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Geopolitics

In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrest

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside…

Geopolitics

Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.

Geopolitics

ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.

Geopolitics

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

BBC News – World · Europe

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

Geopolitics

Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine

BBC News – World · Europe

It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Geopolitics

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed

BBC News – World · Europe

Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

Geopolitics

ICE fatally shoots 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine during immigration operation – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senator Angus King raised concerns that ICE agents were not wearing body cameras; witnesses described the man as being shot in the headSign up for the Breaking…

Geopolitics

Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.

Geopolitics

Police hope new photos will jog memories in investigation of murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio

The Guardian – World · Europe

Northern Territory force reopens evidence boxes in attempt to close investigation after 25 yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesNorthern …

Geopolitics

Mexico to file criminal complaints over migrants killed by ICE in US

The Guardian – World · Europe

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans ‘outraged’ over killing last week of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agents in HoustonClaudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexi…

Geopolitics

Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.

Geopolitics

UK to change law in bid to deport grooming gang ringleader

South China Morning Post – World · China

Interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced plans on Monday to change UK law to allow a convicted paedophile who led a so-called grooming gang to be deported f…

Geopolitics

Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti ICE killings

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s administration has turned over to ⁠Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents’ killings of Renee Good a…

Geopolitics

Man wanted in connection with murder arrested in Jordan

BBC News – World · Europe

The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.

Geopolitics

Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, according to Maine's House speaker. It comes days after ICE alleg…

Geopolitics

UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death

The New York Times – World · US

The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.

Geopolitics

'Mastermind was not happy': Louvre burglars reveal inside plot

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers delivers global news with diverse perspectives. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in …

Geopolitics

1 killed in ICE-involved shooting in US state of Maine, 1 day after Texas shooting

South China Morning Post – World · China

A person was killed ⁠on Monday in ⁠a shooting involving US immigration agents in ⁠Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man was fatally shot by a US a…

Geopolitics

Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder

The Guardian – World · Europe

Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found deadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…

Tech & Startups

LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy

TechCrunch · US

The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.

Geopolitics

''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar

BBC News – World · Europe

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

Geopolitics

Ann Widdecombe death: UK counterterrorism police probe suspected murder of ex-minister

South China Morning Post – World · China

British counterterrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe in li…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun t…

Geopolitics

Gunmen open fire after a funeral in Nigeria, killing 8

The Hindu – World · India

Amnesty International Nigeria said at least 10 people were killed. Police in Nigeria often report more conservative casualty figures

Geopolitics

Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother

BBC News – World · Europe

The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.

Tech & Startups

A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes the New Reality of Urban Surveillance

Wired · Global

The SFPD’s exposure of hours of videos from drone platform Skydio reveals how broadly it’s watching the city from above—and how the results can spill online.

Geopolitics

This US inmate wants pasta in Delhi's Tihar Jail. But what does a prisoner's meal look like?

Times of India – World · India

American Matthew VanDyke, facing terror charges, seeks permission to cook his own meals. He claims Tihar Jail's food is unsuitable and has been on a hunger str…

Geopolitics

Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75…

Geopolitics

Jana Armstrong’s former partner appears in court charged with murder after body found near Toowoomba

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dharminder Singh ‘asserts his innocence’, lawyer tells reporters, amid outpouring of grief for young mother in Queensland cityFollow our Australia news live bl…

Geopolitics

At least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured

The Guardian – World · Europe

The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in ⁠recent yearsA fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s ⁠capital, Bangkok, has…

Geopolitics

Fire in Bangkok Bar Kills Dozens

The New York Times – World · US

The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing into the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about fire safety standar…

Geopolitics

The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'

BBC News – World · Europe

Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.

Geopolitics

At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

BBC News – World · Europe

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

Geopolitics

Thailand pub fire: Death toll rises to 27, dozens injured in Bangkok blaze

Indian Express – World · India

- **Fire at Bangkok pub killed 27, injured dozens**; cause under investigation, including a power outage and explosion linked to a circuit breaker. - **63 ho…

Geopolitics

Delivery agent barges into woman's Bengaluru flat, flashes her

Times of India – World · India

A Bengaluru food vlogger reported a frightening incident involving a delivery agent. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself. …

Geopolitics

Liquor gangs go to war in 'dry' Bihar, 3 dead in 4 days

Times of India – World · India

Three alleged liquor smugglers died in Samastipur district over four days. One incident involved the murder of Prabhat Choudhary and his associate Sunny Kumar.…

Geopolitics

Thailand: Bangkok bar fire leaves dozens dead

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

At least 27 people were killed in a fire at a bar in the Thai capital, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media.

Geopolitics

German man charged with kidnapping after supermarket hostage incident in Berlin

South China Morning Post – World · China

German authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man who is accused of holding a woman hostage in a Berlin supermarket for more than 11 hours…

Geopolitics

Police warn Widdecombe murder speculation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Politicians should not comment before facts established, says ex-chief constable, as Farage calls killing ‘premeditated murder’Senior police figures and politi…

Geopolitics

Techie found dead on railway tracks after slitting colleague's throat in Gurgaon

Times of India – World · India

A software engineer allegedly killed his colleague before dying by suicide on railway tracks. Police discovered the woman's body with her throat slit in the ma…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh busts alleged extremist network masquerading as ‘martial arts group’

Indian Express – World · India

- Bangladesh arrests seven suspects linked to an alleged extremist network disguised as a martial arts group in Dhaka's Jatrabari area. - Court grants three-…

Geopolitics

U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker

The New York Times – World · US

A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on…

Geopolitics

Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize

The Hindu – World · India

The incident occurred on July 11, 2026, as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off Ma…

Geopolitics

65 arrested as Hong Kong police raid unlicensed nightclubs, gambling dens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested 65 people in a crackdown on a criminal syndicate accused of running unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens, where suspects alle…

Geopolitics

Indian-origin woman shot dead in U.S.; husband arrested

The Hindu – World · India

Former Google executive Sheetal Wrzesien’s son was injured in the shootout that took place at the couple’s home at Laurel Creek Trail

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