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Romania

Andrew Tate to remain in detention for a further 30 days

A court in Romania agreed to extend Andrew Tate's detention yet again. The social media influencer will remain in jail for another 30 days on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

Culture news

Ezra Miller pleads guilty to trespassing charge and avoids jailtime

Controversial Fantastic Beasts and The Flash star Ezra Miller has pleaded guilty to unlawful trespassing in Vermont

Russia

Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom

A number of Russian prisoners who fought for the Wagner group against Ukraine have been stood down from military service and granted an amnesty

Mexico

14 dead after armed men attacked Mexican prison next to US border

At least 24 inmates escaped from a Mexican prison after armed men attacked the facility on New Year’s Day.

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Sport

Boris Becker freed from prison

German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of a two-and-a-half-year sentence.

World News

Reporters Without Borders says a record 533 journalists are imprisoned worldwide

Reporters Without Borders has cited Iran's crackdown on protests for pushing the number of journalists in prison to a record high of 533.

Culture news

Inmates dancing to escape in Portuguese prison

The workshop prepares inmates for social reintegration and allows them to take their minds off their troubles.

Culture news

Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison

Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop.

Russia

Alexei Navalny says he was 'moved to tiny cell' in Russian prison

Putin's most prominent internal critic claims he has been transferred to a cramped "punishment cell" in prison and deprived of family visits.

World News

Four inmates killed in blaze and riots at Tehran prison, officials say

At least four people died, and 61 were injured after a blaze broke out at a Tehran jail notorious for housing political prisoners. No detainees escaped, according to authorities.

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

Russia

Moscow politician who opposed war in Ukraine has detention extended

Municipal councillor Alexei Gorinov has been in jail since April, accused of discrediting the country’s military after speaking out against Russia’s invasion.

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny moved to maximum-security prison

The Russian opposition leader had been jailed near Moscow since February 2021.

USA

US jail official helped 'extremely dangerous' inmate escape

Jail official Vicky White told co-workers she was taking Casey White for a mental health evaluation. But no such appointment was scheduled it later emerged.

Denmark

Denmark agrees €15m deal to send 300 foreign prisoners to Kosovo

Danish authorities had initially announced plans to rent prison cells in the small Western Balkan country in December.

France

Prisoners use mail-in voting for first time in a presidential election

It's seen a sharp rise in the number of prisoners voting this time around.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention

The former prime minister was freed after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges. His lawyer said the arrest came as part of an inquiry into alleged extortion.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta releases hundreds of prisoners on country's Unity Day

In a customary gesture for national holidays, the country's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing also announced an amnesty for more than 860 prisoners, state-run newspapers reported.

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Iran 'jail restaurant' aims to free bad debt inmates

Two Iranian ex-prisoners have opened a successful "jail restaurant" to help raise funds to free convicts languishing behind bars for unpaid debts