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Netherlands

Cybercriminal network which stole $100 million dismantled - Europol

An international cybercrime network which used malware to steal an estimated $100 million (€89.3 million) from thousands of victims has been dismantled, Europol announced on Thursday.

16/05/2019

Germany

Man steals vintage €2 million Ferrari during test drive in Germany

A man drove off with a rare vintage Ferrari worth more than €2 million after taking it out for a test in Germany, police say.

15/05/2019

Germany

Update: German police investigate sectarian links of crossbow victims

Update: German police are investigating possible links to a sect and a suicide pact in the case of five deaths that happened in two towns more than 650 km apart.

13/05/2019

USA

Cohen enters jail, vows to 'share the truth' about Trump

Michael Cohen enters jail, vows to 'share the truth' about Donald Trump

06/05/2019

France

Don’t give a crepe: Pancake van thief won’t pull over for police

Don’t give a crepe: Pancake van thief won’t pull over for police

04/05/2019

USA

Anti-Semitic assaults in the U.S. more than doubled in 2018, ADL reports

The report comes days after a 19-year-old man opened fire in a synagogue in California, killing one.

01/05/2019

USA

Minneapolis police officer found guilty in shooting death of unarmed woman who called 911

Mohamed Noor took the stand in his own defense last week, telling jurors he believed Justine Damond was armed and was within point-blank range of his partner, Matthew Harrity.

01/05/2019

Cyprus

Cypriot police search for more victims of online dating serial killer

Cypriot police searched on Friday for more victims of a suspected serial killer amid mounting public accusations that authorities mishandled investigations.

26/04/2019

Japan

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn posts $4.5m bail

Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office appealed the Japan court's decision of releasing Renault-Nissan ex-chaiman Carlos Ghosn under a $4.5 million bail on Thursday.

25/04/2019

USA

Judge refuses to dismiss $10M rape lawsuit against Russell Simmons

The music mogul did not supply enough evidence to support his claim that the statute of limitations had run out, the judge said.

21/04/2019

USA

Alleged sex cult NXIVM focus of HBO documentary series

The show will take a "deep, nuanced look" at members of the secret group that is under federal investigation.

19/04/2019

United Kingdom

Could fixing poverty be the key to reducing knife crime in the UK?

There are calls for a shift in the government's mindset to deal with increasing knife crime in London.

16/04/2019

Italy

Italian man claims €137,000 by faking disability for over 10 years

An Italian man has been arrested by police for fraud after falsely claiming €137,000 in benefits by pretending to be disabled.

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

'Speedboat killer' Jack Shepherd loses appeal against conviction

"Speedboat killer" Jack Shepherd has lost his appeal against his conviction for manslaughter

11/04/2019

USA

Netflix pulls Felicity Huffman movie from April schedule after guilty plea

The streaming service told The Associated Press that it was delaying the release of the film, "Otherhood," but did not specify a new premiere date.

10/04/2019

World News

14 arrested after shooting in Copenhagen

The Copenhagen police arrested 14 men on Saturday night, after a shooting that injured several people.

06/04/2019

France

Union blasts 'pee on a policeman' lyrics for 'inciting terrorism'

The song tells the story of a child who would do anything to not go to school.

02/04/2019

USA

Jussie Smollett did not get special treatment, Chicago prosecutor says

"Mr. Smollett was afforded the same opportunity that anyone in Cook County who had a nonviolent offense and the required background check would get," the prosecutor said.

27/03/2019

France

French ex-secret agent probed for attempted murder is shot dead

Daniel Forrestier, 57, was being investigated for a murder plot on a Congolese opposition figure. He was shot dead last week.

27/03/2019

France

France grapple with social-media fuelled violence against Roma

Rumours started circulating online accusing members of the Roma community of trying to abduct children, sparking unfounded revenge attacks.

27/03/2019