A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when a marine policing unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident, at around 3:40pm on Friday, saw officers enter the water before being rescued. Injuries are being treated, with no public casualties reported.
A police officer was shot in the leg while responding to a disturbance in Yengarie, west of Maryborough, Fraser Coast. The officer is in stable condition, an emergency declaration has been made, and electricity has been cut to the suburb.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when their Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. Several officers entered the River Thames but were recovered, with no members of the public involved in the incident.
A Hong Kong police officer has been removed from duties and faces a disciplinary investigation after a video circulated showing him repeatedly swearing at a passer-by using a patrol car's loudspeaker at Cho Yiu Chuen housing estate in Lai King.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for some 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, following concerns from PC Andrew Harper's widow. The scheme, part of the Sentencing Act 2026, aimed to ease prison overcrowding by releasing offenders after serving a third of their sentence.
The BBC says it has uncovered that former Police Scotland officer Alan Greer was a serial rapist and violent offender over at least 14 years. Detectives have identified multiple victims and expect more may yet come forward.
The defence for former NSW Police officer David Robert Blackbourne, accused of raping a teenage girl in 1998, has challenged the complainant's memory, suggesting it was influenced by phone calls made years later. Blackbourne pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and misconduct charges.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Tasmanian police faced an internal review and changed their approach after sending letters to suspected "sovereign citizens" about their firearms licences, leading to temporary suspensions. Assistant Commissioner Doug Oosterloo intervened, citing increased risk to officers, and the policy was criticized by lawyers and the police association for potential overreach.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, was a violent rapist and attempted murderer, the BBC reveals. An anti-corruption inquiry uncovered at least nine victims, including a woman he raped after she reported a crime in 2012, and five sex workers.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, has been identified as a serial rapist who attacked at least nine women over 14 years, including sex workers and two female police officers. His offending came to light after a 2012 victim reported him, triggering a major anti-corruption inquiry.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man during a struggle after the suspect allegedly stabbed him, leading to protests at the scene and Wisconsin State Capitol. Cellphone video spread rapidly, and Black advocacy groups condemned the incident, demanding transparency and accountability.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man who wounded him with a knife during an arrest, Police Chief John Patterson announced. The incident, captured on cellphone footage, occurred after police responded to calls about someone attempting to enter parked vehicles.
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province. About 10 assailants used gunfire and pipe bombs, seizing weapons before fleeing. The government condemned the "terrorism" amid renewed concerns over violence in Thailand's southern border provinces.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man who injured him with a knife during an arrest after calls about vehicle break-ins. Cellphone video circulated, and community advocates identified the deceased as a Black man, drawing comparisons to a 2015 fatal shooting on the same street.
A former NSW Police officer, David Robert Blackbourne, is on trial for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in 1998. The court heard the complainant was allegedly locked in a cell and handcuffed by Blackbourne months prior to the alleged assault.
Chinese actor Li Chengru, 71, known for classic roles, lost US$13 million in foreign currency trading before his acting career took off. His early life involved poverty and an apprenticeship that ignited his passion for acting, leading him to script supervision for 'Journey to the West'.
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue outbreak with 76,044 infections and 53 deaths since January, approaching 2017 levels. Hospitals in areas like Negombo are overwhelmed by a rapid influx of patients, forcing them to add beds and increase staff hours.
A video showing a handcuffed 17-year-old being pulled to the ground by a Western Australian police officer has prompted a police review. The incident, which occurred outside a Perth hotel, resulted in a minor head laceration for the teen, who was later released with an infringement for disorderly behaviour.
Following France's 2-0 World Cup victory over Morocco, disorder broke out in London, leading to one police officer being hospitalized with a head injury and four arrests for violent disorder. Similar celebrations in France saw a tragic accident where a 17-year-old girl died.
An alleged attempt by a detective to conceal evidence in a murder case involving a fellow officer's son has ignited public anger and fueled debate over judicial reform in South Korea. The incident has intensified discussions around a proposal to strip prosecutors of their investigative oversight powers, potentially shifting unchecked authority to the police.
