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Quebec says police need power to randomly stop people. Can it convince Supreme Court? -- Should a police officer be able to pull you over without a reason? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Quebec case that deals with exactly that. Proponents of random police traffic stops say they're important to stop drunk drivers. Detractors say they open the door to racial profiling.

Should a police officer be able to pull you over without a reason? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Quebec case that deals with exactly that. Proponents of random police traffic stops say they're important to stop drunk drivers. Detractors say they open the door to racial profiling.

CBC News - Politics - 21 minutes ago

Dramatic bodycam video reveals moment police shoot dead ex-deputy who killed 11-year-old son

Marvin Morales was fired from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in 2024. Last month, he did the unthinkable, killing his own son before being shot dead by police.

New York Post - US News - 2 hours ago

Police investigating shooting of Indiana judge and his wife at their home

Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were both in stable condition after receiving medical attention, police said.

NBC News - Health - 4 hours ago

High-speed train derailment kills at least 40 in Spain, police say -- Spanish police said Monday that at least 40 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.

Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.

CBS News - World - 4 hours ago

Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters

Experts warn that politicisation of a policing decision sets a 'dangerous precedent' for democracy in the UK.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

Iran says youths "deceived" into protesting can surrender for "leniency" -- Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."

Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."

CBS News - World - 7 hours ago

Police probe if dead backpacker was 'attacked' by dingoes in mystery Australia death

Witnesses said they saw at least 12 dingoes around the woman’s body at the waterline.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Florida triple murder of 3 tourists was 'senseless,' 'random,' sheriff says

Florida man accused of randomly shooting three stranded tourists at Kissimmee rental home. Ahmad Bojeh arrested and charged with premeditated murder.

Fox News - US News - 10 hours ago

Police in South Africa say a school bus crash has killed at least 12 children

Police in South Africa say a school bus crash has killed at least 12 children.

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

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 - 14 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 - 22 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 - 1 day ago

Florida woman, 81, arrested in murder-for-hire plot after sharing plan with undercover detective, sheriff says

Florida woman, 81, allegedly tried to hire hitman to commit murder but met undercover officer instead. Elouise Leland was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder.

Fox News - US News - 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 - 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

'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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 8 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 - 10 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 - 20 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