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Politicians have no place telling police how to do their jobs -- Marcus Gee -- January 17, 2026

It’s crucial to draw the line between what is upsetting or offensive, and what is illegal

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 41 minutes ago

'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland

Police refer incident to Independent Police Conduct Authority.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Florida man randomly shot three tourists dead at rental property near Disney World: sheriff

"It was cold-blooded, it was premeditated, there was absolutely no issues. There was no conflict between these people. This was just random. And this happened to be the person who lived next door."

New York Post - US News - 6 hours ago

NYC woman, 50, found dead in apartment building, leaving neighbors shaken: cops

A 50-year-old woman was found dead in her Morris Heights apartment with head and body trauma.

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Top ICE official on Minneapolis enforcement -- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions amid ICE enforcement. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism."

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions amid ICE enforcement. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism."

CBS News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Guatemala declares state of siege after gang violence kills 7 police officers

Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege after suspected gang members in Guatemala’s capital killed seven police officers. Authorities announced the death toll from the attacks Sunday

Lancaster Online - World - 8 hours ago

8 police officers killed in Guatemala after prison crackdown on gangs -- The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.

The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

Gang violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over prisons

Hundreds of anti-riot police have entered a maximum-security prison in Guatemala to free guards taken hostage and retake control.

Los Angeles Times - World - 10 hours ago

Shark attacks boy in Sydney, leaving him in critical condition -- The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, police said.

The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, police said.

CBS News - World - 18 hours ago

German killed in Swiss avalanche, four other skiers hurt: Police

GENEVA: A German man has been killed in an avalanche in the Swiss alps and four other people were hurt as they were cross-country skiing, Swiss police said Saturday (Jan 17).The incident happened on Friday, on the Piz Badus peak near the village of Tujetsch in the centre-south of the count

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Trump's ICE agents outnumber local police from five to one - but in Minneapolis some are ready to resist

The US president has sent 3,000 ICE agents to the city as part of his migrant crackdown. Many locals want them out.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Delaware State Police release narrative on murder of trooper

NEW CASTLE — The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit on Jan. 16 provided a final update of its investigation regarding the murder of Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook last month.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Milford fire, police agencies off to busy start in 2026

Milford's Carlisle Fire Co. is upgrading its facilities to match a higher call volume, and the city’s police department is beefing up its ranks, leaders told City Council on Jan. 12.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Top cop benches Chicago police officer who racked up the most complaints in recent years

Officer Joseph Vecchio has been the subject of 15 lawsuits and 76 complaints since joining the department in 2019. Many of the complaints stem from his time working on a tactical team that’s faced allegations of disproportionately stopping African Americans and violating their civil rights.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Ex-West Midlands Police chief could still face conduct probe despite retirement

The Independent Office for Police Conduct signalled it would continue investigating the actions of Craig Guildford and WMP.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Trashes ICE: 'Secret Police Force … Murdering Citizens in the Streets'

Netflix’s "Queer Eye" star and Ultra Beauty pitchman Jonathan Van Ness smeared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Transit leaders could develop Chicago area police force next year under new transit law

The Regional Transportation Authority laid out an updated timeline of security measures and proposals required by the newly signed state transit law.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Next UUP leader to be former police officer Jon Burrows

Only candidate put their name forward for the leadership by the close of nominations

Irish Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Texas police officer gunned down by wanted fugitive in violent arrest attempt: officials

Texas police officer Elijah Garretson, a 27-year-old Army veteran, was shot and killed while trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Copperas Cove.

Fox News - US News - 3 days ago

Crime & Police -- Florida Ranked No. 1 for Harshest Prison Sentences in Nation: Study

A new study puts Florida at the top of the list for the nation’s toughest prison sentences.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Police launch murder investigation after man found dead in Derry

A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a property in Derry.PSNI office...

Irish Post - World - 3 days ago

Critical clue led police to suspect Chicago doctor in deaths of Ohio dentist, wife

Chicago doctor arrested in Ohio double murder case after surveillance footage allegedly shows his car at victims' home during the time of killings.

Fox News - US News - 7 days ago

The tactic used in fatal ICE shooting that police warn against

Not all agencies have implemented prohibitions on shooting at vehicles, Ben Jones writes

Independent UK - US News - 9 days ago

US federal agents shoot two people in Portland, police say, as Minneapolis fallout mounts

The US homeland security department confirmed that a border patrol agent had fired shots.

SBS - Politics - 10 days ago

93-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO KILLED WIFE SAID IT WAS 'NECESSARY': POLICE

Richard Hocking had been planning the shooting for ‘about a month’ and rang police to turn himself in immediately after, according to court documents

Independent UK - US News - 10 days ago

Bondi Beach attackers not linked to any 'terrorist cell', police say

Australian police say investigation into why attackers spent most of November in Philippines found ‘no evidence to suggest they received training or underwent logistical preparation’

Independent UK - World - 19 days ago

Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally

The egg - one of only 50 ever made - was crafted from gold, painted with green enamel and encrusted with 183 diamonds and two sapphires.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Crocodile in UK canal sparks police force's 'strangest appeal ever'

The escapade seems to have entertained Derbyshire police's social media followers, with one commenting: "Brilliant! Really made me smile once it was revealed what it was!"

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago