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Liberals to amend police data interception bill following searing criticism

The Liberal government says it will amend its hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications — as it faces blowback from critics who argue the bill would actually put cybersecurity at risk.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigns amid probe -- The chief of the Minneapolis Police Department resigned after receiving a reprimand from the mayor amid an investigation into his conduct.

The chief of the Minneapolis Police Department resigned after receiving a reprimand from the mayor amid an investigation into his conduct.

UPI - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Spanish police raid ruling party's headquarters looking for documents -- Police raided the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party in Madrid Wednesday, adding pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign.

Police raided the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party in Madrid Wednesday, adding pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign.

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Spanish Police Search Ruling Socialist Party's Headquarters Amid Corruption Investigation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says, ‘If there are new episodes of improper behavior, we will act with the same firmness we always have.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Committee studying lawful access bill urged to protect encryption, balance privacy with police needs -- Politics

Detractors — and defenders — of a Liberal government bill promising law enforcement and intelligence agencies easier access to Canadians' information during investigations made their pitches Tuesday to MPs weighing whether it should be amended.

CBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Police fire tear gas to break up Turkey opposition rally in Izmir - The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections. 26/05/2026

The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.

Euronews - World - 7 hours ago

Police call to offices of Spain's ruling Socialists as part of inquiry into former party official

Party has been dogged by investigations into allies and family members of prime minister Pedro Sánchez

Irish Times - World - 9 hours ago

Fire at kosher store in London "non-suspicious," police say -- London police say a fire at a kosher store in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "non-suspicious."

A blaze broke out at a kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community that's been hit with a number of arson attacks in recent months.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

Massachusetts police seek owner of giant creepy puppet

Police in Massachusetts are trying to find the owner of a large, creepy puppet recently turned over to the station.

UPI - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat -- Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

BBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Police enter Spain's ruling party HQ in graft probe

MADRID — Spanish police entered the Madrid headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party on Wednesday to demand documents as part of a graft probe into a former party member, judicial sources said.

Manila Times - World - 10 hours ago

German police clash with Crystal Palace and Vallecano fans at Europa final

German police called to two incidents of clashes between hundreds of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans in Leipzig.

Aljazeera - Sports - 12 hours ago

Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel says

The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Turkish police fire water cannons at protesters in Izmir

Turkish police tried to break up protests called by Ozgur Ozel. He was removed from his position as chair of the country's main opposition party following a court order last week.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

New mental health hotline to end police culture of 'toughing things out'

Homicide detective Bree Sonter has seen some of the worst crimes imaginable during her 20-year career. She’s also seen what happens when officers don’t ask for help.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 1 day ago

No charges to be laid for police officers involved in death in custody of Kumanjayi White

A day before the one-year anniversary of Kumanjayi White's death, Northern Territory Police has announced no charges will be laid for the two officers involved.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters - Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling. 24/05/2026

Video. Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Police under investigation report feeling suicidal, watchdog says

The inspectorate raised concerns over Police Scotland’s conduct, discipline and whistleblowing systems.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

'Virgin River' Actor Stewart McLean Went Missing, Found Dead - Police Are Investigating as a Homicide

Missing Canadian actor Stewart McLean's remains were identified Friday just 24-hours after it was announced he was possibly a victim of homicide.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Turkish police move to evict CHP HQ after former leader reinstated

Accompanied by a lawyer of former Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, riot police forced their way into the headquarters of the main opposition Republican...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Police bill for investigation into SNP finances tops £2m

Operation Branchform was launched in 2021.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Police warning over extended World Cup pub opening hours

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am if any of the home nations make it to the knockout stage of the men’s football tournament

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

Police recover human remains near recent bear attack site in western Tokyo

Large paw prints were found near human remains recovered from a mountainous area in western Tokyo, about 30 miles west of Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 6 days ago

City Council votes to ban cops tied to far-right groups

The ordinance prohibits officers from engaging in “extremist activities,” defined as any attempt to overthrow the U.S. government through violence or “unconstitutional means." It also bans actively participating in extremist groups, such as by fundraising, recruiting or displaying tattoos supportive of extremist groups.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Profit 'aspiration' or target? WA energy minister cops grilling over future of Synergy

Amber-Jade Sanderson labelled attempts to return the state-owned energy utility to a profit-earning entity as an “aspiration”, before quickly correcting herself.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 8 days ago

Five killed in shooting at Turkey restaurant as police hunt for gunman

Police are hunting a suspected gunman who is reported to have opened fire at a restaurant

WalesOnline - World - 9 days ago

Man uses his penis to pull police car down the street — to 'raise awareness' for prostate cancer

John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street using his manhood after being set ablaze.

New York Post - Weird - 22 days ago

Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

Police find suspect through thermal camera

Police in Nashville successfully arrested a runaway suspect who was hiding in a bin outside a home and was spotted on a thermal camera.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Sheriff Believes Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom Nancy Is 'Alive': 'We Want to Save Her'

Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a new interview that he believes Nancy Guthrie is still 'alive' almost 72 hours after she was first reported missing. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped from her Tucson, Ariz., home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago