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Kidnap/Abduction

Search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of US news anchor, turns to new message

A drone view shows investigators searching the home of Ms Nancy Guthrie on Feb 6.
A drone view shows investigators searching the home of Ms Nancy Guthrie on Feb 6.

Family of US news anchor’s missing mother renews plea to kidnappers

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie appeals to anyone who may be holding her mother to ‘reach out’

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie (centre) appeared with her siblings in a video on Instagram to make an emotional appeal.
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie (centre) appeared with her siblings in a video on Instagram to make an emotional appeal.

Families in China ache for sons stolen in one-child era

People play with children in a park in Beijing, China.
People play with children in a park in Beijing, China.

Netanyahu says Israel ‘brought them all back’ after last Gaza hostage returned

 Israelis holding placards bearing the face of Ran Gvili in Tel Aviv on Dec 21, 2025, calling for the return of his remains.
 Israelis holding placards bearing the face of Ran Gvili in Tel Aviv on Dec 21, 2025, calling for the return of his remains.

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Indian star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case

Film star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, was acquitted on Dec 8 of criminal charges over accusations he was involved in a high-profile case of the rape and abduction of an actress.
Film star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, was acquitted on Dec 8 of criminal charges over accusations he was involved in a high-profile case of the rape and abduction of an actress.

Nigeria police probe suspected organ-harvesting ring after grisly discovery

The suspected kidnapper allegedly owned a hotel and private mortuary, where police uncovered decomposed and mutilated corpses.
The suspected kidnapper allegedly owned a hotel and private mortuary, where police uncovered decomposed and mutilated corpses.

Satellite images locate Ukrainian kids abducted by Russia: Laboratory

People hold a banner reading "No peace treaty without the return of Ukrainian deported children", during a demonstration in Paris, France, in August 2025.
People hold a banner reading "No peace treaty without the return of Ukrainian deported children", during a demonstration in Paris, France, in August 2025.

50 children kidnapped from Nigerian school have escaped: Christian group

Gunmen on Nov 21 raided St Mary’s co-education school in Niger state, taking 303 children and 12 teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria.
Gunmen on Nov 21 raided St Mary’s co-education school in Niger state, taking 303 children and 12 teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.