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.
Swiss authorities are demanding financial contribution from France for policing tens of thousands of protesters at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. Geneva is bearing the brunt of security costs, estimated at €21.7-€27.2 million, as France refuses to pay.
Riots in Belfast and Southampton, sparked by incidents involving refugees and false racism claims, have ignited a debate about policing, immigration, and national identity in the UK. Experts suggest these events reflect a broader empowerment of racist ideologies, fueled by online rhetoric and political discourse, rather than solely being a consequence of migration levels.
The federal government will pay North Dakota nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over policing costs during Dakota Access pipeline protests. The agreement resolves claims of negligence and other issues, with the Justice Department acknowledging past federal inaction could have mitigated impacts on the state.
The U.K. government criticized U.S. VP JD Vance for linking Henry Nowak's murder to 'politics of self-hatred' and 'mass migration', amid U.K. debates on policing and justice system bias.
