A US military strike in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday killed suspected drug smugglers, leaving two survivors. This incident is part of an ongoing campaign by the Trump administration against alleged traffickers, raising the death toll to at least 208.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning to people smugglers, demanding they cease their exploitation of migrants and repent for their actions. Speaking in Spain's Canary Islands, a key route for African migrants to Europe, Leo XIV condemned the "death routes" and the suffering they cause, emphasizing divine justice for those involved in human trafficking.
A man deported from the UK to France under the "one in, one out" asylum deal has secretly returned to Britain, fearing smugglers after an attack. He lives in hiding, citing desperate conditions and the risk of being forced into crime to survive, while officials defend the policy.
A BBC investigation reveals people smugglers are using UK-registered businesses, including a phone shop, wholesale business, and car wash, to facilitate payments for illegal Channel crossings. Migrants are directed to deposit cash or make electronic transfers to these firms, which then send the money to smugglers in France. Experts express concern over the brazen attitude of smugglers and the difficulty authorities face in tracing and recovering profits from the smuggling trade.
Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were killed by BSF fire along the Tripura border on Friday night. The incident occurred near Kamalasagar border outpost when a group of smugglers, allegedly aided by villagers, began pelting stones at troops after being challenged during a smuggling attempt. The deceased were identified and their bodies handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh.
Bordeaux (Union Bordeaux Bègles) defeated Bath 38-26 in a thrilling Champions Cup semi-final at The Recreation Ground in Bath. The French side scored five tries to secure victory despite a competitive display from Bath, who led 12-7 at one point. Bath's Beno Obano admitted his side didn't take their opportunities, while Bordeaux prop Ben Tameifuna praised his team's season and home advantage.
Bath face Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Atlantique with kick-off delayed 10 minutes to 3:10pm BST due to undisclosed reasons. The reigning European champions Bordeaux emerged from a superb quarter-final victory over Toulouse, while Bath edged past Northampton 43-41 in a thriller. Both sides boast impressive squads with world-class players including Finn Russell, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Alfie Barbeary, with the benches likely to decide this pulsating affair.
Alfie Barbeary, the 25-year-old Bath No 8, is the surprise fifth nominee for the Champions Cup player of the year award. The uncapped Englishman, famous for his exuberant trophy celebrations in budgie smugglers, has overcome injury problems and a reputation for partying to become a key figure for Bath ahead of Sunday's final against Bordeaux Bègles. Known for his upright carrying technique and unusual matchday diet of only toast, Barbeary is set to join Saracens this summer but first aims to help Bath win silverware.
Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against smugglers.
Malaysian immigration authorities say they have uncovered an Indonesian migrant-smuggling syndicate that moved people from sea crossings to a more elaborate route through Singapore and southern Thailand. The raid, carried out before dawn on Saturday at two major transport terminals in Kuala Lumpur, led to the arrest of 11 Indonesians, including a suspected transporter, and the seizure of a Mazda CX-5 believed to have been used to move migrants to their next stop. Immigration director general...
Cambodians are continuing to boycott Thai businesses despite economic pressures from the global fuel crisis, with smuggling of oil, fruit, meat and consumer goods surging as formal trade remains halted. The boycott reflects deep enmity between the neighbours following bloody border clashes last year that killed scores of soldiers and civilians and led to the closure of the 800km land border.
Cambodians are continuing to boycott Thai businesses despite economic pressures from the global fuel crisis, revealing deep-seated enmity following deadly border clashes that started in July 2025. Formal trade has collapsed since the 800km border was closed, while smuggling of oil, food and consumer goods has surged. Both countries blame each other for reviving a dormant border dispute, with a fragile ceasefire holding but no resolution in sight.
U.S. forces killed three men identified as illicit drug smugglers in a strike on a boat traveling on known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean, U.S. Southern Command said. The strike is part of a broader U.S. military effort against drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
