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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Under the control of the CBP: how the 'black wall' is being built on the border between Mexico and the U.S.

U.S. federal authorities are building a 'black wall' along the Mexico-U.S. border to enhance deterrence against migration.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has reassured gun lobbyists that he will not strengthen state firearm laws even after agreeing to a national crackdown following recent violent incidents.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Positive Start in Athens - Buyers "Hold On" for the 4th Consecutive Session

Investor sentiment improves in the Athens Stock Exchange as buyers maintain control for the fourth consecutive session.

Mar 18 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor who had requested "to wall up the hot border" acknowledged that he favored drug traffickers and avoided going to prison

Federal prosecutor José Luis Bruno, who once advocated for stricter border control to combat drug trafficking, admitted to colluding with drug lords to avoid prison time, leading to his resignation.

Mar 14 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court wants to hear police chief about retention of Haitians in Viracopos

A federal court in Campinas has ordered an investigation into the retention of 118 Haitian immigrants at Viracopos Airport, requiring the police chief responsible for migration control to testify.

Mar 13 • 22:42 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Majority of Canadians agree with Smith that provinces should have greater control over immigration: poll

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Canadians support greater provincial control over immigration and restrict social services for temporary residents, reflecting dissatisfaction with federal immigration policies.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Details about Tumbler Ridge firearms will be released after investigation, minister says

The Canadian federal public safety minister confirmed that the investigation into the Tumbler Ridge school shooting is ongoing and will include the disclosure of firearm details used in the incident.

Mar 11 • 20:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier Moe hits back at Ottawa’s gun buyback program through certificate exemptions

Saskatchewan's government is proposing legislation to allow gun owners to apply for exemptions from the federal gun buyback program, enabling them to retain their firearms until they receive appropriate compensation.

Mar 11 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court denies action from Aracaju in new judgment on territorial division with São Cristóvão

The Federal Court ruled against Aracaju's claim to maintain control over the Zona de Expansão, determining it should return to São Cristóvão, despite plans for an appeal from Aracaju's administration.

Mar 11 • 19:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Crisis: What the Federal Government Wants to Achieve with Its Gas Station Reform

Germany's government is implementing reforms to control rising fuel prices by limiting price hikes at gas stations and releasing national oil reserves.

Mar 11 • 19:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Oregon judge limits federal agents’ tear gas use at Portland ICE protests

A federal judge in Oregon has limited the use of tear gas and other crowd-control measures by federal agents during protests outside the ICE building in Portland.

Mar 10 • 08:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Appeals court declares DC ban on certain gun magazines unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled that the District of Columbia's ban on gun magazines carrying over 10 bullets is unconstitutional, also overturning the conviction of a man charged under that law.

Mar 6 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The invasive species appearing in California's aqueducts: a reward offered for its elimination

A federal competition has been launched in California, offering a reward of up to $125,000 to develop solutions to control the spread of the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water and energy infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 20:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Delays over federal gun ‘buyback’ program contributed to ‘diminished’ support, minister says

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol – Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 • 00:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City

A rally opposing federal gun prohibitions and buyback programs is set to take place in Quebec City, highlighting tensions between gun owners and government policies.

Feb 24 • 11:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 1 Killed As Truck Loses Control On FCT Road

A truck assistant died in a crash involving a runaway truck in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, which also led to another accident nearby.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese group Mota-Engil negotiates with the government for a railway, port, and mine in Bahia rejected by Vale

Mota-Engil is in final negotiations with the Brazilian federal government to gain control over significant infrastructure projects in Bahia.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the Federal Police denied arms carrying for the Municipal Force, the city hall sets restrictions

The city hall of Rio de Janeiro has implemented restrictions on arms carrying permits following the Federal Police's denial of the mayor's request for all members of the Municipal Force to carry firearms.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Court finds 'oppressive' conduct marring key WA Aboriginal health service

The Federal Court of Australia has identified oppressive conduct and factional control within the South West Aboriginal Medical Service, resulting in the invalidation of expulsion notices issued to members and a director.

Feb 17 • 21:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rent Control Before the Court: Judges Should Listen to Economists

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.

Feb 17 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes 213 kg of skunk inside a refrigerated truck on BR-135, in Peritoró

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 213 kg of skunk from a refrigerated truck during a patrol on the BR-135 highway in Peritoró, Maranhão.

Feb 14 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPF cites that a group led by the former head of the Civil Police of RJ exploited the 'murder market' and gave 'free rein' for executions

The Federal Public Ministry alleges that a group led by former Civil Police chief Rivaldo Barbosa operated a scheme of systematic obfuscation and control of homicide investigations in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Network Agency: The Dubious AI Control

Germany's Federal Network Agency has been designated as the regulatory body for artificial intelligence, raising concerns about its independence and the effectiveness of its oversight.

Feb 12 • 11:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No directive to suspend sachet alcohol ban, says NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied media claims that the Federal Government ordered it to suspend its enforcement on the ban of sachet alcohol and certain bottled alcoholic products.

Feb 11 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rent Control Reform: The Next Cap

The German Federal Ministry of Justice seeks to cap index rents and tighten regulations around rent price ceilings to alleviate the burden on tenants.

Feb 9 • 07:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Trump Wants to Take Control of Elections

Former President Donald Trump advocates for Republican control over elections, emphasizing the need for federal standards in multiple states amid discussions on significant election reforms.

Feb 8 • 14:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Justice Minister Hubig Plans Stricter Regulations for Landlords

Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has proposed stricter regulations for landlords in an effort to relieve the financial burden on tenants in Germany.

Feb 8 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump wants control of local elections amid Republican losses and ICE terror

Donald Trump is advocating for federal control over local elections in response to Republican losses and immigration enforcement issues.

Feb 7 • 16:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Reform or Control? Trump Expands Authority over 50,000 Federal Employees

The U.S. government announced that President Donald Trump's administration has completed a comprehensive reform of the civil service system, granting him broad powers to hire and fire an estimated 50,000 federal employees.

Feb 5 • 21:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge rejects lifting preventive prison imposed on former manager of Segalmex

A federal judge has upheld the preventive prison order against Juan Bautista Rojas Fontes, the former budget control manager at Segalmex, who is facing charges of organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 5 • 19:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major reform of the U.S. civil service system. Donald Trump tightens control

The Trump administration has finalized a significant reform of the U.S. civil service system, fulfilling an election promise to remove job protections for federal employees deemed to influence government policy.

Feb 5 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Trump nationalize American elections, a task that is assigned to the states?

As midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump has suggested that the federal government should take control of organizing and overseeing elections, challenging the authority of the states.

Feb 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

59 Million Euro Fine: Anti-Monopoly Office Prohibits Amazon's Marketplace Pricing

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has banned Amazon from using its pricing control mechanisms on its marketplace, with the online retailer planning to challenge the decision legally.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Online Commerce: The Cartel Office Takes Action Against Amazon

The Federal Cartel Office in Bonn is taking action against Amazon for using price control mechanisms on third parties, aiming to eliminate the economic advantages gained from these practices.

Feb 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Morning news brief

The morning news brief covers the departure of federal agents from Minnesota, a rise in disapproval of ICE among Democrats and Independents, and the expiration of the last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S.

Feb 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Popular function on WhatsApp has become a security threat: Your data can be stolen in no time, here's how to protect yourself

A new scam exploits an official device linking feature in WhatsApp, leading to alarms from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) about a method called 'Ghost Pairing' that allows cybercriminals to take control of others' WhatsApp accounts.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What does the Trust Control Evaluation process for police involve?

The article explains the Trust Control Evaluation process required for individuals seeking or maintaining positions in security-related roles, focusing on the standards set by the Federal Protection Service to ensure the competence and reliability of public security personnel.

Feb 4 • 03:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump towards the midterms: 'Nationalize the vote'

Trump suggests nationalizing elections to enable federal control, raising concerns about election integrity ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver crashes into bank agency and customers are hit by shards in SC

A driver lost control of her car and crashed into a Caixa Econômica Federal bank in Joinville, Santa Catarina, injuring two customers inside the bank.

Feb 3 • 21:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Critical Infrastructure: Federal Government Invests 3.3 Billion Euros in Power Grid Operator Tennet

The German government is acquiring a 25.1% stake in the country's largest power grid operator to strengthen control over critical energy infrastructure.

Feb 3 • 11:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

From Hawk to Dove. Trump's Candidate for Head of the Central Bank Previously Advocated for Strict Inflation Control, Now Criticizes It

The U.S. is nearing the end of a sharp dispute over monetary policy as Jerome Powell prepares to leave the Federal Reserve, and Trump-nominated economist Kevin Warsh, previously known for his expertise, raises questions about his potential alignment with Trump's politics.

Feb 2 • 17:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump advisor rips Powell for 'out of control' interest rates as feud over Warsh nomination heats up

Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for high interest rates affecting Americans, amid tensions related to the nomination of Warsh and a Justice Department investigation.

Feb 2 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Minnesota: What Could Happen If Trump Invokes the Insurrection Act

The article discusses the implications of President Trump potentially invoking the Insurrection Act, which allows the deployment of U.S. military forces on American soil to address insurrection or rebellion.

Jan 16 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis on the Brink of Occupation by Trump’s Troops

Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to control protests against his immigration policy as state and local leaders urge calm after two shootings by federal agents.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Trump was preparing to seize control of the Fed a long time ago

The article discusses how former President Trump had long been planning to take control of the Federal Reserve.

Jan 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s attempt to control Fed ‘undermines America’, Elizabeth Warren warns

Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Trump's attempts to control the Federal Reserve, claiming they undermine America's standing globally while discussing the Democratic party's economic agenda.

Jan 12 • 18:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Billion Subsidies: Bundestag Calls for Stricter Control of Railways, Ministry Shrugs It Off

The German Bundestag is demanding tighter oversight of Deutsche Bahn amid concerns that substantial federal investments have not led to improvements but rather worsened conditions and continued backlog in rail infrastructure.

Jan 12 • 15:51 UTC

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