Lawyers for the 'Birmingham Four', convicted of a UK terror plot, seek case reopening citing new evidence from an undercover policing inquiry suggesting potential fabricated evidence by police.
Fifty UK police leaders have urged the prime minister to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, as unions warn emergency prison space plans risk mistakes and probation staff vote to strike.
European governments and NATO are accelerating efforts to replace Palantir’s software in critical sectors, citing sovereignty concerns, but the company’s entrenched role in data analytics, AI, and defense makes substitution challenging. Initiatives include Spain blocking Palantir from public contracts, France choosing ChapsVision, and NATO evaluating alternatives, while Palantir continues to expand its presence in Europe through new contracts and partnerships.
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defense agreement in Port Moresby on July 22, expanding maritime surveillance and military exercises. Analysts link this to concerns about China's growing security ties in the Pacific.
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.
UK football clubs are urged to contribute more to match policing costs, currently shouldered by taxpayers at £70m annually, as incidents at games reached a seven-year high. While "high severity" incidents increased, overall arrests for football-related offences decreased, indicating effective police work.
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.
Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died in Bologna after being restrained by Italian police. Video footage shows him screaming before falling silent. The incident sparked protests, a call for justice from his family, and renewed debate over police accountability in Italy, especially concerning a new legal procedure.
NATO has shifted its Baltic Air Policing Mission from a patrol to a combat-oriented role, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda. This change, decided at the NATO summit in Ankara, allows alliance fighters to engage in direct combat operations and integrate into Lithuania's defense strategies.
NATO przekształca misję Baltic Air Policing w misję obrony powietrznej, dając pilotom mandat do niszczenia obiektów stanowiących zagrożenie. Zmiana ma na celu zwiększenie elastyczności i skrócenie czasu reakcji na zagrożenia nad krajami bałtyckimi.
Australia and Vanuatu signed a security and economic agreement in Canberra, preventing foreign military bases on the island. The pact aims to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific, with Australia offering economic support and Vanuatu committing to non-militarization of infrastructure.
China, the UN, and the African Union partnered to train security officials from Africa's Great Lakes region in Beijing on small arms control. This initiative aims to reduce illicit weapons circulation and support the AU's "Silencing the Guns" project, addressing instability that threatens China's economic interests.
Sir Stephen Watson, chief constable of Greater Manchester police, stated that UK policing has adopted "the language of activism" and that official guidance has "over-corrected" to combat racism accusations. He believes this perception, fueled by anti-racism guidance, has contributed to public distrust, despite not personally believing in "two-tier policing."
The article critiques the "manosphere's" fixation on policing gender, using examples like attacks on Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron. It argues this behavior stems from status competition and fear of demotion, not genuine identity concerns, and is amplified in online echo chambers.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China. The case is the first such conviction in British criminal history.
Greece's "Operation ENTOS" targets Romani communities with frequent, militarized raids, framed as crime control but seen as ethnic targeting. This "preventive policing" model, merging border and domestic security, is a dangerous EU-wide trend criminalizing minorities.
The FTC has sued Genesis Tech for defrauding consumers through app store scams, using shell companies in Cyprus and Ukraine to hide assets and revenue. The case highlights the difficulty regulators face in policing complex subscription scam networks.
French riot police, deployed under a UK-France deal, are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers in northern France. The £660m deal aims to prevent small boat launches, but refugee charities condemn the potential use of water cannon as "sickening" and inhumane.
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m UK deal are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers. Refugee charities have condemned the move as "sickening" and "inhumane".
Interpol's latest cyber threat assessment reveals online crimes are increasingly surpassing traditional illicit activities, with over half of surveyed Asian and South Pacific member states reporting cybercrime constitutes 30% of national crime.
UK ministers are accused of applying the definition of terrorism inconsistently, labeling Palestine Action protests as terrorism while downplaying far-right riots. This double standard is highlighted by differing legal treatments and sentencing for activists and rioters.
Chennai and its suburbs recorded 12 sexual assaults in 24 hours, raising concerns about inadequate policing, unpatrolled areas, and poor political will. Despite swift arrests, the incidents highlight systemic failures, occurring shortly after the formation of the Singappen Special Force.
