‘Insane’ Magdeburg Christmas market attack turns up heat on Germany’s politicians – POLITICO

‘Insane’ Magdeburg Christmas market attack turns up heat on Germany’s politicians – POLITICO

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the authorities can “say with certainty that the perpetrator was obviously Islamophobic.”  At least five people were killed, including a child, according to the premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff. | Omer Messinger/Getty Images The chief prosecutor said the suspect is in police custody and has made a statement about the … Read more

Report ties Romanian liberals to TikTok campaign that fueled pro-Russia candidate – POLITICO

Report ties Romanian liberals to TikTok campaign that fueled pro-Russia candidate – POLITICO

The center-right Romanian National Liberal Party paid for a campaign on TikTok that ended up favoring far-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu, a new report from investigative outlet snoop.ro indicates. Georgescu was catapulted from obscurity into the lead in the first round of voting in the Romanian presidential election on Nov. 24. But the country’s top constitutional court … Read more

Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledges to crack down on unfair targeting of private firms

Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledges to crack down on unfair targeting of private firms

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned local governments not to target private companies with unfair fines and promised further measures to improve the business environment next year. The pledge – made at a meeting of the State Council, China’s cabinet, on Monday – follows accusations that some local authorities have been trying to raise extra … Read more

25 MPH May Be Too Fast For City Centers: Study

25 MPH May Be Too Fast For City Centers: Study

Photo: bodrumsurf (Shutterstock) It’s an intuitive concept that a vehicle’s speed is the decisive factor in determining whether a struck pedestrian is seriously injured or killed. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows front-end height compounds the injury risk created by speed. Findings show that a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit may be too … Read more

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January – The Denver Post

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January – The Denver Post

By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a … Read more

‘How safe is Dubai?’ Influencers leave gold, valuables in public

‘How safe is Dubai?’ Influencers leave gold, valuables in public

An influencer’s recent reel has sparked conversations about the safety of Dubai, as it features her leaving a set of heavy gold ornaments near a busy pavement for nearly half an hour without anyone attempting to steal them. Leylafshonkar, the social media influencer, conducted the safety experiment in collaboration with Vanzo Jewellery, located on Satwa … Read more

Morrison, Colorado is closing its police department

Morrison, Colorado is closing its police department

Starting next year, there won’t be any police officers in Morrison. Instead, this tiny town of 400 residents — home to the busy Red Rocks Amphitheatre and a steady stream of tourists window-shopping on Bear Creek Avenue — will contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for round-the-clock law enforcement services. The new arrangement is … Read more

Thousands of euros found in Reynders’ homes by police, media reports say – POLITICO

Thousands of euros found in Reynders’ homes by police, media reports say – POLITICO

Reynders was previously investigated in 2019 on allegations of corruption and money laundering but maintained his innocence and prosecutors dropped the charges. He enjoyed a form of diplomatic immunity during his five-year term as a commissioner. A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed they were aware of the investigation and said they would collaborate with … Read more

Georgia protests escalate as police clash with demonstrators after EU talks halted – POLITICO

Georgia protests escalate as police clash with demonstrators after EU talks halted – POLITICO

The unrest followed a turbulent Thursday night when police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas to disperse crowds after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension. President Salome Zourabichvili joined protesters on Thursday, accusing the government of declaring “war” on its own people. The interior ministry said … Read more

Aurora leaders clash as questions over deportation plan persist

Aurora leaders clash as questions over deportation plan persist

Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky says the Trump transition team has spoken to her about Operation Aurora, but the details of President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport an unknown number of undocumented immigrants remain scarce. Last week, Jurinsky took the opportunity of a monthly meeting of the council’s public safety policy committee, which she … Read more