A 20-year-old man was detained in Regensburg, Germany, after fatally stabbing another man inside a bank branch. The incident, initially feared to be a hostage situation, is being investigated as homicide and robbery.
A proposed early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, paused by Andy Burnham after victim outcry, faces warnings of chaos from probation officers. The Prime Minister ordered a review to minimize public risk, as prisons near capacity.
Stellantis ha nominato Tianshu Xin responsabile per la regione Cina e Asia Pacifico e Pablo Di Si chief performance officer, con effetto dal 3 agosto. Queste nomine mirano a rafforzare la leadership e accelerare il Value Creation Program dell'azienda.
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.
Greater Manchester Police apologized for a "missed opportunity" to examine seized phones of synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie before his October 2023 attack, which could have revealed his extremist mindset. The apology followed the life sentencing of Mohammad Bashir for planning a separate terrorist act on the UK Defence Academy with Shamie.
An ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine had a history of domestic violence and mental health issues, raising concerns among experts about the agency's rapid hiring practices and potential corners cut in vetting, following a similar fatal shooting in Texas.
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.
The Korean National Police Agency plans to expand its rotational personnel system by H1 next year and permanently transfer officers disciplined for corruption, responding to controversy over alleged mishandling of a high-profile murder case in Gwangju.
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.
Plainclothes police at a Monday protest in New Delhi faced criticism for lacking uniforms and identification while engaging in crowd control. Senior police acknowledge the ambiguity but cite operational necessities like intelligence gathering and managing large crowds, though police brass has reportedly advised discouraging the practice unless situations turn violent or manpower is short.
Two passengers in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van told a federal court that the ICE officer who fatally shot him in Houston was not in danger of being run over, contradicting DHS's self-defense claim. They allege officers were on the sides of the van, not in front, and that the ICE vehicle hit theirs. The passengers, now in immigration detention, seek release.
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.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, a 43-year-old major general, has been appointed commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces by President Zelenskyy. Known for his frontline experience and reformist views, Drapatyi's appointment aims to boost morale and shift war momentum amid political turmoil and public demand for change.
The Trump administration has sued five states and Philadelphia over laws requiring ICE officers to wear identifiers and prohibiting masks during raids, arguing it endangers officers. However, the facial recognition tools cited by the DOJ, like ICESpy, are largely ineffective and unpopular, according to their creators and usage logs.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, a 28-year-old Mexican tourist with a valid visa, died in Florida after being struck by a truck while fleeing federal immigration officers. His death, the third in a week involving ICE encounters, has prompted the Mexican government to request a review of migrant deaths.
The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining Prabhat Dhyani, president of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, at Rishikesh railway station while he was traveling to Delhi for a protest, questioning the legal basis and police's role in protecting constitutional rights versus government image.
