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Sydney's Armed Police Patrols Spark Civil Liberties Debate

Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.

London Crime Falls 18% in Targeted Police Hotspots

A targeted Met Police operation in 20 London town centres cut crime by 18% and boosted arrests by a third over summer 2025. Discover how focused patrols and plain-clothed ops made the capital safer.

Police chiefs call to scrap non-crime hate incidents

Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.

Met Police officer sacked for sexual misconduct

A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed and barred for life after sexually assaulting a fellow officer in a pub bathroom. Read the full details of the gross misconduct case.

Four arrested in Sussex counter-terrorism probe

Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.

British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal

The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.

Tesco's 'Evergreen Tree' Sparks Christmas Debate

Tesco faces criticism for branding a Christmas tree as 'evergreen', sparking a social media debate involving politicians and shoppers. Discover the full story and the supermarket's response.

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