The murder rate in England and Wales has fallen to a nearly 50-year low
According to the UK Office for National Statistics, there were only 499 homicides, including murder, manslaughter, and infanticide, recorded in England and Wales between September 2024 and September 2025. This is the lowest figure since 1977—almost half a century. Compared to the previous year, the number of murders decreased by…
The Italian government wants to give the police more powers
The Italian government has approved a package of measures to strengthen public safety, significantly expanding police powers. The corresponding decree was adopted by the Council of Ministers on February 5, 2026, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The main innovations concern preventative detention: police will now be able…
Incidents around Berlin’s hospitals are on the rise
In recent months, suspicious incidents around Berlin’s medical facilities have increased sharply. The Berlin Hospital Association reports unidentified drone overflights, cyberattacks, door break-ins, unauthorized filming, and arson. The most high-profile incidents of recent months include: an explosion at the entrance to the Charité; a massive arson attack at the Vivantes…
The USA is prepared to tighten sanctions against Russia if peace talks fail
The Trump administration has prepared a new package of sanctions against Russia but is holding off on implementing them immediately. Bloomberg reports this, citing European officials familiar with the situation. According to agency sources, the restrictions will primarily affect Russia’s energy sector, including measures against the so-called “shadow fleet”—ships used…
The UK and the USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
The UK and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements. The document was signed on February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., during a major international summit on critical minerals organized by the administration of US President Donald Trump….