Polizia e criminalità organizzata
Almost 50 arrested as police target Western Balkan network linked to killings
Nearly 50 suspects have been arrested in an international operation targeting a drug trafficking network with Western Balkan members, linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks across Europe.
Europol, letto il 8 ottobre 2026, 10:10 — leggere alla fonte
Justice Department and FBI Seize Vulnerability Scanning and Spear Phishing Tools Operated and Used by China-State Sponsored Hackers
Today the Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized seizures to deny malicious cyber actors access to two hacking tools, “Microscan” and “FishHub,” used to scan and, in some cases, hack, U.S. and foreign critical infrastructure systems and other networks.
US Department of Justice, 8 ottobre 2026, 12:00 — leggere alla fonte
Justice Department Files Complaint Against the City and County of Denver, Colorado Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City and County of Denver, Mayor Michael C. Johnston, City Attorney Michiko Ando Brown, and Police Chief Ronald Thomas, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiting them from wearing masks and by requiring identification in the manner prescribed by D.R.M.C. §§ 28-300–28-303.
US Department of Justice, 8 ottobre 2026, 12:00 — leggere alla fonte
New website launched for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation
A new website providing victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation with information and support, as well as options in relation to requesting a review of a previously closed case, has been launched today.
UK National Crime Agency, 8 ottobre 2026, 09:45 — leggere alla fonte
Operation Venetic: Drugs and firearms suppliers convicted
Two men who supplied pistols and ammunition to organised crime groups have been convicted and sentenced.
UK National Crime Agency, 8 ottobre 2026, 15:21 — leggere alla fonte
Minnesota Woman Convicted in $3.6M Scheme to Defraud Medicaid Housing Services Program
A federal jury in St. Paul convicted a Minnesota woman yesterday for executing a scheme to steal $3.6 million from the now-defunct Minnesota Medicaid Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Program.
US Department of Justice, 8 ottobre 2026, 12:00 — leggere alla fonte
Emergenze
Volcanic eruption is on going for Taal in Philippines
Volcano Taal is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Orange.
GDACS — global disaster alerts, 8 ottobre 2026, 13:00 — leggere alla fonte
Orange earthquake (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 08/10/2026 09:00 UTC, 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 10/8/2026 9:00:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km.
GDACS — global disaster alerts, 8 ottobre 2026, 09:09 — leggere alla fonte
Politica e cooperazione
Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2830 (2026), Security Council Renews Sudan Sanctions Regime for Two Months, Panel of Experts’ Mandate for Three
The Security Council today extended until 11 December the 1591 Sudan sanctions regime, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo, to permit additional time for negotiations on extending the measures.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 8 ottobre 2026, 15:42 — leggere alla fonte
Security Council, 10235th Meeting (AM) Sudan
At 10 a.m., the Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution renewing the Sudan sanctions regime. Set up through resolution 1591 (2005), it includes an arms embargo. Focused on Darfur and targeted travel bans and asset freezes on individuals who threaten peace in the region. The current regimes expires on 9 October 2026.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 8 ottobre 2026, 10:45 — leggere alla fonte
Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the Irish EU Affairs Committee
European Commission Speech Dublin, 08 Oct 2026 It is a pleasure to be with you during Ireland's Presidency at an important moment for Europe and for the security of our citizens. Earlier this year I was in G...
European Commission press releases, 8 ottobre 2026, 12:17 — leggere alla fonte
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