Global crackdown on violent plots and political attacks sees arrests and charges in Cyprus, Ireland, US and France

Man arrested after speeding off in stolen car Police on Thursday apprehended a 44-year-old man who earlier had hijacked a car at Paphos airport and crashed with at least one other vehicle. The incident reportedly took place early in the afternoon. The suspect hails from a Larnaca village district. According to reports, the man walked up to a parked vehicle at Paphos airport. […]

cyprus mail · about 2 hours ago

A Bordeaux, un père condamné à six mois de prison ferme après avoir menacé de mort un surveillant et la directrice dun collège Lhomme, déjà condamné pour violences, avait pénétré lundi sans autorisation dans le collège de sa fille. Il avait menacé d« égorger » et de « planter » les deux victimes, en les couvrant dinsultes.

le monde · about 2 hours ago

Man (50s) charged in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin The man will appear before Dublin District Court on Friday morning.

thejournal · about 2 hours ago

French police officer arrested over suspected far-right terror plot A French police officer who allegedly adheres to a violent radical far-right ideology has been arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks against state interests and manufacturing 3D-printed weapons, sources told AFP Thursday.

france24 · about 2 hours ago

Hispanics feel betrayed: María Elvira Salazar breaks with Trump over his immigration offensive in campaign ad Miami congresswoman confronts the president, saying his immigration policies have gone too far, less than two months before the midterms

elpais · about 2 hours ago

Two men remanded over Cyprus murder for hire plot A Norwegian and an Irishman charged over an alleged murder for hire plot will remain in custody until their trial, the Famagusta criminal court confirmed on Thursday. The 33-year-old Norwegian and 35-year-old Irishman face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit a felony and participation in a criminal syndicate. Six further suspects arrested […]

cyprus mail · about 2 hours ago

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend tells court he used kitchen knife to finish her off A 29-year-old man charged with stalking and murdering his 31-year-old ex-girlfriend in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Dec 31, 2025, told a court on Thursday that he first…

japantoday · about 2 hours ago

Hispanic voters feel betrayed by Trump, top Republican says Florida lawmaker María Elvira Salazar rebukes president in TV ad for heavy-handed immigration policies

financial times · about 2 hours ago

Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Le maire de Concarneau placé en garde à vue dans le cadre dune enquête pour viol Lélu divers droite de 28 ans, Quentin Le Gaillard, est entendu par la justice depuis ce jeudi matin, a annoncé le parquet de Quimper. Une enquête a été ouverte fin juillet après le dépôt dune main courante en janvier.

liberation · about 3 hours ago

Blanche warned of contempt risk in Epstein files case A federal judge warned Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday that he could face contempt proceedings if the Department of Justice fails to comply with an order involving the release or review of Epstein files.Why it matters: The case could force DOJ to release additional Epstein records or remove redactions that a court determines arent permitted under the law.What theyre saying: U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan wrote in a 20-page order Wednesday that a civil contempt charge would be "premature" for now, but warned it could become appropriate if Blanche fails to comply with the courts renewed order."[C]ourts have the inherent power to enforce compliance with their lawful orders through civil contempt," Sullivan wrote."A contempt finding is proper where the putative contemnor has violated an order that is clear and unambiguous and the violation of an order is proved by clear and convincing evidence."Catch up quick: Independent journalist Katie Phang brought the lawsuit, alleging the DOJ hasnt released all documents required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed last November.Sullivan said last month he didnt want to start contempt proceedings, but added that the public "has a right to know what the hell is going on in this case" and the "victims have a right to know and the court has a right to know."Zoom in: Sullivan ruled Wednesday that the DOJ provided adequate documentation showing some email redactions were made to protect survivors privacy.But he said the department hadnt provided enough documentation to justify redactions in other emails and ordered it to provide additional documentation for private in camera review — a process in which a judge reviews confidential, sensitive or privileged documents outside public view.The judge rejected the DOJs assertion that handwritten FBI notes were "properly withheld because they are substantially similar to and therefore duplicative of the typewritten reports." He said the DOJs review protocol does not require withholding "substantially similar" records.Sullivan also rejected the DOJs argument for not reviewing foreign-language materials related to Epstein because it was "not practicable for a first-level reviewer to determine the responsiveness of a foreign-language document."Yes, but: Sullivan acknowledged that some redactions covered the names and email addresses of a government attorney and law enforcement personnel, which DOJs review protocol requires to be redacted.State of play: The lawsuit is one of several seeking additional transparency or alleging DOJ errors related to the Epstein files, which have generated legal and political scrutiny of the Trump administration.Congress has held U.S. attorneys general in contempt before, including Eric Holder during the Obama administration and William Barr during Trumps first administration.The DOJ did not respond to Axios request for comment.What were watching: A House discharge petition is two signatures shy of forcing a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which would enforce and expand the release of remaining DOJ files.Retiring GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is leading the effort, as he did with Act I.Go deeper: House GOPs Epstein files headache is back

axios · about 3 hours ago

PSNI arrest man wanted in relation to rape and false imprisonment in Co Galway The 70-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences including rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment.

thejournal · about 3 hours ago

The US Department of Justice has charged five alleged members of a network linked to Russian intelligence services, which is said to have recruited people in the US to carry out surveillance and commit murders. According to the indictment, this network recruited a Venezuelan citizen living in the US last summer to surveil a well-known Russian dissident in the Washington area. He was offered $1,000 to $1,500 for surveillance and $40,000 for murder. When the recruit refused to carry out the murder himself, the alleged recruiters asked whether he knew anyone who could do it. The indictment also alleges that the network had earlier offered a US citizen $25,000 to murder another Russian dissident in Lithuania, and that plans were discussed for attacks on power substations, warehouses, fuel storage facilities, and other infrastructure sites in NATO countries supporting Ukraine. The five defendants include a former colonel of Russian intelligence, an alleged FSB officer, and individuals residing in Russia. All of them remain at large. The charges are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 3 hours ago

Au procès Matonge, le procureur expose la thèse de lorganisation criminelle et réclame de lourdes peines Après la salve de questions de la présidente du tribunal, place aux réquisitions du ministère public. Le procureur du Roi réclame des peines entre 30 mois et 10 ans de prison. ...

la libre · about 3 hours ago

Pictured: Brit facing life in prison in Hong Kong after £1.5m of ketamine found in his suitcase Paul Squire, 50, from Askern, Doncaster, was arrested in June at Hong Kong International Airport alongside a Japanese man after they tried to sneak 42kg of the drug into the region.

dailymail · about 3 hours ago

ICE agent charged with shooting Venezuelan man through apartment door and lying about it A federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man last winter and lying about the circumstances

independent · about 3 hours ago

Suspect confesses to series of Delft sexual assaults including 4 in recreation area The 19-year-old man arrested on Monday for an alleged assault and physical attack in Den Hoorn is also suspected of a series of assaults and sexual assaults around the Delftse Hout recreation area.

nltimes.nl · about 3 hours ago

Fake accountant cruelly tricks Greek pensioner out of €400,000 saying a satellite is watching An elderly woman did exactly as she was told: she packed €400,000 in cash and jewellery into a bag and […]

euroweeklynews · about 3 hours ago

Man Suspected of Pushing Woman in Front of London Bus Is Found Dead, British News Media Say Nicholas Brandram, 44, was arrested in June in connection with the attack in London. His family said there was no credible evidence linking him to the incident.

new york times · about 3 hours ago