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US: Prescribed Burning Starts in Lake Havasu, Sending Massive Smoke

Massive smoke was seen on the horizon north of Lake Havasu City on Monday, January 19, as prescribed burning started at Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge near Topock. Access to burn areas is being restricted during active operations for public safety.

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets members of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City, which is charged with maintaining security in and around St. Peter’s Square, on January 19, 2026 in the Clementine Hall, Vatican. The Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City is a division of Italy’s State Police, and thus distinct from the Vatican Gendarmerie and the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Pope Leo XIV thanked directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets members of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City, which is charged with maintaining security in and around St. Peter’s Square, on January 19, 2026 in the Clementine Hall, Vatican. The Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City is a division of Italy’s State Police, and thus distinct from the Vatican Gendarmerie and the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Pope Leo XIV thanked directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets members of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City, which is charged with maintaining security in and around St. Peter’s Square, on January 19, 2026 in the Clementine Hall, Vatican. The Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City is a division of Italy’s State Police, and thus distinct from the Vatican Gendarmerie and the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Pope Leo XIV thanked directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lineup of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Jiro Akama, who is set to become head of the National Public Safety Commission and minister for disaster management in the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, before an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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PM Mark Carney At Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing - Niagara Falls

Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, second from right, walk with government officials and border staff at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada on October 17, 2025. Photo by Nathan Denette/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney At Rainbow Bridge Border Crossing - Niagara Falls

Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, second from right, walk with government officials and border staff at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada on October 17, 2025. Photo by Nathan Denette/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, sep18th 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in D.C Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, sep18th 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in D.C Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC. At left is US Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) looks over he notes prior to giving testimony before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) looks over he notes prior to giving testimony before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fukushima soil used for METI flower bed

Soil generated from decontamination work near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is moved into a flower bed at the headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. The Japanese government is using the soil at various government facilities to ease public safety concerns.

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Fukushima soil used for METI flower bed

Soil generated from decontamination work near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is moved into a flower bed at the headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. The Japanese government is using the soil at various government facilities to ease public safety concerns.

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Fukushima soil used for METI flower bed

Soil generated from decontamination work near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is moved into a flower bed at the headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. The Japanese government is using the soil at various government facilities to ease public safety concerns.

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Fukushima soil used for METI flower bed

Soil generated from decontamination work near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is moved into a flower bed at the headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. The Japanese government is using the soil at various government facilities to ease public safety concerns.

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's second mate Indian Santosh Kumar Chauras at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's mate Robert Egizaryan at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria (C) at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria (L) and mate Robert Egizaryan (standing) at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria (l) at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria (c) at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - vastaajien kuuleminen

The Eagle S ship's captain and first and second officers at the District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning September 1, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

National Guard troops with sidearms stand near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025, as the Trump administration moves to assume federal control of the historic transit hub, citing a need to restore safety and revitalize the area. The deployment follows rising concerns over public security in and around the station. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eagle S:n kapteenia ja perämiehiä syytetään joulupäivän kaapelirikoista Suomenlahdella - oikeudenkäynti alkaa

The Eagle S ship's captain, Georgian national Davit Vadatchkoria (C) at District Court in Helsinki, Finland on Monday morning August 25, 2025. The trial of the captain of the Eagle S oil tanker, as well as the ship's first and second officers are accused of aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference, as well as lesser offences such as vandalism and endangering public safety, in relation to an incident in the Baltic Sea last Christmas Day. The prosecutor in the case alleges that the ship's crew deliberately dragged the vessel's anchor along the seabed, damaging five undersea cables between Finland and Estonia - including the Estlink 2 power cable. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)