Police brutality

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force

Madison Police Chief John Patterson said the incident unfolded when police responded to a call about a person who was suspected of "checking parked vehicles" in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison.

People gather at the scene of the shooting death of a man by a Madison police officer, who police reported to be carrying a knife, on the city's near east side in Madison, Wisconsin July 22, 2026.
A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' to continue protests after dozens wounded in police altercations

Demonstrators shout slogans at a protest site ahead of a planned march by supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party towards parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Police cane 'Cockroach' movement youth protesters marching to parliament in New Delhi

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers are seen outside of a federal immigration office after a man was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, on July 14, 2026 in Scarborough, Maine.

Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops instituted after two deadly shootings


Right-wing protesters block light rail, clash with police in Jerusalem

At least 14 protesters were arrested during the protest.

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Hooded protesters torch cars, smash shop windows in Paris police protest

Clashes erupted between police and pockets of protesters, most dressed in black and their faces covered.

A firefighter uses a flashlight amid smoke next to burning vehicles during a protest against the "Global Security Bill'', that right groups say would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer's face and would infringe journalists' freedom in the country, in Paris, France, December 5,

Police officer charged in George Floyd's death released on $1 m. bond

Chauvin was charged with second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd, a Black man, after he kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

A mural of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis is seen in Stevenson Square

A police chief maybe able to curb brutality

But that still is no excuse for the abuses of power under interim Israel Police commissioner Motti Cohen.

Israeli police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 29, 2020.

Kentucky to release recording of Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings

The two officers who shot Taylor were cleared.

Protesters march against racial injustice and for Black women following the grand jury decision in Louisville's Breonna Taylor case, in Denver, Colorado, US, September 26, 2020.

Kentucky prosecutor to release Breonna Taylor grand jury evidence

The tipping point came after the judge who is presiding over the case of the one indicted officer ordered a recording to be entered into the court file by Wednesday.

Protesters march against racial injustice and for Black women following the grand jury decision in Louisville's Breonna Taylor case, in Denver, Colorado, US, September 26, 2020.

Former detective pleads not guilty in Breonna Taylor case – report

The other two officers who shot Taylor were not charged at all after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Black Republican, concluded their use of force was justified.

Protesters march against racial injustice and for Black women following the grand jury decision in Louisville's Breonna Taylor case, in Denver, Colorado, US, September 26, 2020.

Footage shows breach of policy in investigation of Breonna Taylor killing

A former Louisville Police Department narcotics officer commenting on the footage said that "this is not how it's supposed to work," and that they have "never seen anything like this."

A woman wearing a protective mask holds a portrait of Breonna Taylor during the march for Breonna Taylor in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., September 25, 2020

Belarus police detain dozens as crowds chant against Lukashenko

One group of women chanted "Our president is Sveta!" - referring to opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who they say won the vote - before riot police dragged many of them into vans.

Belarusian law enforcement officers detain a woman during an opposition rally to reject the presidential election results and to protest against the inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus September 26, 2020.

Justice Minister asks watchdog to review Umm al-Hiran incident

Abu al-Kaeean was killed in disputed circumstances during the January 2017 demolitions and protests.

THE CAR DRIVEN by Beduin teacher Yacoub Abu al-Kaeean is seen where it ran into policemen during the fatal January 18 demolition operation in the Negev village of Umm al-Hiran.