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- 1Mafia credited with keeping fentanyl out of ItalyβJust read a news article that literally states that the reason there is no fentanyl crisis in Italy is because the mafia
A widely shared post cites a news article arguing that Italy has avoided the fentanyl crisis gripping the United States because the mafia blocks the drug, deeming it bad for business and a threat to the order it enforces. The claim has sparked discussion about whether organised crime's business logic, not law enforcement, is protecting the country from the synthetic opioid.
- 2Creepy No. 70 (1975) cover praised for compositionβCreepy no. 70 (1975) Terrific composition and lighting. Do we think the ape is guilty of the apparent crime? I think the
The cover of Creepy magazine issue 70, published in 1975, is drawing praise for its composition and lighting. Readers are debating the scene it depicts, questioning whether the ape shown is actually guilty of the apparent crime and suggesting the story may take a different turn. The issue is freely available to read on the Internet Archive.
- 3Claims Trump openly boasts of acts amounting to war crimesβRE: https:// mastodon.social/@realTuckFrump er/117367215550713554 Often itβs difficult to prove intention behind war cri
Commenters are arguing that Donald Trump's public statements amount to open advertising of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. They note that proving intent behind such crimes is normally difficult in international law, but say Trump is boasting rather than concealing, while also working to discredit and disrupt the institutions that would hold him accountable.
- 4Crime Reads picks the best crime novels of October 2026βThe Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers, of the Month: October 2026
Crime Reads has published its monthly roundup of the best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers for October 2026. The list highlights standout new releases in the genre and serves as a reading guide for mystery fans. Such roundups typically draw attention from readers, booksellers, and publishers tracking which new titles are gaining momentum.
- 5Leak reveals Turkmenistan's targeting of critics in EuropeβJUST OUT: π΄ Rare leak reveals how Turkmenistan targets critics in Europe Read more in OCCRP Weekly, our flagship email n
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project has published a new investigation based on a rare leak that it says reveals how Turkmenistan targets critics living in Europe. The reporting appears in OCCRP Weekly, the outlet's newsletter covering organized crime and corruption. Further details of the leak's contents have not been widely circulated yet.
- 6Travelodge review described as 'emotional read' for security guard victimβTravelodge review 'emotional read' for security victim https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5vgyg8x4rrzo?at_medium=RSS&a
A security guard who was the victim of an incident described a Travelodge review as an 'emotional read', according to BBC News. The story, filed under crime and human interest, suggests the review contained details that moved or affected the victim. Few further details are available from the headline alone.
- 7AustCrime Fiction publishes September newsletter roundupβA link to September's newsletter which this month included a host of https://www. austcrimefiction.org/simplenew s-newsl
The AustCrime Fiction website has released its end-of-September newsletter, collecting a summary of the month's crime fiction reviews alongside newly acquired books and upcoming releases. The update highlights the wide variety of titles covered by the site, giving crime fiction readers a single place to catch up on reviews and spot forthcoming books to add to their reading lists.
- 8Five Horror Novels Set in Georgia by Georgia Writersβ5 Horror Novels Set in Georgia and Written by Georgia Authors (Plus One Honorable Mention)
Crime Reads has published a list of five horror novels set in Georgia and written by Georgia authors, with one honorable mention added. The roundup highlights Southern settings and homegrown voices in horror fiction, pointing readers toward books that draw on the state's landscapes and atmosphere. It is part of the site's ongoing coverage of genre fiction recommendations.