Gavin Butler
Senior Reporter
gavin.butler@vice.comGavin is an award-winning reporter covering drugs, crime and trafficking around the world, with a focus on Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Russian Hackers Are Publishing Stolen Abortion Records on the Dark Web
The cyber gang, the same that targeted a U.S. gas pipeline last year, is demanding a $9.7 million ransom.
Christchurch Massacre Gunman Appeals Conviction Over ‘Degrading’ Treatment in Custody
The Australian entered two separate mosques in the New Zealand city and livestreamed as he murdered 51 people with an assault rifle.
Zoo Sleepover Goes Awry as 5 Escaped Lions Force Families to Flee
Taronga Zoo went into emergency lockdown and visitors were told to hide in bathroom blocks after the apex predators were found outside their exhibit.
US to Put Nuclear-Capable B52s in Australia as Taiwan Invasion Fears Grow
The long-range heavy bombers will be provided as part of a $1 billion-plus upgrade of military assets across northern Australia.
$1 Billion Worth of Meth Found Inside a Shipment of Coconut Water
The 1.8 metric tons of liquid, Hong Kong's largest-ever meth seizure, were enough to supply an estimated 18 million street deals.
Men Convicted for Posing as ‘Lingerie Consultant’ and Gynecologist to Get Nudes
They join other recent cases in Singapore, where men have been convicted for posing as psychic mediums and influencer recruiters to solicit photos.
A War Over Feral Horses Has Descended Into Bomb Threats and Right-Wing Conspiracies
Photos of dead horses riddled with bullets, alongside the remains of an aborted foal, have pushed a rural community to the brink of violence.
Scientists Discover ‘Disconcerting’ New Imitation Ketamine on the Market
One user told VICE World News the high was like ketamine but less happy, while experts warn the short- and long-term effects are completely unknown.
Airline Announces It Will No Longer Sack Pregnant Crew Members
They’ll still be placed on unpaid leave with Singapore Airlines, though, and will have to apply for ground positions.
Arrested CNN Crew Apologise on Video for Filming in Massacre Crime Scene
"What’s the point of showing a blood-splattered, shot-up nursery?"
Authorities Blame Drugs for the Nursery Massacre. Others Blame the Authorities.
Police are keen to pin the blame on drugs, despite an autopsy revealing none were in the killer’s body. Others point to a violent culture that rules Thailand’s institutions.
‘I Found My Brother, His Face Had Turned Blue’: Inside Indonesia’s Deadly Stadium Crush
At least 125 people have died, 32 of them children, with the youngest victim said to be only five years old.