The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, who is wanted by Monaco authorities for attempted murder, placing an explosive device on a public road with criminal intent and participation in a criminal conspiracy, according to the Interpol notice released on Friday.

The explosion occurred on Monday evening in the entrance hall of a residential apartment building near Monaco’s border with France. Investigators said an unidentified individual left a package inside the building shortly before it detonated as three residents entered the premises.

The blast injured a man, a woman and a 13-year-old child. Monaco’s prosecutor has not officially identified the victims, but multiple consistent sources said the apparent target was Vadym Yermolaiev, a 58-year-old businessman originally from Ukraine who later acquired Cypriot citizenship, along with his partner and son.

The two adults sustained serious injuries in the explosion, while the child was taken to Lenval Children’s Hospital in Nice in non-critical condition. By Wednesday, the man was no longer listed in critical condition, although the woman’s condition remained unstable.

The investigation initially focused on a male suspect after security camera footage showed an individual wearing a black fisherman’s hat leaving the package. Subsequent inquiries led investigators to identify Berezovska as the primary suspect.

Photographs released by Interpol show a woman with shoulder-length dark hair. The Red Notice states that she has a tattoo on her right arm, possibly depicting a snake, and that she speaks German.

Late on Thursday, the Monaco prosecutor’s office confirmed that investigators had identified a suspect but declined to release further details regarding the investigation or a possible motive.

The bombing has drawn significant attention in Monaco, a small Mediterranean principality known for its extensive security measures and as a residence for many wealthy international business figures.

Yermolaiev has lived in Monaco since at least 2021. In December 2023, Ukrainian authorities imposed sanctions on him over business activities linked to Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, a move that Ukraine and most Western countries do not recognize.

Authorities have not publicly linked the bombing to those sanctions or to any specific motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.

An Interpol Red Notice is an international request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person pending extradition or other legal proceedings. It is not an international arrest warrant but serves to alert member countries that an individual is sought by a national judicial authority.

Monaco investigators continue to work with international law enforcement agencies as efforts intensify to locate the suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said authorities monitored 120 protest marches on Tuesday, of which 108 remained peaceful while police intervened in 12 demonstrations following outbreaks of unrest.

According to Mosikili, those arrested included undocumented migrants accused of violating immigration laws as well as individuals detained on charges including public violence, harboring undocumented migrants and robbery.

Police reinforced security operations overnight by deploying additional personnel to five of South Africa’s nine provinces to respond to isolated incidents of looting and other criminal activity linked to the demonstrations.

The South African National Defence Force also deployed soldiers to Johannesburg’s Hillbrow district to assist police in maintaining public order.

The nationwide protests were organized by an anti-immigration movement that had declared Tuesday as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.

The demonstrations followed months of growing tensions that have drawn international criticism after foreign nationals were forced from their homes and businesses, with reports of vandalism and attacks targeting migrant-owned properties.

Authorities have not reported widespread disruption beyond the isolated incidents, and police said security operations remain in place to prevent further unrest.

The man, identified as Sami Ahmed Jasous, was in his twenties. According to the Palestine News Agency, he was the sixth Palestinian citizen of Israel to be killed by Israeli police since January.

Police said the shooting occurred after an alleged attempted stabbing. No further details about the incident or any injuries to police officers were immediately released.

Lod, located southeast of Tel Aviv, is a mixed Jewish-Arab city with a population of about 105,000. Around 70% of residents are Jewish, while the remainder are Arab citizens of Israel.

The incident comes amid broader concerns over crime and policing within Israel’s Arab communities. Arab citizens have long raised complaints over home demolitions linked to unauthorized construction and have accused authorities of failing to address rising levels of violent crime.

On Wednesday, a prominent figure from Israel’s Arab community was killed in a car explosion in the northern city of Haifa. The death was the seventh homicide reported over a three-day period. Separate incidents in the towns of Basma and Shfaram also left two young men dead.

Arab members of the Knesset have repeatedly called on the government to strengthen efforts against organized crime and increase oversight of police conduct. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose portfolio includes oversight of the police, has faced criticism from some lawmakers who accuse him of failing to curb criminal violence in Arab communities.

According to figures cited in the report, 252 Arab citizens were killed in homicide-related incidents during 2025, accounting for about 80% of all homicide victims in Israel, despite Arab citizens representing roughly 21% of the country’s population.

The explosion, which occurred in the town of Pomezia about 20 km (12 miles) south of Rome, destroyed two vehicles belonging to Ranucci, a prominent investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and organized crime. No injuries were reported in the attack.

In a statement, the Carabinieri said the four suspects, detained near Naples, were strongly suspected of possessing, transporting and using explosive devices in a public place, issuing threats and causing damage under aggravating circumstances linked to acting as part of a group using mafia-style methods.

Three of the suspects were placed in pre-trial detention, while a fourth was ordered under house arrest, police said.

Ranucci, host of the investigative television programme “Report” on public broadcaster Rai 3, has lived under police protection for several years because of repeated death threats linked to his reporting.

Speaking to Italy’s ANSA news agency following the bombing, Ranucci said he had received “an endless list of threats.”

The investigation, led by the Rome Anti-Mafia Prosecutor’s Office, involved extensive analysis of surveillance camera footage, telephone records and forensic examinations of the explosive device, according to the Carabinieri.

Investigators believe the individuals who carried out the bombing acted on behalf of unidentified third parties who allegedly organized logistical support, including financial assistance, dedicated mobile phone cards, legal support and contingency plans to facilitate the suspects’ escape abroad if necessary.

Authorities said efforts to identify those believed to have ordered the attack remain ongoing.

The semi-automated system, introduced in April by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, links traffic cameras with locally developed software capable of identifying five common traffic violations, including running red lights, driving on the wrong side of the road, blocking designated lanes, stopping in unauthorized areas and picking up or dropping off passengers at undesignated locations.

Additional Police Commissioner for Traffic Anisur Rahman said the pilot project cost about $50,000, with roughly half allocated to software development and the remainder spent on cameras and server infrastructure.

The system currently relies on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras installed at seven intersections. When a violation is detected, the software generates a digital case file using recorded footage, after which authorities manually review the evidence before notices are sent to registered vehicle owners through text messages and postal mail.

Rahman said manual verification remains necessary because Bangladesh’s existing road infrastructure was not designed for automated enforcement and certain situations, such as drivers temporarily violating traffic rules to accommodate pedestrians or auto-rickshaws, could lead to incorrect detections. Motorists also retain the right to seek a review of any charges.

Authorities said the technology is also helping optimize traffic signal timing by monitoring vehicle volumes from different directions, allowing officers to adjust signals more efficiently while retaining the option to switch the system to manual control when required.

According to Rahman, average vehicle speeds have improved noticeably since the system was introduced. He said vehicles in Dhaka moved at an average speed of 4.2 kilometers per hour in 2024, while current traffic conditions have shown visible improvements following the deployment of the pilot.

Dhaka, a city of more than 22 million residents, has long struggled with severe traffic congestion, irregular lane discipline and widespread traffic-rule violations despite repeated government efforts to improve road management. Traffic officers have frequently been required to manually regulate busy intersections.

Police plan to install 60 additional camera systems across the city this year and double that number next year, with the aim of gradually extending AI-assisted traffic management throughout Dhaka.

Officials said one of the most immediate effects has been a change in driver behavior, with motorists becoming more cautious about violating traffic rules because they know vehicle movements are continuously monitored.

Professional driver Abul Bashar said many motorists had previously ignored traffic signals and lane markings but had become more disciplined since the cameras were installed because violations could now result in formal enforcement actions without direct interaction with traffic officers.

Ride-share driver Karimul Mawla said shorter waiting times at major intersections had improved vehicle movement and enabled drivers to complete more trips during the day, contributing to higher daily earnings.

The cocaine, estimated to have a street value of A$816 million ($572 million), was discovered on June 19 at a semi-rural property in the western Sydney suburb of Londonderry, the Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce said on Monday.

Investigators said the drugs were hidden in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers accessible through false floors installed inside three shipping containers on the property.

Two Sydney men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested at the scene and charged with possessing a commercial quantity of an illicit drug. If convicted, they face potential life sentences under Australian law.

The seizure surpasses Australia’s previous record cocaine interception of 2.34 metric tons, recovered from a fishing vessel near K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, off the Queensland coast in 2024.

Authorities allege the shipment entered Australia through Midge Point in Queensland before being transported approximately 1,800 kilometers by road to Sydney by an organized crime network.

Police believe the drugs originated from the same mother ship linked to an earlier seizure of 178 kilograms of cocaine and 142 kilograms of methamphetamine in Queensland. Six individuals have already been charged in connection with that investigation.

Investigators suspect the vessel involved is the Belize-flagged cargo ship MV Wealth, which has been detained by authorities in the Solomon Islands over suspected links to transnational organized crime activities.

The Solomon Islands lie roughly 2,000 kilometers northeast of Queensland and have increasingly attracted law enforcement attention as authorities monitor trafficking routes across the Pacific region.

Australian Federal Police Commander Stephen Jay said criminal syndicates were increasingly exploiting Queensland’s extensive 13,000-kilometer coastline to import illicit drugs into Australia.

The seizure highlights the continued attraction of the Australian narcotics market to international trafficking organizations. Law enforcement agencies note that Australians pay some of the highest prices globally for cocaine, making the country a highly profitable destination for organized crime groups despite intensified border enforcement and interdiction efforts.

Investigations into the trafficking network and the origins of the shipment remain ongoing.

The shooting occurred at around 9:00 a.m. local time at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, in Leyte province, police said. Two suspects, aged 15 and 14, were taken into custody shortly after the attack and are being questioned in the presence of their parents.

Police said the two boys fired indiscriminately inside the school compound, killing three students and injuring five others. Authorities have not yet established a definitive motive for the attack.

“We are hearing bullying was the motive behind their actions, but we have yet to ask them,” police Lieutenant Evalyn Diaz told AFP, adding that investigators were still working to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Authorities are also investigating how the suspects obtained the firearms and managed to bring them onto school grounds.

The injured students were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, although officials have not released details regarding their conditions.

Video footage circulated by local media and verified by AFP showed students hiding inside classrooms while gunshots rang out across the campus, with children heard screaming and crying during the incident.

The Philippine Department of Education described the attack as a “high-alert situation” and said officials from the national, regional and local education offices had been deployed to coordinate with law enforcement agencies and school administrators.

“Our Central Office officials, alongside regional and division office personnel, are active on the ground, coordinating closely with school authorities and law enforcement to secure the premises,” the department said in a statement.

School shootings are uncommon in the Philippines, where firearms ownership is tightly regulated. However, illegal weapons remain widely available through black-market networks, and gun-related violence is frequently linked to criminal activity, personal disputes and local political rivalries.

In 2022, three people, including a former city mayor, were killed in a shooting near a graduation ceremony at Ateneo de Manila University in the capital. Authorities later concluded that attack was motivated by personal grievances.

Monday’s shooting is likely to renew scrutiny of school security measures and access to illegal firearms in the Southeast Asian nation as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Rajapaksa was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC), according to police and commission officials.

After being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, he was released on bail, police spokesman F.U. Wootler told Reuters.

The arrest marks the latest legal development involving members of the influential Rajapaksa family, which dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly two decades through a series of senior government positions, including the presidency and key cabinet portfolios.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is under investigation over allegations that his recruitment into the Sri Lankan Navy in 2006 did not follow established procedures, according to a statement issued earlier this month by the bribery commission.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed further details regarding the alleged violations or whether additional charges could follow as the investigation progresses.

Neither Yoshitha Rajapaksa nor representatives of the Rajapaksa family immediately commented publicly on the allegations following the court proceedings.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption has intensified scrutiny of high-profile public figures in recent years as Sri Lanka seeks to strengthen governance standards and address longstanding concerns about accountability in public institutions.

The case is likely to attract significant public attention given the Rajapaksa family’s enduring influence in Sri Lankan politics and previous investigations involving senior members of the family.

Court proceedings and the commission’s investigation are expected to continue.

Recent unrest in Northern Ireland and England has intensified political arguments over migration, policing and social cohesion, with competing claims emerging about the causes of violence and whether institutions are failing to protect communities.

The disturbances in Belfast and Southampton have been cited by some political figures as evidence of deeper problems linked to immigration and policing. Critics of that interpretation argue that available data does not support a direct connection between migration levels and the violence, pointing instead to broader issues including misinformation, public frustration and the mobilisation of extremist groups.

The unrest in Belfast began after an incident involving a black suspect, later identified as a refugee from Sudan, who was accused of attacking a white victim. The incident, which was widely circulated online, triggered tensions and violent disorder in parts of the city.In Glengormley, north of Belfast, residents dealt with the aftermath of attacks described by local authorities and observers as severe community violence.

Homes were damaged, and some families were forced to leave areas affected by masked groups shouting anti-immigrant slogans.At around the same time, courts in Southampton were dealing with the consequences of separate violent demonstrations.

Prosecutors told a hearing that around 1,000 people had gathered outside the city’s central police station on 2 June following the release of police body camera footage connected to the killing of an 18-year-old student.The teenager had been wrongly arrested and restrained after false racism allegations.

The person responsible for the fatal stabbing, a 23-year-old British Sikh man, had later been convicted of murder.During the Southampton protests, prosecutors said some participants were wearing masks and many appeared to have been drinking alcohol. Demonstrators moved towards an incorrect address linked to the family of the convicted man, and violence broke out.

Police officers were attacked with bricks, chairs and other objects, while a police vehicle was damaged. Authorities said officers were subjected to repeated assaults during the disorder, which lasted for several hours.Some of those involved were linked to far-right organisations, including groups calling themselves the Southampton Patriots, White Vanguard and the Portsmouth branch of the National Rebirth Party.

Several defendants later appeared in court. One man was sentenced after admitting to pushing a burning commercial bin towards officers and throwing a wooden object. Another received a prison sentence after admitting to throwing a bin and metal chair at police.The cases became part of a wider political debate about whether Britain faces a crisis of public safety and whether institutions treat different communities differently.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage argued that the police response to the Southampton case showed that the interests of white citizens were being treated differently from those of ethnic minorities. He also said the Belfast violence reflected public fears about immigration and called for action to address concerns about safety.

Opponents said such claims risked increasing social division by presenting complex events through a narrow political lens. They argued that isolated incidents were being used to support wider claims about migration and national identity without sufficient evidence.Figures on migration in Northern Ireland have been cited as challenging the argument that immigration was the primary driver of the Belfast violence.

The 2021 census showed that almost 97% of people in Northern Ireland identified as white. Government figures indicated that 2,248 asylum seekers were receiving support in Northern Ireland as of March 2024, compared with a population of about 1.93 million.Authorities estimated that around 200 people were involved in the Belfast disorder.

Claims of “two-tier policing”, suggesting that law enforcement treats white people unfairly compared with minority groups, have also been disputed by researchers and policing experts. They noted that Britain has spent decades addressing concerns about racism within policing, with multiple official reviews calling for reforms to tackle unequal treatment.

The police response to the Southampton case remains under investigation, but experts warned against using one incident to reverse long-standing concerns about discrimination affecting minority communities.Criminologist Prof Tim Newburn said large-scale riots were unusual in the UK and usually required a combination of public anger and a breakdown in police control.

He said recent unrest reflected current political tensions, particularly around issues of borders, national identity and migration. Economic pressures, including rising living costs, have affected many people, but recent disorder has more often been connected to disputes involving race and immigration.Police capacity has also been raised as a factor.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland requested support from other forces after officers were injured during the Belfast unrest. In Southampton, police reported injuries among officers and a police dog during the disorder.Social psychologist Prof John Drury said recent events showed how racist ideas could gain influence when individuals believed their views were becoming more widely accepted.

He argued that online networks and political discussion had contributed to the spread and normalisation of anti-immigrant narratives.Drury said some participants in violent protests may use claims of victimhood as justification, while others genuinely believe such ideas as part of their worldview.The Belfast unrest continued for two nights before a peaceful protest took place.

Attempts by far-right activists to encourage wider demonstrations did not lead to broader disorder.In Southampton, sentencing continued as judges assessed the impact of the violence on residents and the wider community.

One judge described the disorder as involving hostility towards police and, in some cases, racist views.The recent events have become a point of disagreement over how Britain should interpret social tensions, with political leaders, academics and community figures offering sharply different explanations for the causes of unrest.

Police in Phu Tho province uncovered the transnational group and stopped preparations for what the Ministry of Public Security described as a major high-tech fraud hub in Vietnam.The four arrested included one Chinese national and three Vietnamese citizens, according to a ministry statement.

Investigators said the group had rented several resorts, farmstays and villas in Hanoi, Lao Cai and Phu Tho to accommodate dozens of people involved in the planned operation. Many of those recruited had previously worked at scam centres in Cambodia, police said.

Authorities seized dozens of computers, hundreds of mobile phones and internet equipment during the raid, saying the facility was close to becoming operational.The Ministry of Public Security said the intervention prevented the establishment of a large-scale transnational fraud operation and helped protect national security and public assets.

Online scam networks have expanded across Southeast Asia, with criminal groups frequently moving personnel, funds and technology across borders to operate fraudulent schemes.At a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey described scam compounds as among the major global threats, saying their impact in Southeast Asia was increasing rapidly.

Bailey said such operations were managed by sophisticated international networks that exploit weak governance structures and emerging technologies to expand their reach.Amnesty International said in a report on Monday that dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia remained active despite a months-long crackdown by authorities.