Man charged with attempted murder of police officers in South Lanarkshire Police said a van was driven at two officers in Larkhall in July. The Independent UK · Aug 26
Nepal floods: PM Balen Shah appeals for unity; Bihar, UP on high alert - key points A massive flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has caused widespread damage and claimed seventeen lives. Over one hundred Indian nationals are reported missing after the sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River. Many missing individuals are believed to be pilgrims traveling to Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Rescue… The Times of India · Aug 26
Brent Civic Centre Stabbing: Young Man Dies After Attack at Council Headquarters Near Wembley Stadium A young man has died following a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre, prompting a murder investigation. Police are appealing for information as they work to identify the suspect. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Indian-origin Toronto man found dead at home; homicide angle being probed An Indian-origin man found dead at a Toronto home last week has been identified as a homicide victim, police said. The Times of India · Aug 26
Claims babies are tear-gassed by police in ‘catastrophic’ situation at UK-France border IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 26
Jed York’s trailer park arrest exposed inequality in America The San Francisco 49ers owner’s arrest in Ohio over the weekend was quickly put behind him. Others are not so lucky The Guardian - US · Aug 26
Six Men Busted After Trying To Engage in Sexual Activity With Children in Texas Hutto police, with multiple agencies, arrested six men in a sting operation targeting online child exploitation. The operation aimed to protect children and send a warning to potential offenders. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Body found in grass one week after alleged shooting Human remains have been found by detectives one week after a man was allegedly shot and bundled into a ute following an argument. AAP · Aug 26
Graffiti left for young men killed in A66 crash Cleveland Police have arrested 17 people following the crash between a VW Passat and a marked armed response vehicle which left seven dead Evening Standard · Aug 26
Cop fears for life in jail after 'shocking' bashing A lawyer for police officers who repeatedly kicked a mentally ill woman in the head has argued the incident did not involve gratuitous cruelty. AAP · Aug 26
What is the future for Notting Hill Carnival? Inside the battle for survival for Europe’s biggest street party World-famous street party finds itself at a crossroads as it battles rising costs and safety fears as it celebrates its 60th anniversary Evening Standard · Aug 26
Savannah audited 39,000 Flock searches and found 34 unjustified; 6 employees were fired and 4 have now been arrested Four former Savannah Police Department employees have been arrested over alleged misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader system. The arrests followed an internal audit of 39,000 searches, which flagged 127 for review and found 34 were unjustified. Six employees were fired, while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues… The Times of India · Aug 26
BPSC aspirants clash with police; water cannons used at protestors marching to Raj Bhavan in Patna Students in Patna protested the 70th BPSC examination, demanding its cancellation. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesting students marching towards Raj Bhavan. Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed solidarity and will meet the Bihar Chief Minister. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav urged administrative engagement and transparency in exams. Public agitations… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Four bodies in three days: Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island At least four people reported missing on Korean island found dead The Independent UK · Aug 26
The Economic Times · Aug 26 NEET aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth coaching student death this year A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh died by suicide in her rented apartment in Kota, police said. No suicide note was found and the reason remains under investigation. This is the eighth reported suicide involving a coaching student in Kota this year.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26 Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say
Reason · Aug 26 Brickbat: Swing and a Miss Police officials in Manchester, England, said officers did nothing wrong when they arrested a man carrying a baseball bat in the… The post Brickbat: Swing and a Miss appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Police violence surges by 40% at UK-France border, charities warn Charities say that women and children have experienced tear gas and broken bones as police violence rises to clamp down on Channel crossings
Euronews · Aug 26 More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects Nepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and missing persons due to a mudslide. The Bhote Koshi river's high waters prevented helicopter landings in affected Nepali areas. Roads, bridges, and power projects suffered significant damage, impacting electricity supplies.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 AISA backs CJP's Sep 5 Delhi march seeking probe into pellet firing, withdrawal of FIRs against protestors AISA supports the Cockroach Janta Party's planned September 5 protest in Delhi. The demonstration demands withdrawal of student FIRs and an inquiry into alleged firing. Families affected by the NEET exam cancellation will also lead the march. AISA stated the government must fully withdraw all pending cases against students. The…
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 3-Year-Old Boy 'Thrown Into' Crocodile Enclosure Finally Returns Home After Seven Operations A three-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile at a Cambridgeshire wildlife park has returned home after seven surgeries. His family focuses on his recovery while police continue their investigation.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Jeju Island Travel Update: Can Tourists Still Visit ? Flights, Safety and Entry Rules Explained Jeju Island remains open to tourists despite recent safety concerns following the discovery of four bodies and a police scandal. Flights and tourism services continue to operate without official restrictions.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Jeju Island Horror Erupts as 'Officer Bu' Faces Scrutiny for Allegedly Closing Missing Cases With Fake Contact Jeju Island faces a scandal as Officer Bu is accused of falsely closing missing persons cases, leading to public outrage and police audits.
Evening Standard · Aug 26 Investigations into A66 crash continue as total arrests reach 17 Cleveland Police said two of the 12 people previously arrested have now appeared in court.