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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
May 16, 2026Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing seven-year-old Texas girl
He was dropping off a package at Athena Strand's home when he kidnapped her and then killed her in 2022.
May 6, 2026Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
April 27, 2026Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.
April 21, 2026Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping - Reuters
Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping Reuters
April 13, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle
Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.
April 7, 2026Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
April 3, 2026'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
March 25, 2026Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.
March 13, 2026Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
March 2, 2026Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped
Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.
February 25, 2026