Mexican authorities capture notorious cartel leader known as 'The Torture Master' who orchestrated live-streamed executions and brutal interrogations, dealing major blow to organised crime network.
Victor Jones, convicted of the brutal 1992 murder of 34-year-old Teresa McVay, has been executed by lethal injection in Florida. The victim's daughter watched as justice was finally served after 32 years.
Shocking prison violence erupts as inmate is brutally attacked with weapons crafted from tuna cans, exposing security failures in UK correctional facilities.
A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.
Convicted child sex offender Varun Suresh meets violent end in California prison cell as fellow inmate David Brimmer takes justice into his own hands in shocking prison killing.
A former Wisconsin correctional officer has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a female inmate in a jail lobby, a case that exposes serious security failures.
A Muslim inmate in a Turkish prison has violently attacked a fellow prisoner who allegedly desecrated the Quran. The assailant, armed with a sharp object, left the victim with severe injuries in an incident highlighting religious tensions behind bars.
Three New York correction officers found guilty of federal crimes for the fatal beating of a restrained inmate, exposing a culture of brutality and cover-ups within the state's prison system.
Austrian authorities have successfully captured a mischievous moose whose antics caused widespread disruption in the Alps. Dubbed the 'problem moose', the animal's capture ends a days-long saga of traffic chaos and startled locals.
An urgent investigation is underway at HMP after a convicted prisoner brazenly posted a TikTok video from inside his cell, humiliating prison chiefs and exposing serious security failures.
In a historic move, UK prison officers are to be equipped with Tasers and enhanced body armour to combat an 'unprecedented' surge in attacks by inmates, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in assaults.
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
A female prison officer at high-security HMP Woodhill has been sent to prison herself after a torrid affair with a convicted criminal, exposing a major security breach.
Richard Djerf, an Arizona death row inmate convicted of a 1991 double murder, has died in an apparent suicide just weeks before his scheduled execution, prison officials confirm.
Matthew James Ruth, the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a Pennsylvania State Trooper, has been apprehended in New York after a multi-state manhunt. The 38-year-old was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a fellow inmate at HMP Exeter. The alleged incident occurred within the prison walls, prompting a major police investigation.
A shocking security breach unfolded on an Oklahoma highway as a handcuffed inmate escaped a prison transport van by breaking a window. The dramatic incident, captured on video, has sparked a major manhunt and raised serious questions about prisoner transp
A damning investigation reveals carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, heavily backed by UK government and fossil fuel giants, is failing to meet its targets. Despite billions in investment, experts warn it's a dangerous distraction from real climat
A Colorado Sheriff issues a stark warning after a violent inmate is released back into the community due to a controversial legal technicality, exposing a critical flaw in the justice system.
Exclusive: Alleged terrorist Neil Prakash, wanted by the FBI, has been discovered living under a new identity in a sleepy Welsh village. His dramatic capture and ongoing extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court reveals a global manhunt reachi
Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, was violently attacked in his prison cell by inmates shouting 'We know what you did'. Exclusive details from German prison insiders.
The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.
A major manhunt is underway after an inmate absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison in Suffolk. Police are urging the public not to approach the man and to call 999 immediately.
Exclusive video shows the moment notorious gang leader Fabricio Colón Pico is seized by elite troops in a major counter-terror operation. The raid is a significant blow to the cartels terrorising Ecuador.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Shocking prison security breach revealed as officer's illicit affair with high-risk inmate led to a murder plot against a fellow guard. Exclusive details from HMP Belmarsh scandal.
A major police manhunt for escaped inmate Travis Decker takes a grim turn after the discovery of human bones in a remote woodland. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the remains.