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UK probes Russell Group unis over potential China student cartel

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launches a formal investigation into a potential 'cartel' among prestigious Russell Group universities, including concerns over information sharing related to international student admissions, particularly

Trump orders strike on Venezuelan 'narcoship'

In a bold military move, former US President Donald Trump has authorised a strike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel allegedly linked to a powerful drug cartel, raising serious questions about the legality and geopolitical ramifications of the action.

Haiti Crisis: Gangs Seize Capital, PM Trapped Abroad

Haiti descends into anarchy as criminal gangs overrun Port-au-Prince, forcing a national state of emergency. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is stranded in Puerto Rico, unable to return to his besieged nation.

Gangster unrecognisable after prison transformation

Infamous gangster Daniel Kinahan is barely recognisable after a bizarre physical transformation in prison, with his eyes appearing completely black in a chilling new mugshot that has shocked the criminal underworld.

El Chapo 'Undergoing Secret Surgery' in US Prison

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the infamous Mexican drug lord serving a life sentence in a US supermax prison, is reportedly undergoing secret medical treatment, sparking intrigue and questions about his health behind bars.

Femicide UK: 1 Woman Killed by a Man Every 3 Days

Exclusive analysis for the UK Parliament uncovers the harrowing scale of femicide, with 208 women killed by men in a single year. Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers the grim findings.

New Crime Family Emerges as Kinahan Cartel Empire Crumbles

EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B

Trump Cuts Blamed for Collapse of MN Violence Prevention

Exclusive investigation reveals how the Trump administration's termination of a federal violence prevention initiative left a Minnesota programme for high-risk youth defunded and defunct, raising questions about the long-term cost of such policy decisions

UK TikTok Star & Family Feared Murdered by Cartel

Shock and horror as popular British TikTok influencer, her husband, and their two young children are found dead in Mexico. Authorities fear they were executed by a powerful drug cartel after their abandoned car was discovered riddled with bullet holes.

Mexican Senate Debate Erupts Into Vicious Physical Brawl

Chaos erupted in Mexico's Senate as a heated debate on the country's violent drug cartels descended into a full-scale physical brawl, with politicians throwing punches and scrambling over furniture in a stunning display of political discord.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Sinaloa Cartel boss 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty

In a landmark blow to the Sinaloa Cartel, its last remaining founding leader, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, has pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking charges, marking a pivotal moment in the war on drugs.

Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Scheme Uncovered in NY

Exclusive: Two Brooklyn lawyers and a Mexican national are charged in a multi-million dollar plot to launder Sinaloa Cartel drug money through US banks, exposing a sophisticated transnational operation.

El Chapo's Son Extradited to US on Drug Charges

In a landmark move, Mexican authorities have extradited Ovidio Guzmán López, a key leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, to the United States to face serious drug trafficking charges, marking a significant victory in the trans

Uncle Stabs Brother to Death in Family Tragedy

In a chilling case of familial violence, Karla Doyle recounts the traumatic moment her uncle, Paul Doyle, fatally stabbed her father, Patrick Doyle, during a violent altercation in their family home. The emotional trial reveals a tragic story of a fractur

Cannabis addict kills girlfriend, drives with corpse

A cannabis-addicted man from Bradford has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in a violent, drug-induced attack before driving her body around for two hours. The harrowing case reveals a relationship destroyed by substance abuse and extreme violenc

Enigma Norteño Cartel Leader Ernesto Barajas Assassinated

Ernesto Barajas, a notorious leader of the violent Enigma Norteño cartel, has been assassinated in a hail of bullets in Mexico. The brutal killing, captured on CCTV, marks a significant shift in the country's ongoing and bloody drug wars.

Six Severed Heads Found in Mexican City of Cholula

Mexican authorities launch a major investigation after a horrifying discovery of six decapitated heads in the historic city of Cholula. The heads were found alongside a menacing message, escalating fears of cartel-related violence in the region.

Cartel's Grisly Warning: Severed Heads on Mexican Road

A brutal drug cartel message was delivered in the Mexican state of Guerrero with the discovery of five severed heads and a ominous narco-banner, signalling a new wave of cartel violence and territorial warfare.

Woman, 22, Beaten to Death in Pakistan Honour Killing

A young woman, Khadija, was brutally murdered by her own family in a suspected honour killing after she was accused of assisting a friend's elopement. The tragic incident in Pakistan has sparked outrage and renewed calls to end violence against women.

Sinaloa Cartel drug ring busted in Brooklyn

US authorities have dismantled a suspected Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug operation in Brooklyn, arresting multiple individuals allegedly tied to the notorious Mexican cartel.

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