Rio's deadliest police raid sparks mass favela protests
Thousands of residents take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro after the most lethal police operation in the city's history leaves communities in mourning and demanding justice.
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Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Rio police helicopter shooting sparks human rights outcry
Brazilian authorities face mounting criticism after police helicopter opens fire in Rio de Janeiro favela, killing suspected drug traffickers and raising serious human rights concerns.
Police raid Rio schools in major anti-drug operation
Heavily armed officers raid eight educational institutions in Rio's Complexo da Maré favela, arresting 30 suspects and seizing weapons in dramatic crackdown on school drug trafficking.
Rio's deadliest police raid leaves 46 dead in favela
A brutal police operation in Rio's Complexo da Serrinha has become Brazil's most lethal raid, leaving 46 dead and exposing deep tensions in the city's security strategy.
Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage
A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Brazil's deadliest police raid leaves dozens dead in Rio
Brazilian security forces unleash unprecedented violence in Rio de Janeiro favelas, leaving dozens dead in what's being called the deadliest police operation in the nation's history.
64 dead in Rio police raids as 2,500 officers target gangs
Brazilian authorities have launched one of the largest police operations in Rio de Janeiro's history, leaving 64 suspected gang members dead after coordinated raids across the city's most dangerous favelas.
Deadly police raid rocks Rio favela leaving multiple fatalities
Brazilian security forces storm Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela in one of the city's most violent police operations, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread terror among residents.
Rio's Urban Warfare: Police Assault on Favelas Escalates
Rio de Janeiro has descended into urban warfare as military police launch massive raids against drug gangs, leaving residents trapped in crossfire and raising urgent human rights concerns.
Influencer's drug trafficking nightmare confession
Instagram star Melissa 'Mel' reveals how her glamorous lifestyle crumbled after being caught smuggling cocaine in her luggage during dream holiday to paradise island.
England 2-2 Brazil: Gordon stars in Wembley thriller
Relive the electric atmosphere at Wembley as England and Brazil played out a captivating 2-2 draw in their international friendly. Palmer's penalty and Gordon's debut goal weren't enough as Brazil fought back twice in a classic encounter.
Brazilian boy, 13, begs freedom after child knife attack
A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.
Trump praises Brazil insurrection as "Stop the Steal"
Former US President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after glorifying Brazil's Capitol-style uprising and drawing direct parallels to his own election claims, raising alarm among democracy advocates worldwide.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
Starmer courts Brazilian President for climate alliance
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.
Brazil bus crash kills 15 in Pernambuco
A devastating bus crash in Brazil's Pernambuco state has left 15 people dead and multiple others injured after the vehicle plunged from a bridge, marking one of the region's worst road tragedies in recent years.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Caribbean drug boat survivors recount vicious attack
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying ordeal aboard a Caribbean drug vessel where survivors were brutally attacked by traffickers high on their own cargo.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Surviving a salon shooting: My ex-husband's attack
A courageous hairdresser shares her harrowing story of surviving a close-range shooting by her ex-husband at the salon where she worked, exposing the brutal reality of domestic violence escalation in the UK.
Irish sisters stabbed in Brazil knife attack horror
Two Irish sisters fighting for their lives after brutal double stabbing in Brazil. Shocking details emerge about the attack that left tourists critically wounded.
Mother and daughter die from poisoned birthday cake in Brazil
A 52-year-old mother and her 21-year-old daughter tragically died after consuming a poisoned birthday cake allegedly sent by a relative seeking revenge over a financial dispute in Brazil.
Brazil's Catholic Church revival through prayer livestreams
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.
Brazil's Political Choice: How Hunger Became Policy
An investigative look at how Brazil's devastating hunger crisis isn't an accident of nature, but a direct consequence of political decisions that reversed years of progress.
Australian pilot killed in Brazil cocaine smuggling crash
Exclusive investigation reveals the perilous final flight of Melbourne pilot Daniel Kinahan, whose cocaine smuggling operation ended in tragedy when his plane crashed in remote Brazil, leaving his family devastated.
Mexico's Day of Terror: Cartel Violence Erupts Nationwide
Shocking reports emerge of coordinated cartel attacks across Mexico, leaving a trail of destruction and multiple casualties in what authorities are calling one of the most violent days in recent memory.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
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