The Latest Breaking News from Madeleine McCann

The parents of Madeleine McCann, a British toddler who vanished from an apartment during her family’s vacation in Portugal 15 years ago and captured global interest, say they remain hopeful that efforts by police in three countries to solve the mystery will eventually bring answers

In a message marking 15 years since Madeleine vanished, her parents Kate and Gerry spoke of the ‘horrific crime’ and said they are still seeking answers

They used a Winnie the Pooh quote in a tribute to their beloved daughter

Wim Bosman, who owns a restaurant in the town, says the case has "become a thing that nobody talks about".

Reason for refusal to man sentenced to a seven-year term for rape in a separate case in 2019 given as due to 'social prognosis'

The convicted sex offender was declared an official suspect by Portuguese authorities last month.

‘Essential’ that truth is discovered, Kate and Gerry McCann say on 15th anniversary of daughter’s disappearance

Kate and Gerry McCann's statement on Facebook said the fact Madeleine remained in people's hearts and minds was a 'huge comfort'

Kate and Gerry McCann wrote that although ‘uncertainty creates weakness’, they need closure on what happened to the toddler in 2007.

The development comes one day before the 15th anniversary of Madeleine’s disappearance in Portugal.

“The decision to make Brueckner an arguido was very much his.”