Archive for January 7, 2025
French Police Arrest Three Algerians For Making Alleged Violent Statements On Social Media
Police in France have arrested three Algerian men described by authorities as social media influencers accused of posting videos inciting violence, against a backdrop of soured relations between Paris and its former colony in North Africa. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced the latest arrest Sunday evening — the third in as many days. A…
Read MoreFrance Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Charlie Hebdo Attacks
A decade after gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core and ignited a global outcry in defense of freedom of speech, the nation paused on Tuesday to honor the victims and renew its resolve to fight for liberty and democracy. President Emmanuel…
Read MoreJustin Trudeau says he’ll resign as prime minister of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he intends to resign as Liberal Party leader and prime minister once a new party leader is determined. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,” he said Monday from Rideau Cottage in…
Read MoreArrested for alleged terror threats on Instagram, FIU student claims it was a “joke”
An 18-year-old Florida International University honors student is facing serious charges after federal authorities said he made written threats on social media, including plans to bomb a house. Ronaldo Hernandez-Padron, a graduate of South Miami High School, was arrested last week after the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) received a tip on January 4…
Read MoreBeverly man threatening antisemitic violence had guns, Nazi flag, police say
A Massachusetts man accused of threatening violence against Jewish people has been arrested, police in Beverly said Monday. Matthew Scouras, a 34-year-old Beverly man, allegedly threatened to rape Jewish women and encouraged others online to shoot people outside of synagogues. Nazi paraphernalia and illegal weapons were found in a search of his Essex Street home,…
Read MoreNew Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
After the deadly attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day left 14 people dead, officials are making sure Mardi Gras 2025 will have the highest level of security ever. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of national or international…
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