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Malta

No shortage of leads in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation

The slain journalist had no shortage of enemies, having penned stories critical of many prominent local politicians as well as businessmen, both local and foreign, and allegedly corrupt dealings.

17/10/2017

France

Suspected thief hides in suitcase 'to steal from travellers in Paris'

He used a lace to undo the suitcase’s zip from the inside.

17/10/2017

Brazil

Robber shoots at his own reflection and wounds sidekick

One of the most imperfect crimes in history?

13/10/2017

USA

Texas student in custody after campus police officer shot dead

Texas Tech University in Lubbock was locked down while the suspect was at large.

10/10/2017

France

Russian motorist held for attempted bribery

Hapless driver's attempt to bribe his way out of a ticket backfires

09/10/2017

United Arab Emirates

Tourist faces jail after touching man in Dubai bar

The tourist was arrested for public indecency after touching a man to avoid spilling a drink on him.

09/10/2017

Denmark

Danish divers discover decapitated head of journalist Kim Wall

07/10/2017

USA

Public urged to help solve mystery behind Las Vegas massacre

It is still unclear what drove gunman Stephen Paddock to commit mass murder

07/10/2017

World News

Former British PM, Sir Edward Heath: investigation into alleged sex offences

The Conservative Prime Minister of 1970-74 would have been interviewed in relation to seven allegations had he been alive today.

06/10/2017

Germany

Man arrested in Germany over food blackmail threats

Man arrested in Germany after threats to poison baby food

30/09/2017

United Kingdom

Polish quartet used as slaves in London scam

Man jailed after deceiving the four from Poznan.

28/09/2017

Norway

Senior cop Eirik Jensen jailed over corruption in Norway

He was once in charge of combating Oslo's criminal gangs. Now he's been convicted of helping them in return for bribes.

19/09/2017

Mexico

Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ location scout killed in Mexico

Carlos Muñoz Portal was looking for places to film the next season of 'Narcos'. His body was found in his car in a rural area of Mexico State.

17/09/2017

Philippines

Philippines: President Duterte's son denies drug smuggling

President Duterte's son denies involvement in a methamphetamine smuggling operation as his father carries out a deadly crackdown on drug crime.

07/09/2017

USA

Watch: Handcuffed woman steals police car

The woman jumped into the front seat and accelerated while officers were outside checking her bags.

06/09/2017

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad

Azerbaijan has blasted claims that its ruling elite ran a secret 2.5 billion-euro slush fund to pay off politicians and promote a positive image of its leadership, amid accusations of human rights abuse and rigged elections.

05/09/2017

United Kingdom

Pensioners go on drink-fuelled naked rampage through luxury hotel

Robert Fergus, 72, ran bare-bottomed into the reception of MacDonald Loch Rannoch in Scotland, wielding a pair of scissors.

02/09/2017

France

Abduction fears after girl disappears at French wedding

Maelys de Araujo was at the event with her parents in a community hall near the French Alps

30/08/2017

India

India: cult leader Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

An Indian judge on Monday handed a 20-year jail sentence to self-styled 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, following his conviction for rape last Friday.

28/08/2017

United Kingdom

Man with weapon arrested outside Buckingham Palace in London

A man with a "large knife" who assaulted two police officers outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night has been arrested.

26/08/2017