A constituted body enforcing the law and protecting the public order.
The government is moving to expand prison capacity by converting existing space into cells and accelerating a major building programme. It is excluding some offenders from early release as capacity pressures mount, while victims’ voices shape licensing conditions and monitoring requirements.
Linda Patterson, 58, has died after a four-vehicle collision on the A8 near Newbridge, Edinburgh. A 32-year-old man and two women have been charged and will appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Police continue to request dash-cam footage as inquiries proceed.
MPs are debating assisted dying as a government abstains; peers have previously halted the measure. Debate centers on safeguards, care fixes, and urgent needs for the terminally ill. Dover protest and police-intelligence concerns are also under scrutiny, while a 18‑month survival story highlights medical advances.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its national license-plate camera network after reporting dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 days to seven, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.
Xenophobic violence and discriminatory rhetoric have dominated the Durban summit discussions as regional leaders address the crisis. South Africa’s president has apologized for violence against foreign nationals, while Mozambican and other regional leaders press for accountability and faster regional integration.
The Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala has disclosed a temporary, treatable absence seizure diagnosis. Bayern confirms the condition was present before last season and is adjusting his treatment. Kompany says Musiala is making progress and will train individually as Bayern prepare for the Supercup and Bundesliga opener.
A donkey named Freddy, roaming with a horse near a roundabout in Holssel, south of Cuxhaven, has become aggressive. It jumped into a van after drivers attempted restraint. A 33-year-old woman who tried to help was hospitalised; drivers sustained minor injuries. The owner arrived to secure Freddy; the cause of the aggression remains unclear.
An 18-year-old suspect armed with a sword has attacked Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm. One student has died and several others, including two under 18, are injured. The suspect has been detained and police are treating the incident as murder and attempted murder. Prime Minister and other leaders have visited the scene as nearby schools are placed on lockdown.
Several vessels were involved in emergencies off Scotland’s west coast over two days. A man overboard and a bomb threat led to evacuations at Ardrossan harbour on the MV Caledonian Isles, with 329 people disembarking and a police search. Latest updates indicate ongoing safety protocols and cancellations of remaining sailings.
A seven-year-old boy on Mount Fuji was found sitting on a bench near a mountain hut after his father left him to continue the ascent with his older son. The child, from Nagoya, was rescued by staff and police with no injuries reported. Authorities urge groups to pace themselves to protect all climbers.
Two Cleveland police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, and five people in a Volkswagen Passat have been pronounced dead after the Passat travelled the wrong way on the A66 at South Bank and collided with a marked armed response vehicle. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened an investigation and dozens of arrests have been made in linked inquiries.
Co-ordinated arson and bombing attacks have struck Thailand’s deep south, damaging government offices, transport links and a 7-Eleven. Authorities report multiple sites across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, with security forces imposing an overnight curfew as the BRN is widely believed to be behind the violence. The government is pursuing peace talks amid ongoing violence.
Impersonation scams are increasing in frequency and cost. Lloyds and Santander report higher losses to bank impersonation, while police and conveyancing scams show substantial damages across the housing market. Readers are urged to stay vigilant, verify bank details in person, and ignore urgent transfer requests.
Multiple fatal crashes linked to dangerous driving have triggered government pressure on social-media platforms to remove content celebrating reckless road behavior. Ministers say platforms must act now as investigations unfold and a review of online safety powers is underway.
A deadly crash in Teesside linked to social-media videos of dangerous driving has spurred government pressure on platforms to remove such content. Police say one victim had posted similar clips; officials vow to curb the trend as calls for platform action mount.
Police say a Volkswagen Passat driven dangerously collided with an armed response vehicle on the A66, killing five occupants and two officers. Authorities have arrested 12 people linked to alleged serious and organised crime as the investigation widens across Teesside.
A man has been charged after an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, north London, left a woman dead and another man injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing and residents are asked to share any footage or details.
The Cockroach Janta Party has launched a peaceful march planned for Sept. 5 in New Delhi, led by families of NEET exam-affected students and victims of police violence. Protests followed the NEET paper leak and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The government has faced criticism for delaying commitments and for police action during the demonstrations.
A gun attack has struck an outdoor techno event in Aarau, Switzerland, in the early hours of Sunday, killing a woman in her 20s and wounding others. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt, cordoned off wide areas and appealed for images and footage as investigators analyse cartridge evidence and video. Security has been increased across cantons.
A police pursuit has led to fatal crashes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and Dunstable, Bedfordshire. In Warwickshire, a 62-year-old woman driving a Ford Puma died after colliding with a pursued Audi A3; the Audi driver, a 19-year-old man, died at the scene. In Dunstable, a separate collision after a pursuit killed the driver, a 41-year-old man. The IOPC has launched investigations into both incidents.
The police on Jeju Island have arrested a sergeant for allegedly closing missing-person cases prematurely and lying to families. Four bodies have been found as belated searches unfold, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to push police reforms and for officials to review hundreds of cases overseen by the officer.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed after landing gear failed to deploy at Muan International Airport. Investigators found bird-strike traces in engines and the plane’s black boxes stopped four minutes before impact. Authorities accuse seven officials of falsifying statements about localizers; the incident remains the deadliest in Korea since 1997.
A vehicle has rammed into pedestrians near Caen’s train station. One person has died and several are in critical condition; the driver, born in Russia, has been arrested. Authorities say the motive is not yet known and the investigation is ongoing.
In Caen, France, a car deliberately drove into pedestrians near the train station. One person has died and several were injured, with authorities noting the incident is not treated as terrorism. The driver has been arrested and a police investigation is underway.
The UK has moved away from hotels for asylum seekers, shifting them into private housing and HMOs as numbers in hotels fall sharply. Officials say the backdrop is a broader push to restore control at the border and reduce the asylum backlog, while critics warn about conditions and local disruption.
Israeli rights activists aiding Palestinians in Jannatah near Bethlehem have faced violence as settlers target solidarity efforts. Journalists accompanying the group have reported injuries, property damage, and intimidation as outposts are dismantled and rebuilt amid ongoing tension ahead of elections.
AP and other sources report the FAA has extended a ban on commercial flights into Port-au-Prince, halting flights below 10,000 feet amid rampant gang violence. The measure, first imposed after a 2025 incident, remains in effect until March 2, as authorities fight to quell gang control in the capital and central Haiti.
The investigation into the A66 crash that killed seven people, including two officers, has risen to 24 arrests. Four men aged 21, 25, 35 and 40 are being questioned on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, arson and drugs offences. Several others are held on threats to kill and property offences, with £15,000 seized in cash. Authorities say the force remains focused on pursuing suspected organised criminals.
A 16-year-old, Kenzie Carmichael, has died after collapsing near The Boathouse on Nith Avenue in Dumfries. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances and are appealing for information from those in the area. The teenager had recently left St Joseph’s College to pursue further education.
Ministers are pushing a safety drive at major festivals and backing a nationwide effort to cut violence against women and girls. Leaders say halving VAWG is a government priority, while new policing and court measures aim to shield victims. The coverage contrasts with criticism of a home‑office booklet on migrants, which critics say distracts from urgent gender protections.
Colombian authorities have reported that an attack on a military unit in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, has killed three soldiers and injured others. Officials and multiple outlets have blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN); authorities say drones loaded with explosives were used before ground fighting. President Abelardo de la Espriella has condemned the attack and vowed a forceful response.
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering up to $20,000 for information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old Milwaukee beer stolen on Aug. 17 from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in Montclair, California. Two separate thefts on the same day involved about 40,000 pounds of beer valued at roughly $70,000. Police are investigating possible links between the incidents.
A 32-year-old Bank of America executive, Erin Piacenti, has died after a stabbing in Times Square while a 68-year-old man was hospitalized. A female suspect was shot dead by police after the attack, which occurred near a major police precinct and Times Square. Police described the incident as random and unprovoked.
Police investigating the death of a newborn girl in Wincobank (Sheffield) confirm the baby died from stab wounds. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder; two have been bailed. Postmortem results and ongoing inquiries are driving the fast-moving investigation.
The Times of Israel reports that Ben Gvir has announced a freeze on senior police appointments except for urgent cases, citing election timing. The move follows disputes over the rank and personnel aligned with the Attorney General, with Haaretz and Channel 12 mentioning ongoing talks and potential reappointments. Other All Africa items detail corruption probes and arrests within national authorities in Malawi and Mozambique.
Two stabbings occur in Times Square; 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive and Fordham Law graduate, dies from injuries. A 68-year-old man is hospitalized. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, is shot dead by police after brandishing knives. Investigations continue.
A downtown Minneapolis shooting has left at least one dead and several others injured. Police say two officers are among the wounded as emergency services respond and residents are urged to avoid the area.
The Portrait of a Lady, looted from Jacques Goudstikker’s Dutch-Jewish collection during the 1940 invasion, has been identified in a Mar del Plata home. An agreement will return the painting to Marei von Saher, with Kadgien and Cortegoso avoiding trial and under supervision; funds will support Argentine hospitals. The case highlights a decades-long search for looted art and ongoing investigations into Nazi-era plunder.
Dozens of masked men dressed in black have blocked roads around the Port of Dover this morning, halting traffic and delaying ferries. Police have engaged with the demonstrators and the Port of Dover has reported an ongoing public order incident; traffic has resumed by midday and no arrests have been reported.
Ryan Bridge, founder of Raise the Colours, has been charged with 14 offences linked to a two‑month period in Oxfordshire. The charges include threatening behaviour, harassment and common assault. He will appear in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 3 November as injunctions against flag displays remain in force in Oxfordshire and Birmingham.
Two thieves have broken into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer before 6:00am and have taken four Renoir paintings each valued at about €9m. Police have recovered two works found in the museum garden; two paintings remain missing. Municipal police reached the scene within five minutes after the alarm sounded.