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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Nigerian Forces Rescue 46 Students and Staff Abducted from Oyo State Schools
President Bola Tinubu announced Friday that security agencies rescued the group 56 days after their May 15 kidnapping from three schools. Eight assailants were arrested and others killed during the operation.
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nypost.comsports3 days ago
Former Lions cornerback faces kidnapping and robbery charges while teams show interest
A former first-round cornerback arrested on eight felony counts is preparing for the 2026 NFL season. Four teams have contacted him or arranged workouts, his agent said at a Florida hearing.
urbansketchers.orgworld4 days ago
Australian traveler reports two alleged kidnappings in Sicily during October trip
An Australian woman said she was driven away from a kiteboarding meet-up in Lo Stagnone, Sicily, then escaped after about 12 kilometers. Hours later, a security guard who offered her a ride allegedly demanded compensation and she fled again.
news.google.comsports8 days ago
Detroit Lions release cornerback after felony arrest
The Detroit Lions released a cornerback arrested last week on armed robbery and kidnapping charges. Prosecutors say the player directed associates who abducted and beat three men; his attorneys say evidence tying him to the crimes is weak.
news.google.comworld8 days ago
Pakistani Police Arrest Four Men on Kidnapping, Rape, and Extortion Charges
Four Pakistani men, one a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them obtain Pakistani visas. The arrests followed facilitation of the visas by the foreign minister.
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finance9 days ago
Netflix Releases Enola Holmes 3
The third film in the Enola Holmes series premiered on Netflix on July 4, 2026. Millie Bobby Brown returns as the title character and producer. The story follows Enola as she prepares for marriage while investigating a kidnapping.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 days ago
Federal Operation in Chicago Leads to 305 Arrests and Recovery of 24 Children
A 60-day multi-agency effort in the Chicago area produced 305 arrests and the recovery of 24 children. Officials charged suspects with robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking and child exploitation.
theconversation.comworld10 days ago
Mexican Authorities Identify Remains of Abducted Journalist, Arrest Eight
Authorities recovered remains identified as those of journalist Roxana Guzman and arrested eight people, including four municipal police officers, in connection with her kidnapping and death.
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jpost.comworld10 days agoUpdated
Israeli forces detain eight in West Bank village of Mukhmas during violent dawn raid
Israeli forces raided homes in the occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas on Thursday and detained eight people. A separate detention took place in Tarqumiyah the same day. The actions targeted suspects in prior assaults and a soldier kidnapping.
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Washington Examinerpolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Charges Eight Alleged Tren de Aragua Members in Texas and Illinois Killings
The Department of Justice charged eight members of the Venezuelan gang with kidnapping and murdering American citizens, including children. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the indictments at a Wednesday press conference.
france24.comworld13 days ago
French Prosecutors Request Release of Algerian Consulate Officer Held Since April in Influencer Kidnapping Case
The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office asked a judge on June 11 to free Smaïl R., an Algerian consulate officer detained since April 2025. The request follows the April 2024 kidnapping of Amir Boukhors in France and earlier mutual expulsions of diplomats.
onwardstate.comsports14 days ago
NFL Player Released by Team After Felony Arrest on Kidnapping and Robbery Charges
A professional football player was released by his team after being arrested on felony charges including kidnapping and robbery. A county judge set bond at $1 million.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports13 days agoUpdated
Detroit Lions Release Cornerback Terrion Arnold After Bond Set at $1 Million
The Detroit Lions cut the 2024 first-round pick on June 29 after a Florida judge set bond at $1 million in a kidnapping and armed robbery case. Arnold faces eight felony counts tied to a February 4 incident.
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rt.comworld14 days ago
Fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara Region Halts Lake Tana Tourism
An ongoing war since 2023 between Fano militias and federal forces has ended visits to the former tourist site. Cities face shootings and attacks while rural zones see drone strikes and ransom kidnappings. The status of 14th-century monasteries on the lake is now uncertain.
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koreatimes.co.krworld14 days ago
South Korean Overseas Incidents Rise from 6,498 in 2021 to 19,359 in 2025, Including 624 Kidnappings
Data released June 29 showed kidnapping and detention incidents involving South Koreans overseas increased twentyfold between 2021 and 2025. Total incidents involving South Koreans abroad tripled over the same period to 19,359 last year.
bleedingcool.comworld15 days ago
Fighting between Fano militias and Ethiopian federal forces disrupts Lake Tana area
France 24 reported that fighting since 2023 between Fano militias and federal forces has brought shootings, drone strikes and kidnappings to the Lake Tana area. Tourism has stopped at the former hotspot known for its shorelines and monasteries. The future of the sites is now unce…
New York Postworld15 days ago
Israeli military kills Hamas commander who directed Oct. 7 civilian kidnappings
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Walid Haniyeh, a Hamas commander who directed the kidnapping of civilians during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. The military also reported additional strikes that killed four other Hamas operatives in recent days.
wral.comfinance16 days ago
TMZ Founder Proposed Paying Bitcoin Ransom to Track Guthrie Kidnapping Suspect
Harvey Levin told CBS News he offered the FBI a plan to pay bitcoin demanded in letters about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping and trace the funds. He said the agency did not respond for about a month, leading him to believe he was being ignored.
onwardstate.comsports16 days ago
Lions cornerback ordered held without bail ahead of Monday hearing
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in Tampa court Thursday on kidnapping and armed robbery charges and was ordered held without bail. Prosecutors will argue at a Monday hearing that he should remain in custody until trial.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days ago
Lions cornerback ordered held without bail on kidnapping, robbery charges
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in court Thursday on felony charges of kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. Prosecutors will seek to keep him jailed until trial at a Monday hearing.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports17 days agoUpdated
Cornerback held without bail on armed robbery and kidnapping charges
A cornerback appeared in Tampa court Thursday and was ordered detained until a Monday hearing. Prosecutors allege he coordinated an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred February 4.
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The Guardiansports17 days agoUpdated
Cornerback ordered held without bail on kidnapping and robbery charges
A 23-year-old cornerback surrendered to authorities in Florida and was ordered held without bail after a hearing in Tampa. Prosecutors allege he was the primary conspirator in a February attack that left three victims held at gunpoint and robbed.
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perezhilton.comworld19 days ago
Second ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after January kidnapping
A second ransom note sent to media outlets on 6 February stated that Nancy Guthrie had died, according to investigators. The note apologized for her death and said it was inadvertent. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation remains active.
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New York Postworld21 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Reinstates 2017 Conviction After Appeals Court Had Overturned It in Etan Patz Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reinstated Pedro Hernandez's conviction for the kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The 6-3 ruling reverses a July appeals court decision that had ordered a new trial. Hernandez, 64, had been serving 25 years to life.
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Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Islamic Jihad Member Linked to October 7 Kidnapping
Israeli military and security services said they killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad member who took part in the abduction of a 12-year-old boy during the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike occurred in the Gaza Strip on June 19, 2026.
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s22592.pcdn.coworld22 days ago
Israel Sues Four Convicted Killers of Soldier Moshe Tamam and Next of Kin for NIS 2 Million in Benefits
The State of Israel filed a civil suit on June 18 seeking repayment of benefits paid to the parents of murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam. The defendants were convicted in 1987 of the 1984 kidnapping and killing.
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france24.comworld27 days ago
Parents Say Aborted Infant Was Born Alive and Trafficked for Organs
Parents reported that their aborted child was delivered alive and later taken for organ harvesting. They described the situation as a kidnapping and called for an investigation.
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france24.comworld28 days ago
11-Year-Old Girl Killed in France
Demonstrations have spread across France after officials disclosed that a man charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl had been flagged to law enforcement before the crime. The girl was found dead earlier this month.
nbcnews.compolitics29 days agoUpdated
Armed Men Abduct Haiti Defense Ministry Official in Port-au-Prince
James Boyard, cabinet director and police inspector general, was abducted Thursday in the Bourdon neighborhood. The kidnapping marks the highest-profile case in recent years.
The Guardianpolitics30 days ago
Judge Sentences Former Taliban Member to 42 Years for 2008 Kidnapping of Journalist, Rejecting Both Life Term and 18-Year Request
Haji Najibullah was sentenced Monday in Manhattan federal court for his role in the kidnapping of David Rohde and two Afghan associates. The seven-month ordeal ended with Rohde's escape in June 2009.
thegatewaypundit.comworld33 days ago
House of Representatives Calls for Federal Action on Banditry and School Abductions
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a motion urging the federal government to deploy an aggressive security strategy against banditry, mass kidnappings and attacks on schools and places of worship. Lawmakers also called for stronger oversight of security operations an…
nbcnews.comworld37 days ago
Aurora Phelps Trial Opens in Mexico on Murder and Fraud Charges
Aurora Phelps, 44, faces murder charges in Mexico and U.S. fraud and kidnapping indictments tied to dating-app encounters with older men. Prosecutors say she used the meetings to access victims' financial accounts and sometimes drugged or killed them. The FBI has identified 11 po…
france24.comworld26 days agoUpdated
41-Year-Old Man Charged With Kidnapping Missing 11-Year-Old Lyhanna as Search Enters Sixth Day in France
A 41-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping the girl. Authorities face questions over why he was never questioned in a prior rape investigation.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics39 days ago
Pakistani Court Upholds Death Sentences for Two Men Convicted of Gang-Raping French Tourist on Motorway
Two judges dismissed the appeal of Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, who were convicted in March 2021 of kidnapping, gang rape, robbery, and terrorism offences against a French woman on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway.
South China Morning Postpolitics44 days ago
Japan PM Takaichi Tells North Korea Abductee Families She Will Seek Progress on Kidnapping Issue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to resolve the abduction issue during her term, including through possible summit talks. The rally was held in Tokyo on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
New York Postfinance47 days ago
Manhattan court reduces bail for defendant in alleged crypto kidnapping case
A 33-year-old man charged in an alleged kidnapping and torture case will be released on a $250,000 bond after one year in custody. The court approved the reduced bail package Wednesday.
world47 days ago
Parole Board Releases Moncton Offender With Residency Conditions
Romeo Cormier, 78, convicted in 2011 of kidnapping and sexual assault, has been released from prison under statutory release rules. The Parole Board of Canada imposed a residency requirement and other conditions that will remain in effect until his sentence expires.
nypost.comworld56 days ago
Santa Monica Police Chase Ends in South Los Angeles Shootout
Santa Monica police pursued a kidnapping suspect early Monday morning after the suspect fled during an investigation. The chase covered more than 10 miles and ended with officers firing at the suspect before taking the person into custody.
eonline.comfinance63 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Renews Public Appeal for Information on Mother Missing Since February
The TODAY show co-anchor posted a video compilation and emotional message on Instagram on May 10, 2026, more than three months after her 84-year-old mother was reported missing near Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her daughter’s home after dinner on Jan. 31. Autho…
ibtimes.comworld73 days ago
Man Arrested for Trespassing on Little St. James
An anti-human trafficking advocate was arrested for trespassing on Little St. James, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, following reports of a kidnapping and assault. In separate incidents, a Cuban man died in U.S. ICE custody, unrest erupted in Alice Springs over a child's death…
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BBC Newsworld73 days agoUpdated
Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla, Detain Two Activists
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining two activists for questioning amid accusations of kidnapping from Spain and Brazil. President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace offer, declared hostilities terminated, and imposed new sanctio…
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Semaforpolitics73 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Cartel-Related Charges
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The charges include drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and kidnapping, with accusations of aidin…
france24.comworld76 days agoUpdated
Gunmen Kill at Least 29 in Northeast Nigeria Attack on Football Pitch
Gunmen attacked a community in Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people gathered at a football pitch. In a separate incident, assailants raided an orphanage in Kogi state, kidnapping 23 children and an adult, with 15 children later rescued. The attacks highlight ongoing violence…
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order-order.compolitics73 days agoUpdated
Fact Check: No Supreme Court Order for Ramil Madriaga's Detention in Philippines
A viral YouTube video falsely claimed the Supreme Court ordered the detention of Ramil Madriaga, linked to Vice President Sara Duterte. Madriaga has been in custody since 2023 due to a pending kidnapping-for-ransom case in a Manila court. He recently testified in impeachment hear…
snopes.comworld79 days ago
Afghan Migrant Sentenced for Kidnapping and Assaulting Child After Taliban Association Revealed
A court in Britain sentenced an Afghan man to two and a half years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at a hotel. The man, who arrived via small boat crossing the Channel, had his prior association with the Taliban disclosed during the proceedi…
deccanchronicle.comfinance80 days ago
Telegram Founder Claims French Tax Officials Sold Crypto Data Tied to 41 Kidnappings
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has accused French tax officials of selling data on cryptocurrency owners. The alleged sales led to 41 kidnappings this year. The claims were reported by WatcherGuru amid ongoing concerns over data privacy in the crypto sector.
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thehindu.comworld81 days ago
U.S. Authorities Arrest Couple for Taking Child to Cuba in Custody Dispute
U.S. authorities arrested Rose Inessa-Ethington and Blue Inessa-Ethington on charges of international parental kidnapping after they took a 10-year-old child to Cuba without permission from the biological mother. The case involves a custody dispute related to the child's gender i…
realclearpolitics.compolitics81 days ago
Criminals Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Rise Nationwide
Incidents of criminals posing as police or other officials have increased in New York City and across the United States. Data shows a 50% rise in arrests for such impersonations in New York in 2025. Federal agencies have issued warnings about related scams involving robberies, ki…
nypost.comworld81 days ago
Elizabeth Smart Shares Photo from Fourth Bodybuilding Competition on Instagram
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart posted an image from her recent bodybuilding competition, expressing pride in her body's resilience. She highlighted her journey as an advocate and mother. The post encourages embracing new challenges.
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middleeasteye.networld83 days ago
Son of U.S. Hostage Robert Levinson Says Iranian Official Linked to Kidnapping Attended Peace Talks
Dan Levinson, son of Robert Levinson, stated that an Iranian official linked to his father's kidnapping was present at peace talks in Islamabad. He described the situation as a 'slap in the face.' The official was identified as Reza Amiri-Moghadam.
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Minnesota Officials Investigate ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Potential Kidnapping
Officials in Ramsey County, Minnesota, are reviewing the January 18 arrest of 56-year-old US citizen ChongLy “Scott” Thao by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The incident involved agents entering his home without a warrant and detaining him in freezing weather while he…
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ICE Arrests Honduran National Accused of Rape and Kidnapping in Missouri
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Cristian Lopez-Gomez, a 25-year-old from Honduras, on charges of first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping in Kirksville, Missouri. The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Lopez-Gomez entered the United States in 20…
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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb Co-Host Today Show for First Time Since January 2025
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb reunited on the Today show on Monday, marking their first co-hosting appearance in over a year. Kotb filled in for Craig Melvin, who is on vacation. The reunion follows Guthrie's recent return to the program after a leave of absence related to her m…
Unuplusunu / Wikimedia (CC0)world92 days ago
Expert Suggests Possible Retribution Motive in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
An expert criminal profiler stated that the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie may have been motivated by retribution against her family. The family includes her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, a television host. The statement was reported by nypost.com.
NBC Newsworld93 days ago
9-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Father's Van in Eastern France After Two Years of Confinement
A 9-year-old boy was rescued from his father's utility van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he had been locked since November 2024. The child was malnourished and unable to walk due to prolonged confinement. The father faces preliminary kidnapping charges, and his partner has…
Pierre Bonnard / Wikimedia (Public domain)world93 days ago
9-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Father's Utility Van in Eastern France After 1.5 Years
A 9-year-old boy was rescued from his father's utility van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he had been locked since November 2023. The child was found malnourished and unable to walk, and has been hospitalized. The father faces preliminary charges of kidnapping, while his par…
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Film Review: Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire' and Other Recent Releases
Gus Van Sant directs 'Dead Man's Wire,' an absurdist thriller featuring Bill Skarsgard and Colman Domingo in a kidnapping story inspired by 1970s events. The film includes a performance by Robert Aramayo as John Davidson, a campaigner with Tourette's syndrome.
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US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Freed from Captivity in Iraq After Kidnapping by Kataib Hezbollah
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was released from captivity and transferred to the Iraqi government following her kidnapping in Baghdad last week. The abduction was carried out by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Shiite paramilitary group. Officials confirmed he…
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U.S. Freelance Journalist Shelly Kittleson Freed in Iraq Prisoner Swap After Kidnapping
Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. freelance journalist, was released in Iraq following her kidnapping in Baghdad. She had been seized by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia. The release occurred through a prisoner swap, as reported by The Washington Post.
upi.combusiness97 days ago
U.S. Freelance Journalist Shelly Kittleson Freed After Kidnapping in Iraq
Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. freelance journalist, was abducted in Baghdad by the Iran-aligned Kataib Hezbollah militia and held for a week before her release. Iraqi officials confirmed she was freed in a prisoner swap involving militia members. U.S. and Iraqi authorities had believe…