Large migrant smuggling operation in Bulgaria leads to 16 arrests
A Bulgarian-led investigation, carried out in close cooperation with the Hellenic Police and supported by Europol, has led to the dismantlement of an organised criminal network involved in smuggling of migrants from Türkiye via Bulgaria and onward through Serbia or Romania towards Western European countries. The investigation was conducted within the framework of a regional Operational Taskforce established to target migrant smuggling networks using Bulgaria as a transit country.

Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Man Shot by ICE
The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota asked a judge to drop charges against the immigrant who was shot by an ICE agent, saying new evidence was “materially inconsistent” with what officials had claimed.
BNP supporters celebrate as party claims Bangladesh election win
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party were seen celebrating outside the party’s office in the capital Dhaka.
Europol supports French investigation into alleged criminal activity linked to platform X
The investigation is conducted by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office with the support of the French Gendarmerie’s cybercrime unit (UNCyber) and Europol.On the action day, French authorities carried out investigative measures in the offices of the platform in France. Europol supported the investigation through its European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), providing specialised cybercrime expertise and deploying an analyst on the ground...
Drug trafficking network supplying cocaine to Iceland dismantled
A criminal network involved in cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe has been dismantled following a coordinated investigation by authorities in Iceland, Lithuania and Spain, with the support of Europol and Eurojust. The group is believed to have generated EUR 4 million in criminal profits through the large-scale trafficking of illicit substances.
Joint report outlines practical approach to prioritising post-quantum cryptography migration in financial services
A new joint report published by Europol and its partners provides financial institutions with a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Advances in quantum computing are expected to challenge the long-term security of today’s encryption standards.
US man linked to Wieambilla shooters sentenced to three years in prison
Donald Day discussed extreme conspiracies with Queensland family before they killed two police officers and a neighbour at rural property Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An American man who spent a year discussing extreme conspiracies with the Queensland family behind the Wieambilla shootings has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. Donald Day, 58, was arrested in the US after a year-long investigation into his contact with Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train before the trio killed two police officers and a neighbour at their rural Queensland property. Continue reading...
Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns
A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s Northern Beaches council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from riding its free community bus service after receiving feedback from passengers. The Hop, Skip and Jump is a daily 30-seat shuttle bus that services the coastal suburbs of Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah and is frequented by beachgoers. Continue reading...
ICE und Grenzschutz: US-Heimatschutzministerium droht Finanzierungslücke
Das US-Heimatschutzministerium steht vor einer möglichen Finanzierungslücke, da Demokraten und Republikaner über den Haushalt streiten. Im Mittelpunkt der Diskussion stehen Reformforderungen für die Einwanderungsbehörde ICE.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country's police force to counter 'gang wars'.
Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns
Canadian authorities seized firearms from the residence approximately two years ago but later returned them Police have said they were called on multiple occasions to the home of the teenage suspect behind one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings after concerns were raised regarding mental health problems and weapons. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting on Tuesday in the western Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge. About 25 other people were injured and two of them remain in critical but stable condition. Continue reading...

US-Heimatschutzministerium droht Finanzierungslücke
Demokraten und Republikaner streiten um den Haushalt des Ministeriums, das auch die berüchtigten ICE-Razzien gegen Migranten in US-Städten finanziert. Eine Einigung ist nicht in Sicht.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds
It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.

Streit um Haushalt: US-Heimatschutzministerium droht Finanzierungslücke
Das US-Heimatschutzministerium steht aufgrund von Streitigkeiten zwischen Demokraten und Republikanern über den Haushalt vor einer möglichen Finanzierungslücke, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Migrationsbehörde ICE. Eine Einigung scheint derzeit nicht in Sicht.

Seattle to Pay $29 Million to Family of Woman Fatally Struck by Police S.U.V.
The officer was traveling 74 miles per hour in a 25-m.p.h. zone when he hit Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk while responding to a call.

Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
Goldman Sachs Chief Legal Officer Katie Ruemmler Resigns Amid Epstein Document Fallout - Букви
Goldman Sachs Chief Legal Officer Katie Ruemmler Resigns Amid Epstein Document Fallout Букви
NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...

The High-Stakes Fight Over Masked Federal Agents
The debate over whether federal agents should be allowed to cover their faces with masks has become a flashpoint as the government heads for a partial shutdown.

ICE in Minnesota: Zehn Wochen voller Angst und Chaos enden
Es war ihr bisher gewalttätigster Einsatz, mit zwei Todesopfern. Nun zieht die US-Regierung Border Patrol und ICE aus Minnesota ab. Einige Städte fürchten, dass die Einsatzkräfte bald zu ihnen kommen.
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff
Fathers of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, who died after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in 2024, say court decision is ‘absolute injustice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The families of two Melbourne teenagers who died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos say they have been blindsided by news the workers responsible for serving the drinks received fines of just $185. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were killed by methanol poisoning along with four other tourists after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist destination in Laos, in November 2024. Continue reading...

Police visited home of Tumbler Ridge suspect multiple times over mental health concerns
Canadian authorities seized firearms from the residence approximately two years ago but later returned them Police have said they were called on multiple occasions to the home of the teenage suspect behind one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings after concerns were raised regarding mental health problems and weapons. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting on Tuesday in the western Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge. About 25 other people were injured and two of them remain in critical but stable condition. Continue reading...

Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis
This investigation is part of a collaboration between Bellingcat and Evident Media. You can watch Evident’s video here. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 sparked nationwide protests, with often violent clashes breaking out between protesters and federal agents. Some of […] The post Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis appeared first on bellingcat.

Breaking Bad In The Attic: A Dutch City’s Battle Against Secret Amphetamine Labs
The tranquil city of Echt is being poisoned by the Netherlands' booming drug trade. As drug labs leak toxic waste, the city's mayor has teamed up with the police chief to contain the cartel-driven operations that have made his border city a prime logistical hub.
Canada’s PM Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass school shooting
Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before carrying out mass shooting in BC.
BYU football player charged with rape told police ‘all sexual activity’ was consensual - The Salt Lake Tribune
BYU football player charged with rape told police ‘all sexual activity’ was consensual The Salt Lake Tribune

AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh
The pro-Israel lobby has made Illinois a top target. Justice Democrats and the newly launched PAL PAC are trying to counter their influence. The post AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh appeared first on The Intercept.
14 people indicted in Tacoma street gang drug trafficking ring - FOX 13 Seattle
In Tacoma, 14 individuals have been indicted for their involvement in a drug trafficking ring linked to a street gang. The indictments highlight ongoing issues related to gang activity and drug distribution in the area.
NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into reports of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...

Crypto Super PAC Targets Al Green, a Texas Democrat Who Voiced Concerns
A crypto-backed super PAC plans to spend $1.5 million against Mr. Green, a member of the House Financial Services Committee who has expressed concerns about cryptocurrency.
Twenty Free Money Gang Members and Associates Arrested on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges - Department of Justice (.gov)
Twenty Free Money Gang Members and Associates Arrested on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges Department of Justice (.gov)

Datenpanne bei Schöffenwahl in Berlin: Exponiert im Ehrenamt
Schöff:innen sind ehrenamtliche Richter:innen in Strafprozessen, hier in Bochum. – Alle Rechte vorbehalten IMAGO / Funke Foto ServicesDaten zu mehr als 700 Personen standen im Netz, weil das Bezirksamt Berlin-Mitte aus Versehen die Vorschlagslisten für die Schöff:innen-Wahl 2024 veröffentlichte. Schöff:innen wurden in der Vergangenheit schon wegen ihres Amts bedroht, sie müssen sich auf den Schutz ihrer Informationen verlassen können.
Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier’s objection to any inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press stays silent or celebrates Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail sentence
Lack of response shows security law and harassment by authorities have muzzled ‘critical voices’, say experts The rise and fall of Jimmy Lai, whose trajectory mirrored that of Hong Kong itself Hong Kong’s once-vibrant media outlets have responded with silence or celebration to the 20-year jail sentence handed down to Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon and critic of the Chinese Communist party. Lai, 78, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison after being convicted of sedition and colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. The charges were widely seen as being politically motivated and designed to silence one of Hong Kong’s most influential pro-democracy campaigners. Continue reading...
Unsealed warrant shows why FBI agents ordered to raid Fulton County election offices - WSB-TV
Unsealed warrant shows why FBI agents ordered to raid Fulton County election offices WSB-TV

Trumps Grenz-Zar beendet den ICE-Grosseinsatz in Minneapolis – auch auf Druck der Republikaner
Die amerikanische Regierung zieht die rund 2000 Bundespolizisten aus Minneapolis ab. Das verschafft skeptischen Republikanern im Kongress etwas Luft. Im Wahljahr 2026 wird das kein Einzelfall bleiben.

On Trump’s Tariffs, Supreme Court Hurries Up and Waits
The justices put the case on a fast track at the administration’s urging. But they don’t seem in a rush to rule on the president’s signature economic program.

Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7. The post Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List appeared first on The Intercept.

Model Context Protocol: Das KI-Protokoll, das SAP und Salesforce umkrempelt
Das Model Context Protocol verbindet KI-Agenten mit Firmensystemen. SAP, Salesforce und Service Now reagieren – und an der Börse wächst die Unruhe. Was hinter dem neuen Standard steckt.
Backdoor in Notepad++
Hackers associated with the Chinese government used a Trojaned version of Notepad++ to deliver malware to selected users. Notepad++ said that officials with the unnamed provider hosting the update infrastructure consulted with incident responders and found that it remained compromised until September 2. Even then, the attackers maintained credentials to the internal services until December 2, a capability that allowed them to continue redirecting selected update traffic to malicious servers. The threat actor “specifically targeted Notepad++ domain with the goal of exploiting insufficient update verification controls that existed in older versions of Notepad++.” Event logs indicate that the hackers tried to re-exploit one of the weaknesses after it was fixed but that the attempt failed...

The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog rally didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
New South Wales police reported that a lack of communication among officers led to the violent disruption of Muslim worshippers during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Footage showing police forcibly removing men praying at the Sydney Town Hall has caused significant public outrage.
Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s properties over Epstein ties
Pal Lonseth, chief of the specialised Okokrim economic crimes unit, says Jagland suspected of 'aggravated corruption'.

Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department tracking lawmakers’ search histories of Epstein files - Valley News Live
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department tracking lawmakers’ search histories of Epstein files Valley News Live

Here’s How a DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.

Minnesota – ICE: Grenzbeauftragter Tom Homan verkündet Ende von »Operation Metro Surge«
Zwei Menschen wurden bei Einsätzen des umstrittenen Grenzschutzes in Minneapolis erschossen, Trumps Abschiebepolitik spaltet die USA. Nun reagiert die Regierung.
Kim close to naming teenage daughter as future North Korean leader, South believes
South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl, believed to be 13, will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers it believes the teenage daughter of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader, as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the national intelligence service (NIS) comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his main policy goals for the next five years and take steps to tighten his authoritarian grip. Continue reading...

Minnesota – ICE: Grenzbeauftragter Tom Homan verkündet Ende von »Operation Metro Surge«
Zwei Menschen wurden bei Einsätzen des umstrittenen Grenzschutzes in Minneapolis erschossen, Trumps Abschiebepolitik spaltet die USA. Nun reagiert die Regierung.
Häufige Fragen
Q:What does the joint report on post-quantum cryptography focus on?
It outlines a practical approach to prioritising the migration to post-quantum cryptography in financial services.
Q:What was the outcome of the migrant smuggling operation in Bulgaria?
The operation led to the arrest of 16 individuals.
Q:What role is Europol playing in the French investigation related to platform X?
Europol is providing support for the investigation into alleged criminal activity linked to the platform.
Q:What was the result of the drug trafficking network investigation in Iceland?
A network supplying cocaine to Iceland was dismantled.
Q:What is the current situation regarding the charges against a man shot by ICE?
The prosecutor is seeking the dismissal of charges against the man.