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news.sky.comTwo Charged After 43 Arrests at London Weekend Protests
Two people have been charged following 43 arrests made during protests in central London over the weekend. Police reported the charges after reviewing evidence from the demonstrations.
rte.ieTwo Americans Arrested After Entering Monkey Enclosure at Japanese Zoo
Two U.S. nationals were arrested after one climbed into a monkey exhibit at Ichikawa City Zoo. The incident occurred at the site where a baby macaque named Punch gained online attention earlier this year.
citizen.co.zaIran Police Chief Reports Over 6,500 Arrests for Espionage Since February
Iran's police chief stated that security forces have arrested more than 6,500 people accused of espionage since the end of February. He also reported that forces killed 166 armed individuals described as thieves who resisted arrest during the same period.
The GuardianICE Arrested US Citizen at Home and Posted Video to Social Media
Christian Cerna attended a neighborhood protest against ICE raids in June 2025 and was accused of punching a border patrol agent. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault but denies striking the officer. ICE officers arrested him days later in front of his family while filming th…
ocregister.comGulf States Arrest Shiite Citizens on Terrorism Charges Amid Conflict With Iran
Officials in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have detained or stripped citizenship from dozens of Shiite citizens accused of links to Iran-backed terrorism cells. The actions follow Iranian attacks on Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases after the U.S.-Israeli war…
nbcnews.comHonduras Arrests Former Mayor Over 2024 Killing of Environmental Activist
Authorities detained three men including a former mayor of Tocoa on suspicion of plotting the assassination of Juan Lopez in September 2024. Lopez had opposed an iron oxide mining project in Colon province. The arrests follow earlier detentions and come more than a year after the…
jpost.comBahrain Arrests 41 Citizens Including Shia Clerics Over Alleged IRGC Ties
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 citizens, including multiple Shia religious leaders, citing alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry said the detentions followed investigations into espionage involving foreign entities. The ac…
nypost.comIsraeli Police Arrest Three Suspects Accused of Planning Terrorist Attacks
Israeli police arrested three suspects this week during operations near Hebron and in Nablus. The suspects include a Palestinian Authority police officer and an ISIS member, according to police. The operations involved undercover entries, sieges of buildings, and the suspects sur…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian Ministry Announces Arrest of Alleged Israeli Spy and 15 Others
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence reported the arrest of an individual accused of spying for Israel and 15 associated individuals. The arrests occurred across five provinces. The announcement was cited by Fars News Agency.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHSI Arrests Man for Sending Death Threat to ICE Acting Director
Homeland Security Investigations arrested a San Francisco man who sent a threatening email to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons. The email called for the execution of ICE agents. The arrest follows an investigation into the message, amid reported increases in threats against immigra…
news.sky.comEight Arrested in London Counter-Terror Investigation into Alleged Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites
Counter-terrorism police in England arrested eight people over an alleged conspiracy to commit arson attacks on Jewish community sites in London. The arrests follow a series of incidents since late March, including attacks on ambulances, synagogues, and a charity. A total of 23 i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian Authorities Arrest Dozens Accused of Foreign Intelligence Links in Mazandaran
Iranian authorities have arrested dozens of individuals accused of connections to foreign intelligence networks in the northern province of Mazandaran. The arrests were reported by Iranian media, according to Al Jazeera English. This development occurs amid ongoing tensions relat…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLebanese Army Arrests Eight for Firing Weapons During Truce Celebrations
Lebanon's army conducted raids in Beirut and Baalbek, arresting eight individuals for firing weapons into the air on April 17, the day a truce began. Weapons and ammunition were seized during the operations. Additional arrests are expected, as stray bullets from such incidents ca…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewProtesters Block 3rd Avenue in Manhattan Against US Involvement in Middle East
Members of Jewish Voices for Peace blocked 3rd Avenue in Manhattan to protest US involvement in the Middle East. Police responded by making mass arrests after the group shut down traffic. The demonstration highlights ongoing public actions related to foreign policy concerns.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFour Teenagers Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Boy in Peterborough
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Peterborough. A large police presence remains near a city shopping centre following the attack. The incident occurred in the city, with arrests made as part of the ongoing investigatio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorthern California Sheriff Lieutenant and Fireworks Company Owner Arrested on Murder Charges After Factory Explosion
A sheriff lieutenant and the owner of a fireworks company in Northern California have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory last year. The incident resulted in seven deaths. The arrests occurred at a Disney location,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThree California Men Arrested After Discovery of Stolen Lego Products Worth $1 Million
Authorities in California arrested three men on Wednesday after stopping two box trucks containing a large quantity of Lego products valued at $1 million. The incident occurred when sheriff's deputies observed the vehicles fleeing. The arrests relate to a theft from a Lego store…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKuwaiti Interior Ministry Details Methods in Money Laundering Case
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry reported that individuals accused in a money laundering case used commercial entities to clean funds. The ministry stated that the accused transported the money by air and land through individuals to avoid detection. This follows the ministry's annou…
David from Colorado Springs, United States / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Seven Charged After Six-Hour Protest Blockade at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk
Thirteen protesters were detained during a six-hour blockade at RAF Lakenheath on Tuesday, with seven charged for locking on offenses. The demonstration, organized by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, followed a week-long International Peace Camp and targeted the US-operated bas…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIraqi Prime Minister Informs French President of Arrests in Drone Attack Killing Officer in Erbil
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani informed French President Emmanuel Macron that perpetrators behind a drone attack in Erbil, which killed a French officer, have been arrested. The attack occurred in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The Iraqi Prime Minister's office confi…