Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues | Protests News

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues | Protests News

Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters across Kenya as demonstrations against a controversial finance bill continue, even after the president said he would not sign it. In the capital city,…

UK police arrest man suspected of involvement in texting scandal | Police News

UK police arrest man suspected of involvement in texting scandal | Police News

British media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party. British police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in a plot targeting lawmakers and journalists with flirtatious text messages in an effort to obtain illicit photos that could…

Kenya tax protests turn deadly with parliament storming, police gunfire | Politics

Kenya tax protests turn deadly with parliament storming, police gunfire | Politics

NewsFeed Protests against a bill that would raise taxes turned deadly in Kenya as police fired on demonstrators trying to storm the legislature in Nairobi. The head of the Kenya Medical Association said at least 13 people had been killed. President William Ruto said “legitimate” protests had been “hijacked” by…

Kenyan police shoot tax demonstrators amid violent parliament breach | Politics

Kenyan police shoot tax demonstrators amid violent parliament breach | Politics

NewsFeed Protests over a controversial tax and finance bill in Kenya turned deadly with police reportedly opening fire and killing several demonstrators as they breached the parliament building in the capital Nairobi. There are reports of internet disruptions and broadcaster KTN said it was threatened with closure over its protest…

Kenyan police to depart for contentious peacekeeping effort in Haiti | Police News

Kenyan police to depart for contentious peacekeeping effort in Haiti | Police News

Kenyan President William Ruto holds ceremonial goodbye for 400 troops set to depart on UN-backed mission. A contingent of Kenyan police is set to depart for a controversial mission in Haiti to combat the influence of powerful criminal gangs that have brought turmoil and violence to the Caribbean nation. Kenyan…

Students protest across India over examination ‘scam’ | Politics

Students protest across India over examination ‘scam’ | Politics

NewsFeed Students are protesting across India after evidence of corruption interfered with this year’s elite examinations. Some exam results have now been cancelled and an investigation into the alleged leak of papers and high scores is being investigated. Published On 21 Jun 202421 Jun 2024 Check out our Latest News…

German police shoot axe-wielding suspect before Euro 2024 match in Hamburg | Police

German police shoot axe-wielding suspect before Euro 2024 match in Hamburg | Police

NewsFeed A man holding a pickaxe and an unlit Molotov cocktail has been shot by German police near a football fan zone in Hamburg ahead of a Euro 2024 match between Poland and Netherlands. Officers say the suspect threatened them and is now being treated for his injuries. Published On…

Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence | Police News

Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence | Police News

The newly installed government in Haiti has announced the replacement of the head of the beleaguered national police force, in the latest effort to respond to gang violence in the crisis-wracked country. Police chief Frantz Elbe will be replaced with former chief Rameau Normil, the prime minister’s office has confirmed….

Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK | Politics News

Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK | Politics News

The six, including former legislator Nathan Law, are also banned from any business dealings and financial transactions. Hong Kong has cancelled the passports of six pro-democracy activists who are in exile overseas under its newly-enacted domestic security law, calling them “lawless wanted criminals”. The government said that in addition to…