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Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Yorgos & Emma keep going with 'Bugonia,' Jafar Panahi's Cannes-winning 'It Was Only an Accident,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Bugonia portrays a disturbed conspiracy theorist who kidnaps a pharmaceutical CEO he believes is an alien responsible for ecological collapse, yielding a dark, nihilistic film.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

In Mexico, the torment of searching for missing persons also affects the families of police officers

Jalisco families search for missing relatives amid organized criminal violence and thousands unlocated, relying on volunteer brigades and enduring hardened resilience.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Mountain View barber extradited from Guatemala to face serial drugging and sex assault charges

A Mountain View barber extradited from Guatemala faces over 40 charges for allegedly drugging, kidnapping, and sexually assaulting 20+ men between 2018 and 2024.
#child-sexual-exploitation
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Mass. man faces kidnapping, rape charges after traveling to western NY to meet 14-year-old, police say

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Mass. man faces kidnapping, rape charges after traveling to western NY to meet 14-year-old, police say

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US missionary abducted in Niger's capital, State Department confirms

A US missionary pilot for Serving in Mission was kidnapped in Niamey and taken toward militant-held western Tillaberi region; no group has claimed responsibility.
#attempted-murder
#sexual-assault
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Oakland Woman Describes Days of Torture, Rape, and Sexual Trafficking By East Palo Alto Man She Met Online

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Oakland Woman Describes Days of Torture, Rape, and Sexual Trafficking By East Palo Alto Man She Met Online

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Man who fought for Hamas in October 7 attack fled to US and lived in Louisiana, FBI alleges

The FBI has accused a Louisiana resident of participating in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 then lying about his past and fraudulently obtaining a visa to live in the US. According to a recently unsealed FBI criminal complaint, Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi armed himself and gathered a group to cross from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel during the attack that left more than 1,200 people dead.
World news
#political-thriller
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia amid deepening scam crisis that has left 80 missing

South Korea issued a code-black ban for Poipet, Bavet and Bokor Mountain after employment scams, kidnappings, torture, detentions and alleged deaths of its nationals.
US news
fromToofab
2 weeks ago

Plea Deal Offered to Accomplice of Man Who Raped Girl, 6, Kept in Pit with Body of Sister, 4, After Killing Mom

A man confessed to fatally stabbing a mother, killing her 4-year-old, kidnapping her 6-year-old for sexual exploitation, and transporting the children across state lines.
#torture
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Woman outside Calif. Sephora allegedly forced to go on crime spree, police say

A 28-year-old man allegedly kidnapped a 51-year-old woman, forced her to commit fraud nationwide while torturing her; he faces multiple charges and $1 million bail.
#assault
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Trial for investor who allegedly kidnapped Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski set to begin | CBC News

The trial for an investor who allegedly kidnapped Ontario's self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to him is set to begin Tuesday in Toronto. Akil Heywood, 41, is facing three charges related to the alleged kidnapping of Aiden Pleterski in early December 2022, and two counts of extortion. Heywood was one of five men charged in July 2023 in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
Canada news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Flood Advisories Issued For Much of Bay Area

Flood warnings and advisories are in effect across much of the Bay Area until early evening, including a flash-flood warning in Napa County. A flood advisory was issued for northwestern Alameda County, western Contra Costa County, as well as San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, which is in effect until 6:45 pm. [KTVU] Kaiser Permanente issued a statement Monday saying that a planned five-day strike by nurses and other workers is "unnecessary and disruptive."
California
#homicide
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Pleasant Hill woman jumped to her death from kidnapper's car in desperate escape attempt, police say

Sara Abdelhadi endured stalking, harassment, and kidnapping that led to her death; suspect Mohammed Yousef Omar faces multiple felony charges including murder and kidnapping.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police appeal after woman forced into tow truck' in London

We are keen to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and are concerned for the welfare of the young woman involved, who we believe is aged between 28 and 32 and been unable to identify. Were you in or near Millharbour Road, E17 around the time of the incident and saw anything suspicious, or do you have any CCTV or mobile phone footage that will assist us with our enquiries? If so, please come forward by calling 101 and referencing 01/8032774/25.
UK news
California
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
3 weeks ago

1 dead, another kidnapped after argument leads to shooting and car crash in SoCal

A verbal altercation escalated into a shooting, car crash that killed one person and a kidnapping; at least one victim hospitalized and one missing.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

1 dead, another kidnapped after argument leads to shooting and car crash in SoCal

A verbal altercation in Montclair escalated into a shooting, a vehicle ramming that caused a fatal crash, and a kidnapping, with one person dead and others injured or missing.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'I see them as children with a lot of problems' - how a Dutchman who fought Nazis forgave IRA after 36-day captivity

Dr Tiede Herrema was kidnapped near his Limerick home fifty years ago while travelling to Ferenka’s steel-cable plant in Annacotty.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Mississauga man arrested in Texas in relation to 2021 attack on missing woman | CBC News

A 25-year-old Mississauga man arrested in Texas faces aggravated-assault and conspiracy charges over a 2021 attack tied to a 2022 kidnapping and a missing woman.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: 50 years on: The 'passion' kidnapping of Tiede Herrema and the IRA's Bonnie and Clyde

Eddie Gallagher and Marian Coyle kidnapped Dutch industrialist Dr Tiede Herrema in Limerick to force prisoner releases, holding him 36 days before his release unharmed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

2 more suspects charged in Markham, Ont., home invasion, kidnapping: police | CBC News

Six suspects in a Markham home invasion, including two arrested Thursday aged 21 and 26, face multiple charges including robbery with a firearm.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man arrested in R.I. after allegedly kidnapping elderly woman from outside Mass. restaurant

A 36-year-old man impersonated a valet, allegedly kidnapped and indecently assaulted a 75-year-old woman, threatened her with a gun, and fled; he pleaded not guilty to five felonies.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

17 Plot Twists That Actually Happened To People In Real Life

Seventeen ordinary people experienced extraordinary, often traumatic real-life events that read like dramatic, cinematic stories.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dublin woman kidnapped by father and son tells of ordeal as manhunt underway: 'I am convinced my phone saved my life'

A 28-year-old north Dublin woman was allegedly kidnapped and threatened with throat-cutting by her ex-boyfriend's father; Gardaí are searching for suspects.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man arrested in 1973 Conn. murder of young woman

George Legere, 77, was arrested in prison for the 1972 murder of 21-year-old Janet Couture, closing a 52-year-old cold case.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland man killed dog, beat boy, kidnapped woman, DA says

Police say the man slept in a chair in her bedroom that night, then attempted to talk to her about the issue the following day, but flew into a rage when she said no. First he allegedly slammed the woman into a wall, then hit her 17-year-old son and slammed him into a wall. Then he allegedly killed the small dog by throwing it into the ground, before dragging the woman away and she screaming, authorities said.
US news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes

Seven former FARC leaders received the first individual restorative sentences under the 2016 peace deal: eight years' reparative work and accountability for mass kidnappings.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A year of terror in Sinaloa: Inside the war between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos in Mexico's drug heartland

Violent infighting among Sinaloa Cartel factions erupted in Culiacan, shattering local calm and following an audacious kidnapping and U.S. handover of a cartel leader.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man's parents helped him attack his ex and pry their grandson out of her arms, officials say

Three suspects allegedly grabbed a baby from a mother's arms during an assault at a Target; arrested in Arizona and facing kidnapping and assault charges.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Worcester girl testifies against man accused of kidnapping her, throwing her off bridge

A girl was allegedly kidnapped, raped, strangled, and thrown from a bridge in 2017; the accused, Joshua Hubert, faces multiple serious charges at trial.
#haiti
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

'I was petrified one of us would be used in a sacrifice' - Gena Heraty speaks out for first time since release by Haiti kidnappers

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

'I was petrified one of us would be used in a sacrifice' - Gena Heraty speaks out for first time since release by Haiti kidnappers

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombian military rescues 27 abducted soldiers, dozens remain captive

Forty-five soldiers remain captive after locals and a FARC dissident faction blocked troops in Cauca's coca-producing Micay Canyon; 27 soldiers were rescued.
#ransom
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Irish aid worker Gena Heraty being treated for malnutrition after release by Haiti kidnappers

Gena Heraty and seven other captives, including a three-year-old child, were released after 27 days, suffering malnutrition, dehydration and trauma.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

How London became the jewellery theft capital of the world

Thieves have shifted from smash-and-grabs to violent, targeted kidnappings and robberies of influencers and wealthy individuals.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Man charged with arson, kidnapping, carjacking in North Bay after leading police in pursuit

Suspect charged with arson, kidnapping and carjacking after setting a 2-acre fire, stealing a vehicle with a child inside, and leading police on a pursuit.
#colombia
France news
fromVulture
2 months ago

Hostage Recap: Blood on Your Hands

A 40-minute episode packs rapid kidnappings, betrayals, leaked scandal, and escalating political stakes, delivering intense, tightly paced drama and surprising character turns.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Netflix's "Hostage" Fails to Hold the Audience Captive | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

There are times in a TV critic's life when a series to which they are assigned inspires them to write reams of text, sometimes because said series is good, sometimes because it's bad. Then there is what I like to call critic purgatory, when the series inspires nothing. Neither impressive nor dreadful, the series is adrift in the doldrums of artistry. If they handed out Emmys for dull television, then I am certain "Hostage," a limited British series now airing on Netflix, would make a clean sweep.
Television
#syria
#crime
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

7-month-old California boy reported kidnapped from Big 5 parking lot

A 7-month-old boy was reported kidnapped after his mother was attacked outside a store in Southern California.
#missing-person
#robbery
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Pregnant mother kidnapped and bound by gang in van outside London home tells of horrific ordeal

The 36-year-old woman was suddenly grabbed and thrown into the back of a white Ford Transit van as she left her home on the morning of May 10.
London politics
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest Is a Rich Feast for Movie Lovers: Review

David King risks everything to reclaim his record label while facing a kidnapping crisis involving the wrong son.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

13 years after journalist Austin Tice disappeared, we're still searching for answers - Poynter

Austin Tice was kidnapped in Syria 13 years ago, and his fate remains uncertain despite ongoing search efforts.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'No stone unturned' to ensure release of Irish charity worker kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty, a charity worker in Haiti for 32 years, was kidnapped along with eight others from her orphanage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Man who attempted to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974 claims innocence

Ian Ball claims innocence in the 1974 attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, alleging conspiracy and claiming he was framed.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

WATCH: Screaming Woman Dragged Back Into Captivity by Sex Trafficker in Horrifying Footage

Jose Armando Carcamo-Perdomo was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Chinese migrant woman in Texas.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Southbridge man charged with kidnapping lured woman using dog walking app, police say

The woman felt uneasy upon entering the dark home and quickly realized the advertised dog walking job was a ruse. Mark Miller blocked her escape and tried to encourage her to go upstairs.
Miscellaneous
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Calif. grandpa missing under suspicious circumstances after cryptic texts

Naiping Hou, 74, vanished in May, prompting kidnapping suspicions and evidence of fraudulent bank activity.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Creepy texts offer clues in disappearance of SoCal grandpa linked to crypto fortune

The younger Hou believes his father has been kidnapped and is personally offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information that leads to his father's return or identifies those responsible for his disappearance.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

German steakhouse heiress goes on trial accused of kidnapping own children

The prosecution stated that the children had been "tortured and brutally abused" during the alleged abduction, highlighting the severity of the accusations against Block and the others.
Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German steak heiress on trial over kidnapping own children DW 07/11/2025

Christina Block is on trial for allegedly orchestrating her children's kidnapping amid a custody battle.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Prolific Bay Area lawyer-turned-kidnapper sentenced to life

Matthew Muller, a convicted serial abductor, received a life sentence for kidnapping and assaulting a Bay Area woman.
Vallejo police initially treated the kidnapping case as a hoax, mislabeling the victims.
#coney-island
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would-be kidnapper grabs boy, 6, off Coney Island street as screaming child's parents chase him down, wild video shows

A man attempted to kidnap a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island but released him when the parents chased after him.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

A 6-year-old boy is safe after an incident on Coney Island, and police are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would-be kidnapper grabs boy, 6, off Coney Island street as screaming child's parents chase him down, wild video shows

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

Brooklyn
fromFox News
3 months ago

Parents' desperate chase foils Brooklyn kidnapper's sinister plot

A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped in Brooklyn but safely rescued when his parents chased the kidnapper.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Kidnappers or ICE agents? LAPD grapples with surge in calls from concerned citizens

LAPD intervened in a federal immigration operation, facing backlash for not protecting a U.S. citizen from ICE agents.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Online hacks to offline heists: crypto leaders on edge amid increasing attacks

The precarious nature of cryptocurrency trading can lead to significant fortunes but also devastating losses, particularly in light of security risks.
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