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Sao Paulo's Civil Police dismantled a group planning a violent attack with bombs and Molotov cocktails on Avenida Paulista on Monday (2). Twelve suspects, aged 15 to 30, were detained following digital monitoring. The operation prevented a coordinated assault in other cities like Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.

16. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching in less than 150 days, Atlanta is accelerating preparations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, starting with the installation of a natural grass field on January 31. Stadium officials detailed the transformation process, including turf removal and branding coverups, during a recent host committee update. Fulton County anticipates over 300,000 visitors and a significant economic boost from the eight matches hosted in the city.

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles said it will delay the anticipated cancellation of roughly 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses by 60 days, moving the date to March 6, 2026, after immigrant-rights groups sued to halt the action. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded that the federal January 5 compliance deadline has not changed and warned that California could lose up to $160 million in federal funds.

31. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI Faktatjekket

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers carried out several rescues in 2025 that the agency and The Daily Wire described as life-saving incidents. The same report and related federal statements also pointed to a steep increase in assaults and threats against ICE personnel as immigration enforcement intensified under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Vancouver is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by installing around 200 temporary surveillance cameras in key areas, citing public safety needs amid expected crowds of 350,000 visitors. City officials emphasize compliance with privacy laws, but experts raise concerns over data sharing with international entities like FIFA. The measures accompany new bylaws restricting public activities near event sites.

19. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

South African police have closed 1,011 illicit taverns and shebeens in the Western Cape since mid-October 2025 as part of the Safer Festive Season operations. Officials destroyed 20,050 litres of seized alcohol in Belhar on December 19. The efforts aim to curb alcohol-related crime and violence, with over 9,000 arrests made.