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Iran

Investigation after death of Iran woman arrested by 'morality police'

The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered an investigation into the death of a young woman who was arrested by the country's so-called "morality police" for wearing an inappropriate headscarf.

Culture news

Three arrested for PnB Rock's murder: is there a fourth suspect?

PnB Rock was shot dead in a Los Angeles restaurant not long after his location was revealed in a social media post. The latest killing in a growing trend of stars being targeted in the west coast city.

Germany

German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute

The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk.

Brazil

German diplomat charged with murdering Belgian husband in Brazil

According to prosecutors, the murder was "committed with cruel means" and Hahn's husband was "severely beaten, causing intense and unnecessary suffering".

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Climate

Why mob bosses should be worried about the evaporation of this US lake

As climate change dries up the US’s largest reservoir, a darker history is being uncovered.

Japan

Suspect admits killing ex-PM Shinzo Abe over 'rumours', say police

Japanese police say Tetsuya Yamagami has admitted the killing and did so because he believed rumours about the former leader's connection to a certain organisation.

No Comment

People lay flowers, pay respects at Abe murder scene

People starting to gather at the site of where the Former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo was shot and killed. Police in Japan have revealed the motive behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as being linked to his connections with a "specific group."

World News

'Truly heartbreaking': World leaders react to the murder of Shinzo Abe

From Brussels to New Delhi, heads of state and governments have expressed their deep shock and sadness over the tragic news.

Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Suspect confesses to Maltese journalist murder

George Degiorgio, one of three people accused of the 2017 assassination, has confessed to a reporter that they were paid to plant the car bomb that killed her.

Germany

German police arrest man after severed head found outside Bonn court

After the initial discovery, the police have also found what they believe to be the body of the victim.

Netherlands

Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings

Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Norway

Norway bow-and-arrow, knife attack perpetrator convicted

The suspect had pleaded guilty to killing five people and was sentenced to compulsory mental health care.

Brazil

Bodies of UK journalist and Brazilian expert identified in Brazil

British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen in the Amazon 5 June.

Culture news

'How to Murder Your Husband' author murders husband, goes to prison

As life imitates art, author of 'How to Murder Your Husband', Nancy Crampton Brophy began serving a life sentence this week for murdering her own husband.

Netherlands

Trial resumes into murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries

The alleged gunman and getaway driver both face a maximum life sentence if convicted.

Europe Decoded

Dutch police use 'deepfake' video in appeal over boy's murder in 2003

Police in Rotterdam say it is the world's first time that an artificially manipulated video has been used in this way.

Norway

Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder

Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October.

Greece

Greek helicopter pilot given life sentence for murdering British wife

The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary.

Norway

Man charged with murder over bow and arrow and knife attack in Norway

Five people died in the attack in Kongsberg.

United Kingdom

Man jailed for life over murder of UK MP Sir David Amess

Ali Harbi Ali, 26, was also convicted of preparing acts of terrorism.