German man refused interview over McCann disappearance British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old British girl who vanished in Portugal in 2007, said a 49-year-old German man remained a suspect but had refused to be interviewed. Europe • 15 Sep
German man refused interview over McCann disappearance British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old British girl who vanished in Portugal in 2007, said a 49-year-old German man remained a suspect but had refused to be interviewed. Europe • 15 Sep
Portugal searches in Madeleine McCann case to end Investigators probing the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are to conclude their latest searches after three days scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. Europe • 05 Jun
Portugal searches in Madeleine McCann case to end Investigators probing the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are to conclude their latest searches after three days scouring scrubland and abandoned structures. Europe • 05 Jun
Portuguese police drain well in Madeleine McCann search Search teams have been seen draining a well and clearing areas of dense vegetation near abandoned buildings as the latest search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann continues in Portugal. Europe • 03 Jun
Portuguese police drain well in Madeleine McCann search Search teams have been seen draining a well and clearing areas of dense vegetation near abandoned buildings as the latest search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann continues in Portugal. Europe • 03 Jun
McCann suspect acquitted over rape of Irish woman A suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been acquitted of unrelated sexual abuse charges, including the alleged rape of an Irish woman in Portugal, by a court in the German city of Brunswick. World • 08 Oct 24
McCann suspect acquitted over rape of Irish woman A suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been acquitted of unrelated sexual abuse charges, including the alleged rape of an Irish woman in Portugal, by a court in the German city of Brunswick. World • 08 Oct 24
Madeleine suspect's trial on separate charges adjourned The trial of a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann on unrelated sexual abuse charges was adjourned within moments of opening after the defence cited social media posts indicating a lay judge might be biased. World • 16 Feb 24
Madeleine suspect's trial on separate charges adjourned The trial of a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann on unrelated sexual abuse charges was adjourned within moments of opening after the defence cited social media posts indicating a lay judge might be biased. World • 16 Feb 24
Portugal search in Madeleine McCann investigation ends Police have completed the latest search effort in the16-year-old hunt for missing British girl Madeleine McCann after collecting unspecified samples by a reservoir in Portugal. Europe • 25 May 23
Portugal search in Madeleine McCann investigation ends Police have completed the latest search effort in the16-year-old hunt for missing British girl Madeleine McCann after collecting unspecified samples by a reservoir in Portugal. Europe • 25 May 23
Police use sniffer dogs in McCann search at reservoir Police have deployed heavy equipment and sniffer dogs on the second day of a search at a remote reservoir in Portugal for evidence linking a German suspect to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. Europe • 24 May 23
Police use sniffer dogs in McCann search at reservoir Police have deployed heavy equipment and sniffer dogs on the second day of a search at a remote reservoir in Portugal for evidence linking a German suspect to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. Europe • 24 May 23
Madeleine McCann search focuses on Portugese reservoir Police investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann in 2007 have searched in and around a reservoir in southern Portugal. Europe • 24 May 23
Madeleine McCann search focuses on Portugese reservoir Police investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann in 2007 have searched in and around a reservoir in southern Portugal. Europe • 24 May 23
Police 'to search reservoir' in McCann investigation Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are preparing to search in and near a reservoir in Portugal, according to multiple reports. World • 22 May 23
Police 'to search reservoir' in McCann investigation Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are preparing to search in and near a reservoir in Portugal, according to multiple reports. World • 22 May 23
McCann suspect charged over rape of Irish woman The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007 has been charged in Germany with several unrelated sexual offences allegedly committed in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. World • 11 Oct 22
McCann suspect charged over rape of Irish woman The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007 has been charged in Germany with several unrelated sexual offences allegedly committed in Portugal between 2000 and 2017. World • 11 Oct 22
'New evidence' found against McCann suspect: Prosecutor German investigators have found new evidence against the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a prosecutor has claimed in an interview on Portuguese television. World • 04 May 22
'New evidence' found against McCann suspect: Prosecutor German investigators have found new evidence against the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a prosecutor has claimed in an interview on Portuguese television. World • 04 May 22
McCanns' plea for truth as Madeleine missing 15 years The parents of Madeleine McCann have said that finding the truth about her disappearance while on holiday in Portugal was "essential", 15 years after the "truly horrific crime". UK • 03 May 22
McCanns' plea for truth as Madeleine missing 15 years The parents of Madeleine McCann have said that finding the truth about her disappearance while on holiday in Portugal was "essential", 15 years after the "truly horrific crime". UK • 03 May 22
McCann parents welcome 'progress in investigation' The parents of missing girl Madeleine McCann have said they "welcome the news" that Portuguese authorities have declared a German man to be a "formal suspect" in her disappearance. World • 22 Apr 22
McCann parents welcome 'progress in investigation' The parents of missing girl Madeleine McCann have said they "welcome the news" that Portuguese authorities have declared a German man to be a "formal suspect" in her disappearance. World • 22 Apr 22
German police complete McCann allotment search German police have completed their search of an allotment in connection with the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, but did not say what, if anything, they had found. World • 29 Jul 20
German police complete McCann allotment search German police have completed their search of an allotment in connection with the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, but did not say what, if anything, they had found. World • 29 Jul 20
German police search allotment in Madeleine McCann case German police are searching a garden allotment in the northern city of Hanover in connection with the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, prosecutors said. World • 28 Jul 20
German police search allotment in Madeleine McCann case German police are searching a garden allotment in the northern city of Hanover in connection with the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, prosecutors said. World • 28 Jul 20
Madeleine suspect investigated over second girl The new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case is being investigated over the disappearance of a five-year-old girl in Germany. UK • 05 Jun 20
Madeleine suspect investigated over second girl The new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case is being investigated over the disappearance of a five-year-old girl in Germany. UK • 05 Jun 20
German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead German public prosecutors have said they are investigating a 43-year-old German man on suspicion of murder and believe that Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in Portugal in 2007 aged just three, is dead. UK • 04 Jun 20
German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead German public prosecutors have said they are investigating a 43-year-old German man on suspicion of murder and believe that Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in Portugal in 2007 aged just three, is dead. UK • 04 Jun 20
German man is new suspect in Madeleine McCann case A German child sex offender may have kidnapped British girl Madeleine McCann after breaking into her family's holiday apartment in Portugal, police have said. UK • 03 Jun 20
German man is new suspect in Madeleine McCann case A German child sex offender may have kidnapped British girl Madeleine McCann after breaking into her family's holiday apartment in Portugal, police have said. UK • 03 Jun 20
Tenth anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance Madeleine McCann parents have vowed to do "whatever it takes, for as long as it takes" to find her. World • 03 May 17
Tenth anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance Madeleine McCann parents have vowed to do "whatever it takes, for as long as it takes" to find her. World • 03 May 17
McCanns vow to do 'whatever it takes' to find Madeleine The parents of Madeleine McCann have vowed to do "whatever it takes for as long as it takes" to find her as they prepare to mark the tenth anniversary of her disappearance. World • 30 Apr 17
McCanns vow to do 'whatever it takes' to find Madeleine The parents of Madeleine McCann have vowed to do "whatever it takes for as long as it takes" to find her as they prepare to mark the tenth anniversary of her disappearance. World • 30 Apr 17
Further funding granted for McCann investigation British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted thousands of pounds to extend the investigation for a further six months. News • 12 Mar 17
Further funding granted for McCann investigation British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted thousands of pounds to extend the investigation for a further six months. News • 12 Mar 17
Suspects in Madeleine McCann case to be questioned Detectives in the Algarve were today expected to begin interviewing a number of key suspects in relation to Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Praia da Luz in 2007. News • 01 Jul 14
Suspects in Madeleine McCann case to be questioned Detectives in the Algarve were today expected to begin interviewing a number of key suspects in relation to Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Praia da Luz in 2007. News • 01 Jul 14
Madeleine McCann search area sealed off Police in Portugal are searching scrubland in Praia da Luz where Madeleine McCann disappeared seven years ago. News • 02 Jun 14
Madeleine McCann search area sealed off Police in Portugal are searching scrubland in Praia da Luz where Madeleine McCann disappeared seven years ago. News • 02 Jun 14
Excavations planned in Madeleine McCann search A number of sites in Portugal are to be excavated as part of the investigation into the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. News • 06 May 14
Excavations planned in Madeleine McCann search A number of sites in Portugal are to be excavated as part of the investigation into the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. News • 06 May 14
Police appeal not to 'jeopardise' McCann inquiry UK police have appealed to the press not to jeopardise a forthcoming public appeal on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. News • 09 Oct 13
Police appeal not to 'jeopardise' McCann inquiry UK police have appealed to the press not to jeopardise a forthcoming public appeal on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. News • 09 Oct 13
