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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Suspected attackers set Catholic church records, cars ablaze in C’River

Attacks on St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cross River, Nigeria, resulted in the destruction of church records and vehicles by suspected arsonists.

Feb 26 • 23:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tobacco store targeted in suspected arson attack

Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack on a tobacco store in Mooroopna, Victoria, potentially linked to a previous fire incident earlier this month.

Feb 26 • 00:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dramatic moment gang set fire to house forcing mum and daughter to flee out window

A gang set fire to a house in Stoke-on-Trent, leading a mother and her daughter to escape through a window after suffering severe burns from a petrol bomb attack.

Feb 24 • 22:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mass Stoke-on-Trent street fight caught on CCTV with wheelie bin used as weapon

CCTV footage reveals a violent street brawl in Stoke-on-Trent where wheelie bins were used as weapons, leading to serious injuries and a subsequent arson attack.

Feb 21 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum and daughter leapt from window as house petrol bombed – 10 men found guilty

A mother and daughter were compelled to escape their burning home after it was petrol bombed, leading to the conviction of ten men involved in the attack.

Feb 21 • 09:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Stolen ambulance allegedly driven into Idaho DHS office building in attempted arson attack

A suspect allegedly stole an ambulance and attempted to set fire to a Department of Homeland Security office in Idaho, but fled before igniting the accelerant.

Feb 19 • 22:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Trio who killed couple in St Helens arson attack jailed as courtroom heckles 'rat'

Three individuals involved in an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in St Helens have been sentenced to imprisonment after being convicted of manslaughter.

Feb 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Drug dealer jailed for life over arson attack on home that killed elderly couple

Three individuals have received lengthy prison sentences, including a life sentence for the drug dealer, following an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in St Helens.

Feb 18 • 14:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Three men arrested after arson attack

Three men have been detained on suspicion of aggravated arson and attempted murder following a fire set at the home of a family with children.

Feb 16 • 10:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

One arrested after arson attack on family with children

A man has been arrested for attempted murder following an arson attack on a family’s apartment in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Feb 13 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in murder gives himself up to police after his house was set on fire in Acre

A man suspected of murdering Thiago Leitão de Freitas surrendered to police in Acre after fearing for his life following an arson attack on his home.

Feb 12 • 22:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Apartment door blocked before arson attack

An arson attack in Helsingborg, Sweden, which forced the evacuation of a family from their third-floor apartment, is being investigated as aggravated arson.

Feb 10 • 11:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Benghazi terror suspect extradited to face US charges

Zubayr Al-Bakoush, alleged leader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges including murder, terror, and arson.

Feb 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

The GRU attempted an arson attack in Lithuania. They planned fires in the Czech Republic and Poland as well.

Russian military intelligence GRU was behind an attempted arson attack in Lithuania targeting a company supplying radio scanners to the Ukrainian army, with plans for similar attacks in the Czech Republic, Romania, and Poland.

Jan 16 • 10:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Russian Intelligence Planned Arson Attack in Czech Republic, Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office Reports

Lithuania charges six individuals from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Russia, and Belarus for attempting to set fire to a business supplying radio scanners to the Ukrainian army, linked to Russian military intelligence GRU, with efforts also targeting infrastructure in the Czech Republic, Romania, and Poland.

Jan 16 • 10:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Anti-Semitism Commissioners: They Become Targets Themselves

In various countries, officials dedicated to Jewish life and combating anti-Semitism face hostility, with Brandenburg's commissioner Andreas Büttner recently becoming a target of an arson attack.

Jan 16 • 06:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Jewish Community Giessen: 'Fear of attack has always been there since October 7, 2023'

Following an arson attack on the Jewish community center in Giessen, the suspect has been placed in a psychiatric hospital, while the community remains confident and receives local support.

Jan 15 • 15:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Arson destroys 'iconic' Scottish church, uncovering historic time capsule beneath the ruins

A devastating arson attack on St Mungo’s Church in Cumbernauld revealed a historic time capsule beneath the ruins, bringing together the grieving congregation.

Jan 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Petrol bomb attack kills family's pet dog and leaves man with serious burns

A petrol bomb attack on a family home in Newry, Northern Ireland, resulted in the death of a pet dog and serious burns to a man.

Jan 14 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Berlin Senator Warns of New Attacks on the Power Grid

Following an alleged left-wing extremist arson attack on Berlin's power supply, Interior Senator Iris Spranger warns that the danger of future similar attacks remains, exacerbated by inadequate preventive infrastructure in the capital.

Jan 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Mississippi synagogue burned in arson attack, suspect in custody

A Mississippi synagogue was set on fire in an arson attack, leading to the destruction of Torahs, with a suspect now in custody and investigations underway involving the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Jan 11 • 18:53 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Crime & Justice

Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire

The historic oldest synagogue in Mississippi has been targeted in an arson attack for the second time, raising concerns about safety and hate crimes in the area.

Jan 11 • 18:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The attack on the cathedral in Novi Sad is not an isolated case, Croats in Vojvodina are disturbed: 'This awakens memories of the 90s'

The recent arson incident at the Catholic church of St. Mary in Novi Sad has deeply unsettled the Catholic community in Vojvodina, reviving painful memories of the past.

Jan 11 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Security Laws: At Germany's Speed

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt seeks to impose new powers to tackle threats to critical infrastructure following a recent arson attack in Berlin.

Jan 11 • 15:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After power outage: Dobrindt promises answers on arson attack

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt vowed to take strong action against left-wing and climate extremists following a power outage and an arson attack, with the Justice Ministry stating that many of his demands are already in progress.

Jan 11 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"There is a great self-righteousness in the scene"

Following the arson attack on the power grid in southwest Berlin, Interior Minister Dobrindt is seeking to take a tougher stance against left-wing extremists, as reported by Lennart Pfahler of the WELT investigative team.

Jan 11 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"We will not leave the field to left-wing and climate extremists," says Dobrindt

Following the arson attack on Berlin's power grid, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced stricter measures against left-wing extremists.

Jan 11 • 06:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Dobrindt wants to take tougher action against left-wing extremists after the attack

Following an arson attack on the power grid in southwest Berlin, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to intensify measures against left-wing extremists and radical climate activists.

Jan 9 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Jihadist attack in Europe: the house of the commissioner fighting against anti-Semitism burned down

A jihadi-related arson attack targeted Andreas Büttner, the commissioner for combating anti-Semitism in Brandenburg, Germany, while his family was inside the house.

Jan 9 • 12:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Berlin underestimated the attack. Hotels only for refugees? Many questions remain, says a resident

Following an arson attack on a cable bridge in Lichterfelde, Berlin, thousands faced extended power outages and significant disruptions while questions about the city's preparedness arise.

Jan 9 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Berlin mayor faces calls to resign after playing tennis during city blackout

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is under pressure to resign after he played tennis during a significant city blackout caused by an arson attack, while misleading the public about his whereabouts.

Jan 8 • 15:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

The doors of the church in Novi Sad were set on fire: "Nothing better can be expected from Šešelj"

In Novi Sad, the arson of a church door has been condemned as an attack on community values, reflecting the consequences of a hate-driven political climate.

Jan 8 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

After arson attack against left-wing politician: Not everyone in the Left sees the line to violence

The Left party distances itself from the arson attack against anti-Semitism commissioner Andreas Büttner, though not all members agree with this stance.

Jan 8 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Arson Attack on Transformer Station: Attack on Power Supply in North Rhine-Westphalia Failed

An attempted attack on critical infrastructure in Erkrath near Düsseldorf was unsuccessful, with the perpetrators claiming responsibility through an online communique.

Jan 7 • 21:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Brandenburg: He continues, despite death threats

Andreas Büttner is on his way to the police after receiving a death threat and his family is under police protection following a near-successful arson attack on their home.

Jan 7 • 19:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berlin: The Lights Turn On, the Drama Remains

A shocking warning about a power outage in Berlin raises concerns about another potential attack, but it is revealed to be an update on restoring power after a significant outage caused by an arson attack.

Jan 7 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Berlin's power grid: ‘Volcano group’ denies suspicion of Russia

Following the longest power outage in Berlin since World War II, the suspects from a left-wing extremist group have denied allegations that Russia could be behind the arson attack.

Jan 7 • 15:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Death Threat in Brandenburg: Solidarity with the Anti-Semitism Commissioner

Following an arson attack and death threats, Brandenburg's Anti-Semitism Commissioner Andreas Büttner has tightened security measures, including a 24-hour protection at his home in Templin, amid ongoing threats since his appointment in June 2024.

Jan 7 • 14:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Repair successful – power supply resumed

Following an arson attack in southwestern Berlin, electricity has been restored sooner than expected, though schools will remain closed for the time being, as announced by Berlin's Governing Mayor Wegner who stated that necessary lessons will be learned from the blackout.

Jan 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Successful Repair - Power Supply is Back On

Power supply is restored in southwestern Berlin following a arson attack, though not all households are immediately back on the grid, as Mayor Wegner promises to draw necessary conclusions from the blackout.

Jan 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Arson Attack on Power Grid in Berlin: 'Vulkangruppe' Distances Itself from 'Vulkangruppe'

The alleged original group known as 'Vulkangruppe' is distancing itself from the recent arson attack in Berlin-Lichterfelde, further complicating the question of responsibility for the prolonged blackout in the city.

Jan 7 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Repair Successful - Power Supply to be Resumed at 11 AM

Power supply in southwestern Berlin will be restored a day earlier than expected after an arson attack, affecting around 19,900 households, with federal prosecutors investigating under terrorism suspicions.

Jan 7 • 07:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Arson Attack on Power Grid in Berlin: 'Vulkan Group' Releases New Claim of Responsibility

After an arson attack on Berlin's power grid led to widespread outages, the 'Vulkan Group' has denied any Russian sabotage involvement and has issued a new claim of responsibility.

Jan 7 • 06:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

After four days, Berlin has not recovered from the arson attack. Thousands of families are still freezing

Following an arson attack on electrical cables in southwestern Berlin, 25,500 households and around 1,200 businesses remain without power, with full restoration expected by Thursday afternoon.

Jan 6 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Berlin: After Attack on Power Grid: Federal Prosecutor's Office Investigates

Following a firebomb attack on the power supply in parts of Berlin, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigations, suspecting membership in a terrorist organization, sabotage, arson, and disruption of public services.

Jan 6 • 17:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Arson Attack on Power Grid - Federal Prosecutor's Office Takes Over Investigations

After an arson attack on the electricity supply in parts of Berlin, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigations, according to a statement from the Karlsruhe authority.

Jan 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Arson Attack on Power Grid - Federal Prosecutor's Office Takes Over Investigations

The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Germany has taken over investigations into an arson attack on the power grid that left tens of thousands of households in Berlin without electricity, amid suspicions of left-wing extremism.

Jan 6 • 16:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Federal Prosecutor's Office Takes Over Investigation After Arson Attack on Power Grid

The Federal Prosecutor's Office of Germany has taken over investigations into an arson attack that left tens of thousands of Berlin residents without power, suspected to be the work of left-wing extremists.

Jan 6 • 16:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Why it is so easy for terrorists to take down the German power supply

A left-wing terrorist arson attack in Berlin highlights significant vulnerabilities in the German power grid, rendering it nearly defenseless against terrorist threats.

Jan 6 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Arson attack in Berlin - "I condemn that the Left Party has declared: This is not leftist"

In response to criticism about Berlin's preparedness for disasters like a blackout, Interior Senator Iris Spranger considers the concerns excessive, while the governing mayor explains his delayed presence at the scene of an ongoing power outage in the southwest.

Jan 6 • 13:36 UTC

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