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Suicide bombing at Kohat mosque kills 16 during Friday prayers — 20hAt least 16 killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed a Kohat police mosque during Friday prayers on Sept. 18, 2026; gunmen fought police as rescues began.

Afghanistan-based group claims attack on Kohat mosque during Friday prayers — 8hA VBIED and gunmen struck worshippers and police at Old Police Lines on Sept. 18. IMP claimed it; tolls range from 16 to 27 as Pakistan vows to hunt facilitators.

Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees — 15hAmnesty on Sept. 18 sought release of U.S. deportees Soliman and Birhane after Equatorial Guinea police bagged their heads and beat them Sept. 11; nearly 30 remain detained.

Sam Okafor Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.

Rochester Couple Charged in Disabled Son’s Homicide — 1dTimothy Green, 33, was found naked at about 88 pounds; police charged his mother and her boyfriend with murder, saying they restrained him with handcuffs and gym weights and starved him.

Indian Police Plan Google Questioning Over 513,847 Fake Gmail Accounts — 3dGujarat police found 513,847 fake Gmail accounts used since 2022 for bomb-threat hoaxes and plan to make Google a subject of the investigation.

Dana Whitfield Google should face real consequences for letting so many fake accounts slip through and fuel these hoaxes.

Five Urns, Millions of Images Found in Philadelphia Missing Women Probe — 1dPhiladelphia police have uncovered images of seven missing women while reviewing more than 1 million files seized from a home in the city that also contained five urns believed to… — by Andrew Powell

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — 4dLaw enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.

Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes — 4dProtests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.

Search Continues for Missing Florida Paddler — 5dPolice across several areas are appealing for information on missing people, including Andrew Kurt in Basildon and a 13-year-old girl with links to Stockport, while Merseyside police continue to search for Alisha Lavery and investigators in Middlefield probe a death after a body was found. In Worcestershire, the 71-year-old Pershore man was found safe, and in Wellington a missing person was located by a member of the public with Exmoor Search and Rescue assisting.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim Reform UK should cooperate fully so voters can see exactly where the money came from.

Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project — Sep 8, 2026

Red paint splattered on Charlie Kirk statue outside TPUSA headquarters — 4dA statue of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. The Phoenix Police Department made the announcement Sunday… — by Sandra Rhodes

Türkiye Raids LGBTQ+ Venues in 'My Family is Safe' Operations — 5dPolice detained 26 in Türkiye's 'My Family is Safe' raids on LGBTQ+ venues; Gurlek said proceedings target 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 companies.

Derek Foss Turkey should focus on real family issues instead of launching operations that punish people for their associations and spaces.

Jackson Police Investigate Fortune Death as HomicideWorld — Sep 9, 2026Jackson police say the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune is being treated as a homicide, with an autopsy completed four weeks ago but the medical examiner's findings not yet received, while a person of interest has been identified on an unrelated gun charge and family concerns about communication persist in a city with a history of racial violence. Officials stress the investigation will continue as a homicide until proven otherwise, as Fortune's mother seeks more transparency amid community anxiety.

Murder Charge, More Arrests Expected in Fortune Death — 6dMississippi authorities arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge after the medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune's death a homicide. Jackson police say the investigation remains active with more arrests expected as detectives pursue new leads.

Two Arrested After Protest Erupts Near GOP Convention in Dallas — Sep 11, 2026Two people were arrested during a protest near the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas as demonstrators confronted police and counter-protesters ahead of P… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom Security around the GOP convention must stay tight to prevent these disruptions from growing larger.

Virginia Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Peer Charged — 4dIrvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan remains in the ICU after a hallway assault at Meadowbrook High School, with his family reporting signs of progress including waking and eating as investigators review surveillance; a juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The family has organized a GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000 for medical costs, and police say the investigation is ongoing with heightened school security.

Flock Employee Summons Police Over Reporter Filming Installation — Sep 8, 2026InvestigateTV and other outlets show a core paradox in Flock Safety’s ALPR network: a system built to watch drivers triggers concern when the watcher is filmed or questioned, revealing deep privacy and civil-liberties tensions. As reporters, installers, and police respond to public-recorded filming, governments and communities debate whether to expand or curb the technology, which now underpins tens of thousands of cameras nationwide.

North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives — Sep 11, 2026Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox… — by Andrew Powell

Danbury Council Allows Noncitizens to Apply as PolicePolitics — Sep 3, 2026Danbury, Connecticut's 18-2 city council vote allows noncitizens, including permanent residents and DACA recipients, to apply for police jobs while retaining the same rigorous background checks and training; supporters say the policy welcomes immigrants and expands the applicant pool, while critics warn about entrusting policing powers to noncitizens. The move is framed as part of a broader trend in Democrat-led cities following recent ICE raids.

Businessman offers to pay legal fees for street preachers arrested by policeGood News — Sep 7, 2026Property developer Samuel Leeds offers to cover legal costs for UK street preachers facing arrests over their preaching.

19 Students Hospitalized After Louisiana School Bus Crash — Sep 12, 2026A Grant Parish school bus crash on Highway 71 north of Montgomery involved 21 students, with 19 hospitalized and two airlifted to a trauma center; authorities reported no confirmed fatalities and Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation, while the school district thanked first responders and urged privacy for those affected.

Marcus Bell The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — 4dProsecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

Greenville sergeant returns to duty after crash that killed wife and parents — Sep 9, 2026Greenville Police Sergeant Diana Munoz has returned to duty after surviving a devastating head-on crash in Spartanburg County in May that killed her wife, Ashley Munoz, her parents, and two others, with her recovery including extensive rehab and broad support from the community.

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