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A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend

Wired · Global

After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers,…

Geopolitics

Two killed in 'domestic violence incident' at school near Berlin

BBC News – World · Europe

Police have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect after an incident in which two people were killed near the German capital.

Geopolitics

Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83

The New York Times – World · US

A general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War…

Geopolitics

Russian serviceman dies in car blast in St. Petersburg

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russia has seen a series of assassinations against military personnel. Moscow has usually blamed Ukraine for the attacks, but Kyiv has not always claimed respo…

Geopolitics

UEFA to bring criminal complaint against Infantino

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

Geopolitics

Man Is Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Mexican Influencer During Livestream

The New York Times – World · US

The authorities accused the man of attacking César Gastélum, a young influencer, during a livestream in Sinaloa this month.

Geopolitics

Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic

The New York Times – World · US

Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.

Geopolitics

At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killingsAt least…

Geopolitics

Hindu teacher confronts drug users in Bangladesh, entire family killed: Police

Indian Express – World · India

- A retired Hindu teacher and his family of four were found dead in a darkened Rangpur home, suspected to be victims of a Yaba drug-related attack. - Police …

Geopolitics

Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured

The Hindu – World · India

Since 2004, a low-level conflict has simmered in the southernmost provinces of Buddhist-majority Thailand, killing more than 7,000 people, as rebels in the Mus…

Geopolitics

Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to non-white victims

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’ Killers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of gettin…

Geopolitics

‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams

The Guardian – World · Europe

Victims have lost tens of thousands – and in one case £300,000 – due to fake emails from solicitor or estate agentYou are poised to move house and are awaiting…

Geopolitics

Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospital

South China Morning Post – World · China

A patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported. Police arrested the…

Geopolitics

Mexican governor facing US drug charges says leaving office

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Embroiled in drug trafficking charges, Ruben Rocha Moya has asked for another leave of absence just days after returning to his position as Sinaloa state gover…

Geopolitics

The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea

The Guardian – World · Europe

Friends close to Margarita Reutt are shocked she could allegedly plant bomb that killed Ukrainian defector Robert Shageev, while others recall a stubborn grit …

Geopolitics

Toddler dies after 'severe beating'; 18-year old mother, boyfriend arrested in Georgia

Times of India – World · India

- 18-year-old in Georgia arrested and charged after boyfriend allegedly beat her 2-year-old son. - Son died from injuries sustained during the alleged attack…

Geopolitics

Gujarat store owner shot dead in US in front of 19-year-old daughter

Times of India – World · India

A 56-year-old Gujarati man was fatally shot during a liquor store robbery. The gunman demanded cash and then fired multiple shots inside the premises. His 19-y…

Geopolitics

Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

BBC News – World · Europe

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

Geopolitics

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

BBC News – World · Europe

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

Geopolitics

7 dead in UK after vehicle travelling in wrong direction hits police car

South China Morning Post – World · China

Seven people, including two police officers, died in a car crash in northeast England on Saturday after a car heading the wrong ‌way down a major road hit a ma…

Geopolitics

Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden

The Guardian – World · Europe

Three other people wounded after 18-year-old man wielding sword assail students in Fagersta schoolA 17-year-old girl has been killed after a teenager brandishi…

Geopolitics

Gunmen abduct over 60 worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say

The Hindu – World · India

- Over 60 worshippers abducted from a Nigerian mosque in Niger state during Friday prayers (August 21, 2026) by armed gangs. - Police reported no casualties,…

Geopolitics

Nigeria: Jihadis kidnap dozens during Friday prayers

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Witnesses said men carrying guns and machetes set upon two villages in Niger State. Many details about the attack have yet to be confirmed by police.

Geopolitics

Sword attack that killed 1 at Sweden high school prompts social media probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online …

Geopolitics

Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students

The Guardian – World · Europe

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the halls of state’s largest public school districtOmaha police recently agreed to stop carrying …

Geopolitics

Man arrested for driving under influence of drugs after 3-vehicle crash

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs following a three-vehicle crash that left two people inju…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men allegedly linked to HK$500,000 phishing scam

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested two men suspected of using 110 SIM cards to send phishing messages from a base of operations in a hotel and conning victims out …

Geopolitics

Missing From a Mass Wedding in India: Brides

The New York Times – World · US

A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to…

Geopolitics

Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near Berlin

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Handguns and ammunition were found in a forest near Berlin last year. German authorities suspect they were to be used for assassinations on behalf of Russian i…

Geopolitics

J&K: NIA raids residential houses in Anantnag as part of terror probe

Times of India – World · India

The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at two locations in Anantnag. These searches occurred in Bijbehara and Dooru areas of south Kashmir. NIA offi…

Geopolitics

21-year-old Indian arrested in US over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian national Jay Goswami arrested in Canada for role as money mule in multi-million fraud targeting elderly victims. - Charged with wire fraud, money la…

Geopolitics

2 men stabbed at Canada gurdwara, hate-crime probe underway

Indian Express – World · India

- A 27-year-old man, released from prison, stabbed two worshippers at Edmonton’s Nanaksar Gurdwara with a screwdriver, injuring them non-fatally. - Attack fo…

Geopolitics

Sambhal violence: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against mastermind Shariq Satha

Times of India – World · India

- Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Satha. - Police allege he orchestrated violence in an unspecified location. - Satha …

Geopolitics

Lucknow double murder-suicide twist: Wife's Rs 1.5cr demand may have led to killings

Times of India – World · India

A banker allegedly murdered his wife and sister in a double murder-suicide incident. Divya Mishra sought a Rs 1.5 crore financial settlement in her divorce pr…

Geopolitics

Cash, gold & elderly victims: How Indian-origin man became 'money mule' in $7.5m US scam

Times of India – World · India

An Indian national faces charges for his alleged role as a money mule. He was arrested in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar. The scheme targeted elder…

Geopolitics

Indian national arrested in U.S. over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

The Hindu – World · India

Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a Gujarat native who lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar.

Geopolitics

Pellet injuries: FIR filed after Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police registered a case after Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna. He demanded an FIR for pellet injuries suffered by Sahil Lochab. Gandhi reached the police…

Geopolitics

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with U.S. Justice Department over children's privacy

The Hindu – World · India

The Department's priority is ensuring that children are protected online and that companies entrusted with their personal information meet their legal obligati…

Geopolitics

Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple

BBC News – World · Europe

One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.

Geopolitics

TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.

Geopolitics

One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.

Geopolitics

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school

BBC News – World · Europe

Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.

Geopolitics

Sweden: One killed in school sword attack

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police have said they have arrested an individual who stabbed several people, killing one person, with a sword at a high school in central Sweden.

Geopolitics

Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots

BBC News – World · Europe

A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

Geopolitics

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinationsGermany is seeking to extradite a suspect from …

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