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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why did the jaguar give up? Biologist analyzes video of attack on anteater in the Pantanal

A jaguar's surprising retreat in a video depicting its attempted attack on an anteater highlights the complexities of predator-prey dynamics in the wild.

Feb 27 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lynx could return to Scotland’s forests – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

A campaign is underway to reintroduce lynx to Scotland, sparking discussions among local communities about the impact and acceptance of this apex predator.

Feb 27 • 13:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Child predator cleared for parole arrested after surprise warrant drops hours before prison release

A convicted child molester in California was arrested just hours before his scheduled release on parole due to new charges filed against him.

Feb 27 • 04:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretaps: The court decision makes waves around the world - 'The Predator gang has been convicted'

A recent court decision regarding wiretapping in Greece has garnered international attention and is considered significant in the context of political crises in Europe regarding the use of surveillance software.

Feb 26 • 18:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Victim fears for others after California parole board approves release of convicted child predator

A victim expressed her outrage after the California parole board approved the release of David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, citing fears for public safety.

Feb 26 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Including two Israelis.. prison sentences for those convicted in a spyware scandal that shook the Greek government

A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison for their involvement in a spyware scandal that emerged in 2022.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Venizelos on wiretapping: The open wounds in the rule of law do not close just because the government wants it

Former Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos emphasized that issues regarding the rule of law, like wiretapping, cannot be wished away by the government, following a court's ruling on related convictions.

Feb 26 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four individuals convicted in Greece for illegal wiretapping of politicians and journalists

In Greece, four individuals have been convicted for unlawfully wiretapping over 90 politicians, journalists, business leaders, and high-ranking military officials using the spyware 'Predator.'

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Androulakis on wiretapping: 'Justice after 4 years of struggle – Defeat of the shadow state'

Nikos Androulakis expressed satisfaction with the court's ruling regarding wiretap allegations, marking it as a significant victory against state misconduct.

Feb 26 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Predator: Guilty for the Wiretaps are the Four Individuals

Four individuals have been found guilty in a wiretapping case by the Single Member Misdemeanor Court of Athens, following the prosecutor's proposal.

Feb 26 • 07:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Child predator dubbed 'monster parents fear most' cleared for release through California parole program

A convicted child molester, described by a judge as a significant threat to children, has been approved for release under California's elderly parole program, prompting concerns from local law enforcement and prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 20:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The Tyrant of the Sea’ Bigg’s Killer Whale: A Predator of Resident Orcas?

A study suggests that Bigg's killer whales may prey on the resident killer whale population in the North Pacific, prompting new theories about the social structure of resident orcas.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Dozens of Photos of Naked Children Found in Belgian Sexual Predator Dutroux's Cell

Marc Dutroux, serving a life sentence for imprisoning and abusing six girls, was found with dozens of pornographic images of naked children in his prison cell, prompting an investigation by Belgian authorities.

Feb 24 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Predator hid from police under bed after what he did to 13-year-old girl

Omar Saif, a 23-year-old from Manchester, hid from police under his bed after committing sexual offenses against multiple minors, including drugging a girl and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to another.

Feb 24 • 11:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ancient salamander-crocodile predator revealed by new WA fossil research

New research on ancient fossils in Western Australia reveals the existence of two distinct species of marine temnospondyl predators, challenging previous assumptions of a single species.

Feb 24 • 03:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"She attempted to commit suicide": near Nice, a father's hunt for his daughter's predator on Snapchat

A father in France embarks on a desperate search for the man who preyed on his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat after she attempted suicide.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It appeared in California and they claim it is seeking a partner: the predator that was seen in Los Angeles after a century of absence

A gray wolf, known as BEY03F, has been sighted in Los Angeles for the first time in a century, indicating a significant moment for biodiversity in the area as it seeks a mate.

Feb 21 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Affected by Distemper: 72 Tigers in Thai Park Died from Virus

Seventy-two tigers have died from distemper in a private predator park in Thailand due to a viral infection.

Feb 21 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Scientists have reconstructed the appearance of the 'dinosaur killer'. Compared to its living relatives, it was a giant

Researchers have created a detailed model of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a prehistoric predator akin to modern alligators, revealing its significant size of up to ten meters.

Feb 21 • 09:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States uses 2,000 rats to kill an invasive snake that destroys birds and causes damage

The U.S. is employing 2,000 rats as bait to control the brown tree snake in Guam, a controversial method to combat the invasive predator responsible for decimating native bird populations.

Feb 20 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNUSUAL ⟩ A predator appeared in Los Angeles, seen for the first time in a hundred years

A female gray wolf, named BEY03F, has been sighted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, monitored by a GPS collar.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man keeps getting called 'predator' because of how young his partner is

A woman defends her age-gap relationship amid accusations against her older partner, who has been labeled a 'predator' by online critics.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Great white shark teeth change as it ages

The article discusses how great white shark teeth evolve throughout their lifetime, highlighting their remarkable adaptations as apex predators.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Researcher from university in Manitoba helps identify 290-million-year-old fossilized vomit in new study

A Manitoba researcher assists in identifying possibly the oldest fossilized vomit, shedding light on ancient predator-prey relationships.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amnesty: Hacking of prominent Angolan journalist's phone by 'serious' spyware

Amnesty International reported that the phone of prominent Angolan journalist and activist Teixeira Candido was hacked in 2024 using the invasive spyware 'Predator', marking the first criminal confirmation of its use in Angola.

Feb 18 • 09:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: 'I Literally Felt Naked' - Angolan Journalist Teixeira Cândido Targeted With Predator Spyware

Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido was recently targeted with Predator spyware, raising concerns about press freedom and privacy in the country.

Feb 18 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Mayor of La Algaba reported to the Prosecutor's Office for sexual harassment of a minor apprentice bullfighter and accused of being a "predator"

The mayor of La Algaba, Diego Manuel Agüera, has been reported for alleged sexual harassment of a minor apprentice bullfighter over a four-month period.

Feb 17 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Old sofa and bricks led to the rescue of a child from a predator

An old sofa and bricks provided crucial clues that helped rescue a girl from an abuser in the United States.

Feb 17 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Nature is close in Eino's yard, shares his candid opinion on predator discussions: "It's pointless to shout from the center of Helsinki"

Eino, a resident of Akaa, shares his views on wildlife discussions and expresses that concerns are often exaggerated from urban perspectives.

Feb 15 • 04:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Near-perfect' sci-fi war film fans should stream instead of The Predator

The article suggests a 1986 sci-fi war film as an alternative to the airing of The Predator, praising it as an all-time favorite and masterpiece.

Feb 14 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘A big call for the IOC’: is the fight over Olympic rowing on Australia’s predator-infested Fitzroy River all a croc?

Australia's Queensland minister has threatened to eliminate rowing from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics unless it's hosted on the Fitzroy River, despite concerns over safety due to crocodiles.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

America is becoming a predator. Europe should stop considering it so much, says the head of an influential think tank from Munich

Mark Leonard, head of the European Council for Foreign Affairs, comments on the shifting dynamics of US-Europe relations during a significant speech by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Elle Fanning and 'From Belfast to Paradise': what to watch on TV and streaming this Saturday

The article discusses the latest TV and streaming recommendations, including Elle Fanning's involvement in 'Predator: Wild Lands' and a new series called 'From Belfast to Paradise'.

Feb 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Can modern technology outsmart the elusive fox?

Research at Booderee National Park is using technology to track foxes in order to protect native species from this invasive predator.

Feb 13 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Nursery predator Nathan Bennett exposed to kids by 'catastrophic failure'

Parents are demanding immediate reforms following the exposure of Nathan Bennett, who was convicted of sexually assaulting children at a nursery.

Feb 13 • 10:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Reindeer herder claimed starving reindeer were eaten by a wolverine and sought predator compensation – prison sentence

A reindeer herder in Lapland was sentenced to 60 days of conditional imprisonment for fraud after falsely claiming that three reindeer had been killed by a wolverine to collect predator compensation.

Feb 13 • 06:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sanctuary policies let alleged child predator roam free until DHS made Portland, Oregon, airport arrest

Sanctuary policies in Oregon allowed an illegal migrant, charged with multiple sexual offenses, to be released until his apprehension by DHS at the Portland airport.

Feb 13 • 02:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disney adds 'visually spectacular' film that 'brings sci-fi to another level'

Disney has added a new highly acclaimed sci-fi film to its Disney+ streaming service, which is the latest entry in the Predator franchise.

Feb 12 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Paulo Guilherme' case: police conclude investigation into the death of 6-year-old boy found in suitcase in Belém

The Civil Police of Pará concluded the investigation into the death of 6-year-old Paulo Guilherme da Silva Guerra, whose body was found in a suitcase in Belém, identifying a suspect with a history of sexual crimes.

Feb 12 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aznar warns the Government that he will go to court if linked to Epstein, but does not clarify what the sexual predator sent him

Former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar has threatened legal action against the Government if any member attempts to connect him to Jeffrey Epstein's activities, while not clarifying what Epstein sent him.

Feb 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Like modern Batmans, hunting pedophiles is 'in'. It led to alligators, but also suicides

A group of young people in Prague staged a vigilante operation to expose a man they believed to be a predator, resulting in violence and a court case for them.

Feb 12 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shark alert hits Ibiza as image captures predator circling marina

A shark was spotted circling in the Marina Botafoc in Ibiza, leading to a shark alert in the popular holiday destination.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I was invited to Epstein's 'Predator Ball' and was horrified by what I heard'

A former editor recounts being invited to one of Jeffrey Epstein's controversial parties and expresses horror at the revelations of sexual exploitation that took place there.

Feb 11 • 11:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How did the sexual predator Epstein get rich? First a fake diploma and Wall Street frauds, then hundreds of millions in tax breaks

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's dubious rise to wealth, starting with his fraudulent venture in oil and culminating in significant tax breaks.

Feb 10 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The enigmatic Jeffrey Epstein: the unexpected rise of a mathematics teacher who led a sex exploitation network and mingled with the world's richest and most powerful

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's rise from a mathematics teacher to a notorious figure accused of leading a child sex trafficking ring, emphasizing his denial of being a sexual predator despite his criminal past.

Feb 7 • 20:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jeffrey Epstein: the infernal mechanics of an untouchable predator

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's rise to power, detailing his systematic abuse of minors and the influential circles that allowed him to thrive unchecked.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teaching assistant sent pupil indecent picture before upskirting teenager

A teaching assistant in Bradford, Yorkshire sent an indecent photo to a teenage girl and then took an 'upskirt' image of her without her knowledge.

Feb 6 • 23:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Don't tell your parents, this chance may not repeat. We have compiled how to recognize a sexual predator

The article discusses the modus operandi of groups similar to Epstein's, offering expert advice on recognizing warning signs and protecting oneself from exploitation.

Feb 6 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Predator lured woman celebrating her birthday into his car before raping her

Ethan Hare, 40, was convicted for luring a disoriented and drunk woman into his car and raping her after her birthday celebration.

Feb 6 • 16:45 UTC

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