A Colossal, Hidden Pile of Trash Ignites Outcry in Britain

The discovery of a mountain of garbage near a highway is the latest example of what experts say is a growing problem of criminal organizations profiting from illegal dumping.

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Ex-Mayor Is Sentenced to Life for Human Trafficking Tied to Southeast Asia Scam Centers

A court in the Philippines convicted Alice Guo for trafficking people to a compound that officials have linked to online scams and organized crime.

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Trump Team Calls Maduro a ‘Cartel’ Boss. That Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think.

Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization.

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What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday

Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.

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While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their Homes

Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for the crime sprees.

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While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their Homes

Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for the crime sprees.

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New Jersey Accuses Mob-Led Ring of Running Illegal Sports Gambling

The accusations follow recent federal charges filed against figures from Mafia families accused of running illegal poker games that involved former N.B.A. players.

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Two More Suspects Charged in Louvre Heist Case

In addition to the two main suspects, who partially admitted to the robbery, two others have been charged by the Paris prosecutor overseeing the case.

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Judge Sentences Men Who Tried to Kill Iranian Activist to 25 Years

Prosecutors said that Rafit Amirov and Polad Omarov were working for an Iranian general when they stalked Masih Alinejad in Brooklyn. She has sought women’s rights in the theocracy for years.

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At Least 64 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian Police Crack Down on Drug Gangs

The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.

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