Malaga's taxi community is in alarm after a series of armed robberies, including two in less than a week, targeting drivers in the Palma-Palmilla district. Drivers are demanding increased security measures and financial aid for surveillance cameras.
Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles announced a substantial decline in crime across The Bahamas for 2025, with overall major crimes falling by 15% and murders plummeting by 31%. This marks the largest percentage drop in homicides since national tracking began in 1963.
A significant fire broke out in a plastics factory in the Potrero de San Bernardino neighborhood of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on January 22, 2026. Emergency services, including firefighters and civil protection, responded to the blaze, which consumed approximately 2,000 square meters and led to the preventive evacuation of around 50 people. No injuries were reported.
Mexico City's government has initiated 'El Detector que Salva,' a new program distributing 10,000 free gas detectors to residents. Led by Clara Brugada Molina, the initiative aims to prevent explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning, and asphyxiation, following a recent gas-related incident in Coyoacán. The city records approximately 4,000 gas incidents annually.
A 61-year-old Colombian man was arrested in Madrid's Usera district on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for allegedly stabbing his 50-year-old ex-partner in the neck. The victim, also Colombian, sustained serious injuries but is reportedly out of danger thanks to prompt police and medical intervention. The incident occurred in a park on Camino de Perales.
The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran has issued a security alert advising American citizens to immediately depart the country due to escalating protests, heightened security measures, and ongoing internet blockages. The advisory, issued on January 12, 2026, warns of significant risks including arrest and detention.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PEO UAS/CUAS) to rapidly acquire and deploy drone and counter-drone technologies. This initiative, backed by a significant $115 million investment, aims to enhance American airspace sovereignty and secure major events like America250 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State, Nigeria, are in a state of panic after suspected bandits issued handwritten notes threatening an invasion on January 20, 2026. The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the notes and launched a full investigation, deploying intelligence and tactical units to the area to bolster security and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen-Buer branch is grappling with the aftermath of a high-value burglary where over 3,000 safe deposit boxes were plundered. The bank has responded to customer concerns regarding security measures and compensation, while police continue investigations into the meticulously planned heist, which saw perpetrators breach the vault via a parking garage. The estimated value of stolen goods could exceed 100 million Euros.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new initiatives, including an IRS task force and FinCEN investigations, to combat rampant government benefits fraud in Minnesota, which has reportedly wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. The actions aim to safeguard the financial system and ensure accountability.
A significant explosion occurred on January 8, 2026, in Villagrán, Guanajuato, Mexico, suspected to be caused by a clandestine tap on a Pemex pipeline. The incident in Colonia Planetaria led to the mobilization of emergency services and temporary evacuations, though no serious injuries or fatalities have been confirmed.
Mexico City's Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) has deployed 14,998 police officers for the 'Día de Reyes 2026' operation, running from January 3 to 6. The extensive security measures aim to ensure public safety, vigilance, and traffic control across the capital during the significant Three Kings' Day celebrations.
An early morning fire on January 4, 2026, in Breiðholt, Reykjavík, significantly damaged a detached house on Brúnastekkur, rendering it uninhabitable. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross provided immediate assistance to the affected residents, offering shelter for the night. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.
A fire ravaged a section of the popular Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, on Monday evening, December 30, 2025. The inferno destroyed 10 container shops primarily dealing in clothing materials, resulting in losses estimated at millions of naira. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded, containing the blaze with no casualties reported. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Surf Life Saving Australia and Royal Life Saving Australia have issued urgent water safety warnings for the 2025-26 holiday season, citing a significantly increased risk of drowning on public holidays. With 154 coastal drowning deaths recorded in the past year, beachgoers are urged to prioritize safety, swim at patrolled locations, and be aware of heightened dangers.
Paris has canceled its major New Year's Eve concert on the Champs-Élysées for 2025, citing heightened terror threats and crowd safety concerns. While fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe will proceed, a live performance has been replaced by a pre-recorded broadcast. Enhanced security measures are in place across the city.
Fifty homes in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands, were evacuated on Friday, December 26, 2025, following the discovery of explosive material in a residence on Marishof. A resident was arrested in connection with the find, which prompted a large-scale response from emergency services and the Dutch military's bomb disposal unit.
Silvinei Vasques, former director of Brazil's Federal Highway Police, was arrested in Paraguay on Friday, December 26, 2025, after attempting to flee Brazil. Vasques, 50, had been sentenced to over 24 years in prison for his involvement in a coup plot and broke his electronic ankle monitor before crossing the border. He was apprehended at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción while trying to board a flight to El Salvador using false documents.
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE thwarted a kidnapping attempt on the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State on December 22, 2025, rescuing 24 passengers from two commercial buses. One passenger remains missing as search efforts continue.
Mauritanian civil security officials, led by Brigadier General Abou EL MAALY EL HADY SIDI OULD AMAR, visited Monaco from December 15-19, 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen a 25-year partnership in safety and security, focusing on firefighting techniques and crisis management, with the collaboration renewed through 2027.
