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A poker champ claimed he was kidnapped in a massive extortion plot. The mystery has only deepened

Exclusive: George Janssen’s longtime friend told The Independent of the poker pro’s supposed abduction, “I don't know whether it was real or not.”

The Independent UK

“During the first song at Woodstock the amp blew up. They gave me another. It sounded terrible. I cringe when I think about it”: Harvey Mandel replaced some of guitar’s biggest names – but Keith Richards cost him a spot in the Rolling Stones

The two-hand tapping pioneer on playing with Canned Heat, Jerry Garcia and John Mayall, getting beaten to the Stones gig by Ronnie Wood – and that time he was kidnapped by Alvin Lee and Mick Taylor

Guitar World

Philippine police rescue kidnapped Chinese student after grisly ransom ordeal

Kidnappers targeted teenager over gambling dispute

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Man kidnapped his wife’s boss after she stole $20m from him, police say

Larry Gilmore told police he ‘believed he was going to die’ when William Costa allegedly rammed an SUV into his Porsche and held him at gunpoint

The Independent UK

“A meeting was arranged, but the guy took off and drove to Guadalajara”: It was used for one of the greatest guitar solos of all time, then “kidnapped” and driven to Mexico – the Hollywood-like story of one of George Harrison's most famous guitars

Clandestine meetings, dramatic TV pleas, ransom demands, hurried getaway drives across the Mexican border... it sounds like a thriller, but it all revolved around a very special Les Paul

Guitar World

American Citizen Living in Mexico Allegedly Kidnapped by Northeast Cartel in Nuevo León

The Northeast Cartel is one of six Mexican cartels recently designated as "terrorist organizations" by the Trump administration.

Latin Times

Migrant Smuggling Network Operating in the Southern Border Dismantled In Joint U.S.-Mexico Operation

Authorities allege that the organization not only smuggled large numbers of individuals but also kidnapped migrants and extorted their families for money

Latin Times

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Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas returned after Hamas release her remains

Ms Bibas was kidnapped with her sons from Niz Or kibbutz during Hamas's terror attack in October 2023

Evening Standard

Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

Human rights advocates and politicians from the region say Russian mercenaries are believed to be behind the disappearance of two soldiers in Central African Republic

The Independent UK

Jailed for ‘kidnapping’ her own child, a homeless woman’s long road to justice

In October 2023, news reports hailed the Mathura Government Railway Police for successfully reuniting a mother with her two-year-old daughter who had been “kidnapped” 10 months before. The police were lauded for their “extensive and unrelenting investigation”.

Newslaundry

Manipur journalist ‘kidnapped’ by unidentified assailants

Senior journalist Yambem Laba was reportedly abducted by unidentified armed persons from his residence in Imphal at gunpoint early Tuesday morning hours after he had returned from a television talk show on the current political crisis in Manipur.

Newslaundry

AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio Armani

Cloned voice of defence minister, Guido Crosetto, used in some calls asking for money to free kidnapped journalists

The Guardian - UK

In the 1600s, a Yolŋu girl was kidnapped from an Australian beach. Centuries later her story is a novel

Based on a story from pre-colonial Australia, A Piece of Red Cloth is a pioneering, ‘real collaboration’ between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal storytellers

The Guardian - AU

Cartel Kidnaps Jalisco Mayor's Wife, Demands Public Security Chief's Removal as Ransom

The cartel had previously kidnapped the mayor and his son, releasing them after he agreed to replace the security chief—but the change never took place.

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Kidnapped Girl Rescued From Man She Met on Snapchat After Holding 'Help Me' Sign in Car Window

The man kidnapped the minor at gunpoint from her San Antonio home and drove her to California.

Evening Standard

British family of ‘emaciated’ freed Israeli hostage say ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks

Latin Times

Man Shocked to Find His Own 'Missing' Child Poster in Mom's Files. Internet Believes His Mom Is His Kidnapper

A TikToker discovered a Missing Child poster featuring his own childhood photo in his mother's paperwork—sparking speculation that he was kidnapped as a child.

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Kerr, partner feared kidnap by cab driver, court told

In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.

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Thai Hostages Released In Gaza Exchange With Israel

Five Thai hostages released in emotional exchange after being held captive in Gaza, part of larger prisoner release involving Israelis and Palestinians.

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Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages, Including American Dual National

Hamas announces the release of three Israeli hostages, including an American dual national, in Gaza. A significant development in the ongoing hostage situa...

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A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali

Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali

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Arbel Yehud Released By Militants In Southern Gaza

Arbel Yehud, a woman kidnapped in Gaza, has been released, bringing hope to her family. Her partner and brother remain captive.

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Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, Released By Militants In Gaza

Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, released by militants in Gaza after being kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel. Known for his agricultural work and devotion to fa...

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Last Of Kidnapped Female Soldiers Returned To Israel

Agam Berger is the last of the seven female soldiers kidnapped from Nahal Oz base to be returned to Israel, following a harrowing event that shook the nation.

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The Recruit season 2 episode 2 recap: a wife taken hostage and a failed assassination

The Recruit season 2 episode 2 recap — Owen learns that Jang is desperately trying to get his wife, Nan Hee, back after being kidnapped in Russia

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