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Poland: Suspect in food-delivery pranks faces up to 8 years in prison

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Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested

Two climbers scaled the Empire State Building's antenna, displayed a peace banner and appeared to get engaged before being arrested by New York police.

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Two arrested after unfurling banner on Empire State Building antenna

Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.

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Italian police seize more than €200m in late mafia boss's assets

Assets were being seized in Andorra, the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland, as well as Italy, police said.

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Swedish organised crime kingpin arrested in Tunisia, police say

The Foxtrot criminal network was formed in the late 2010s and has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.

Turkey

Dozens of arrests made in Turkey ahead of 1 May celebrations

The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year.

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South Korean police seeking to arrest BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

United Kingdom

Three charged over arson attempt on Persian-language TV channel in UK

Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad.

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Philippine leader says corruption scandal suspect arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

France

Nine suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon

The incident has fuelled tensions between the far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March and the presidential election next year.

Germany

Arrests made in Germany as police target pro-Russian networks

German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

USA

Suspect arrested for vandalising US Vice President JD Vance's home

The home, in the Walnut Hills neighbourhood overlooking the city, was unoccupied at the time and Vance and his family were back in Washington, Vance said.

Japan

At least 15 injured in chemical attack and stabbing at Japan factory

Some of the stabbed victims remain in serious condition. A 38-year-old man was arrested for alleged attempted murder at the factory, authorities said.

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British adult content creator faces 15 years in jail in Indonesia

The adult content creator, whose real name is Tia Billinger, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in jail after allegedly breaking Indonesian law.

Portugal

Portugal arrests 'Hulk', top Brazilian druglord and gang ringleader

The PCC is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil and has around 20,000 members — with some estimates stating that the total number could be even higher, with the gang consisting of as many as 40,000 lifetime members plus 60,000 contractors.

Germany

German man arrested over hitman platform targeting former chancellors

Special police arrested a 49-year-old suspect identified as Martin S for running a darknet assassination platform targeting former Chancellors Scholz and Merkel. He faces terrorism charges.