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Image for Germany seeks to enlist AI, modernise security bodies in fight against organised crimeHeadlines

Germany Seeks to Enlist Ai, Modernise Security Bodies in Fight Against Organised Crime

Image for Ex-aide to Georgia's most powerful man released early from prison after guilty pleaHeadlines

Ex-Aide to Georgia's Most Powerful Man Released Early From Prison After Guilty Plea

Image for UK examining Epstein's use of airports for traffickingFinance

UK Examining Epstein's Use of Airports for Trafficking

Image for Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts sayHeadlines

Allegations in Epstein Files May Amount to 'crimes Against Humanity,' UN Experts Say

Image for Spain, backed by France, dismantles crime gang and big fake-perfume factory

Spain, Backed by France, Dismantles Crime Gang and Big Fake-Perfume Factory

Date: February 17, 2026

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Spanish law enforcement agencies backed by French customs agents have dismantled a criminal gang and seized what police said was the biggest fake-perfume factory in Europe, Catalan...

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Austria Files Charges Against Suspect Over Planned 2024 Taylor Swift Attack

Date: February 16, 2026

VIENNA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism-related and other charges against a now 21-year-old suspect arrested shortly before a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, who they...

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French Police Raid Arab World Institute in Paris as Epstein Fallout Widens

Date: February 16, 2026

PARIS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - French police on Monday searched the Arab World Institute in Paris in connection with an investigation into its former head, ex culture minister Jack Lang, and his ties with...

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Turkey Detains 16 in OnlyFans Probe, Seizes $6.9 Million in Assets

Date: February 13, 2026

ANKARA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Turkey detained 16 people and seized assets worth about 300 million lira ($6.9 million) on Friday in an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to content shared...

Image for French diplomat with Epstein ties denies accusations after government alerts prosecutor

French Diplomat With Epstein Ties Denies Accusations After Government Alerts Prosecutor

Date: February 12, 2026

By Gianluca Lo Nostro PARIS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A French diplomat suspected of transferring United Nations documents to late financier Jeffrey Epstein denies all allegations made against him, his...

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UK Police Hope to Make Speedy Decision Over Investigation Into King's Brother Andrew

Date: February 11, 2026

LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they were "making progress as quickly as possible" on whether to launch a full investigation into allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-...