72 result(s) for “Safety”
A U.S. Coast Guard search located a debris field off Nantucket after a Canadian-registered air ambulance vanished en route from Bermuda to Boston. Transport Canada and Bermuda authorities are coordinating with U.S. search teams as next of kin are notified and investigators gather preliminary flight data.
Crews from four Ghana National Fire Service stations fought a fire that broke out behind the China Mall in Amasaman on Sunday, as authorities worked to contain the blaze and assess damage. No confirmed casualties have been reported and investigations are under way.
The UK regulator Ofcom has issued fresh industry reminders and flagged progress and limits with age assurance, reiterating its investigation into TikTok and pressing search engines and app ecosystems to do more to keep children away from harmful content.
Madhusudan 'Mad' Sandhu, a prominent social media influencer and makeup artist with connections to Punjabi entertainment, was killed on Loharka Road in Amritsar on October 3. Authorities are examining CCTV, witness accounts and possible motives including earlier threats and online controversies.
Ofcom today published strengthened guidance for regulated online platforms on the use of artificial intelligence for content moderation, age assurance and transparency. The new guidance sets practical expectations for auditability, human oversight and reporting, and signals closer regulatory scrutiny as the UK pushes to balance online safety with innovation.
Federal and consumer safety outlets say scammers are renewing and sharpening campaigns that impersonate U.S. law enforcement, prosecutors and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center to extort money and harvest personal data. Officials urge immediate verification steps and provide reporting pathways for victims.
Vancouver police say a targeted safety campaign through September produced more than 1,200 contacts with e-scooter riders, the majority for helmet and sidewalk violations, as the city presses to curb risky riding amid rising complaints and collisions.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told the Islamabad High Court that existing law does not let it impose an across‑the‑board age limit or mandatory age verification on social media platforms, and said a new legal framework would be required.
On October 2, 2026, veteran actors and musicians joined the Cockroach Janta Party rally at Shivaji Park, despite police denial of permission. Organisers demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and signalled plans to escalate to Delhi if demands are not met.
British counterterror investigators have charged two Iranian nationals with preparing acts of terrorism in an alleged plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community. Police say the suspects were arrested in late September and remanded to appear in court on October 3, as authorities work with community leaders to reassure the public.
A vehicle drove into a crowd gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights before the NRL grand final, leaving several people injured and prompting a large emergency response. Police have arrested the driver and an investigation is under way.
With Brazil set to vote on October 4, the United States and Australia temporarily halted consular operations after Brazilian federal police executed warrants probing alleged threats to US diplomatic sites. Authorities say no evidence has yet been found and investigations continue.
About 700 prisoners walked free in the first wave of an expanded early release programme as ministers move to avert a looming capacity crisis in England and Wales prisons. The measure is sparking relief in some communities and sharp political debate about public safety and long term justice reform.
The Polizia Postale has expanded its annual education campaign with a nationwide Action Week beginning October 2, 2026, taking officers back into classrooms across Liguria and other regions to confront rising cases of sextortion, online harassment and violence involving minors.
The Bombay High Court has ordered major platforms to remove AI generated deepfakes and other unauthorised content using Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s name, image and voice, in a ruling that strengthens celebrity personality rights against synthetic media.