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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, a former gang leader, was charged in 2023, nearly three decades after the drive-by shooting that became one of music history's most famous unsolved killings. The sentence closes a long-running chapter in the case that has fascinated fans for years.

A story about gang members mocking a 74-year-old man who chooses to bow rather than fight is drawing huge attention online, with millions engaging with the tale. The narrative plays on the theme that the quiet, humble elderly man is far more dangerous than he appears, and that disrespecting him was a serious mistake.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele says he has sent a large deployment of troops to recover four Salvadoran aviation technicians who were captured, vowing to "teach the gangs a lesson." According to Bukele, Salvadoran soldiers and equipment deployed to Haiti are almost fully in place, tying the rescue mission to El Salvador's broader security involvement there.

Swedish prosecutors say there are no gang connections in the case of a teenage boy detained on suspicion of planning murder. The boy has been remanded in custody, and authorities stress the alleged plans appear to be his own rather than tied to organised crime. The case has drawn attention because of the suspect's young age and the seriousness of the charge.

Mexican authorities have arrested 121 people accused of huachicol — fuel theft — and dismantled a network operating tanker trucks in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The operation is drawing attention as illegal fuel tapping remains a persistent problem for Mexico's state oil company, with cartels profiting from stolen gasoline and authorities under pressure to break up distribution rings in border regions.

Himanshu Bhau, described as India's most-wanted gangster, has reportedly been arrested in the United States. He was linked to a firing incident outside the house of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, and Interpol is said to have issued a Red Corner Notice against him in 2023. Details of the charges he faces and official confirmation of the arrest remain limited as reports circulate.

Police have detained several people in Molinaseca, a village on the Camino de Santiago in León province, Spain. The Civil Guard's rural crime unit broke up an international criminal gang that had rented a rural holiday house in the town, with those arrested facing a range of criminal charges.

ITV News reports that three men who planned to bomb a mosque have been jailed in Dublin. The sentencing is drawing attention alongside other leading UK stories, including undercover footage of Reform councillors discussing 'rape gang executions', an estimated 1.7 million people who say they will not turn on heating this winter amid an El Niño threat, and a report from Middlesbrough on a town hoping for change.

A gang member has been convicted of murder for a 2023 shooting in Statesboro, Georgia, that killed a teenager. The verdict closes a case that had drawn attention in the local community since the fatal shooting. Details about the sentencing and any co-defendants have not yet been widely reported.

A man with family ties to the murdered Lyons crime clan associate Ross Monaghan has been jailed in Scotland for his role in an international drug and money laundering operation. The sentence follows an investigation into a Glasgow-based cash laundering network linked to a global drugs crew, with reports noting the family connection to the notorious gang feud.

Lebanon Cedars player Mohamed Alameddine is set to make a final World Cup appearance after a difficult year in which he did not play a game for the Parramatta Eels. He had been sidelined following an incident linked to a gang war, but has now been given a second chance to represent Lebanon on rugby league's biggest stage.

Jack Orlando, a 1997 point-and-click adventure game for DOS and Windows, is drawing attention. The noir-styled thriller follows detective Jack through a hand-drawn world with voice acting, involving gangs and crime. The game is noted for its film noir atmosphere and its notably high difficulty level.

El Salvador has deployed troops to Haiti in an operation to rescue four of its service members, according to reports citing officials. The mission comes as Haiti, plagued by gang violence, struggles with security and has just scheduled elections for 2027. The deployment highlights El Salvador's growing role in regional security efforts amid Haiti's ongoing crisis.

A military unit from El Salvador has arrived in Haiti, according to reports circulating widely online. The deployment is being linked to ongoing international efforts to help stabilize Haiti amid gang violence and a prolonged security crisis. Details about the unit's size, mission and mandate have not yet been confirmed, and officials in either country have not publicly commented in detail.

The mobile game Gangstar Mirage City has received a Halloween-themed update built around the game's cartel system, where players compete in groups of up to 50 and aim to rise to the position of cartel boss. The update covers both Android and iOS versions of the free-to-play title, which is published by Gameloft with involvement from Level Infinite. Coverage in Brazil highlights the seasonal event and the appeal of climbing the cartel hierarchy.

Law enforcement moves against ransomware are drawing attention after two cases surfaced. A Ukrainian hacker has been jailed over attacks linked to hospital disruption and an estimated $100 million in losses, while in a separate case a 16-year-old suspected of leading the KillSec ransomware group was arrested. The cases highlight both the scale of ransomware damage and the young age of some suspected operators.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty and New York Jets defenders are engaged in a war of words ahead of their Week 8 matchup. The verbal sparring between the rookie ball-carrier and Gang Green's defensive players has drawn attention as both sides gear up for the game, adding an edge to what could be a bruising ground battle on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly given El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele the green light for a Salvadoran military deployment to Haiti, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The move would place Salvadoran forces in the crisis-hit Caribbean nation, where gang violence has persisted despite an existing international security mission. Details of the deployment's scope and timing were not immediately clear.

Peru's President Keiko Fujimori has toured CECOT, El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, as her government weighs building a similar mass-incarceration facility in Peru. The visit signals interest in replicating President Nayib Bukele's hard-line security model, which has drawn both praise for cutting gang violence and criticism over human rights abuses and mass detentions.

El Salvador says it will deploy more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti in an operation aimed at rescuing Salvadoran military personnel who have gone missing there. The deployment, reported by Anadolu Agency, marks an unusually large cross-border military mission for the Central American country, whose forces have been known for domestic anti-gang operations. Details on how the personnel went missing or when the operation will begin have not been made clear.

Small Wars Journal's El Centro section has published a review of 'A Guerra: A Ascensão do PCC e o Mundo do Crime no Brasil', a book tracing the rise of Brazil's First Capital Command and its expansion across the country's criminal world. The review adds to growing English-language analysis of organized crime in Brazil and the gang's reach beyond prison walls.