Girl, 2, airlifted to hospital after being struck by e-bike Police said the rider failed to stop at the scene The Independent UK · Aug 18
Pune police impose 14-day prohibitory order; restrict gatherings till August 31 Pune police have imposed prohibitory orders for fourteen days starting Tuesday. These restrictions ban public assemblies and effigy burning ahead of upcoming festivals. Congress leader Pawan Khera claims the order aims to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's scheduled programme. The prohibitory order will remain in effect until August thirty-first. Violators will face… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Popular Pastor and Six Colleagues Completely Vanish After Shocking Police Raid in China's Jerusalem A pastor and six colleagues vanished after a police raid on an unregistered church in Wenzhou, highlighting China's crackdown on independent Christian worship. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Glasgow doubling as Gotham City again for filming of The Batman: Part II Large US-style police vehicles and trucks have been spotted in the city. Evening Standard · Aug 18
The Batman: Part II filming sees Glasgow become Gotham City once again Production will be carried out at several places across the city this month The Independent UK · Aug 18
Two serving officers arrested in major Police Federation fraud investigation Officers arrested Mukund Krishna, the former chief executive of the federation, and two other men, in March The Independent UK · Aug 18
Corrupt Official Leaks Confidential Addresses, Dumping Targeted Neighbourhoods To Violent Rioting Mobs A 62-year-old man faces misconduct charges after leaking addresses in Thetford, Norfolk, leading to violent unrest targeting asylum seekers' homes. The case highlights risks of address disclosures International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Indian students' protest in Canada: Cops identify 12 individuals who have no legal status and could be deported As thousands of international students, mostly Indians, have been protesting against the denial of their work permits in Canada, the Calgary Police Service last week called the Canada Border Services Agency to check if the protesters are in the country legally. A police spokesperson told the CBC News that the… The Times of India · Aug 18
Police seek US man dressed in Chucky-style mask who terrorised public IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
AI anti-nuisance call technology could save police £8.5 million a year IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
Revealed: Toby Young free speech group crowdfunded over £60,000 for legal case fought by pro-bono lawyer Staff members said Free Speech Union would ‘need to explain’ how it spent money donated by its supporters The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Man appears in court after dog-bite death in Wakefield Lee Ellis charged with manslaughter over death of James Judge, who was bitten by German shepherd on footpath The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day School Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contributions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court plans to establish a panel to scrutinize police responses during a recent protest. In other news, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Granada, Spain,… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Philadelphia cops hunt for man in Chucky mask who asked female jogger: Are you ready to die? Footage shows man in halloween-style mask suspected of harassing multiple people in Philadelphia during 20 minute spree The Independent UK · Aug 18
Euronews · Aug 18 Picasso print stolen in broad daylight from Milwaukee gallery found eight years later A local landlord discovered the stolen artwork while clearing out a vacant apartment and took it to police after an antique dealer recognised it.
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Artificial intelligence to stop nuisance 101 police calls about late pizza delivery The non-emergency line receives ridiculous reports on issues from delayed pizza delivery to requests for a lift
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Singapore tightens anti-scam rules on social media, messaging platforms Singapore, the region's second-largest economy, lost over $2.8 billion to scams from 2020 through the first half of 2025, Home Affairs Minister Sim Ann told parliament last November. The new rules under the Online Criminal Harms Act target services deemed to "pose the highest risk of scams" in the country,…
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Paul Scholes banned from driving after being convicted twice for speeding in two days The former Manchester United midfielder was caught exceeding the speed limit on two occasions over the past year
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 ‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint Case of Abderrahim Fakir is first in which legal shield giving police greater protection from prosecution has been invoked
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Paul Scholes handed six-month driving ban after speeding prosecutions The 51-year-old former Manchester United footballer racked up two driving convictions in the space of two days
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Murder investigation in east London after man shot dead in car Man in his 40s pronounced dead on Tuesday morning after being found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Newham
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in car in Newham The victim's family have been notified of his death and are being supported by specialist officers
The Economic Times · Aug 18 SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protest The Supreme Court will form a high-powered committee to examine police excesses. This panel will include retired judges and former senior police officials. Video footage and CCTV recordings of the July 20 protest violence will be handed over. The committee will also examine complaints from female protesters targeted during the…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Ten-year-old girl found three days after she was reported missing in Perth suburbs The young Indigenous girl was found on Tuesday after she was last seen leaving home in Butler on Saturday evening
AAP · Aug 18 'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.