Environmental groups allege officials hid evidence of federal funding for a Florida Everglades detention centre, impacting a key legal case. Read the latest on the 'Alligator Alcatraz' controversy.
Police launch urgent manhunt for convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong who escaped from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day. The public is warned not to approach him.
Police launch urgent manhunt for convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong who escaped from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day. The public is warned not to approach him.
Two inmates, one a convicted murderer, remain at large after absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day. Police urge public not to approach but to call 999.
Don't miss Clint Eastwood's iconic prison drama 'Escape from Alcatraz', airing on ITV4 tonight. Hailed as a timeless classic with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Don't miss Clint Eastwood's iconic prison break thriller 'Escape from Alcatraz', airing on ITV4 tonight. The 1979 classic has seen renewed interest and holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure and highlighting alleged human rights abuses. Meet the people behind the growing movement.
Guardian correspondents reveal the sounds and scenes that defined 2025, from a Damascus cafe to a Florida detention centre. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast.
A manhunt is underway in Louisiana after an inmate escaped from a detention centre. Authorities are searching for the fugitive and investigating the escape. Read the latest.
Authorities in Louisiana hunt the final escapee after three inmates broke jail by removing concrete blocks. One captured, one dead. Sheriff vows to investigate.
Three inmates, including two accused of violent crimes, escaped a Louisiana jail by removing deteriorated concrete. One later died by suicide. Read the full report on the latest US prison security breach.
A shocking new report from Amnesty International alleges detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' face cruel treatment, including being shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
A federal judge urges a settlement over legal access for detainees at Florida's remote 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre. Will a December conference resolve the civil rights dispute?
Denver-based crypto executive Ross Calvin wants to build a 450-foot statue of Prometheus on Alcatraz Island as part of Trump's America 250 celebrations. Read about the controversial proposal.
Authorities intensify search operations as convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante remains at large after dramatic prison escape from Chester County, Pennsylvania.
A wild monkey caused pandemonium at a Texas Halloween superstore, swinging through rafters and sending shoppers into panic before wildlife officials captured the escaped primate.
A rhesus monkey's daring escape from Tulane University's research centre triggers intensive search involving multiple agencies as officials warn public not to approach
A potentially disease-carrying research monkey escapes Louisiana lab during transport, triggering multi-state search and urgent public health warnings in Mississippi.
A major security alert continues in Louisiana as four inmates, including violent offenders, remain at large following a meticulously planned escape from New Orleans jail. Authorities warn the public not to approach.
Exclusive details emerge about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial plan to house alligators on Alcatraz Island, allegedly inspired by Donald Trump's suggestion during his presidency.
Shocking footage captures the moment a domesticated lion named Kimba roams residential streets in South Africa, forcing armed police response and neighbourhood lockdown.
Two inmates make dramatic escape from Brooklyn detention centre, sparking massive manhunt across New York City as authorities investigate security failures.
US conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks outrage after labelling convicted murderer Michael Woodmansee, who escaped prison and is now at large, a 'political nuisance'. Kirk's inflammatory remarks ignite fierce debate on both sides of the Atlantic.
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
Derbyshire Police launch a major manhunt for Dezi Freeman, 22, who escaped custody while in possession of a firearm. The public is warned not to approach the 'dangerous' individual.
Dramatic dashcam video shows the horrifying moment a 70-year-old driver is sent flying across a busy six-lane New York highway after a collision, in a miraculous escape that left motorists stunned.
BBC favourite Steve Brown announces his sudden departure from the hit property show Escape to the Country, leaving fans and co-stars stunned after a seven-year run.
A miraculous escape for a college softball team as their bus rolls on an Oklahoma highway. Shocking details emerge of the crash and the heroic rescue efforts.
A young woman's terrifying ordeal of being trafficked across Texas motels is revealed after a desperate escape. Her story exposes the brutal reality of modern slavery happening in plain sight.
Exclusive footage reveals the heart-stopping moments brave kidnapping victims break free from their captors in daring daylight escapes across the UK.