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Geopolitics

Scottish police officer was rapist who attacked women over 14 years

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alan Greer, who killed himself after officers visited his home, could be ‘Police Scotland’s Wayne Couzens moment’A police officer who took his own life in May …

Geopolitics

Thailand launches manhunt after 5 soldiers killed, civilians injured in deep south

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thai authorities said on Thursday they are searching for the people responsible for an attack in the country’s troubled deep south region that killed five sold…

Geopolitics

Peru: 10 killed in housefire in capital Lima

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The fire was reportedly started by extortionists. Investigators are trying "to determine the point of origin, the circumstances, and the causes of this fire."

Geopolitics

Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Videos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India’s student protest movement.

Geopolitics

CJP demands ADCP Lamba's suspension after viral slap video

Times of India – World · India

- Cockroach Janata Party demands strict action against Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba after viral video shows him slapping a female protester. - Accusations of…

Geopolitics

Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.

Geopolitics

FBI nabs Harmanveer Singh over Canada-based gang's drug trafficking racket

Times of India – World · India

An Indian national, Harmanveer Singh, was arrested in California for alleged drug trafficking. He is linked to a Canada-based organized crime group led by Rav…

Geopolitics

Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The attacks reflect a surge in violence as armed gangs continue raiding villages in northwest and central Nigeria.

Geopolitics

Why Abderrahim Fakir’s death reignited Italy’s police accountability debate

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Moroccan-born man’s death in Bologna has prompted anger and renewed scrutiny of Italy’s policing and legal reforms.

Geopolitics

Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shooting happened on street in popular neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops and homes A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man…

Geopolitics

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

The Guardian – World · Europe

More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalismOne mosque is attacked in Britain every five d…

Geopolitics

'Bail by HCs shouldn't be challenged': SC rejects appeal by Chhattisgarh govt

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court discusses criminal justice process in New Delhi. - Focus on balancing justice with individual liberty. - Exposition highlights procedural e…

Geopolitics

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

South China Morning Post – World · China

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer’s whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors…

Geopolitics

Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say

BBC News – World · Europe

Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze in Lima as local media report it may have been arson.

Geopolitics

Terrorist kill J&K cop in Anantnag market, first strike since Pahalgam attack

Times of India – World · India

A J&K police head constable was killed by a terrorist in Anantnag's busy market. The attack occurred during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has faced di…

Geopolitics

Office cab driver rapes Hyderabad woman on way to airport

Times of India – World · India

A cabin crew member was allegedly raped by her cab driver while traveling to the airport. Police registered a rape case and arrested the 23-year-old driver fro…

Geopolitics

Police formally investigate woman after Brit stabbed to death in French village

BBC News – World · Europe

Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.

Geopolitics

China’s cyberscam crackdown pushed syndicates to target Americans, analysts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Criminal syndicates increasingly turned from targeting Chinese nationals to Americans after Beijing’s 2023 crackdown on online scams in Southeast Asia, analyst…

Geopolitics

Daniel Siad, French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead

South China Morning Post – World · China

A French modelling scout with close ties to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors and his lawyer…

Geopolitics

Daniel Siad, Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein, Is Found Dead in France

The New York Times – World · US

Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad …

Geopolitics

Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris

BBC News – World · Europe

Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.

Geopolitics

Cops in plain clothes wielding lathis during CJP protest: Necessity or ambiguity?

Times of India – World · India

Plainclothes police involvement in protests drew criticism for lacking uniforms and identification. Senior officers explained this is necessary for intelligenc…

Geopolitics

Indian-origin doctor jailed in US for secretly filming women in hospital restroom, to register as sex offender for 15 years

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian-origin doctor Advait Deshmukh jailed 6 months, ordered to register as sex offender for 15 years after pleading guilty to voyeurism and tampering with …

Geopolitics

4 boys arrested over wet tissue ball, water assaults on pedestrians in Tsuen Wan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested four boys as young as 12 years old after they allegedly threw wet tissue balls and splashed water at passers-by while cycling al…

Geopolitics

Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link

BBC News – World · Europe

The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Prosecutors search Deutsche Bank headquarters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Officials are reportedly investigating fraudulent tax claims made by the bank's Postbank subsidiary between 2008 and 2010. Meanwhile, the story of Timmy the wh…

Geopolitics

Police station opens in Hitler's birth house

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Controversy has surrounded the renovation of the building in Braunau, Austria to this day. The debate points to something larger: the continued need to remembe…

Geopolitics

China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities

South China Morning Post – World · China

A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south. Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan pr…

Geopolitics

'Didn't bring sarees for me': Thane woman strangles husband

Times of India – World · India

A domestic dispute over sarees allegedly led to a brutal murder in Badlapur East. A 30-year-old woman was arrested after her husband's death was initially repo…

Geopolitics

Nolan Wells autopsy report: Family attorney reveals major update

Times of India – World · India

An independent autopsy report on 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is expected Wednesday from family atto…

Geopolitics

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family

BBC News – World · Europe

The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

Geopolitics

Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police found woman dead in Bentley home and seriously injured girl on nearby highwayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news…

Geopolitics

Mistrial declared in case over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were tried together over shooting on K Street in April 2022 that left six deadThe trial of two men accused of carrying out the …

Geopolitics

US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows

The Guardian – World · Europe

Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the countryThe Trump administration arrested a record num…

Geopolitics

Pakistan intruder detained along international border in J&K’s Akhnoor

Times of India – World · India

- BSF detained 53-year-old Pakistani man in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector. - Man allegedly crossed international border and entered India illegally. -…

Geopolitics

Former Met police chief admits surveillance of Stephen Lawrence’s family was institutionally racist

The Guardian – World · Europe

Paul Condon tells spycops inquiry force failed to properly control unit which committed ‘horrendous’ abusesA former Metropolitan police commissioner has admitt…

Geopolitics

Germany records rise in sexual violence against children

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's Criminal Police Office has reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year. Organizations such as Zartbitter provide …

Geopolitics

Death note, loans, property: K'taka bizman kills wife, 2 daughters before dying by suicide

Times of India – World · India

A Hunsur businessman allegedly killed his wife and two daughters. He then took his own life at their home late at night. Investigators found a death note detai…

General

Two American tourists hospitalized in stabbing attack near Greece’s Acropolis

NBC News – World · US

Greek police say that a man stabbed two American tourists in front of the entrance of the Acropolis in Athens, sending the couple to the hospital with injuries…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say

BBC News – World · Europe

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

Geopolitics

The Queensland government promised to put victims first. But it has buried a report from domestic violence survivors

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Leaked document from LNP-convened panel heavily criticises police responses to family violence and calls for civilian oversightFollow our Australia …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police arrest 991 in crackdown on illegal gambling during World Cup

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during…

Geopolitics

Germany: Mass shooting suspect found dead in prison

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A man suspected of carrying out one of the worst mass shootings in recent German history was found dead in his cell after an apparent suicide.

Geopolitics

Ann Widdecombe death: UK ex-minister was struck with hammer 21 times

South China Morning Post – World · China

The ⁠man accused of murdering former ⁠government minister Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times on the top of her head with a hammer during the attack at her home…

Geopolitics

Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man suspected of fatally shooting six child welfare workers at a shelter for mothers in Stade in northern Germany last month died by suicide in jail on Tuesd…

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