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How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors

A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety, according to a Colombian military source.

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Murderer ensnared after girl he kidnapped and sexually assaulted tore hair out to leave DNA

Paul Sharpe, 56, put his victim in a chokehold and bundled her into his car in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on May 18

The Independent UK

Dissident militia in Colombia says kidnapped French Foreign Legion soldier alive

Colombian rebels have claimed responsibility for kidnapping a Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion, saying he is alive and in good health nearly a month after he was seized in the south-west of the country. However they warned the government against any military intervention.

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US mother pleads guilty to killing 11-month-old son to keep him from his father, says it was 'worth it'

A US mother who kidnapped her 11-month-old son and fatally shot him inside an RV in New Mexico has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after telling investigators she believed killing the child was “worth it” to prevent his father from getting custody, Cowboy State Daily reported.

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Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack

UNICEF says nearly six children and seven women have been released by a gang in Haiti that had kidnapped more than 50 people after launching a deadly attack on a community near Port-au-Prince nearly a week ago

The Independent UK

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrilla faction

The Colombian army has announced that a soldier in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling through Narino, a region in southwestern Colombia dominated by guerrillas.

Radio France Internationale

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia

Colombian military announced Thursday that a French-Colombian soldier from the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August while travelling in the department of Narino. The kidnappers are believed to be members of the Estado Mayor Central, dissidents from the far-left FARC guerrilla group.

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Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50

Haiti’s National Police is coming under fire as a growing number of people question why authorities failed to prevent a recent gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped

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Watch: Man kidnapped over 500kg cocaine shipment found after 10 days

A man kidnapped over a missing shipment of more than 500 kilos of cocaine has been rescued by police.

The Independent UK

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead

In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.

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More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital

The Independent UK

Dozens more civilians killed, kidnapped in Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria - Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria’s Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP on Saturday, though some were able to escape during a clash with rival militants.

Bangkok Post

My Baldur's Gate 3 no weapons run descended into chaos when Lae'zel got kidnapped, so I reshaped my party around it

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Girl kidnapped at sleepover and taken into woods was found by Good Samaritan barefoot in a ditch

Good Samaritan who helped the girl in Harnett County, North Carolina, said she was ‘very scratched up’ when she found her

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Sheinbaum Says 'El Mayo' Case Remains Open After Mexico Arrests Witness to His Alleged Kidnapping

Mexico has made a new arrest in the investigation into how Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was allegedly kidnapped and flown across the border into U.S. custody, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying that the case remains open more than two years later.

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What happened when the Frankie Miller Band played San Quentin Prison. "The guys all signed a form to agree that if they were attacked, kidnapped or killed, the prison was not responsible"

In August 1975, the Frankie Miller Band played a gig at California State Prison as rival gangs edgily eyed each other up

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“Think History Is Boring?”: Try These 15 Bizarre Questions And See How High You Score

History is supposed to be about kings, wars, inventions, and famous dates - but look a little closer and the past gets very weird. There was a dancing plague, a war that lasted only about 38 minutes, and a time when Julius Caesar was kidnapped by pirates. Somehow, these aren't…

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British student says he was denied entry to the US despite having valid visa only because he is Muslim: 'Felt as if I was kidnapped'

A 20-year-old British student, Laith Alani, said he felt as if he was kidnapped when he was detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Orlando International Airport. He said to the Guardian that he was interrogated for nine hours and then kept in a holding cell for another 14…

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Libya's Khalifa Haftar played key role in release of US hostage Kevin Rideout held by Islamic State: Sources

An American hostage, Kevin Rideout, was freed from an Islamic State affiliate. Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar helped broker the deal for his release. Rideout, a pilot for a missionary group, was kidnapped in Niger last October. The U.S. had prioritized his recovery and sought overflight access for searches. Details…

Radio France Internationale

US missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after more than nine months

American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger.

The Guardian - US

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials

The Independent UK

US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after nine months in captivity

An armed group has yet to claim responsibility for Kevin Rideout’s abduction

The Guardian - UK

‘They kidnapped a hard-working kid off our streets’: the gardener seized by ICE – and the New York town fighting back

Gerson Turcios was 17 when he fled violence in Honduras to build a new life in the US. Six years later, he was mowing lawns in his home town of Rhinebeck when immigration officers took him. Within hours, friends, neighbours and local celebrities sprang into action. Could they stop his…

The Independent UK

Suspect, 66, charged with murder after his brother shot kidnapped businessman in trunk of car

Jianquan Bo of Irvine, California, is accused of helping his brother kidnap Shukur Aikebaer, a 60-year-old Chino Hills resident, who was shot dead Wednesday night

The Economic Times

Diamond merchant from Gujarat's Amreli went to Mali after investing in gold mine, but was kidnapped; family paid Rs 44 crore ransom to secure his release

Dhiru Ramani, an Indian-origin diamond businessman, was reportedly released from Mali after a ransom was paid. His family negotiated directly with the abductors, securing his release for €4 million. Ramani, who had invested in a gold mine, remains in Mali for local authorities' inquiries. The Indian Embassy had previously issued…

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