Brussels police unleash water cannon, tear gas & drones as THOUSANDS gather for April Fools’ prank turned ‘freedom rally’ (VIDEOS)

A “festival” at Bois de la Cambre in Brussels began as an April Fools’ prank on social media, and ended with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse several thousand partygoers defying the Covid-19 lockdown. … Read More >Brussels police unleash water cannon, tear gas & drones as THOUSANDS gather for April Fools’ prank turned ‘freedom rally’ (VIDEOS)

Sicily’s Covid chief quits amid investigation into claims he rigged coronavirus data to avoid tougher lockdown

The councilor for health of the Sicilian region, Ruggero Razza, resigned on Tuesday amid an investigation into allegations that data presented to national officials was rigged to avoid tougher lockdown restrictions in the area. … Read More >Sicily’s Covid chief quits amid investigation into claims he rigged coronavirus data to avoid tougher lockdown

Jakarta police shoot woman ‘with ISIS beliefs’ in gun battle days after suicide bombers attack church

A woman was shot and killed in Jakarta, Indonesia, after exchanging gunfire with officers, police have confirmed. The nation’s police chief said the woman was a “lone wolf” assailant and followed Islamic State’s ideology. … Read More >Jakarta police shoot woman ‘with ISIS beliefs’ in gun battle days after suicide bombers attack church

‘Shots fired’ at US mission in Myanmar, embassy says amid clashes between police and anti-coup protesters

Shots were fired at the American Center Yangon in Myanmar on Saturday, the US Embassy confirmed. Washington imposed sanctions on Burmese officials after the military seized power in the country. … Read More >‘Shots fired’ at US mission in Myanmar, embassy says amid clashes between police and anti-coup protesters

WATCH: French police break up ‘unauthorized’ carnival in Marseille after thousands of revelers defy Covid-19 restrictions

A street festival in Marseille that attracted crowds of merrymakers ended with tear gas and fines after local authorities declared the event unlawful and dispatched police to clear out the area. … Read More >WATCH: French police break up ‘unauthorized’ carnival in Marseille after thousands of revelers defy Covid-19 restrictions