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Police are responding to an unverified report of a serious violent incident in Stavanger, with armed officers dispatched and no immediate threat to the public.

In eastern Burkina Faso, a recent armed attack resulted in the deaths of at least 30 police officers in the Yamba area near Fada N'gourma.

A peaceful Saturday morning in Kalannissa, Uusikaupunki, was disrupted by a notable police operation involving armed officers.

A 24-year-old Norwegian woman, Hanne Engan, was arrested by armed ICE officers during a green card interview in the USA.

24-year-old Hanne Engan was arrested by armed ICE officers after a green card interview in the USA, leading to her detention in a center, marking the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

Hanne Engan, a Norwegian woman, was arrested by armed ICE officers during her green card interview in the US, leading to a harrowing experience as she ended up in a detention center.

A teenager has been arrested following reports of a boy wielding a firearm near Whitchurch High School in Cardiff.

A 64-year-old man has been arrested in South Africa for his alleged involvement in 42 armed robberies, including one where he impersonated police officers.

A prosecutor has decided not to initiate a preliminary investigation into the police's use of force when an armed man was shot in the leg by officers in Nurmijärvi.

An armed man was shot by police on the Sunshine Coast following a car crash and a confrontation with officers.

An armed man was shot by police in Potts Point, Sydney, after allegedly threatening officers, subsequent to reports of an assault on two women inside a unit.

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from possessing firearms while serving as law enforcement officers.

Somali journalist Abdihafid Nor was abducted by armed officers in Mogadishu after reporting on the dismissal of Turkish-trained military officers following a pay dispute.

A young man was shot dead by law enforcement officers after entering Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun, raising concerns about his motivations tied to Trump and Epstein files.

Four senior military and police officers were killed in clashes with armed men in eastern Chad, raising concerns about security and the potential spillover of conflict from Sudan.

A confrontation between police officers and armed suspects in Araruama resulted in the seizure of a rifle, but no arrests were made.

A man armed with a knife attacked police officers during a domestic disturbance call in Kalajoki, leading to the police using a firearm to apprehend him.

The city of Rio de Janeiro has announced that only permanent Municipal Guard officers will be armed in a new elite division, excluding temporary agents from carrying firearms.

The Municipal Guard of Fortaleza will now have all street officers armed following the delivery of 400 new pistols, a move aimed at enhancing public safety in the city.

Calgary police will not face charges for the shooting death of a man who was armed with a live grenade and had engaged in a standoff with officers.

Heavily armed police responded to an incident in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, deploying a drone to aid in the situation.

An armed attack against municipal police in Epitacio Huerta, Michoacán, resulted in the deaths of two alleged attackers and injuries to three police officers.

Two police officers were injured during a shootout with armed suspects in the Nordeste de Amaralina neighborhood of Salvador, Brazil.

An armed group attacked members of the State Police of Zacatecas near the ranch owned by singer Pepe Aguilar, resulting in arrests but no reported injuries to police officers.

Armed attackers targeted police officers in Zacatecas near the Aguilar family's ranch, leading to a confrontation without injuries and some arrests.

A criminal gang in southern Italy masqueraded as police officers and detonated explosives on an armoured vehicle during a robbery attempt.

A dramatic robbery in Italy involved armed robbers impersonating police officers, blocking a highway, and blowing up an armored vehicle, before engaging in a shootout with police.

Armed criminals posing as police officers invaded a house in Fortaleza, Brazil, killing a 34-year-old man in a shooting incident.

A man with paranoid schizophrenia, Christopher Swann, engaged in a standoff with police in Cramlington, threatening to shoot officers while armed with a firearm, prompting the involvement of armed police who were authorized to use lethal force if necessary.

The Officers Promotion Council held a meeting in which they decided the outcomes regarding the 2026 emergency promotions for military officers, maintaining several in their positions.

The extraordinary assessments of senior officers in the Armed Forces have been completed following yesterday's meeting of the National Security Council.

The Council of Chiefs of General Staff held its third meeting for 2026, resulting in promotions of senior army officers, including the elevation of a Major General to Lieutenant General.

The Council of Chiefs of General Staff conducted emergency evaluations of high-ranking officers in the military, announcing their decisions regarding promotions and retainments.

The Supreme Military Council (ΣΑΓΕ) has conducted emergency assessments of senior officers in the Armed Forces, making decisions regarding promotions, retentions, and retirements in various military branches for 2026.

Former Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos expressed concern over the tense climate among the ranks of non-commissioned officers in the Armed Forces, urging for careful assessment in any reforms.

Defense Minister Dendias criticized the opposition for attempting to diminish the role of non-commissioned officers as a new career framework for the Armed Forces is about to be voted on.

Traffic has been disrupted on Amalias Avenue in Syntagma due to a protest gathering by active and retired non-commissioned officers and officers of the armed forces.

Former Venezuelan leader Maduro is being transported by helicopter and an armed police convoy to a court in New York where he will face charges.

The proportion of female officers in Ukraine's Armed Forces has surged from 4% to 21% in just two years, highlighting a significant increase in gender representation within the military.

Sydney welcomed the New Year 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display and heightened security measures, following a recent armed attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach.

Turkish police apprehended 110 suspects in an operation against the Islamic State, following a deadly shootout that left three officers and six armed individuals dead.

The article discusses the disarmament of Croatian police officers in Pakrac on March 2, 1991, marking the onset of armed conflict in the region.