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Fox Newspolitics3 hrs ago
ICE Agents Kill Man in Biddeford, Maine During Enforcement Operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a man in Biddeford on Monday. Four Democratic Senate candidates joined protests hours later calling for the agency's abolition.
politics3 hrs ago
Federal Immigration Officer Shoots Driver Who Tried to Flee During Vehicle Stop in Biddeford, Maine
A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning. The Department of Homeland Security said officers fired after the vehicle attempted to flee surveillance on a person with a removal order. The victim was not the target of the operation.
usatoday.comworld3 hrs ago
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Man in Biddeford Car During Surveillance
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in his vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13. The man was not the intended target of the operation and had a final order of removal. Officials said he attempted to flee when agents tried to…
politics3 hrs ago
Immigration Agent Shoots Motorist in Biddeford After Officials Say Driver Weaponized Vehicle
An immigration agent shot and killed a driver in Maine on July 13. The incident marks at least the ninth death during enforcement operations since President Trump returned to office.
uctoday.comworld5 hrs ago
Immigration Agent Kills Man During Warrant Service for Different Target
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed last week by an immigration agent during an encounter that involved mistaken identity. The New York Times reported the incident, noting Araujo had no criminal record and had lived in the United States for 35 years.
abcnews.go.comworld8 hrs ago
FBI Returns Alleged Fraud Suspect to United States
Abdullah Anwar arrived in the United States over the weekend after five years abroad. Officials say he is the 23rd person returned in the past month as part of an ongoing effort targeting individuals linked to large-scale financial crimes.
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world9 hrs ago
ICE officers involved in fatal shooting of 26-year-old man in Biddeford, Maine; investigation underway
A 26-year-old Colombian man authorized to work in the United States was killed Monday in a shooting involving ICE officers at Pool and Hill streets. State and federal officials said the FBI is investigating the incident.
New York Postpolitics10 hrs ago
Driver Shot Dead After Accelerating Toward ICE Officers in Biddeford
A driver was fatally shot by ICE officers in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after accelerating toward agents at an intersection just after 7:15 a.m. Witnesses described the driver attempting to hit an officer and later saying he tried to stop. The New York Post reported the incident…
uctoday.comworld2 hrs agoUpdated
Twelve Arrested Over Right-Wing Terror Threat to Suffolk Islamic Festival
Police arrested twelve people in connection with a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot targeting the UK Ijtima festival at Shrubland Hall. The event, attended by 15,000 people, ended early after authorities received information about a potential serious threat.
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uctoday.comworld16 hrs ago
Fourteen Suspects Arraigned After Weekend Clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu
AllAfrica reported that fourteen suspects appeared in court Monday after clashes in two Kenyan towns killed two people and injured several others. Police charged the suspects with offences tied to the unrest and pledged to maintain order.
South China Morning Postpolitics18 hrs ago
Police Recover 74 kg Gold and $15 Million from Residence Linked to Former Deputy Attorney General
Indonesian police recovered 74kg of gold and more than US$15 million in cash from a house in Sentul, Bogor. The items are linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week served as deputy attorney general for special crimes and is now suspected of corruption.
israelnationalnews.comworld18 hrs ago
Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Weapons and Drug Trafficking Operation
Police arrested dozens of suspects on Monday morning after an undercover operation that involved the first Bedouin agent handled by Lahav 433. The agent purchased four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine during the operation.
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financemagnates.comworld19 hrs ago
Nigeria Shuts Illegal Mining Site and Arrests Two Suspects in Osun State
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development detained Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru at an artisanal camp in Ileki-Ijesa on July 13. Officials confiscated equipment and sealed the site under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The two suspects are assisting investigators to…
world20 hrs ago
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham on suspicion of murdering former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe at her Devon home. Investigators said they are not seeking additional suspects and found no indication of political motivation at this stage.
world1 day ago
Man Fatally Shot by ICE Officer During Houston Traffic Stop
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 52-year-old man in Houston after agents in unmarked vehicles pursued his truck. The incident has drawn criticism from local leaders and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement.
washingtonpost.comworld2 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Driving by ICE Agents Before Houston Shooting
Footage obtained by The New York Times shows unmarked ICE vehicles driving aggressively before the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. The moment of the shooting itself remains unclear in the available video.
Al Jazeeraworld2 days ago
Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead at Devon Home
Police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, 78, as a murder after she was found with serious injuries at her Haytor residence. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released, and officers say the attack occurred the previous day.
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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Police Release Bodycam Footage of 2001 Murder Suspect Interview
Northern Territory police released bodycam footage of an interview with the man convicted of killing Peter Falconio. The video shows officers asking the suspect to disclose the location of the remains ahead of the 25th anniversary of the crime.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
Police Name Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah Corruption Suspect
Indonesian police designated former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah and a private individual as suspects in three alleged corruption cases involving state firms. The Attorney General's Office accepted his resignation and said it will await police findings.
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news.ycombinator.comworld3 days ago
Man dies after Homeland Security says he drove at federal officers
Homeland Security reported that a man drove his vehicle toward federal officers before he was killed. The incident has prompted calls for an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
thehindu.comworld3 days ago
Former Afghan official arrested on U.S. drug and weapons charges
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to import narcotics and sell weapons. Court documents detail negotiations that began in late 2024 and led to his extradition from Kenya.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 days ago
NAACP Requests Suspension of Memphis Safe Task Force Following Two Deaths
The NAACP demanded suspension of the Memphis Safe Task Force and a federal investigation after two Black men died in Tennessee custody this month. The group sent its letter to acting attorney general Todd Blanche on July 10.
The Hillsports3 days ago
Justice Department to outline charges against eight men in alleged plot targeting President Trump
Officials will hold a press briefing Friday morning on an indictment returned in Ohio that charges eight men in two separate plots. The charges include conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder on federal property.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Thames Valley Police Plan US Trip to Speak With Virginia Giuffre's Relatives in Andrew Inquiry
Officers plan to meet Sky Roberts and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre. The force is investigating Prince Andrew for potential sexual offenses.
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Propublicapolitics3 days ago
U.S. Works With Venezuelan Official Accused in Dissident Killing
Chilean prosecutors accuse Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello of ordering the 2024 killing of exiled Venezuelan Lt. Ronald Ojeda. The Trump administration has continued direct cooperation with Cabello on oil, mining, and earthquake relief since Maduro's January capture.
dailyalert.orgworld3 days ago
Four Segev Shalom Residents Indicted on Alleged Terror Plot Charges
Israeli authorities indicted four residents of Segev Shalom on Thursday for allegedly forming a terror cell and planning attacks on police, security forces, and civilians. The alleged targets included a shooting at Be'er Sheva's central bus station.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Israeli Police Arrest Four Negev Residents Over Alleged Beersheba Attack Plot
Police and Shin Bet detained four people from the Negev region on suspicion of planning a terror attack in Beersheba. The arrests occurred on or before July 10, 2026.
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jns.orgworld3 days ago
Israeli security forces seize weapons in northern village raid
Border Police officers conducted a raid Friday morning in Yarka and recovered several weapons along with a large quantity of ammunition. The operation took place in the Druze village located in northern Israel.
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finance2 days agoUpdated
ICE Agents Shoot Man During Texas Traffic Stop
Federal immigration agents fatally shot a 52-year-old man during a traffic stop in Texas on Tuesday. The man was not a target of the enforcement operation, and the three passengers in his van remain in custody.
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Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Study Identifies 11,775 U.S. Law Enforcement Deaths From 2003 to 2024
A Yale-led analysis of national mortality data recorded rising adult and child deaths involving law enforcement over 21 years. Firearms accounted for more than 87 percent of cases, with the highest rates among non-Hispanic Black males.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Eight Men Indicted on Murder and Terrorism Charges Over Thwarted White House Drone Plot
Federal prosecutors in Ohio returned an indictment Thursday charging eight men with two conspiracies tied to a planned drone and sniper attack on a UFC event at the White House. The plot allegedly began in May and involved collecting weapons, explosives, drones, and other equipme…
news.sky.comtechnology4 days ago
Writer receives £25,000 payout after airport arrest over social media posts
Graham Linehan said gender ideology had influenced policing after receiving compensation for his detention at Heathrow Airport last year. He also expressed concern about free speech and described advice he gives to women in certain situations.
Washington Examinerworld4 days agoUpdated
ICE Shooting of Mexican National Prompts Mexico to File Criminal Complaints
The Mexican government will pursue criminal complaints in the United States after the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican man shot by ICE officers during a Houston traffic stop. Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco cited 17 total deaths of Mexican citizens in immig…
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thesouthafrican.comworld4 days ago
Zimbabwe Police Report No Official Contact from UK on Triple Murder Suspect
Zimbabwe Republic Police said they have not received formal communication from UK authorities or Interpol about a man wanted in connection with three deaths near Bedford. The suspect left the United Kingdom on a British passport on Saturday.
news.google.comworld4 days ago
China and India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
A report found that hacking groups linked to China and India carried out cyberattacks against Pakistani police and security agencies. The intrusions focused on law enforcement systems in multiple provinces.
politics5 days ago
Former Wisconsin judge fined $5,000 and placed on probation for obstructing ICE arrest
A federal judge sentenced the former Wisconsin judge to a $5,000 fine and one year of probation after a jury convicted her of obstructing an immigration arrest. Prosecutors had sought prison time, but the court cited her prior record and imposed no jail sentence.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Drug-driving endorsements exceed drink-driving for first time in Britain
New data show 30,707 drug-driving endorsements added to licences in 2025, surpassing 29,981 drink-driving endorsements. Officials described the figures as deeply concerning and outlined plans to review penalties and testing methods.
globalnews.caworld5 days ago
UK Police Use-of-Force Rules to Change
New regulations will alter how police officers' use of force is reviewed. The changes may end misconduct proceedings against an officer who shot a driver in London in 2022.
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thewire.inpolitics5 days ago
Police Search Bolsonaro Home but Find No Weapons
Federal police searched the residence of former President Jair Bolsonaro on July 8 for weapons and ammunition. The operation found nothing, according to his lawyer. Bolsonaro remains under house arrest.
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world5 days ago
Federal Agent Kills Man in Memphis Hotel During Drug Warrant; Investigation Ongoing
A DEA agent shot and killed a man at a Memphis hotel on July 8 while serving a drug warrant, the second fatal shooting by the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining both incidents.
Al Jazeerapolitics5 days agoUpdated
Family of Man Killed by ICE Agent Seeks Independent Inquiry
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, called for an independent investigation. Details of the encounter remain unclear.
washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Mexican National Driving to Job Site in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years with no criminal convictions, was shot and killed by an ICE officer Tuesday in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood. Federal officials said he ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer after…
washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
German Court Convicts Fourth Man in Telegram Chat Network Used to Drug and Rape Women
A Berlin court convicted a fourth man Wednesday in a case involving Telegram groups where men shared methods to drug and sexually assault women. Prosecutors say the chats used coded language and operated for several years before police discovered them in 2024.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
California College Police Departments Report Military-Style Equipment Inventories
An investigation by CalMatters found uneven compliance with a 2021 state law requiring public colleges to disclose military-grade equipment and hold public meetings. Several campuses updated reports or policies after being contacted by reporters.
politics5 days ago
CalMatters Investigation Finds Gaps in Campus Police Military Equipment Reporting
CalMatters examined all 148 public campuses and found incomplete compliance with a 2021 state law on military equipment. Many departments missed required reports, inventories, and public forums.
france24.comworld5 days ago
French government unveils 55-measure plan to fight racism and discrimination
The plan, covering 2026-2029, includes training for teachers and police, expanded student visits to memorial sites, and monitoring of convictions for racist acts. Officials presented the measures at the National Library in Paris on July 6.
nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Federal Agents Arrest 11 in California Over India-Based Gang Operations
U.S. authorities arrested 11 people tied to India-based criminal groups in California on Tuesday as part of Operation Hard Ball. The investigation uncovered millions in alleged profits from drug trafficking, extortion and weapons sales across multiple states and countries.
nypost.compolitics6 days ago
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Driver During Houston Traffic Stop After Vehicle Rams Agency Car
An ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after he rammed an agency vehicle and tried to run over officers during a traffic stop in Houston on Thursday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the man had ignored commands to pull over while caught in an agency operatio…
Washington Examinerworld3 days agoUpdated
Driver Rams ICE Vehicle, Prompts Fatal Shooting in Houston Operation
An ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, during a traffic stop in Houston on Thursday. Officials said the man had attempted to run over an officer after ramming a vehicle and ignoring commands to stop.
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swarajyamag.compolitics6 days ago
U.S. prosecutors arrest 24 suspects tied to India-based crime groups
Federal authorities arrested 24 people in the U.S., Canada and Europe on charges linked to three India-based organized crime organizations. The arrests follow a years-long investigation that also produced indictments against 13 additional defendants.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Federal Agents Raid Texas Home Under Warrant Linked to Alleged UFC Event Assassination Plot
FBI and DHS agents raided a Midlothian residence on June 29 using armored vehicles and flash-bang grenades. The operation targeted evidence in an alleged plot against a June 14 White House UFC event. The resident has not been charged.
thehindu.compolitics6 days ago
U.S. Charges Lawrence Bishnoi Group in 2023 Canada Killing but Does Not Charge Indian Officials
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced charges Tuesday against Lawrence Bishnoi and eight associates for the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. The indictment alleges Bishnoi ordered the murder while directing crimes from an Indian jail.…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics6 days ago
Activist membership application rejected after banner incident at press club address
A membership application from an activist who purchased a ticket to a June 17 event was rejected after a banner was lowered onstage. Police have interviewed staff as part of an ongoing investigation but have not filed charges.
mexiconewsdaily.comworld6 days ago
Mexico Investigates Possible Sovereignty Breach in 2024 Zambada Capture
Mexico opened an inquiry Tuesday into whether U.S. agencies violated its sovereignty during the 2024 arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael Zambada. The probe follows conflicting accounts of how Zambada was brought to the United States and renewed diplomatic friction between the…
world6 days ago
Border Police Commander Indicted on Assault Charges at West Bank Checkpoint
A Border Police commander faces indictment for allegedly beating a Palestinian detainee and threatening a fellow officer who witnessed the incident at a West Bank checkpoint.
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abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Four adults arrested after 16 children removed from Ohio home
Authorities removed 16 children from a Vinton County residence last Tuesday. Four adults face child endangerment charges and have pleaded not guilty. The children were taken to hospitals across Ohio.
nypost.compolitics7 days ago
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash Involving Massachusetts CDL Holder
A Pennsylvania state trooper died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81. Federal authorities identified the driver as a Haitian national present in the United States without legal status who held a Massachusetts commercial…
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Federal Agents Arrest 10 Suspects in Los Angeles Sex Trafficking Operation
Department of Homeland Security agents executed 20 federal warrants and arrested 10 members of the Hoover Criminals Gang in Los Angeles on July 1. Officials identified 51 victims, some as young as 14, during the operation targeting trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor.
theconversation.compolitics7 days ago
Operation identifies 2,070 trafficking victims across 59 countries
More than 1,000 arrests were made during a coordinated international operation targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour, and other crimes. Authorities identified victims and launched hundreds of new investigations.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
ICE offers $10 million reward for two fugitive sons of Joaquin Guzman
Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a new wanted poster Monday offering a $10 million reward for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar. The two men are the remaining at-large sons of Joaquin Guzman, who is serving a life sentence plus 30 years in…