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Kidnap/Abduction

US Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping

A man, whose family requested a Hmong interpreter, is detained after ICE agents and other law enforcement officers conducted an immigration raid at his home, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A man, whose family requested a Hmong interpreter, is detained after ICE agents and other law enforcement officers conducted an immigration raid at his home, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Abducted US journalist released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

Shelly Kittleson, an American woman journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad, in a location given as Damascus, Syria, in this image obtained from social media released on December 29, 2025. Shelly Kittleson via Instagram/via REUTERS
Shelly Kittleson, an American woman journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad, in a location given as Damascus, Syria, in this image obtained from social media released on December 29, 2025. Shelly Kittleson via Instagram/via REUTERS

American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

The US Embassy seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, in the Iraqi capital on March 17, 2026.
The US Embassy seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, in the Iraqi capital on March 17, 2026.

Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

Officers detaining a man on Feb 25, following his arrest over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Mr Chris Baghsarian.
Officers detaining a man on Feb 25, following his arrest over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Mr Chris Baghsarian.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 25, 2026

A screen showing the voting results approving a UN draft resolution in support of lasting peace in Ukraine on Feb 24.
A screen showing the voting results approving a UN draft resolution in support of lasting peace in Ukraine on Feb 24.

US TV anchor offers $1.3m for info on mother’s abduction

A flyer reading "Nancy Guthrie Desparecida" (Disappeared) taped to Nancy Guthrie's mailbox in Tucson, Arizona.
A flyer reading "Nancy Guthrie Desparecida" (Disappeared) taped to Nancy Guthrie's mailbox in Tucson, Arizona.

Australian police find human remains in hunt for kidnapped granddad

Mr Chris Baghsarian was wearing grey pajamas and a red and green flannel shirt at the time of the kidnapping, police said.
Mr Chris Baghsarian was wearing grey pajamas and a red and green flannel shirt at the time of the kidnapping, police said.

Nancy Guthrie’s family members not suspects in kidnapping, police say

Ms Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the south-western state of Arizona on Feb 1.
Ms Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the south-western state of Arizona on Feb 1.

Australian granddad kidnapped in case of mistaken identity

Mr Chris Baghsarian was wearing grey pajamas and a red and green flannel shirt at the time of the kidnapping, police said.
Mr Chris Baghsarian was wearing grey pajamas and a red and green flannel shirt at the time of the kidnapping, police said.

FBI seeking DNA match from glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies process evidence from a late-model, gray Range Rover as they investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, at a Culver’s in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. February 13, 2026.  REUTERS/Rebecca Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies process evidence from a late-model, gray Range Rover as they investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, at a Culver’s in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. February 13, 2026.  REUTERS/Rebecca Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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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.