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.
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.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
A massive 14-foot alligator weighing 600 pounds was captured after blocking a Florida road. See the dramatic footage of the rescue and learn where the reptile was safely released.
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
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.
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
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?
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
A small alligator spotted in Boston's Charles River has been rescued and is awaiting a new home. Read the full story of this unexpected urban visitor.
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Wildlife officials issue urgent warning as venomous cottonmouth snakes swarm popular Florida park, forcing closures and sparking safety concerns among residents.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg is making waves in Florida's luxury property market with his ambitious pursuit of a stunning £50 million mansion on exclusive Billionaires' Row, marking a significant lifestyle shift from Los Angeles to the Sunshine State.
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
The heartbreaking account of two-year-old Lane Graves' tragic death by alligator attack at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort, and how it transformed theme park safety protocols across Florida.
Lana Del Rey turns heads at Paris Fashion Week with husband Jeremy Dufrene and an unexpected accessory - a baby alligator on a leash. The singer's bold fashion statement creates buzz at Balenciaga show.
Patrons at a Florida tiki bar got more than they bargained for when a fully-grown alligator decided to crash their happy hour, creating unforgettable scenes at the waterfront venue.
Shocking footage emerges of a professional golfer's nerve-shredding confrontation with a massive alligator during a PGA Tour event in Florida, creating one of golf's most dramatic wildlife encounters.
A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.
US authorities are spending staggering sums housing dangerous alligators in a specialised Everglades facility, raising questions about costs and conservation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how US authorities spent millions transporting undocumented migrants across the country in a controversial operation dubbed 'Project Alcatraz'
Shocking find at Tampa International as US Customs officials uncover human remains in passenger's suitcase, sparking a federal investigation into a potential ritualistic smuggling operation.
A terrifying 911 call captures the final moments of a Florida couple trapped in their sinking car. Hear the heroic rescue story that defied the odds.
Two Florida middle school students discovered a sexually explicit book in their school library titled 'Moms', leading to immediate removal and a district-wide investigation into inappropriate materials.
A missing alligator from a Chilean zoo is discovered in a New Orleans drug den, revealing a shocking international wildlife and narcotics trafficking operation.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.