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Police bust money laundering networks involved in $2m fraud, arrest 8

‘The intelligence indicated that social media accounts linked to a suspected transnational criminal network involved in fraudulent investment schemes targeting victims in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia and other jurisdictions were being operated from locations within Delta State, Nigeria. “Similarly, Edema Bright, a 300-level student at Delta State University, engaged in sextortion and cryptocurrency fraud targeting victims in Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and other jurisdictions.

Haryana Police, CBI working to expedite deportation of gangster Himanshu Bhau from U.S.

The Special Task Force of Haryana Police is in close coordination with the CBI, India's nodal agency for Interpol, to expedite his deportation from the United States, officials said

25-year-old student from Khammam dies of suspected heart attack in U.S.

Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say

Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

1 die, 3 injured in alleged attack on NDC candidate’s convoy in Ebonyi

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed this on Friday in Abakaliki with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Meanwhile, the NDC candidate for Ezza South Constituency in the state, Mr Offia-Nwali, said suspected political thugs attacked his motorcade and set his Toyota Hilux vehicle ablaze.

Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Eagle's Nest, in Bavaria, which Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler used as a retreat to host foreign dignitaries in its mountaintop teahouse.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 'Shooters received real-time updates from handlers based on media coverage'

As media outlets broadcast news updates, unseen handlers were relaying the information directly to the shooters through encrypted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) messaging applications, police sources said

Daughters joyful to 'breathe same air' as Donna Nelson returns to Perth

The family of Donna Nelson, who was jailed in Japan for drug smuggling after being duped in a love scam, say they are ecstatic to have her back in Western Australia.

Delhi court remands content creator Amir Shokeen in five-day police custody in racial abuse case

Police told the court that Shokeen needs to be taken to Ahmedabad for identification and arrest of other persons allegedly involved in the incident

Niger police arrest suspects, recover stolen property

The police arrested several suspects over alleged cyberbullying, defamation, assault and theft, while recovering stolen property and rescuing two children whose father’s vehicle was reportedly taken in Suleja

Four Pilots Killed In Mid-Air Collision Of Philippines Military Planes

Two military planes crashed mid-air during training at an air base in the Philippines, killing four pilots, the air force said Saturday. “Both aircraft went down within the base perimeter, with no other casualties reported,” Philippine Air Force spokesman Colonel Alvin Capinguian said in a statement.

Court extends overseas stay of U.S. national and six Ukrainians in arms training case

VanDyke appeared before the court in person, while the six Ukrainian nationals participated through video conferencing, citing health concerns

Troops rescue kidnap victim in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) rescued the kidnap victim unharmed in Gura Topp, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State

Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Theft, Stolen Properties

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property involving farm equipment in the Garin Alkali area of Bursari Local Government Area. “On 21st October 2026, the Garin Alkali Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call reporting that one Musa Mohammed ‘M’ 40yrs of Garin Alkali town, had been apprehended by a group of individuals in a farm area near Tarbutu Village over an alleged theft of farm equipment” “Upon receipt of the report, detectives from the Division were immediately mobilised to the…

Benue residents groan as JED disconnects electricity after attack on staff

Residents of Makurdi have complained about heat, business losses and difficulties charging their devices after a prolonged electricity disconnection linked to an attack on JED staff.

Viral video: Lagos police detain officers, disband tactical team

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained four officers captured in a viral video allegedly harassing a young man in Odoguyan area of Ikorodu, pending disciplinary proceedings. “Here in the Lagos State Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, we say no to impunity.

14 Bandits Killed In Gun Battle As Community Hunters Foil Mass Kidnap Plot In Katsina

The Katsina State Government has announced the successful foiling of a planned mass kidnap operation in Gidan Wawo village, Kakumi Ward of Bakori Local Government Area, following a coordinated security response that resulted in the elimination of 14 suspected bandits. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Danmusa, the government urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies.

Tiger Shroff shooting: Mumbai cops recover two firearms from Surat

According to a police official, crime branch teams tracked the logistical trail of the weapons provided to the assailants, leading them to a hideout in Surat where the firearms were recovered

France protests: More violence feared amid renewed demonstrations

France is deploying some 70,000 police as fresh nationwide protests are set to begin. A deadly shooting near Paris has additionally fueled tensions.

Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria

About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze at former Nazi retreat in a remote part of southern Germany German police said Saturday they had detained a suspect after a fire at Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest, in the state of Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s remote and difficult-to-access Kehlsteinhaus residence, on the peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany.

Has Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton backfired?

Ramaswamy's ad featuring Acton's estranged mother draws Republican criticism as Ohio governor's race heats up.

At least four killed, as two vehicles catch fire in ASR district

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

Kannur police file cases over alleged defamatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi, CM, and MLA

Police register case against BJP leader K. Sreekanth following a complaint filed by T.O. Mohanan over remarks made at a public meeting that allegedly defamed Mr. Gandhi and the Congress party.

CBI arrests proclaimed offender in fodder scam case

The accused is being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the competent court for trial