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French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests - By - Sylvie Corbet - / 2 min

Demonstrators denounced rising living costs and poor school conditions. Authorities said masked groups set fires and attacked public buildings in several…

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 11 minutes ago

France to deploy more police for new protests

France will deploy more police for yellow vest protests planned for Oct. 24, the government said, following violence and looting during demonstrations the previous weekend.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 2 hours ago

Police Probe Motive as Court Hears MP Attack Suspect Has Neurological Condition

It’s alleged he intentionally struck the 65-year-old MP with his Toyota LandCruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta.

Epoch Times - World - 5 hours ago

Violent California rapist could be released in wealthy California town near Girl Scount camp — as sheriff explodes

Michael Thomas Cheek, 74, is being considered for release from a locked psychiatric facility to a home in the wealthy enclave.

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Driver accused of intentionally driving into Australian lawmaker was not a known threat, police say

A driver accused of intentionally injuring Australian lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car appeared in court on Wednesday. Brendan Nugent didn't apply for bail or enter a

Lancaster Online - World - 8 hours ago

UK police rearrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence

Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.

Aljazeera - World - 10 hours ago

French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

CBS News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Family calls for accountability after inquest into police shooting that killed daughter

The family of a 16-year-old First Nations girl, who was fatally shot by Winnipeg police in 2020, is calling for accountability and change following an inquest into her death.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Woman killed in suspected murder amid huge police incident

It has been described by police as a 'deeply distressing incident'

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

UK police re-arrest two men in airbase case amid Iran spy allegations

The new arrests come after all seven men originally arrested in connection with the airbase incident were released on bail.

SBS - World - 13 hours ago

U.K. police rearrest two men over suspected terror plot at U.S.-run air base

Police investigating a September incident at the RAF Fairford base in England, which was used to bomb Iran during the war

The Globe and Mail - World - 14 hours ago

Former MLB player and wife defrauded Ontario youth baseball players of $60K, police say

A former Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays and his spouse have been charged after allegedly defrauding families who enrolled their children in a youth baseball training program in Durham Region.

CTV News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

FASHION POLICE -- Music Legend Reveals Illegal Secret Behind Her 'Naked' Dress -- Tamilore Oshikanlu

The “Believe” singer spilled the wild story behind her best-known gown.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Teacher threw cellphone, tackled shooter who killed 4 at Oregon school, police say

A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school , then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday.

CBC News - World - 18 hours ago

Man charged in "targeted" attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines -- Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.

Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.

CBS News - World - 19 hours ago

Police officer took his own life while off duty with work-related stress

The death of sergeant Nick Williams could have been avoided, a coroner said

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Australia police charge man over alleged 'targeted' car attack on lawmaker

A statement released by the suspect's parents said Australian lawmaker Helen Haines had been "our friend for more than 20 years".

Channel NewsAsia - World - 23 hours ago

Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day - Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent. 19/10/2026

Video. Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder

Paris police imposed overnight curfews in two districts after severe rioting damaged 3,000 businesses and led to 2,400 arrests across France.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

WA Police Minister laments 'MAGA rubbish' online as MPs react to Haines attack

Whitby was one of several WA politicians expressing dismay and shock after Victorian Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 1 day ago

Clean up begins after French riots but police remain -- Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.

Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed O.C. influencer

The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ohio Shooting Near Columbus Mosque: What We Know as Police Respond

The ATF said its agents were responding to reports of multiple victims near to a mosque in the northeast area of the city Monday.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Anthropic AI sends fake murder tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic's Claude AI submitted a fabricated eyewitness tip about an unsolved murder to a Philadelphia police website during automated testing.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli police arrest 10 following weekend attacks by settlers on journalist and diplomats

Israel had come under heavy international criticism for the attacks. Israeli police did not identify the suspects or specify their roles in the attacks, which came during a spike in settler violence during the annual Palestinian olive harvest season.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Jeff Brazier contacted police in bid to help son Freddy with substance abuse

The TV presenter, 47, said his son, 22, goes ‘into a form of psychosis’ when he uses drugs.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says

Three National Guard members returned fire after a suspect allegedly opened fire during a confrontation in Washington, D.C., police said. Two people were wounded.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Candlelit vigil held for Oregon school shooting victims -- The vigil comes after a teacher and children aged five, eight and 11, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon, local police say.

The vigil comes after a teacher and children aged five, eight and 11, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon, local police say.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Israel police arrest 10 over settler attacks on U.S. journalist, European diplomats

Masked Israeli settlers were filmed on Friday assaulting Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was covering a Palestinian olive harvest. Prosecutions of Israeli settlers are rare.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

The police watchdog should not do its work behind closed doors

Justice should not only be done, but be seen to be done. This also applies to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

France protests: Police in various cities deployed tear gas, water cannon to disperse crowds

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to address the nation, a day after one of the worst unrests in the country. Police have arrested around 1,800 people after mostly peaceful student-led rallies devolved into clashes. More than half a million people reportedly took to the streets across the country on Oct 17. Polic

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day - Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day. 15/10/2026

Video. Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Bend, United States: The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, offic...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Chile Military Police Praises BTS Fans for 'Exemplary Behavior' During Concert

Chile's Carabineros Gendarmerie praised Chilean BTS fans for the "exemplary" behavior exhibited during the band's concert.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedom - Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations. 14/10/2026

Video. Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

More PPP fraud by Chicago cops found; city's inspector general now says 44 cheated COVID relief programs

Inspector General David Glockner says his office found evidence that eight more officers illegally collected more than $191,000 through two federal programs meant to keep businesses afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Politics & Government -- The 10 most unhinged twists in Sheriff Tony's war with Broward County

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony literally has a shower with his name on it to cool down from heated discussions.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates - Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday. 14/10/2026

Video. Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

German police seize robot that allegedly groped teenage girl on livestream

Police in Germany are investigating after a livestream captured a robot allegedly groping a 16-year-old girl. The robot's teenage owner and his companion are now being investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

German police seize robot after it allegedly groped a teenage girl

German police seized a robot after it allegedly made thrusting movements and grabbed the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl. Authorities are investigating whether two young men, who streamed and commentated the incident, were at the controls. NBC News' Misty Marris discusses how police are gathering evidence to potentially hold the men criminally responsible.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader

Stuart Schrader joins Danny and Derek to explore the history and political influence of police unions, their relationship to organized labor, and the future of police reform.

The Nation - Business - 6 days ago

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls

Cologne police seized a robot after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl, investigating whether two young men controlled its movements.

One America News Network - Technology - 6 days ago

Police Confiscate Robot That Groped 16-Year-Old Girl

German authorities have opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment involving a robot.

Huffington Post - Weird - 7 days ago

Opposition and journalists allege police abuses during India protests - The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. 12/10/2026

The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Who's on first? Miami-Dade mayor, sheriff in spat over speaking order

We haven't seen two divas duel over a microphone like this since Kanye stole the VMA stage from Taylor Swift in 2009.

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Riot police guard England's Mexico City hotel amid huge security plan

17,000 police officers on duty in Mexico City amid ‘biggest operation ever seen for an England football match’

Evening Standard - World - 3 months 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 - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 months ago