February 8, 2026

Five Arrested After Magistrate, Mother Held in Crypto Ransom Kidnapping in France

French police arrested five suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive for 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom case. The victims escaped injured but no ransom was paid.

February 8, 2026

Speeding Luxury Car Kills Father, Son, and Relative in Rewa Motorcycle Crash

A speeding luxury car hit a motorcycle near Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, killing three family members instantly while they were distributing wedding invites.

February 8, 2026

Russia Arrests Second Suspect in General's Moscow Shooting, Extradited from Dubai

Russia's FSB has arrested Lyubomir Korba in Dubai for shooting Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow. The suspect fled hours after the attack and is now extradited to Russia.

February 8, 2026

Man Linked to South Africa Police Corruption Probe Found Dead at Petrol Station

Wiandre Pretorius, tied to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry, died after reportedly shooting himself at a petrol station. His death adds to suspicions of a deadly syndicate linked to the 2022 murder of witness Emmanuel Mbense.

February 8, 2026

Training Plane Crashes Near Mangalooru, Karnataka; Pilot and Trainee Injured

A training aircraft from Red Bird Academy crashed near Mangalooru village, Karnataka on February 8, 2026. The pilot and trainee ejected safely but sustained minor injuries. Both are stable and recovering in hospital, as police investigate the incident.