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Two women were arrested in Arua, Uganda, after allegedly kissing in public under the country’s anti-LGBTQ law, which could carry life imprisonment for same-sex acts; rights groups warn of rising harassment and fear for LGBTQ Ugandans amid international condemnation.
Two men, aged 29 and 24, have been charged with kidnapping and murder in Sydney after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his North Ryde home. Police say he was not the intended target of the attack, and remains later found near a golf course have been identified as Baghsarian. Bail was refused for the two suspects, with investigators noting more arrests are likely as they pursue others involved and seize items during searches.
Australian police say 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped in a case believed to target someone linked to organised crime, but he was the wrong man; his body was later found. Two men, aged 24 and 29, have been arrested for questioning and are expected to be charged as investigations continue into others involved. The case underscores a rise in mistaken-identity crimes in Sydney's underworld, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward.
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor reckless-driving charges. Cole faced reckless driving and exceeding the maximum limit; Ikinnagbon faced reckless driving, exceeding the maximum limit and following too closely. Bonds were posted after bookings in the evening. A team spokesperson said the program is aware and gathering information, with no further comment. The arrests follow a pattern of driving-related incidents in Georgia’s program, which previously saw players leave the team. Cole contributed 59 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season, while Ikinnagbon appeared in five games and is expected to have a larger role in 2026.
French authorities have detained two more suspects in Lyon, bringing the total in custody to 11 as they investigate the killing of far-right student Quentin Deranque; the case has sharpened political tensions around France Unbowed (LFI) and sparked cross-party criticism ahead of municipal elections, with questions raised about security at political events and the tone of public debate.
Online misinformation circulated false identities and images of alleged suspects in Quentin Deranque's fatal beating in Lyon, even as authorities announced three women and eight men detained in connection with the case; officials note possible far-left involvement and legal action was promised against those spreading baseless claims.
Protests outside St. Paul’s Whipple Federal Building were declared an unlawful assembly after objects were thrown and a deputy was struck in the head with ice; a squad windshield was broken and authorities, including the Minnesota State Patrol and DNR, arrested 54 people (25 by State Patrol). Most arrests were for unlawful assembly or obstructing legal process, with minimal force used and no arrestees injured; one trooper sustained a minor injury.
Police arrested several protesters outside a Minneapolis federal building on the one-month anniversary of a woman’s death, as counterprotesters clashed with sheriff’s deputies during demonstrations against Jake Lang.
Despite the spotlight on Minneapolis, federal immigration enforcement has continued nationwide with faster, less visible arrests in places like Southern California (including near San Diego and LA), check-ins in Charlotte, and ongoing operations in DC and Portland. Activists report a surge in detainee inquiries to legal groups (e.g., Immigrant Defenders Law Center in LA), signs that tactics are shifting toward swift “smash-and-grab” rounds, and pervasive fear that disrupts work, schooling, and medical care. Community groups are organizing know-your-rights efforts while lawsuits and local resistance shape the enforcement landscape.
Three Delta Tau Delta members at Northern Arizona University were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at an off-campus fraternity event. Authorities indicated alcohol may have been consumed during the gathering, and investigators are continuing to review evidence and consult the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. NAU issued a statement emphasizing safety and accountability.
Iran is detaining doctors and volunteers who treated anti-government protesters, with at least nine healthcare workers arrested and one surgeon charged with Moharebeh (waging war against God); rights groups say the moves amount to a revenge campaign to suppress medical support for the uprising, as raids on makeshift clinics intensify.
Day 32 of Iran's protests shows internet access still tightly controlled with only partial restoration, while authorities continue mass arrests, rising bail demands, and widespread security pressure across 202 cities in 31 provinces. Fatalities reach 6,373 with thousands injured, and tens of thousands summoned or detained. International responses intensify as France backs designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the European Parliament emphasizes accountability, signaling growing diplomatic pressure in a post-crackdown phase.
In Minneapolis, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that 16 people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement officers, under 18 U.S.C. § 111. Bondi framed the arrests as enforcing the law and urged Minnesota to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including access to jails and voter rolls, while Gov. Walz’s office rejected the request for voter-roll data. This is a developing story.
Sixteen Minnesotans have been arrested by federal authorities on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers (18 U.S.C. 111); they appeared in federal court after prosecutors unsealed charging documents detailing a range of alleged offenses, including a vehicle attack, spitting and egg-throwing. Attorney General Pam Bondi described them as rioters and said more arrests are expected as the DOJ enforces the law. The development follows related anti-ICE protests and earlier federal actions in the region.
On the 27th day of nationwide Iran protests, HRANA reports 5,137 confirmed deaths (12,904 under review), about 7,402 seriously injured, and 27,797 arrests, amid a third week of nationwide internet shutdowns. NetBlocks records 348 hours of blackout with signs of staged restoration, while arrests and forced confession videos continue to surface. Internationally, the UN Human Rights Council held a special session and adopted a resolution extending the mandates of the Special Rapporteur and the UN fact-finding mission. Updated totals show 640 gatherings across 194 cities in 31 provinces, including 175 arrests of individuals under 18.