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Eleven French nationals detained in Thailand for drug trafficking, says police source

Relatives say the young French nationals detained may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free holidays in Thailand.

Police in Spain bust network accused of trafficking migrant girls

The network recruited unaccompanied migrant girls from care centres on Spain’s Gran Canaria island and moved them to mainland Spain and France, where some were sexually exploited.

Nigeria police say 10 officers, 17 suspected bandits killed in clash in Kebbi state

Over 100 people evacuated after fire at Junction 8 restaurant; 1 taken to hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at 9 Bishan Place, the address of Junction 8, at about 7.10pm on Aug 11.

Lim Tean deported to S’pore after arrest in Johor over failing to surrender for jail term

Lim Tean, the founder of opposition party Peoples Voice, was arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police on Aug 6.

Man to be charged after allegedly pushing past airline staff to board plane, delaying Changi flight

The man’s actions caused a 45-minute delay to the flight’s departure at Changi Airport.

Man to be charged over allegedly misappropriating mosque donations

The man will be charged in court on Aug 12 with criminal breach of trust as an employee.

Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers

FILE PHOTO: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs gestures as he speaks to the media in Riga, Latvia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Man on the run for 24 years arrested after failing immigration clearance at Changi Airport

According to court records on Aug 11, Tan Khi Wie was sentenced to 11 months and 15 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to five charges under the Immigration Act.

South Korean police launch probe into alleged leak of NewJeans’ Hanni’s visa information

Hanni, who holds Australian and Vietnamese citizenship, had been working in South Korea on an E-6 culture and entertainment visa.

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