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Ex-Cathay employee gets 20 months’ jail for taking bribes in human smuggling case
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A former customer services officer with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has been jailed for one year and eight months for accepting at least HK$18,000 (US$2,295) in…
Mother and toddler’s deaths in South Australia investigated as murder-suicide as hopes for missing baby fade
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Police say search for three-month-old a ‘retrieval effort’ after bodies of mother Helena Wright and toddler found in the ocean near Port MacdonnellGet our brea…
Asian scam gangs snare educated English speakers with fake job ads: UN agency
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The UN’s migration agency is warning that criminal networks have been trafficking hundreds of thousands of people – many of them educated English speakers – to…
Moroccan Man’s Death While Restrained By Police Reverberates Across Italy
The New York Times – World
· US
Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants i…
CJP protest: Cops probe diary entry that DCP ordered RAF to use force, pellets
Times of India – World
· India
Delhi Police is investigating a back-dated general diary entry concerning protester actions. The entry claims a deputy commander used plastic pellets on July …
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Agents accused in lawsuit of using anti-immigrant slurs and denigrating undocumented MexicansICE agents deployed last summer to the Los Angeles area referred t…
Life in prison, no parole, for US teenager who killed 4 in Georgia school shooting
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A US teenager who shot dead four people at a high school with a gun his father gave him as a Christmas present was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Colt…
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in federal terrorism trial
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie chose on Tuesday not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case, which is expected to he…
Guyana: Captain, crew charged with murder in ferry capsizing
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Police in Guyana have charged three men with murder in connection to a recent ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing. Some lawmakers, however, blam…
UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 cou…
'Armed with a sword & knife': Man attacks ex-landlord couple, kills woman's sister
Times of India – World
· India
A former tenant attacked his ex-landlord's family with a sword and knife. The violent assault resulted in one woman's death and two serious injuries. Sangeeta …
Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth a…
Germany news: IS video found on Berlin Pride suspect's phone
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Berlin Pride suspect Abdul B. pledged allegiance to the "Islamic State" in a video filmed prior to the attack. Meanwhile, Germany's center-left wants constitut…
US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittalA US airman accused of a “spree” of rapes and sexua…
101 murder accused among 989 with criminal records in Parliament march violence: Delhi Police
Times of India – World
· India
Delhi Police investigation identified criminals involved in the July 20 Parliament march violence. Many individuals with murder and dacoity charges participate…
Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a for…
US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors allege that he dismembered her body and drove around with her decomposing…
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
BBC News – World
· Europe
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar a…
Police say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival, 1 among the dead
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Police now say there were at least three suspects involved in a shoot-out at a crowded food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend. One of them …
Nolan Wells case takes a shocking turn as online trolls target grieving mother’s career
Times of India – World
· India
Nolan Wells’ mother has become the target of coordinated one-star reviews on her professional pages following her son’s recent death. The reviews appear unrela…
Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A judge ruled on Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after…
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
South China Morning Post – World
· China
US TV show host Savannah Guthrie has said in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance and…
Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotinePolice are “conducting inquiries”…
Armed police officers to be deployed for UK’s biggest Pride festival
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Armed officers will be deployed for the UK’s largest Pride festival, police said following the attack on Berlin’s Pride event.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting …
Police arrest 15-year-old after festival shooting that killed 3 near Space Needle
The Hindu – World
· India
The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. on July 26 in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual three-day festival that draws hundreds of food and retail ve…
Throat slit in park, Chhattisgarh woman types last message that helps nab boyfriend
Times of India – World
· India
A 20-year-old domestic worker died after her throat was slit in a public park. She identified her attacker by typing on a mobile phone before succumbing to inj…
Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Two women severely wounded before bystanders intervened in incident near Porte de ClichyA man attacked three women with knives in Paris before bystanders pinne…
Murder, robbery, rape accused among 989 with criminal records at CJP's Jantar Mantar stir
Times of India – World
· India
Police scrutiny of protesters at Jantar Mantar found 989 individuals with criminal records. These records included serious offenses like murder, rape, and robb…
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Nelson Haase Mazzei was sentenced for murdering Jara in 2023, but fled from authorities in ChileMore than 50 years after the murder of the Chilean folk singer …
Shots fired near US consulate in Canada for second time in four months
The Guardian – World
· Europe
No one was injured and no suspects have been identified in connection to shooting near Toronto compound, police sayShots were fired near the US consulate in To…
UK funeral director faces jail over bodies left ‘on racks’
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A British funeral director faced prison on Monday over a scandal that saw bodies left “stored on racks” and uncremated while relatives were handed other people…
Michigan couple, six children found dead in burning home; murder-suicide suspected
Indian Express – World
· India
- Family of eight found dead in burning Michigan home; authorities investigate as possible murder-suicide, noting gunshot wounds.
- Fire deemed suspicious; s…
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Ex-Cathay employee gets 20 months’ jail for taking bribes in human smuggling case
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Tsui Ying-kit, 45, jailed 1yr 8mos for accepting HK$18,000 bribes to smuggle mainland passengers via Cathay Pacific in 2008-2009.
- Pleaded guilty to four conspiracy charges, admitting payments to human smugglers and colleagues for facilitating illegal travel.
- Arrested in 2009, fled bail in 2009, surrendered in 2023; aided smugglers by accessing flight systems to bypass security checks.
- Two colleagues and two escorts arrested; Tsui received HK$2,000 per assistance to the scheme.
Mother and toddler’s deaths in South Australia investigated as murder-suicide as hopes for missing baby fade
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Mother Helena Wright and toddler found dead in ocean; search for missing three-month-old called off after zero survival chance.
- Police confirm infant’s survival likelihood is zero after three days in harsh conditions.
- Wright visited police station the day before, incident under investigation as murder-suicide.
- Search efforts limited by dangerous weather, with no sign of the infant’s body.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
Source: BBC News – World
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- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, including assault, threats, and statutory rape when they were teens.
- He allegedly groomed victims via explicit calls, threatened them, and pressured underage girls into sex, with some receiving NDAs.
- BBC documentary features 10 women, nine sharing stories publicly for the first time, supported by corroborated accounts.
- Leto denies all allegations, maintaining innocence, despite a lengthy career in acting and music.
Asian scam gangs snare educated English speakers with fake job ads: UN agency
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- IOM reports victims from over 80 countries trafficked into cross-border scams via fake job ads on social media.
- Victims, often educated and English-speaking, are coerced through violence, threats, and debt bondage.
- Cases predominantly occur in Asia, with many victims tricked into employment by traffickers.
- IOM urges global collaboration to support survivors, stop traffickers, and close exploitation gaps.
Moroccan Man’s Death While Restrained By Police Reverberates Across Italy
Source: The New York Times – World
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- Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan immigrant in Italy, died after police pinned him to the ground during a scuffle, with cause still under investigation.
- Prosecutors probe police and Red Cross actions, while officers claim they followed protocol.
- His death has sparked debate over immigrant treatment, with conflicting narratives about systemic racism vs. criminal past.
- Italy’s immigration tensions resurface, as political factions clash over police brutality, asylum policies, and migrant labor reliance.
CJP protest: Cops probe diary entry that DCP ordered RAF to use force, pellets
Source: Times of India – World
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- Delhi Police investigates back-dated diary entry from Parliament Street police station.
- The entry, surfaced Tuesday, claims to detail a case.
- Diary was recorded at a police station linked to the case.
- Inquiry follows public disclosure of the document.
Police Say Binance Is Making It Harder to Fight Crime
Source: The New York Times – World
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- Binance shifted cooperation with law enforcement to require foreign agencies, complicating crime investigations in Europe and the U.S.
- The policy, alongside compliance staff departures, hindered tracking scammers and combating money laundering.
- Binance claims the change ensures compliance with privacy laws, denying ties to Trump’s eased crypto regulations.
- European investigators faced delays as requests were routed to UAE regulators, slowing critical case responses.
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
Source: The Guardian – World
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- ICE agents used anti-immigrant slurs like "tonks" and "wet" in communications, per court documents.
- Lawsuit alleges unlawful detentions based on race/socioeconomic status, with plaintiffs facing racial profiling.
- Racial profiling claims highlighted by US citizen’s detention and targeted treatment based on skin color.
- Trump’s national guard deployment sparked protests, with officials defending ICE’s actions as lawful.
Life in prison, no parole, for US teenager who killed 4 in Georgia school shooting
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- 16-year-old Colt Gray sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing four at a Georgia high school using his father’s gun.
- Judge criticized parental failure and idolization of violence, linking the attack to infamy, not hatred.
- Gray, 14 at the time, shot two students and two teachers, wounding nine others in September 2024.
- Charged as an adult, he pleaded guilty, facing no parole possibility despite family failures.
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in federal terrorism trial
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Hadi Matar, serving 25 years for state attempted murder, faces life in prison if convicted on federal terrorism charges.
- Matar’s defense rested without testimony, with his lawyer stating, “the defense rests,” as prosecutors also closed their case.
- Closing arguments are set for Wednesday, with the trial moving to the jury phase.
- Salman Rushdie testified about the 2022 attack, where he was stabbed 15 times during a talk at Chautauqua Institution.
Guyana: Captain, crew charged with murder in ferry capsizing
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Police charged three men with murder over a ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing in Guyana.
- Lawmakers blame government officials, while a commission investigates claims of overloading and leaks.
- MV Barima, deemed seaworthy, sank due to overcrowding and leaks, now resting 50 feet below the seabed.
- Government delays replacing the ferry due to incomplete infrastructure, citing no immediate salvage plans.
UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- **Mass trafficking**: 300,000+ people from 80+ countries exploited in East Asian scam centers, with Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar as key hubs.
- **Luring tactics**: Victims targeted via fake job ads promising high-paying roles, then stripped of documents and forced into scams.
- **Legal response**: Myanmar passes strict anti-scam law; UNODC links Chinese syndicates to industrial-scale scam operations.
- **Economic impact**: Scam losses in East Asia, Australia, and NZ hit $114 billion in 2025; survivors often face prosecution.
'Armed with a sword & knife': Man attacks ex-landlord couple, kills woman's sister
Source: Times of India – World
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- A former tenant attacked his ex-landlord in Nagpur with a sword and knife after a year-old grudge.
- The attack was brutal, resulting in injuries to the ex-landlord.
- The altercation stemmed from a long-standing dispute dating back a year.
- The victim was the ex-landlord, and the attacker was a former tenant.
Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police say
Source: NBC News – World
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- Grenadian police continue searching for missing North Carolina swimmer Liz Waddell, treating it as a missing person case with hope she is alive.
- Surveillance footage shows Waddell entering the water near Grand Anse Beach, with witnesses reporting her in open water later.
- Her traveling partner reported her missing after being captured on camera, and police confirm cooperation from the companion.
- Waddell’s husband joined the search, and authorities urge the public to report any sightings or clues.
Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- 335 people arrested, including 309 Chinese, 19 Indonesians, 3 Malaysians, and 4 Myanmar nationals; $245,000 in assets seized.
- Operation on July 15 targeted fraud hubs, using investment and love scams to defraud victims in China and Indonesia.
- Seized 1 million ringgit in equipment used for online fraud activities.
- Forest City, a $100 billion project, is linked to Chinese developer Country Garden and a Sultan-connected Malaysian firm.
Germany news: IS video found on Berlin Pride suspect's phone
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Berlin Pride suspect Abdul B. pledged allegiance to ISIS in a video, linked to a terror attack that killed 1 and injured 31.
- Germany pushes for EU budget cuts, arguing current proposals are unbalanced and unsustainable.
- Arrested man in Italy faces child abuse charges after a baby vanished from a German hospital.
- Ebola patient recovered fully in Frankfurt, marking Germany’s second successful treatment of the virus this year.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Source: BBC News – World
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- Ecuador's police face a drug surge from Colombia and Peru, with gangs linked to Mexican and Albanian groups smuggling cocaine.
- The country's murder rate was among the world's highest in 2023, exceeding 9,200 deaths.
- BBC reporter joins police patrol to confront gang members in Ecuador's drug crisis.
- Video highlights lab busts, gang operations, and the scale of drug-related violence in the region.
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
Source: BBC News – World
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- Police in Ecuador's Durán battle gangs, corruption, and violence, with Captain Bustamante leading a team against Los Aguilas and internal state corruption.
- Over 70% of cocaine to Europe/US routes through Ecuador, fueled by weak borders, gangs linked to Mexican and Albanian groups, and a surge in murders.
- Justice system corruption allows gang members to evade prosecution, with police often recapturing suspects and facing bribery threats.
- Captain Bustamante persists despite losses, acknowledging systemic challenges but refusing to abandon the fight against drug trafficking and gang control.
US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Suffolk police transferred investigation to US military, leading to Loubeau’s court martial acquittal despite allegations of six sexual assaults in England.
- Military jurisdiction applied due to victim status (military personnel) and on-duty crimes, bypassing UK police oversight for some cases.
- FBI later convicted Loubeau in 2025 using DNA evidence, citing his “dangerous” pattern of attacking intoxicated or sleeping women.
- Loubeau received a 5-year prison term and 20 years of supervision post-release due to risk of reoffending.
101 murder accused among 989 with criminal records in Parliament march violence: Delhi Police
Source: Times of India – World
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- Abhay is a Special Correspondent at The Times of India, Delhi.
- He has 8 years of investigative journalism experience.
- Focuses on crime and prisons with in-depth analysis.
- Produces thought-provoking reports on complex issues.
Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
Source: The Guardian – World
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- A Melbourne man was convicted of raping a former employee after a three-week trial, with bail revoked and custody ordered.
- The victim testified about the assault at his home in March 2023, while police footage of her interaction with officers was shown.
- The defense claimed no sexual contact occurred, disputing the victim’s account and questioning her credibility.
- The judge praised juries as the best system for such cases, while prosecutors emphasized the severity of the charges.
Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Former ICE official criticizes rush to hire officers and detention numbers focus, linking it to fatal mistakes.
- 26-year-old Colombian shot dead in Maine sparks her concerns.
- Comments made two weeks after the fatal incident.
- Article sourced from Al Jazeera English.
US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- D4vd (David Burke) faces trial for murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, accused of dismembering her and driving with her decomposing remains.
- Prosecutors allege he sexually abused her since age 13, sent threatening texts, and staged a cover-up after her death.
- Evidence includes purchase receipts for tools, DNA findings, and text messages showing jealousy and intent to expose their relationship.
- Defense claims no evidence of murder intent; he performed at Coachella in 2025, weeks after authorities say she was killed.
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Source: BBC News – World
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- Police investigated a second gunshot at Toronto's US consulate, recovering a shell casing; no injuries reported, with a white unlicensed car fleeing the scene.
- Investigators link incident to a broader gun-for-hire network, with RCMP and international partners probing foreign ties of suspects.
- Previous March attack led to arrests; recent raids killed an officer, targeting Jewish bakeries, though no direct link to current incident.
- Authorities emphasize ongoing probe, urging public vigilance, while consulate thanked police for their response.
Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three
Source: BBC News – World
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- **Fatal shooting at Seattle food festival**: At least three suspects, including a 15-year-old arrested, were involved; three killed, four injured, including a toddler. A third suspect remains at large.
- **Gang-related suspicion**: Police link suspects to gang activity; two guns recovered. Festival drew 350,000 attendees, with chaotic scenes reported.
- **Witness accounts**: People fled for safety amid gunfire; victims included a 19-year-old and two others. Mayor condemns the "horrific violence."
- **Ongoing investigation**: Authorities seek a third suspect; court documents reveal expanded suspect list. Governor offers condolences to victims' families.
Police say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival, 1 among the dead
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- **Shooting at Seattle festival**: Three suspects fired in crowded area, killing three (including a 19-year-old) and injuring four, including a toddler. (25 words)
- **Suspects and context**: 15-year-old, deceased acquaintance, and an unknown suspect involved; police suspect gang-related violence. (24 words)
- **Legal actions**: 15-year-old held in juvenile detention; case to be reviewed by prosecutors for charges. (20 words)
- **Festival impact**: Bite of Seattle drew vendors and attendees; chaos erupted as gunfire occurred late Sunday. (22 words)
Shot fired outside US consulate in Canada for second time this year
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Canadian police report shootings at Toronto's US Consulate, second incident in four months; no injuries, shell casing found, white sedan fled.
- Youth allegedly recruited via encrypted apps to shoot targets like synagogues, schools, and the consulate; police cite ongoing investigations without evidence.
- Investigation ongoing; no arrests, police pursued fleeing sedan but abandoned chase due to speed; US State Department collaborating with Canada.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows full prosecution; March 2023 shooting led to officer's death during arrest operation.
Nolan Wells case takes a shocking turn as online trolls target grieving mother’s career
Source: Times of India – World
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- Nolan Wells' family is grieving his recent death.
- The situation has worsened online with internet users leaking sensitive details.
- Public exposure is causing additional emotional distress for the family.
- The tragedy highlights the impact of online behavior on grieving families.
Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Judge rules sufficient evidence exists for D4vd to face murder, sexual abuse, and mutilation charges in Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death.
- Evidence included autopsy photos, explicit abuse descriptions, and her final texts, causing emotional courtroom reactions.
- Body found in D4vd’s Tesla in September launched a 10-month investigation into the case.
- D4vd showed no emotion during the ruling, remaining calm in orange jail attire throughout proceedings.
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Savannah Guthrie pleads for her mother’s return in a video, six months after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from Arizona.
- Authorities suspect kidnapping, citing blood at the home and FBI surveillance of a masked man.
- Guthrie urges kidnappers to “do the right thing” and reveal her location.
- Family vows to keep searching, emphasizing the urgency of finding Nancy.
Video shows man subdued after stabbing three women in Paris
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Knife attack in Paris injures three women, two seriously, near Porte de Clichy.
- Suspect subdued by bystanders and off-duty police officer.
- Motive remains unknown.
- Reported by Al Jazeera English.
Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Green party leader Zack Polanski shared an image with a T-shirt referencing Nigel Farage and a guillotine, prompting police inquiries over alleged incitement to murder.
- The T-shirt, from a song by XTC, was part of a social media carousel, with Reform UK calling it “inciting murder” amid fears for public figures’ safety.
- Police are investigating after Reform UK reported the image, though Polanski has not been contacted, and the post was later removed.
- Calls for improved MP security and social media accountability follow Ann Widdecombe’s murder, with critics urging platforms to address harmful content.
Shots Fired Outside U.S. Consulate in Canada for Second Time This Year
Source: The New York Times – World
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- US Consulate in Toronto attacked again; mayor called it a "brazen attack," with gunfire heard by a police officer at 4:46 a.m.
- Previous March incident involved two attackers causing minor damage; three arrested, but motive remains unclear.
- Recent shooting: white Honda without plates fled at high speed, triggering a 90 mph chase; police helicopter unavailable.
- Investigations ongoing by RCMP and Toronto terrorism unit; no details on weapon or link to March attack.
'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
Source: BBC News – World
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- Savannah Guthrie pleads with kidnappers to reveal her mother's location, emphasizing her family's anguish and ongoing search.
- Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted against her will, but no motive or suspect has been confirmed.
- Ransom notes claimed her death, with authorities warning media to avoid publishing details during the active investigation.
- A suspect's image was released, and authorities note the case remains open despite months of stalled progress.
Armed police officers to be deployed for UK’s biggest Pride festival
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Police will deploy armed officers at UK’s largest Pride festival in Brighton after Berlin attack.
- Suspect, linked to Islamic State, was shot dead after 24-hour manhunt following van and machete attack.
- Brighton Pride attracts 500,000 people, with safety as top priority for Sussex Police.
- Extensive planning with organizers and local authorities ensures security for the event.
Police arrest 15-year-old after festival shooting that killed 3 near Space Needle
Source: The Hindu – World
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- A 15-year-old suspect arrested in a Seattle shooting killed three, injured four, including a 2-year-old, during a food festival.
- Authorities seek a second suspect; the teen faces firearms and assault charges, with no ongoing public threat.
- Vendors fled the scene, abandoning stalls, while a candlelight vigil planned for victims.
- Eyewitnesses described chaos, panic, and evacuation as gunfire erupted during the annual Bite of Seattle event.
Throat slit in park, Chhattisgarh woman types last message that helps nab boyfriend
Source: Times of India – World
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- Rashmi is a Special Correspondent with The Times of India in Chhattisgarh.
- She covers Politics, Left Wing Extremism, Crime, and Human Rights.
- Focuses on news value areas, including other critical topics.
- Based in Chhattisgarh, she reports on regional and national issues.
Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Man attacked three women with knives near Porte de Clichy, severely wounding two; bystanders subdued him, with an off-duty officer detaining him.
- Video shows attacker wielding two knives; bystanders threw a suitcase, pinned him, and prevented further harm.
- Attacker claimed Allah commanded him, but motive remains unclear; police could not confirm his identity.
- Anti-terror prosecutor considers opening an investigation into the incident.
Murder, robbery, rape accused among 989 with criminal records at CJP's Jantar Mantar stir
Source: Times of India – World
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- TOI City Desk is a dedicated team of journalists covering urban news across India.
- Focuses on urban life, governance, culture, and local issues.
- Provides real-time updates on city developments with tireless effort.
- Acts as a trusted source for local stories shaping readers' world.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Nelson Haase Mazzei, a retired Chilean colonel, was arrested after evading justice for over 50 years for his role in the 1973 murder of folk singer Víctor Jara.
- Jara, a leftwing activist, was killed during the Pinochet dictatorship, part of a regime that killed or disappeared over 3,000 people.
- Seven soldiers were convicted in absentia in 2023; Mazzei received a 25-year sentence, while others faced suicide or extradition.
- His arrest marks the final step in seeking justice for Jara, whose body showed 44 bullet wounds and 56 broken bones after torture.
Shots fired near US consulate in Canada for second time in four months
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Shooting near Toronto's US consulate on Monday caused no injuries, with no suspects identified; a white sedan fled the scene.
- Two men (18-19) arrested in June linked to March 10 shooting at the consulate, described as a "national security incident."
- Police investigate recurring shootings with similar modus operandi, including the March 2 synagogue attack.
- US consulate thanked Toronto police for their response to Monday’s incident.
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
Source: BBC News – World
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- Nigerian soldier Mohammed Yusuf arrested for allegedly supplying military uniforms to armed groups, sparking claims of internal collusion with militants.
- Analysts and officials suspect security forces may aid armed groups, citing ransom payments, insider tips, and high-level logistical cooperation.
- Over 3,500 killings and 3,000 kidnappings by militants, including Boko Haram and bandits, have occurred since 2024, with ransom demands reaching millions.
- Government plans to recruit 28,000 soldiers and form new divisions, but critics question if systemic corruption and collusion will be addressed effectively.
UK funeral director faces jail over bodies left ‘on racks’
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- British funeral director faces prison over scandal involving stored bodies and misused ashes.
- Police found 31 uncremated bodies in cold storage, some decomposed, including a stillborn baby stored for two years.
- Ex-employee described premises as a “horror scene” with bodies “stored on racks” and ashes misallocated.
- Case highlights calls for stricter regulation after ashes were given to relatives instead of proper cremation.
Michigan couple, six children found dead in burning home; murder-suicide suspected
Source: Indian Express – World
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- Family of eight found dead in burning Michigan home; authorities investigate as possible murder-suicide, noting gunshot wounds.
- Fire deemed suspicious; sheriff says no outside suspects, complex scene, awaiting autopsy results for causes of death.
- School district offers grief support after teacher’s death; family members share devastation via social media.
- Investigation ongoing; authorities await autopsy findings to determine exact causes and manner of death.
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Source: BBC News – World
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- Nigerian man Ibeh Chika Simon died during a police arrest in Cape Town; second incident this month under investigation for alleged misconduct.
- Nigerian diplomat condemns police tactics, citing unresolved deaths and injuries of foreigners, urging transparent probes.
- South Africa faces diplomatic tensions with Nigeria and Ghana over xenophobic violence, including ICC petition claims of systemic attacks.
- Authorities reject xenophobia allegations, stressing legal processes, while Ecowas calls for urgent protection of foreign nationals.
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