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First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

Sydney's 'Kill Car' Gang: Assassins for Hire Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sydney's most dangerous criminal syndicate operates a fleet of stolen 'kill cars' for hire, with police uncovering their sophisticated assassination-for-hire operation during dramatic raids across the city.

Quebec Gang Leader Theologou Shot Dead in Laval

Charalambos Theologou, a prominent figure in Quebec's criminal underworld, has been fatally shot in a targeted attack outside a Laval shopping centre, sparking fears of renewed gang violence.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

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

Chopper Read's Secret Charity Legacy Exposed in Documentary

The dark secrets of Melbourne's most notorious underworld figure are being rewritten. A bombshell documentary reveals how Keith 'Chopper' Read, in his final years, became an unlikely benefactor, secretly donating thousands to sick children and animal shel

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

High Court Injunction Secures Epping Forest From Protesters

A landmark High Court injunction has been granted to protect Epping Forest from disruptive protesters, with Yvette Cooper condemning their actions as 'criminal damage'. The order empowers police to swiftly remove activists targeting critical infrastructur

Ex-PM's Granddaughter Charged in Malaysian Bullying Scandal

Zara Qairina, granddaughter of former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, faces criminal charges for the alleged bullying of a 13-year-old classmate. The case has ignited a national firestorm over privilege and accountability.

Fritzl complains about prison conditions

Notorious criminal Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned his daughter for 24 years, has sparked outrage by complaining about his prison conditions, claiming he is 'treated like an animal'.

Britain's Real-Life Supervillain Millionaire Exposed

A wealthy British entrepreneur stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated criminal network, blending high-tech schemes with audacious heists—earning him the nickname 'Britain's real-life supervillain.'

Student admits drug plot to fund education

A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.

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