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Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, step-son of Crown Prince Haakon, was sentenced to four years in prison for rape, domestic violence, and drug offenses. The seven-week trial revealed his troubled life, including addiction and explicit evidence, while the royal family emphasized he is not a member of the royal household.
Two male suspects snatched a bag containing approximately 8 million yen (US$50,000) in cash from a 60-year-old Chinese woman on a Tokyo street, police said Thursday. The victim was not seriously injured. Authorities are reviewing security footage and gathering witness statements to track down the suspects.
Extortion is becoming one of the most common and fastest-growing crimes in Mexico, affecting all levels of society from wealthy business owners to street vendors. President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to tackle the issue through constitutional reform and large-scale security campaigns.
Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica's president, pledging to fight rising crime while maintaining close ties with the United States. Her party holds an absolute majority in Congress. Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves remains influential as a dual-minister in her government.
Murder rates in Palestinian communities in Israel have soared, sparking accusations of state complicity and neglect. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's hardline stance on Jewish violence contrasts sharply with his inaction toward rising crime in Arab areas. Critics cite a 'two-tier' policing system and chronic underinvestment as fueling the crisis.
Less than two months after the death of drug lord El Mencho, Mexican special forces arrested his potential successor Audias Flores (El Jardinero) in Nayarit. Analysts warn this could trigger internal violence, but officials hope the World Cup deters chaos.
Bellarmine Mugabe, youngest son of late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, was ordered deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to brandishing a toy gun as a real weapon and illegal residence. The Johannesburg court also fined him $36,000. His cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, was sentenced to three years in prison for attempted murder and other charges, and will be deported after serving his term. Judge Renier Boshoff noted the lenient sentences were due to the defendants' guilty pleas and lack of prior convictions.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been fined and deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to immigration and weapons charges. The charges were unrelated to a February shooting at the family home that left an employee injured. His cousin was sentenced to three years in prison for attempted murder and other offenses.
