Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.
Nepal's Supreme Court criminalises the ancient 'chhaupadi' practice, outlawing the banishment of women to menstrual huts. A landmark victory for women's rights and safety.
The costly and secretive Daijosai enthronement ritual for Emperor Naruhito has ignited a fierce debate in Japan, pitting ancient tradition against modern financial transparency and the future of the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Three California men convicted of the brutal 1995 satanic ritual murder of 15-year-old Elyse Pahler have been granted parole, sparking outrage and reopening a notorious chapter in true crime history.
Western Bulldogs sensation Bailey Smith reveals the strange and intense pre-game routine that gets him mentally locked in for AFL matches. Discover the sensory secret behind his explosive on-field performances.
Western Bulldogs AFL sensation Bailey Smith has confessed to an extremely unusual pre-match ritual involving his socks, revealing the lengths he goes to for game-day luck.
Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan brought a unique and heartwarming twist to her Edinburgh performance, setting up a surprise petting zoo to ease both her own and her fans' pre-show anxiety at the Royal Highland Centre.
Two Ukrainian nationals face serious charges after UK authorities intercept a yacht suspected of smuggling migrants into Britain. The case highlights ongoing challenges in border security.
A female prison officer at HMP Guys Marsh has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for a brazen plot to smuggle drugs and a mobile phone to an inmate with whom she was having a clandestine affair.
US authorities have intercepted a major illegal shipment of over 1,600 live ants from Canada, uncovering a sophisticated smuggling operation allegedly funded by cryptocurrency.
A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.
Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.
Watch the moment UK police outsmart a drug mule who built a sophisticated hidden compartment into his motorbike to smuggle cocaine, but was caught by one simple mistake.
A German national has been charged by Australian Federal Police after Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant quantity of cocaine concealed within his luggage upon arrival at Perth International Airport.
A 35-year-old man in India has died after consuming snake venom as part of a ritualistic practice, believing it would grant him special powers. The incident has sparked warnings from authorities about dangerous superstitions.
Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.
A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.
A Peruvian national has been arrested at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport for attempting to smuggle over 3kg of cocaine, a crime punishable by death in Indonesia. The 23-year-old was apprehended after a flight from Peru via Singapore.
A 34-year-old Australian national faces the death penalty after Thai customs officials discovered 4kg of crystal methamphetamine ingeniously concealed inside a common household appliance. The shocking find was made at a Bangkok mail centre.
A UK woman could be sentenced to death in Indonesia after allegedly smuggling cocaine worth £2.5 million. The 45-year-old was caught at Bali Airport with drugs hidden in her suitcase lining.
A female prison officer has been sentenced to jail for engaging in inappropriate relationships with inmates and sneaking a mobile phone into the facility. Read the shocking details.
A horrific crash in Brownsville, Texas, leaves eight dead and multiple injured, with authorities suspecting human smuggling as the cause. The driver, fleeing police, ploughed into pedestrians near a migrant shelter.
A man was arrested in a shocking attempt to smuggle 850 live turtles in his trousers. The bizarre wildlife crime highlights the dark side of illegal animal trade.
The Trump administration has reportedly embedded AI-powered tracking devices in shipments to China to crack down on tech smuggling amid escalating tensions.
Former convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has been seen with a mystery man, sparking engagement rumours. Friends and family weigh in on her new romance.
A woman who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UK concealed inside a wheel of cheese has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of her audacious drug trafficking plot.
A US national has been fined in Hong Kong for attempting to smuggle endangered turtles, highlighting ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns.
Tensions escalate between Syria and Jordan as the UN reports a surge in drug smuggling across borders, with both nations trading accusations.
A former Premier League footballer has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a major drug smuggling operation. Discover the shocking details of his dramatic fall from grace.
A Queensland woman has been sentenced to prison for illegally importing rare cacti, highlighting Australia's strict biosecurity laws.