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Rhino Horns, Tiger Teeth and 6 Tonnes of Ivory Seized in $18M Record Bust
The historic seizure, which came from Africa via Abu Dhabi, reaffirms Malaysia's status as a major regional wildlife trafficking hub.
How Shinzo Abe’s Security Detail Failed Him
At least 10 men were guarding the former prime minister, yet the assassin managed a second, fatal shot.
Police Inquiry Hears Officers Said Victims Were ‘Too Ugly to Be Raped’
A serving officer in Australia's Queensland state police force also alleged that fellow officers described rape as "surprise sex."
Abe’s Assassin Once Tried to Kill the Leader of the ‘Moonies’ Church
Japanese media has reported Tetsuya Yamagami wanted to kill the head of the Unification Church, where the 41-year-old suspect’s mother is a member.
Former Japan Leader Shinzo Abe Has Died After Being Shot
The fatal attack on the former prime minister has shocked a nation with one of the world’s lowest gun crime rates.
Extreme Body Mod Artist Jailed for Manslaughter and Genital Mutilation
The Australian man, who removed one woman’s labia and cut flesh from the abdomen of another, advised his victim against seeking medical help when her implant became infected.
Airport X-Ray Finds 109 Live Animals Crammed into 2 Suitcases
Experts have warned that illegal wildlife trafficking could surge as international borders reopen.
Cops Investigating ‘WhatsApp for Gangsters’ Arrest Key Suspect in Caribbean
Paul Krusky played a crucial role in the development of encrypted phone firm EncroChat. Now he has been arrested in the Dominican Republic.
The Disturbing and Legal Japanese Industry of Child-Like Sex Dolls
Child-like sex dolls are openly for sale on numerous Japanese websites, attracting a community of men who fantasize about sex with children.
Suspect Leads Police to Bodies in Hunt for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
Brazilian police searching for the missing British journalist and indigenous affairs official in a remote part of the Amazon said they had recovered two bodies.
Ultra-Wealthy Cop ‘Joe Ferrari’ Given Life in Prison for Torturing Suspect to Death
The Thai police chief, also suspected of vast corruption, was known for his luxury car collection, despite his official salary being $1,225 a month.
Journalist and Indigenous Official Missing in Lawless Section of Amazon
The remote zone where British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian conservation specialist Bruno Araújo Pereira went missing is a “hotbed of illegal activity”.