Pope Francis defrocks notorious bishop who confessed to abusing his nephew

Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe confessed to abusing his nephew 14 years ago but faced no punishment from the Vatican. Pope Francis defrocked the infamous bishop in early March of 2024.

Owner of Vermont firearms training center arrested following altercation, police say

Daniel Banyai, the owner of a firearms training center in Vermont, was arrested following a struggle with a town constable during a traffic stop, police say.

More than 300 French coaches, teachers accused of sexual abuse or cover-ups in 2023

France's Sports Minister said that over 300 French coaches, teachers and sports officials were implicated in cases of sexual abuse or covering up such misconduct in 2023.

Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Families threatening to sue each other face 'hell of a hurdle,' lawyer says

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by family members of three dead Kansas City Chiefs fans or a threatened defamation suit by Jordan Willis would be uphill battles in court, lawyers say.

Former executive receives death sentence after poisoning founder of popular Chinese gaming company

A former executive was sentenced to death for poisoning his company's founder in December 2020 following a dispute over business operations, officials say.

Former Filipino congressman arrested over alleged involvement in governor's killing

Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former Filipino congressman, has been arrested on accusations of orchestrating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.

California teacher's sexting turned into yearslong sexual abuse of student: police

Stacey Michelle Walker, 40, faces 17 felonies for a yearslong relationship that began when her student was 15 in 2017, and carried on until the student turned 18, San Diego Police said.

Two arrested in Pennsylvania after New York squatters allegedly killed, stuffed woman in duffel bag

Two persons of interest in the killing of Nadia Vitels, found stuffed in a bag, were apprehended in Pennsylvania on Friday by U.S. Marshals.

NXIVM sex cult survivor shares what made her susceptible to 'brainwashing,' trafficking

Actress India Oxenberg detailed the slow 'brainwashing process' that led her into sexual slavery in the NXIVM cult in an interview with "The FOX True Crime Podcast."

Menendez bros' attorney speaks out about their case amid appeal: 'Everything you think you know...you don't"

Post-conviction attorney Mark Geragos spoke with Fox News Digital about his role in the infamous case and the new Fox Nation specials that re-examine it.

1 person killed, 5 wounded in Indiana bar shooting, police say

One person was killed and five others, including a police officer, were injured in a shooting in Indianapolis. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at a bar.

Michigan judge slams ‘mass murderer’ who claims wrongful conviction in drowning of 4 children: report

Lawrence DeLisle, 63, is pleading for clemency in the drowning deaths of his four children after 35 years behind bars in Michigan

Minnesota AG says auto manufacturers need to make sure their cars are not 'tempting' young people to steal

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison blamed car manufacturers for "tempting" thieves, as he argued punishment isn't always the solution for dealing with crime.

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by Homeland Security

Sean Combs' Los Angeles home was raided Monday by Homeland Security officials, Fox News Digital confirmed. Agents were also seen at his home in Miami.

New York City to deploy 800 officers in effort to combat fare evasion in subway system

New York City is escalating efforts to combat fare evasion in its subway system by deploying 800 police officers to monitor turnstiles, according to officials.

Self-proclaimed 'psychic' woman accused of $170K scam faces extradition to UK

Marianne Smyth, a 54-year-old American woman, has been accused of running multiple scams across the U.S. and Ireland. She allegedly posed as a psychic.

Malaysia convenience store owners charged over allegedly offensive socks that angered Muslims

The founders of a Malaysian convenience store chain, KK Mart Group and one of its suppliers are facing charges over socks with the word "Allah" for sale.

6 killed, including 5 Chinese nationals, in northwest Pakistan suicide attack, police say

A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan allegedly targeted a vehicle carrying construction workers and engineers, including five Chinese nationals, police say.

Ex-president of China's football association sentenced to life in prison for fixing matches

Chen Xuyuan, the ex-president of the Chinese Football Association, has received a life sentence for involvement in match-fixing and other financial crimes.

Hong Kong prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release, leader says

Hong Kong prisoners convicted of serious national security offenses are unlikely to be granted early release, according to the region's chief executive.

Bulgarian authorities seize $6.8M worth of cocaine hidden in banana shipment from Ecuador

Bulgarian customs authorities intercepted approximately 370 pounds of cocaine from a shipment of bananas originating from Ecuador. The drugs were hidden.

Republicans see embattled Menendez's potential independent bid as chance to flip Senate seat

Sen. Bob Menendez's potential independent Senate bid presents what some Republican candidates believe to be their best shot at earning a seat in decades.

Usher recalls living with Sean 'Diddy' Combs at age 14 in resurfaced clip: ‘It was curious’

Usher remembered the "curious" experience living with Sean Combs in New York City for one year when he was a teenager building a career in the music business.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs declares innocence after federal agents raid his homes

Music mogul Sean Combs spoke out for the first time Tuesday following bi-coastal Homeland Security raids on his multi-million dollar mansions in LA and Miami.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs human trafficking investigation raid is 'just the beginning' of legal hurdles: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs has faced multiple run-ins with the law through an illustrious career as one of the leading power players in the music industry.

Former heads of Massachusetts veterans home where 76 died in COVID pandemic avoid jail time

Two former officials of a veterans home in Massachusetts, where a severe COVID-19 outbreak resulted in at least 76 deaths, have settled their criminal case.

4 sentenced to death for 2013 assassination of Tunisian politician

A Tunisian court has delivered verdicts in the case of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid, who was assassinated in 2013. Four people have been sentenced to death.

Iraqi man responsible for Quran burnings in Sweden seeks asylum in Norway after facing deportation

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for burning the Quran in Sweden, has announced plans to seek asylum in Norway after facing deportation orders from Sweden.

Georgia men seek to overturn their hate crime convictions in 2020 murder of unarmed Black man

Attorneys representing three white men convicted in the hate crime killing of Ahmaud Arbery are appealing to a U.S. appeals court to overturn their convictions.

Banksy's London tree mural covered in plastic, fenced off after apparent vandalism

A mural by the renowned street artist Banksy, which emerged last week in London, has been encased in plastic following an apparent act of vandalism, officials said.

Arizona strip clubs swindled $1M from customers in elaborate scheme: lawsuit

Nearly 20 people claim they were fleeced out of more than $1 million at a chain of Arizona strip clubs in the Scottsdale area after they were drugged.

Prosecutors slam Hunter Biden attorneys in federal court: 'You attack the facts'

A federal judge in California on Wednesday said he will rule on Hunter Biden’s effort to have the tax charges against him dismissed by April 17.

Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for threatening phone calls to Pelosi and Mayorkas

A California man who left threatening voicemails to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been sentenced to 11 months in prison

Criminal profiling: The techniques used by police to catch dangerous offenders

Criminal profiling is an investigative technique used by law enforcement to identify offenders based on distinct behavioral characteristics and motives.

The British Museum appoints new director as it grapples with apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts

Nicholas Cullinan has been appointed the new director of the British Museum. This decision follows the resignation of the former director amid the discovery of missing artifacts.

Princeton grad, LGBTQ activist who led queer alumni charged with possession of child porn

Princeton alum Roy "Trey" Farmer, 53, was charged with a count of third-degree possession of child sexual abuse material after police searched his home Friday.

ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.

Body scanners coming to NYC subway stations as city struggles to get a grip on surging crime

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the underground train system will implement body scanners to deter criminal activity.

State makes retail theft a felony as organized crime proliferates

Kansas joins several other states that have enacted harsher penalties for organized retail crime. The bill still needs the signature of Gov. Laura Kelly.

Biden mingles with Obama, Clinton at ritzy NYC fundraiser on same day fallen cop is mourned just 40 miles away

President Biden and former President Trump attended very different events Thursday; one went to the wake for a slain officer, and the other to a fundraiser.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal raids on homes, sexual misconduct lawsuits: what to know

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a number of sexual assault claims in lawsuits filed within the last six months. The famed music mogul has denied each allegation.

Parents warned social media is breeding ground for sex abuse among minors: expert

One in five children are sexually abused before they turn 17, and 16% of them experience abuse online, according to University of New Hampshire data

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' armorer's demand for new trial 'uphill battle' following conviction: expert

Hannah Gutierrez Reed's demand for a new trial is an "uphill battle," a legal expert told Fox News Digital. The "Rust" armorer was convicted of involuntary manslaughter March 6.

Fourth person charged in Idaho ambush that allowed dangerous inmate to escape Boise hospital

A fourth person has been charged in connection with an ambush that enabled an Idaho inmate to escape while being discharged from a Boise hospital, officials say.

Mexican mob fatally beats woman suspected of kidnapping and killing 8-year-old girl

A Mexican mob fatally beat a woman to death on Thursday in the city of Taxco because she was suspected of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl, officials say.

Dashcam video shows cement truck plowing into Texas school bus, killing boy and man

Dashcam video has been released showing a cement truck plowing into a school bus packed with pre-K students returning from a trip to the zoo last week, killing a boy and a man.

Leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party steps down after being charged with 'historic' allegations

Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, has resigned after facing historic allegations, according to the political party.

Cajun Navy calls off search for missing autistic teen Sebastian Rogers amid threats

Volunteer search operations for missing Tennessee teenager Sebastian Rogers have been scaled back due to “increasing security concerns" after members say they received threats.

Nickelodeon star Matthew Underwood quit acting after agent allegedly assaulted him at 19

Nickelodeon star Matthew Underwood alleged sexual harassment and assault at the hands of an agent as a reason why he left Hollywood and ended acting career.

Spiked sleepover smoothie case highlights new community danger: 5 steps to protect children

The actions of a resourceful 12-year-old who helped stop alleged abuse highlight five steps parents can take to prepare themselves and their children for sleepovers.

12 arrested in connection to Pakistan suicide bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

Pakistani counterterrorism forces have conducted raids, resulting in the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese workers.

Woman working at Irish bar stabbed to death on shift in front of horrified patrons

Sarah McNally, an Irish immigrant working at the Céilí House pub in Queens, was allegedly stabbed in the neck by her boyfriend on Saturday as patrons looked on, according to a report.

Marvel actor Michael Stuhlbarg assaulted in NYC by homeless man with a rock

Actor Michael Stuhlbarg was struck in the back of his head with a rock on Sunday night, walking near Central Park. The actor was assaulted by a homeless man.

Peru's president replaces 6 ministers as lawmakers urge Parliament to remove her

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has replaced six ministers after they resigned as lawmakers submitted to Parliament a request to remove her from office.

Boyfriend arrested in NYC Irish pub slaying after bartender butchered on the job: police

Marcin Pieciak, 36, was charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend Sarah McNally while she tended bar at the Céilí House in Queens on Saturday.

Chris Hansen: 'Diddy' allegations show he was 'drunk with power' like Epstein

Sean "Diddy" Combs formed close relationships with the rich and powerful, just like disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, "Takedown" host Chris Hansen said.

Vikings suspend offensive coordinator until week of NFL Draft after DWI arrest

The Minnesota Vikings have suspended offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for three weeks after his driving while intoxicated arrest in December.

Suspected migrant squatters found in NYC apartment with child face gun, drug charges

Eight migrants found squatting in a Bronx house with a young child have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after cocaine, ketamine, guns and ammunition were found.

Solar eclipse: New York murderer, felons sue for 'religious' viewing after prisons order lockdowns

Six inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York argue that a state-wide prison lockdown during the solar eclipse would infringe on their constitutional religious rights.

Mexico mayoral candidate murdered after having request for security ignored

In central Mexico, a mayoral candidate from the ruling party was murdered during her campaign event after requesting security protection, which was not provided.

Finnish government calls for nationwide day of mourning after a 12-year-old was accused of firing at students

Finland has declared Wednesday to be a nationwide day of mourning after a 12-year-old was accused of killing one student and severely injuring two others at secondary school on Tuesday.

Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial anti-gay law, allowing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The measure was signed last year.

Far-right German politician charged with second count of using Nazi slogan

Prosecutors have charged Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party, with a second count of using a Nazi slogan.

Elite migrant crime ring targeting Michigan homeowners on spring break: sheriff

A Chilean crime ring is targeting high-end homes in Michigan, where a sheriff implored residents to hardwire alarms and keep mum on social media about vacation plans.

Biden campaign faces backlash for omitting full context of Trump's 'animal' comment: 'Another hoax'

An X account for the re-election campaign of President Biden and Vice President Harris posted a video that left out key context from a Trump speech discussing migrant crime.

DHS arrests 3 at suspected NYC migrant squatter house live on camera

Three people were arrested live on Fox News by Homeland Security on Wednesday at a NYC house that has been the focus of a squatting, drugs and guns incident involving migrants.

California Dems anger progressive left, push harsher penalties for shoplifters amid rising crime

California Democrats backpedal on progressive crime policies after the state experienced a significant uptick in shoplifting across the state.

Youngkin mourns K-9 dog stabbed to death by 'barbaric' MS-13 gang members: 'Will be held accountable'

Gov. Glenn Younkin honored a K-9 that was killed while defending an officer trying to settle a prison fight between verified MS-13 members.

Diddy federal investigation sparks interest in famous friends, interviews resurface: 'A lot I can't tell'

Sean "Diddy" Combs' inner circle includes a long list of power players in the entertainment industry as music mogul is connected to human trafficking investigation.

Lebanon's prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati faces allegations of money laundering after a complaint was filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week.

22 arrested across Europe after allegedly stealing $650M in Italy's pandemic relief funds

Twenty-two people have been arrested after being linked to the alleged embezzlement of about $650 million in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.

Virginia au pair murder: Fetish plot, affair, gun range tied to double homicide at home, prosecutors say

Bizarre details about an affair and a fetish website were aired at a hearing for Virginia au pair and murder suspect Juliana Peres Magalhaes.

Solar eclipse: New York pumps up police force for big crowds, warns criminals will 'get caught'

State police, the city of Niagara and communities throughout western New York are ready to mobilize and keep up to 1 million eclipse chasers and residents safe amid any chaos.

Illegal migrant deported 8 times with 11 arrests now charged with murder in Ohio: 'Our border is broken'

An illegal immigrant who has been deported eight times has been arrested in Ohio on aggravated murdere charges, according to law enforcement.

'Drunk' airplane passenger fined for reportedly urinating in cup during delay at Australia airport

A passenger on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Sydney was fined hundreds of dollars for urinating in a cup during a delay at Sydney Airport.

Hundreds of mass graves unearthed in Rwanda decades after 1994 genocide

In Rwanda, ongoing excavation efforts have uncovered over 1,000 human remains after three decades of government efforts to give genocide victims burials.

Nigerian film raises awareness about dozens of girls abducted from school in 2014

A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are still in captivity 10 years after they were seized from their school.

German investigators seize $103M in counterfeit US bills linked to Turkey

Investigators in Germany have seized counterfeit U.S. dollar bills valued at over $103 million, sourced from Turkey and intended for transport to America.

Turkish authorities arrest 2 suspected of spying for Israel

Turkish authorities have arrested two people suspected of providing information to the Israeli intelligence agency. The suspects allegedly gathered data from companies.

Squatters burned New York home while wreaking havoc on 'hardworking families,' officials say

Squatters who burnt down the Brooklyn home they'd taken up residence in after months of terrorizing neighbors inspired one of several recent rallies to amend New York City laws.

Paris Hilton teams up with California lawmaker to stop abuse in teen facilities

Paris Hilton is sponsoring California Sen. Shannon Grove's legislation that qould require facilities in the 'troubled teen indstry' to provide more transparency of its programs.

Diddy's 'working hard' to protect his brand from being 'fully eviscerated' during human trafficking probe

Sean "Diddy" Combs is using his best marketing skills to keep his brand intact amid a human trafficking investigation and mounting sexual assault lawsuits.

Public safety group finds FBI violent crime data is higher than initially reported

New public safety report outlines several reasons for the discrepancy between FBI and city data.

Morgan Wallen's Nashville bar arrest could land him 'in jail for up to 6 years': legal expert

Morgan Wallen may face years in jail for allegedly throwing a chair over a rooftop bar in Nashville, but his image may still stay intact, experts say.

Ireland's Simon Harris elected as youngest ever prime minister after predecessor's abrupt resignation

Simon Harris, 37, has become Ireland's youngest prime minister and replaces Fine Gael party colleague Leo Varadkar.

'Satanic ritual murders' result in lengthy prison sentences for 3 Russians

Four Russians were arrested in connection with three murders described as "satanic ritual killings." The perpetrators lured two of their victims into the forest to kill them in secret.

Massachusetts road rage attack ends with driver making U-turn to mow down woman: prosecutors

Ryan Sweatt, 36, allegedly ran down 26-year-old Destini Decoff in his car last Thursday, and the victim succumbed to her injuries on Sunday.

Wynonna Judd's daughter arrested on indecent exposure charge

Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, was arrested for indecent exposure and obstructing governmental operations in Alabama on Friday. Her bond was set for $1,000.

Morgan Wallen Nashville arrest: Allegedly seen throwing chair off bar rooftop in EarthCam video

New video footage out of Nashville, Tennessee, reportedly shows the moment when country singer Morgan Wallen allegedly threw a chair off the Chief's Bar rooftop.

Morgan Wallen Nashville arrest: Country star's history of legal troubles and controversy

Morgan Wallen has faced controversy and legal troubles after breaking onto the music scene a few years ago as a contestant on "The Voice."

5 times squatters were busted after taking over homes: what to know

Squatters are notoriously difficult to remove, but law enforcement managed to extricate these interlopers and, in some cases, make arrests.

Former Mississippi officers who admitted to torturing 2 Black men face sentencing in state court

Following their federal sentencing, six ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers will be sentenced in state court for the torture of two Black men in January 2023.

Venezuelan migrants attack police while robbing NYC Target: prosecutors

Five migrants, some with prior arrests, have been arrested in the robbery of a New York City Target store, with two of them allegedly attacking police as they resisted arrest.

Sec. Buttigieg says he can 'safely' walk dog, but DC native is more frightened: 'Prisoner in your own home'

Washington, D.C., residents shared whether they felt safe amid crime concerns after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he could safely walk his dog to the Capitol.

Arizona woman pleads guilty to poisoning Air Force husband's coffee with bleach

An Arizona woman has pled guilt to two counts of poisoning drink after she was caught pouring trace amounts of bleach into her husband's coffee machine

ICE arrests illegal migrants released without bail after alleged assault on NYPD at Target

Four illegal immigrants who police say robbed a New York City Target store have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and likely face deportation.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter facing 30 years in jail after allegedly stealing over $16 million from MLB star

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has been charged with bank fraud and is facing 30 years in prison for allegedly stealing over $16 million from the MLB star to pay off gambling debts.

Kato Kaelin, O.J. Simpson murder trial witness, offers love and condolences to Goldman, Simpson families

Kato Kaelin, who lived at Simpson's guesthouse the night Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed in 1994, expressed sympathy to the families after O.J.'s death.

Rhode Island transit chief resigns after he's accused in a hit-and-run at a McDonald's drive-thru

Two weeks after being accused in a hit-and-run in a McDonald’s drive-thru, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian has submitted a letter of resignation.

Wisconsin boy's disappearance leads searchers to scrapyard tied to 'Making a Murderer' case

Searchers are scouring the scrapyard where Steven Avery dumped Teresa Halbach's body as hunt for toddler Elijah Vue enters seventh week.

10 suspected illegal migrants busted for child pornography at Texas human smuggling 'stash house'

A group of nearly a dozen suspected illegal migrants have been busted for allegedly possessing child pornography at a Texas house that officials say was being used for human smuggling.

Warning for parents after Florida mom finds AirTag in son's sneaker

Jackie Giurleo filed a police report after finding an AirTag that she had not placed in her son Aidan's shoe – a subpoena to Apple revealed a bizarre mix-up.

Wynonna Judd's daughter charged with soliciting prostitution after stripping down on highway intersection

Country singer Wynonna Judd's 27-year-old daughter has been formally charged with soliciting prostitution, indecent exposure and obstructing governmental operations.

Memphis police officer killed during shootout with teens, one of whom was recently released

A Memphis police officer was shot dead during a shootout with two suspects early Friday. Two other police officers were also injured, as was a second suspect.

Wisconsin river stabbing suspect convicted after claiming self-defense in tubing fight that killed teen

Nicolae Miu was convicted in the death of Isaac Schuman, 17, on Thursday. Witnesses say he stabbed people while tubing on the Apple River, which he said was self-defense.

Todd Chrisley ordered to pay tax investigator $755,000 for defamation after losing lawsuit while in prison

Todd Chrisley was ordered to pay tax investigator Amy Doherty-Heinze $755,000 after losing a defamation lawsuit that she filed against him.

Jennifer Pan case: Plot to kill parents for inheritance unravels with hitmen scheme

Jennifer Pan pretended she was also a victim in the home invasion that left her mother dead and her father in a coma. The unraveling of her scheme is the subject of a new Netflix doc.

Gordon Ramsay’s pub taken over by brazen squatters who threaten legal action if evicted

A $16.1 million pub and hotel owned by celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay has been taken over by squatters who are refusing to leave and threating legal action against eviction.

Memphis cop-killing teen suspect identified as officials call for tougher sentences

Tributes have been pouring in for Memphis police officer Joseph McKinney was killed in a shootout with two teens early Friday. One of the teens was arrested last month and let go, prompting officials to call for tougher sentences.

Former Syrian general faces trial in Stockholm over alleged role in war crimes

A former Syrian army general, Mohammed Hamo, is on trial in Stockholm for alleged war crimes committed during the Syrian civil war. He faces up to 18 years in jail.

Morgan Wallen Nashville arrest: Singer acts like 'nothing can happen to him'

Morgan Wallen is known for being the "King of Broadway" and locals were not surprised he was arrested for alleged chair-throwing incident in Nashville, Tennessee.

Morgan Wallen's first performance after Nashville arrest follows controversy at concert venue

Morgan Wallen returns to the stage on Saturday to perform for the first time since his Nashville arrest, and organizers are monitoring the country star's concert.

Australia's prime minister helps French worker who intervened during mall stabbing attack renew his visa

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a statement on Tuesday saying the French construction who confronted the man who stabbed six people at a Sydney shopping mall is "welcome to stay in the country."

Elderly Army veteran carjacked delivering pizzas, survives violent attack by playing dead

Ernie Aimone, 81, was attacked last Wednesday for the first time in 40 years delivering pizza in Chicago. He was punched by a teen who stole his car, then crashed it in a police chase.

Trial for ex-FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden bribery story delayed until after 2024 election

The trial for ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov was scheduled to begin Monday in Los Angeles after special counsel David Weiss filed charges against him.