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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman shot dead in Seropédica

Ana Vitória Santana da Rocha was shot dead in Seropédica, Brazil, on Sunday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Police Civil of RJ.

Mar 2 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barcelos Martins Bridge is closed after structural damage in Campos

The Barcelos Martins Bridge in Campos has been closed for safety due to structural damage identified after the recent flooding of the Paraíba do Sul River.

Feb 28 • 21:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after losing control of the bike and crashing into a tree on a highway in the interior of SP

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a tree on a highway in Boracéia, São Paulo.

Feb 28 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program

The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four houses are interdicted after inspection in a risk area in Rio Pardo de Minas

Four houses in Rio Pardo de Minas were interdicted due to risks identified during an inspection by local authorities.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police point out failures and indict 5 people for fire in shopping mall in Rio

Five individuals have been indicted by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro regarding a fire at the Tijuca Shopping Mall that resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 27 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest criminals and block R$ 80,000 from gang specialized in vehicle theft

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested three suspects involved in a vehicle theft gang and blocked R$ 80,000 in financial assets.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fire at Tijuca Mall: Civil Police indict five for deaths and point out serious security failures

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro indicted five individuals following a deadly fire at the Tijuca Mall, citing severe security shortcomings.

Feb 26 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Operation Returns Cell Phones to Theft Victims in Volta Redonda

Victims of cell phone theft in Volta Redonda received their recovered devices during a police operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in such crimes in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí increases supervision against disturbance of peace by 80%

The city of Jacareí, Brazil, has increased its monitoring of noise disturbances by 80% over two years, leading to a decrease in recorded cases of harassment.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

What should you really do when the air alarm goes off? It took over a day to get an answer.

A malfunction caused air alarms in Norway to go off, prompting discussions about necessary safety protocols during emergencies.

Feb 26 • 10:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From drug lord to elections

The speculation surrounding the death of Rubén Oseguera, alias 'El Mencho', highlights the complexities of drug trafficking leadership transitions and implications for civil safety.

Feb 26 • 09:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man Found Dead Near Cemetery in Campo Limpo Paulista

A man was discovered dead near a cemetery in Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil, with no apparent signs of violence, leading to an ongoing investigation by the Civil Police.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: alligator found in front of a house in a city in the interior of SP

An alligator was found in front of a house in Mira Estrela, São Paulo, prompting the local fire department and civil defense to capture it and return it to a natural habitat.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Air Alarm Error: The Chief of the Civil Defense Was Notified After the Police Went Public

A testing error led to a false air alarm in Eastern Norway, prompting the police to inform the public before the Civil Defense was able to respond.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 50 weapons disappear from police station in Greater São Paulo; Civil Police Inspectorate investigates disappearance

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae Establishes National Safety Secretary Position, Appoints Lee Jong-won as Chief of Chungbuk Police

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspects of drug trafficking near school are arrested in João Pessoa

Five suspects of drug trafficking near a public school in the Mandacaru neighborhood of João Pessoa have been arrested by the Civil Police during an operation following a tip-off.

Feb 24 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

DGCA has 'wings' but no 'staff', 40% of positions are vacant, a major revelation in RTI

An RTI response reveals that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is facing a staffing crisis, with 40% of positions unfilled, coinciding with an increase in aviation accidents.

Feb 24 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tutor of pitbulls that attacked and killed a woman will face intentional homicide charges, says Civil Police

The owner of two pitbulls that attacked and killed a woman in São José dos Campos, Brazil, is facing charges of intentional homicide according to the Civil Police.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cracks Pose Collapse Risk, Houses Closed and Families Displaced in Residencial Integração, Uberlândia

In Uberlândia, Brazil, two houses have been closed by Civil Defense due to cracks posing collapse risks, leading families to evacuate their homes.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP Delegates' Union launches campaign criticizing 'unfulfilled promises' of Tarcísio

The São Paulo Police Delegates' Union is launching a campaign to highlight perceived neglect of the Civil Police and unfulfilled promises by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police releases image of suspect in murder of man in Farol, Maceió; VIDEO

The Civil Police of Alagoas have released an image of a suspect in the murder of Carlos Alberto Oliveira de Lima in Maceió, asking the public for assistance in identifying him.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

9-year-old boy dies after drowning complications in a pool in the rural area of Arcoverde

A 9-year-old boy, Luiz Pedro da Silva, died after complications from drowning in a rural swimming pool in Arcoverde, Brazil, with the case being investigated by the Civil Police.

Feb 24 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being hit by a car in front of the Civil Police Complex in Brasília

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in front of the Civil Police Complex in Brasília while attempting to cross the road outside a pedestrian zone.

Feb 24 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary results of the CTMac and Civil Guard competition in Macapá are released; see how to check

The preliminary results for the Municipal Civil Guard and traffic agent competition in Macapá have been announced, with 160 positions up for grabs and about 18,000 applicants registered.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

DGCA's Statement on Ranchi Plane Accident

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India released a statement regarding the crash of a private aircraft from Ranchi to Delhi, which carried seven people including a two-member crew.

Feb 24 • 09:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Air Alarm Went Off in Norway by Mistake

An air alarm was mistakenly triggered in eastern Norway, causing concern but no actual threat to the public.

Feb 24 • 08:05 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Air raid alarm was falsely activated in Eastern Norway: - No danger to the population

An air raid alarm mistakenly sounded in Oslo for a few seconds on Tuesday morning, but authorities confirmed there was no threat to the public.

Feb 24 • 06:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The sirens went off in Oslo and Akershus - it was a mistake

Sirens in Oslo and Akershus were triggered by mistake during a testing exercise by the civil defense, and there is no danger to the public according to police.

Feb 24 • 06:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Full evaluation announced after the alarm went off: – I understand people are very scared

Norway's Civil Defense siren system was accidentally activated in Eastern Norway, causing concern among residents who heard the alarm.

Feb 24 • 06:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Air raid alarm triggered in several areas of Eastern Norway: - No danger to the public

A civil defense air raid alarm was mistakenly activated in several locations across Eastern Norway, causing concern but was confirmed by police to pose no threat to the public.

Feb 24 • 06:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man dies trapped in wreckage after head-on collision with truck in MG

A 24-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a pickup in Araxá, Brazil, with authorities investigating the cause of the accident.

Feb 23 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues 'severe alert' for risk of heavy rain with lightning, winds, and hail in São José dos Campos

The Civil Defense has issued a severe alert for heavy rain, lightning, strong winds, and hail in São José dos Campos, warning residents to seek safety.

Feb 23 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect who killed man, shot ex-partner and fled with 8-year-old son in Botucatu is arrested; child was handed over to the Civil Police

A man suspected of murdering his ex-partner's current companion, shooting his ex-partner, and fleeing with their 8-year-old son has been arrested in Botucatu, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After 48 hours of rain, Peruíbe has one hundred people homeless

Heavy rainfall in Peruíbe, Brazil, has left at least one hundred people displaced as emergency measures are implemented and schools are closed to ensure safety.

Feb 23 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF investigates collision between ship and barges at the Port of Santos

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated an administrative civil procedure to investigate the collision involving two barges and the container ship Seaspan Empire in Santos Port, where four crew members jumped into the sea but were not injured.

Feb 23 • 08:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense advises on the risk of sudden water rise after alert of intense rains in MT

Brazil's Civil Defense is warning swimmers to remain vigilant about the danger of sudden water rises following an intense rain alert for Mato Grosso.

Feb 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wigs Will Fly! Alert Activated for Strong Wind Forecast in Mexico City

The government of Mexico City has issued a yellow alert for strong winds and low temperatures, advising residents to secure loose objects and stay safe indoors.

Feb 21 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense interdicts shopping mall mezzanine in Mogi das Cruzes after fissures are found

The Civil Defense in Mogi das Cruzes has interdict the administrative mezzanine of the Patteo Urupema Shopping following the discovery of cracks in the structure.

Feb 21 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Train was seized for irregularities in Ribeirão Preto, SP

A small tourist train was seized by the Metropolitan Civil Guard in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, due to safety and legal irregularities during a routine inspection.

Feb 21 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Angra dos Reis enters a state of attention after heavy rain

Angra dos Reis has been declared in a state of attention due to intense rainfall, with significant accumulation reported in a short period.

Feb 21 • 13:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT polls: Upload results in real-time, CSOs challenge INEC

A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload election results in real-time for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, while also highlighting concerns about voter safety and electoral integrity.

Feb 20 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police received R$ 1 thousand to prevent the closure of an irregular bar in the interior of SP, says PM

Civil police officers in Ribeirão Preto were convicted for using an official vehicle off-duty and attempting to hinder an inspection at a local bar, revealing they accepted bribes to prevent its closure.

Feb 20 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Targets Child Sexual Exploitation on Messaging App

The Civil Police of Brazil has launched an operation to investigate and combat child sexual exploitation on messaging apps in Niterói.

Feb 20 • 10:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Civil Guard does not rule out any hypothesis in its first report on the railway accident in Adamuz

The Civil Guard of Spain has submitted its preliminary report regarding the railway accident in Adamuz, highlighting potential causes including rail breakage or welding failure, which resulted in 46 deaths and over 150 injuries.

Feb 19 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death of family in accident after truck crushes stopped vehicles on BR-101 is investigated in SC

The circumstances of an accident in Itajaí, SC, that resulted in the deaths of three people from São Paulo are under investigation by the Civil Police.

Feb 19 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Ownerless’ Bridge Between MG and SP Has No Maintenance Responsibility, and MPF Seeks Justice

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) filed a public civil action to request urgent repairs on the Divisa Bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, due to the lack of a responsible party for its maintenance.

Feb 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employee and civil firefighter die after toxic gas accident at Ambev unit in Cachoeiras de Macacu

An employee and a civil firefighter lost their lives due to a toxic gas accident at an Ambev facility in Cachoeiras de Macacu, Brazil.

Feb 19 • 14:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention. Civil Protection Reveals When the Two National Drills Will Be: Dates and Everything You Need to Know About the Earthquake Prevention Exercise

Mexico will conduct two national earthquake drills in 2026 on May 6 and September 19.

Feb 17 • 20:54 UTC

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