Geopolitics
Guthrie suspect believed to have visited home before she went missing
BBC News – World · Europe
A masked man in doorbell camera footage is thought to have visited Guthrie's home before the night she disappeared.
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Geopolitics
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
The New York Times – World · US
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists at popular destinations in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. He…
Geopolitics
5 Pakistani cops killed in coordinated militant attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Times of India – World · India
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, which appeared to be carefully timed to target responding officers. The violence came just a day a…
Geopolitics
Watch: Mexico airport passengers recall chilling moments during cartel shooting
The Hindu – World · India
Tourists and residents described scenes of panic at airports and on the streets of western Mexico on Monday (February 23), after violence erupted across Jalisc…
Geopolitics
13 parents, 1 other convicted for offering bribes to obtain places in Hong Kong school
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong court has convicted 13 parents and a merchant who offered HK$20,000 to HK$200,000 (US$2,600 to US$25,600) to bribe a kindergarten administrator at …
Geopolitics
With ‘El Mencho’ killed, what’s next for Mexico and the Jalisco cartel?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Mexico kills Oseguera Cervantes, triggering violence and uncertainty over the CJNG’s future power structure.
Geopolitics
Schools shut, troops on streets: Mexico on alert after ‘El Mencho’ killing
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Authorities deploy 10,000 soldiers nationwide to quell violence following the drug lord's killing in an operation.
Geopolitics
Police AI chief admits crime-fighting tech will have bias but vows to tackle it
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: NCA’s Alex Murray says he hopes new £115m police AI centre can limit unfairness found in tools‘It’s not Robocop’: UK police embrace AI ‘efficiency’ …
Geopolitics
‘Her life mattered, her love mattered’: Tammy Shipley remembered by grieving family at inquest into her death in custody
The Guardian – World · Europe
The 47-year-old died while on remand at Silverwater women’s correctional centre in 2022 for minor shoplifting chargesGet our breaking news email, free app or d…
Geopolitics
Bhopal: How 2 sisters and their gang ran a rape-conversion racket
Times of India – World · India
Police have registered two FIRs for rape and forced religious conversion against a gang in Bhopal. Two women, one from Chhattisgarh and another from Bhopal, we…
Geopolitics
Chilling murder caught on cam: Noida youth ambushed, shot dead at doorstep in broad daylight
Times of India – World · India
A man named Nitin was shot dead in Greater Noida due to an old rivalry. CCTV footage shows multiple assailants attacking and shooting the victim. Police have l…
Geopolitics
‘K-wave’ scams exploiting Brazil’s superfans triggers police pact
South China Morning Post – World · China
When Brazilian K-pop fan Tami spotted a social media post last month selling a rare Polaroid photo signed by ZeroBaseOne member Zhang Hao, she jumped at the op…
Geopolitics
Criminals ‘systematically’ targeting UK shops, costing £400m last year, say retailers
The Guardian – World · Europe
British Retail Consortium warns over ‘endemic’ violence towards shop workers and says theft is causing anxietyCriminal gangs are “systematically” targeting sho…
Geopolitics
Gus Lamont’s parents appeal to public for information and say ‘every moment without him is unbearable’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Four-year-old’s parents say ‘even the smallest detail could give us the answers we so desperately need’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe…
Geopolitics
Explosion near Moscow rail hub kills police officer
BBC News – World · Europe
The unidentified suspect also died and two other officers were injured, Russian officials say.
Geopolitics
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: report
The Hindu – World · India
Telegram has denied a host of allegations by Russia that the app is a haven for criminal activity and compromised by both Western and Ukrainian intelligence
Geopolitics
How rendezvous with girlfriend led to violent end for Mexico’s most-wanted drug kingpin
South China Morning Post – World · China
A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding…
Geopolitics
Moscow policeman killed in bomb attack on Ukraine war anniversary
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The attack on a police car occurred near one of the busiest train stations in the Russian capital.
Geopolitics
US author of children’s book on grief killed husband for his money, court hears
South China Morning Post – World · China
Prosecutors portrayed a Utah mother and children’s book author as a money-hungry killer Monday on the first day of a murder trial in her husband’s death, while…
Geopolitics
Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death
South China Morning Post – World · China
A day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts. Tourist shops in Ta…
Geopolitics
Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station
South China Morning Post – World · China
An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two…
Geopolitics
David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases
The Guardian – World · Europe
Criminal barristers welcome justice secretary’s move to remove limit on hearing days at crown courts in England and WalesA cap on court sitting days is to be l…
Geopolitics
After Chaos Rips Across Mexico, the Remnants of Cartel Violence Haunts Residents
The New York Times – World · US
Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a…
Geopolitics
'Prahaar': India unveils its first-ever counter-terrorism policy
Times of India – World · India
India has launched its first anti-terror policy, 'Prahaar,' adopting a proactive, intelligence-led strategy. This doctrine combats threats from hostile neighbo…
Geopolitics
‘Pressure to crack NEET’: UP teen shoots father, chops body parts in front of sister
Times of India – World · India
A 19-year-old in Lucknow allegedly shot and dismembered his father after a dispute over NEET pressure. He initially filed a missing person report but was caugh…
Geopolitics
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord El Mencho’s death
The Hindu – World · India
His death triggered spasms of violence, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 States and torching vehicles and businesses.
Geopolitics
Woman lay dead in her Porto, Portugal flat for 2 years before her body was discovered
South China Morning Post – World · China
Authorities in the northern Portuguese city of Porto have discovered the body of a woman believed to have died two years ago in her flat, national media report…
Geopolitics
El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that calm is being restored and that improvised cartel roadblocks removed.
Geopolitics
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
BBC News – World · Europe
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
Geopolitics
Videos Show How Violence Unfolded in Mexico After Killing of Cartel Boss
The New York Times – World · US
Armed groups blocked roads and set fire to supermarkets and banks after the Mexican government killed Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss.
Tech & Startups
Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras
TechCrunch · US
While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands.
Geopolitics
Son of US film director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to charges of murdering his parents
South China Morning Post – World · China
The son of US film director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday. Nick …
Geopolitics
Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Cartel reprisals for the killing of drug lord “El Mencho” killed at least 25 Mexican National Guard soldiers.
Geopolitics
British police arrest Epstein-linked ex-ambassador Mandelson
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Former top Labour party official Peter Mandelson is being probed for suspected 'misconduct in public office'.
Geopolitics
What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
While Mexico's government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.
Geopolitics
Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein files fallout
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested amid revelations over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Geopolitics
UK police arrest ex-ambassador Mandelson in Epstein probe
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
London police arrested former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over his ties to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Geopolitics
Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer identify stolen Napoleon III artefacts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Repeat of BBC series gave clue to Paul Gostelow about 19th-century altar cards taken from crypt in HampshireTwo priceless artefacts stolen more than a decade a…
General
Cartel leader's romantic partner helped lead to his capture, Mexican officials say
NBC News – World · US
Authorities used the location of a woman who was with Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug kingpin known as "El Mencho," to find him.
General
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. arrested amid Epstein investigation
NBC News – World · US
British police have arrested Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the United States, following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. NB…
General
Videos from Puerto Vallarta show smoke, flames and chaos after killing of Jalisco drug kingpin
NBC News – World · US
Smoke filled the sky above the swanky beach town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as shops and cars were set ablaze by cartel members after the government killed a …
General
Former British ambassador to the U.S. arrested after Epstein files release
NBC News – World · US
Britain's former ambassador to the U.S., has been arrested following weeks of revelations over his relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstei…
Geopolitics
U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
The Hindu – World · India
"Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
Geopolitics
Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A wave of violence swept Mexico after security forces killed cartel kingpin 'El Mencho'.
Geopolitics
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.
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