Prosecuting, Simon Gurney KC said the police managed to stop him undertaking three months of training with Isis.”
“The two women, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and gang raped after arriving in Lahore on June 29.”
“Mahek's minimum term was reduced from nearly 32 years to 27 after a separate appeal... In October last year, Mahek - who was 22 at the time of the double murder - had her minimum term life sentence reduced from nearly 32 years to 27 years.…”
“Defending, Andrew Morris said Billal, who was 17 at the time of his crimes, was "vulnerable" and had been "brainwashed" after moving to Britain from Italy as a 13-year-old. The teenager admitted to all six of his offences in July last year.”
“A case has been registered under sections related to kidnapping and gang rape of the Pakistan Penal Code.”
“Istanbul's chief public prosecutor's office said authorities had received 185 complaints about Göktaş's video.”
“Sir Keir Starmer has been highly criticial of Mr Musk's use of his social media platform, accusing him of trying to 'whip up division' in Britain following the murder of Henry Nowak.”
“They also alleged that the victims told investigators that they met Raza Dar in Singapore in October 2025, where they became involved in a cryptocurrency business venture.”
“The freedom-of-speech monitor, Media and Law Studies Association, said Göktaş was facing prison "for telling jokes", and pointed out that satire was protected under Turkey's constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights.”
“One spectator was killed and two others were injured, including Trump, who suffered a graze wound to his ear.”
“Whilst politicians grappled with the inconclusive election result, insurgents have launched a series of bomb and shooting attacks which have left hundreds dead.”
“Surrey Police said equipment worth £6,500 was taken from two vehicles in the car park of a hotel on London Road, Bagshot, overnight on Tuesday.”
“During the day, £280 worth of tools, including drills and a saw, were stolen from a van in the Guildford Road area of the town.”
“Thieves stole nearly £7,000 worth of tools from three vehicles”
“It is very unfortunate that two people visiting the area have become the victims of tool thefts which have resulted in the loss of thousands of pounds worth of equipment.”
“While authentic records of casualties have never existed, especially from the side of the striking miners, it is known that about 80 police officers were injured, and up to 500 others caught up in the rioting, the picketing and reprisals t…”
“Bill Shaw, 52, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, was given a two-year sentence in April after he was found guilty by the newly-established anti-corruption court of bribery charges.”
“The 16-year-old, from Hampshire, was arrested on Tuesday”
“Twelve people were detained for alleged offences, including drug dealing, assault and breach of the peace.”