Crime

Germany

Suspect in car attack on German Christmas market charged with murder

The suspect is charged with six counts of murder, 338 counts of attempted murder and 309 counts of bodily harm.

19/08/2025

USA

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington

The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar action he took during protests in Los Angeles in June, prompting widespread backlash.

15/08/2025

EuroVerify

Fact checking Fox News claims on crime rates and migration in Ireland

Right-wing US news channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying that crime and migration are linked.

13/08/2025

Belgium

Brussels' top prosecutor slams inaction over drug gang violence

There have been 57 shootings in the Belgian capital to date this year, including 20 since the start of the summer, resulting in at least four deaths.

12/08/2025

France

France arrests man who lit cigarette from war memorial flame in Paris

A video posted on social media shows a man lighting a cigarette from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris before calmly walking away.

06/08/2025

Thailand

Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine monks expelled

Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years.

16/07/2025

Europe News

German authorities probe doctor suspected of killing several patients

Investigators are examining "past deaths", with a special commission having already performed "several autopsies and exhumations" as part of the probe.

08/07/2025

Slovakia

Suspect in shooting of Slovakia's Fico stands trial on terror charges

Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year.

08/07/2025

France

French police arrest 'incel' teen over alleged plot to attack women

The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement.

02/07/2025

United Kingdom

UK's oldest cold case solved: 92-year-old jailed for rape and murder

Judge told 92-year-old Ryland Headley he would die in prison after being convicted for the 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in England.

01/07/2025

Germany

One killed and two injured in stabbing attack at company in Germany

A 21-year-old German man was arrested after the fatal attack in the Bavarian town of Mellrichstadt, according to local police.

01/07/2025

United Kingdom

Seven Iranians charged with assault in UK after embassy protest clash

The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.

24/06/2025

United Kingdom

Surgeon jailed for life in England over attempted murder of colleague

Jonathan Peter Brooks, 61, doused petrol on the floor of Graeme Perks’ home before stabbing him in the abdomen and causing a life-threatening injury.

10/06/2025

Europe News

Interpol says 20 people arrested in global sexual abuse operation

The suspects, who include a healthcare worker and two teachers, were detained in Europe, the US and Latin America.

06/06/2025

Europe News

French court to rule on 25 suspects in crypto kidnapping attempts

Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday.

30/05/2025

Europe News

French paedophile former surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

28/05/2025

Europe News

French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

27/05/2025

Europe News

French prison staff doubt renting cells abroad will solve overcrowding

With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?

22/05/2025

United Kingdom

UK jails smuggler for 25 years over arranging migrant boats to Europe

UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network.

20/05/2025

Europe News

British man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years using DNA

Peter Sullivan, now 68, had his conviction quashed after new DNA evidence emerged.

13/05/2025