A ruthless gang who lured a Premier League footballer's barber into a honeytrap before holding him hostage and torturing him with a machete has been jailed for over 40 years. The shocking blackmail plot was orchestrated by a female member of the group.
The heart-wrenching story of Oliver Pugh, a British boy allegedly abducted by his Russian mother from his UK home and taken to Moscow, sparking an international custody battle and diplomatic tensions.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police deployed a cutting-edge 'Grappler' device to safely foil a violent carjacking and rescue a kidnapped girlfriend in a tense standoff. Read the full account of the high-tech takedown.
A traveller from the UK shares her surprising discovery that New Yorkers are not the tough crowd they're made out to be, but are instead incredibly welcoming and kind, completely changing her perspective on the Big Apple.
Ex-President Donald Trump makes a controversial call for the military to tackle violent crime in New Orleans and other major US cities, echoing his hardline 2017 policies.
A Louisiana judge has refused to reduce the $1.5m bond for Stanley Burkhardt, the man accused of the brazen kidnapping of a woman from a New Orleans street. The decision comes amid serious public safety concerns and new evidence presented by prosecutors.
Exclusive: Desi Freeman, a British contractor, has disappeared in Mali. His wife makes an emotional appeal as the Foreign Office confirms it is supporting the family.
A major police manhunt is underway in Porepunkah for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, wanted for serious offences including kidnapping and assault. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and not approach the armed and dangerous suspect.
Shocking details emerge as Alvina Omisri-Agba, a British-Nigerian business executive, was violently kidnapped from Miami International Airport in a targeted abduction, with her family now facing a £200,000 ransom demand.
Sharon Watts makes a devastating return to Walford after her son Albie's kidnapping trauma, with Letitia Dean delivering a powerhouse performance that will leave viewers heartbroken.
Hollyoaks viewers believe they've cracked the case of who abducted Ella Richardson in dramatic scenes. Discover the shocking fan theories and what this means for the beloved character.
A New Orleans college football coach's heartfelt tribute to Hurricane Katrina victims using a rival school's colours has ignited a fierce debate about sportsmanship and remembrance.
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, a devastating investigation reveals how the rebuilding of New Orleans' school system deliberately targeted and displaced the city's predominantly Black teaching force, entrenching deep educational inequalities that per
Irish nun Sister Patrice Tarnawa has been released after being held captive by armed gunmen who stormed her orphanage in Haiti. The heartwarming reunion and her resilient spirit amidst the Caribbean nation's escalating security crisis.
Coronation Street's Carla Connor faces a terrifying ordeal as she is kidnapped from Underworld factory in a gripping new storyline. Alison King's character finds herself in grave danger as a mysterious assailant strikes.
Nine individuals, including a young child, have been released after being held captive in Haiti. The rescue marks a rare success amid the nation's escalating gang violence crisis.
A woman who faked a pregnancy and brutally cut a baby from a mother's womb in a twisted kidnap plot has been jailed for life. Read the full horrifying details.
A 22-year-old woman staged a miraculous escape from a kidnapper in central London, fleeing naked and injured before being aided by shocked bystanders. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
In a landmark breakthrough for forensic genealogy, authorities have finally put a name to one of Hurricane Katrina's last unidentified victims, closing a painful chapter 20 years after the disaster.
Exclusive: Startling new research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates the land around New Orleans is sinking far faster than previously estimated, posing a grave threat to the Gulf Coast's future.
A kidnapped woman's incredible act of bravery was caught on camera as she leapt from a moving vehicle to escape her captors in Mexico. Shocking footage shows the moment she made her desperate bid for freedom.
A family outing in New Orleans turns to tragedy as a two-year-old boy is killed in a rare alligator attack. The search for the child ended in devastation.
An internal investigation by the New Orleans Police Department has exonerated four officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man armed with two knives. The incident, which occurred in the French Quarter, has sparked public outcry and questi
New research reveals parts of New Orleans are sinking at a rate of up to two inches per year, posing a severe threat to the city's future and flood defences.
A man has been jailed for 21 months after attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl from a Tesco car park in Epping, Essex, in a shocking daytime attack.
The remarkable story of Grrlspot, a pop-up lesbian dance party that became a beacon of hope and defiance in the immediate, chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Spike Lee's powerful documentary 'Come Hell and High Water' captures the unbreakable spirit and vibrant culture of New Orleans in the face of Hurricane Katrina's devastation. A testament to resilience through music and community.
A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and a woman have been charged with the violent armed kidnapping of Joshalin Rivera in Chicago, following a dramatic police chase and standoff.
The New Orleans Saints' intense pre-season quarterback battle between rookie Spencer Rattler and veteran Tyler Shough reaches its climax, with a crucial decision imminent just weeks before the NFL season kicks off.