Nach einem anonymen Anruf, der bewaffnete Personen an einer Schule in Solingen meldete, vermutet die Polizei "Swatting". Ein Großeinsatz wurde ausgelöst, aber nichts Verdächtiges gefunden. Die Ermittlungen dauern an.
A wave of swatting attacks has targeted zoos across multiple U.S. states, including Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and Arizona, prompting evacuations and closures. Police swept the Akron Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday after threats, while the Columbus Zoo was evacuated Saturday. No explosives or real dangers were found. The FBI, which has logged thousands of swatting incidents since 2023, considers it an increasing national problem that endangers first responders and costs thousands per incident.
Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 at the Madrid Open to become the youngest man to reach the final of all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, achieving the feat at 24 – a year younger than Novak Djokovic. The world No. 1 has not lost since February and is one victory away from becoming the first man to win five successive Masters titles. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu is set to return at the Italian Open after training with former coach Andrew Richardson in Spain.
A Romanian man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for orchestrating swatting calls and bomb threats targeting U.S. government officials including members of Congress, cabinet members, and federal judges. Thomasz Szabo, 27, was extradited from Romania in November 2024. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and threats charges. Co-conspirators include a Serbian national and an 18-year-old Florida man who received a similar sentence.
