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Netherlands man sentenced in Missoula for fentanyl trafficking

Netherlands man sentenced in Missoula for fentanyl trafficking

MISSOULA – A Netherlands man, Gerad Nigel Punch, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl into Montana and other states. The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana, announced the sentence on Monday, February 23, 2026. Punch, 40, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to possession

US wellness guru exits CBS News over Epstein files: reports

US wellness guru exits CBS News over Epstein files: reports

Physician-turned-influencer Peter Attia has left television network CBS News following the publication of hundreds of emails the commentator exchanged with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, US media reported. Attia was part of a new group of contributors announced last month by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss,

Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder

Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder

The son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday. Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shockwaves through Hollywood days before

UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson in a probe into allegations over his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, only days after ex-prince Andrew was detained. Mandelson, a pivotal figure in British politics and the UK's former envoy to Washington, was arrested on

Los Angeles reports drop in homicides; GOP disputes findings

(The Center Square) – Elected leaders of Los Angeles have announced a decrease in homicides, but not everyone is buying it. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that in 2025, the city experienced a 19% drop in homicides citywide and a 27% drop in homicides in neighborhoods most impacted by violence.

Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open

Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open

Rodrigo Duterte personally authorised murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his "war on drugs", the International Criminal Court heard on Monday, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off. ICC deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said the week-long "confirmation of charges"

After two convictions, France's Sarkozy seeks to merge sentences

After two convictions, France's Sarkozy seeks to merge sentences

A Paris criminal court will on Monday examine former president Nicolas Sarkozy's request to merge two sentences for convictions in separate cases related to graft and illegal campaign financing. The one-term president from 2007 to 2012 has faced a series of legal challenges since leaving office, receiving