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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Force Police Officer Found Dead in Yanomami Territory Was Also a Soldier in the Bahia PM

Israel Serafim Santos, a 41-year-old police officer from the National Force, was found dead after disappearing in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory while combating illegal mining.

Mar 21 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of National Force police officer who disappeared in river in Yanomami land is found

Israel Serafim Santos, a police officer from the National Force, was found dead after going missing in a river during an operation in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Roraima, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iraq: Why it 'freezes' oil exports

Iraq has declared a state of force majeure on all oil fields operated by foreign companies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting its oil exports and public revenues.

Mar 21 • 03:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After wave of crimes ordered from prison, Union authorizes the use of the National Penal Force in Salvador

The Brazilian government has authorized the deployment of the National Penal Force in Salvador following a series of high-profile crimes linked to orders from incarcerated drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Task Force Captures Scorpions in Interior SP to Prevent Accidents and Produce Serum

A task force in São Paulo is capturing scorpions to prevent accidents and support life-saving serum production.

Mar 20 • 06:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 • 03:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

This Day in History: The US Air Force Receives Its First Real Combat Mission 110 Years Ago

The article discusses the historical context of the US Air Force's first combat mission against Mexico 110 years ago, shedding light on American military intervention and public perception of the Mexican Revolution.

Mar 19 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Gale or storm across most of the country

Iceland is experiencing gale force winds or storms affecting the majority of the country.

Mar 19 • 06:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Data breach could force SMEs to close as TV star warns of 'traitorous' threat

A former cyber expert warns that a significant number of small UK businesses risk closure due to cyber threats and data breaches.

Mar 18 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ten suspects are arrested in operation against organized crime in Ceará

Ten suspects have been arrested in the Containment Operation launched in Ceará by the Integrated Force Against Organized Crime with the support of the Military Police.

Mar 18 • 15:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Anti-Corruption Agency Reexamines the 'Luxury Handbag Incident' and 'Allegations of Influence in Public Complaints'

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) in South Korea has established a task force to investigate past incidents, including allegations related to First Lady Kim Geon-hee and former Chairman Ryu Hee-rim.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Bolsonaro is cited by the Federal Police and has 15 days to defend himself against a process for abandonment of office

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been formally cited by the Federal Police regarding an investigation into his abandonment of a position in the police force, with 15 days to respond.

Mar 16 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Force begins operations in Rio this Sunday; understand how the new armed division of the GM will function

The new Municipal Force, the armed elite division of the Rio Municipal Guard, starts patrolling the city with 600 agents in high-crime areas.

Mar 15 • 03:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Media Statement - Deployment of Soldiers Assures Safety to Victims Against Inhumane Crime, Committee Chair

The Select Committee on Security and Justice has praised the rapid deployment of the South African National Defence Force to communities to enhance safety and combat crime.

Mar 13 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

American 'UFO General' Disappeared. Before That, He Worked at a Secret Base

Retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland has been missing for nearly two weeks, prompting authorities in New Mexico to ask for public assistance in locating him.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo task force arrests illegal fuel merchants

The Oyo State authorities have conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of illegal fuel merchants along a major expressway.

Mar 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Amendments to the Technical Inspection Regulations for Buildings Come into Force

This week, amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers' regulations on technical inspections of buildings came into effect in Latvia.

Mar 11 • 12:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings

Senate Democrats are pushing to limit President Trump's military authority regarding Iran through a series of war powers votes.

Mar 10 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Leaks in bus force passengers to open umbrellas during trip in Campinas

Passengers on a bus in Campinas were seen using umbrellas due to leaking water from the ceiling during their journey.

Mar 9 • 16:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israeli Media: 3 Factors That Will Force Trump to Stop the War

An Israeli media outlet outlines three factors that could determine the duration of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, focusing on oil prices, U.S. military casualties, and public opinion in the U.S.

Mar 7 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have a contest with 590 positions for the Municipal Guard, announces the city hall

The city of Manaus has announced a public contest for 590 positions in the Municipal Guard to enhance local security, coinciding with the appointment of the first female commander of the force.

Mar 7 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Delegate, investigators, lawyers, and money launderer: who are the 9 arrested in operation against corruption in the Civil Police of SP

Nine individuals, including four Civil Police officers, were arrested during a joint operation by the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office and the Federal Police targeting corruption within the police force.

Mar 5 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawmakers invoke MP against GCM's action during Carnaval

Lawmakers in Brazil are calling for an investigation into the excessive use of force by the GCM during the São Paulo street Carnaval.

Mar 4 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gleisi lists 'problematic' points of the Security PEC and assembles a task force to reverse changes

Minister Gleisi Hoffmann expresses government concerns over the Security PEC and initiates a task force to combat its problematic points.

Mar 3 • 19:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

1 in 4 Americans back Trump’s Iran strikes, most say he’s too quick to use force: poll

A recent poll shows that around 25% of Americans support President Trump's military strikes on Iran, while a majority believes he is too eager to resort to military action.

Mar 2 • 16:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Does the U.S. support Trump? Survey reveals what Americans think about attacks on Iran

A recent survey indicates that only a quarter of Americans support Trump's military actions against Iran, reflecting a divided public opinion on the use of force.

Mar 2 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

AL: Inspectors can no longer prevent fareless passengers from escaping

Ticket inspectors in Tampere can no longer use active force to prevent fareless passengers from leaving the vehicle, according to a new directive intended to enhance their safety.

Mar 2 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why is the National Police Day of Ecuador celebrated?

March 2 is celebrated as National Police Day in Ecuador, honoring the police force that provides security throughout the nation.

Mar 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Fraud Election Discussion’ After Jang Dong-hyuk Declares Formation of TF… Conservative Media Calls It “Regrettable”

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, announced the formation of a task force to monitor elections, prompting criticism from conservative media outlets for going against public sentiment.

Mar 2 • 08:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil Debate Election Fraud...Jang Dong-hyuk Proposes Establishing Election Monitoring TF

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil discussed election fraud in a recent YouTube live debate, prompting Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party to propose the establishment of a task force for election monitoring due to rising public concern about the election system.

Feb 28 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Clandestine races return with force to Quito: the AMT changes operations due to Alpachaca and Pifo

In Quito, clandestine street racing events, referred to as 'piques', have resurged, prompting the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) to adjust their operations to combat this growing issue.

Feb 27 • 21:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott follows in the footsteps of Ron DeSantis: the law that could come into force in Texas on March 18

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new law could restrict drag performances in public spaces and limit access for minors starting in March 2026.

Feb 27 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents organize task force to cut tall grass at school and report abandonment of the building in Sorocaba: 'Fear for the children'

Parents in Sorocaba, Brazil, have organized a task force to cut tall grass at a local school and voiced concerns over its neglected condition.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in California: how Gavin Newsom's operation to relocate homeless people went

California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated comprehensive measures to address the homelessness crisis by relocating encampments from public lands through the SAFE Task Force.

Feb 26 • 15:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has ‘had enough’

The Manitoba government is establishing a drug enforcement task force to combat the increasing prevalence of illicit drugs in the province.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Wife beaten on the road, husband tries to force her onto a bike by pulling her hair, both fall, Video

A disturbing incident in Devli, Rajasthan shows a husband violently attempting to force his wife onto a motorcycle in public, captured in a viral video.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Acting IG Disu declares zero tolerance for corruption, end to impunity

Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has pledged to eliminate corruption and impunity within the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing a focus on human rights and public cooperation.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Liberec to increase the price of paper tickets bought from the driver. It wants to force passengers to get them elsewhere

Liberec's decision to raise prices for paper tickets purchased from drivers aims to encourage passengers to obtain tickets from other sources.

Feb 23 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança initiates task force to eliminate loose wires and organize urban wiring

Bragança Paulista is commencing a task force to address the visual and safety issues caused by loose wires on utility poles, with an organized cleaning event scheduled for March 8 and 9.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Last year, the Lithuanian police decreased by 31 officers - the lowest in the last decade

The Lithuanian police force saw its smallest reduction in a decade last year, shedding only 31 officers, according to Police Commissioner Arūnas Paulauskas.

Feb 23 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Barely visible in public, convicted in the United States... Nemesio Oseguera, aka 'El Mencho', the feared cartel leader who shook Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho' and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was reportedly killed in a military operation after being a dominant force in Mexico's drug trade and eluding capture for years.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taken by force and struggling

Brazilian capitals are implementing involuntary hospitalization for drug-dependent homeless individuals, with questionable effectiveness according to health professionals.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The task force for expediting the payment of lump sums gets to work

The Greek government's economic team is making moves to reduce overdue public debts to private entities, establishing a task force to expedite lump sum payments.

Feb 21 • 06:46 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Arrest Warrant Requested for 30-Year-Old Graduate Student Involved in North Korean Drone Incident: Military and Police TF Warns of Public Danger

An arrest warrant has been requested for a 30-year-old graduate student who sent drones to North Korea, igniting tensions and posing a danger to the public, according to the joint military-police task force investigating the incident.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU consolidates data on task force that monitors state-owned companies at risk to public accounts

The Brazilian TCU is consolidating data on a task force monitoring nine state-owned enterprises identified as fiscal risks to public finances.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Joint action catches irregular disposal of grease and garbage, in Búzios and Arraial

A joint task force uncovered significant illegal disposal of waste in Búzios and Arraial, prompting inspections and corrective measures for proper waste management.

Feb 20 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office archives investigation into the death of four young people during police operation

The Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office has archived an investigation into the deaths of four young individuals during a police operation in Nossa Senhora do Socorro, claiming there was no excessive use of force by the officers involved.

Feb 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Surrey police chief warns force needs more officers to take over Cloverdale

Surrey's police chief emphasizes the urgent need for more officers ahead of the force's transition into the Cloverdale area.

Feb 19 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is there a bus strike today or not? This is what is known about the measure of force

A national strike affects public transport services in Argentina, particularly buses, due to demands related to labor reform discussions.

Feb 19 • 14:07 UTC

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