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WORLD6d agoGuardiola set for Man City return first time since guilty verdictFormer Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since leaving the club when City host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League next Wednesday. The post Guardiola set for Man City return first time since guilty verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria

WORLD6d agoPolice force show media how force is used on the streets, police to get taser upgradeMembers of the media were invited by the Malta Police Force on Thursday to receive the same lecture given to police recruits on how local police use force while on the job. The police stressed that they only use force when necessary and proportional to what they encounter, i.e., when someone – including the police officer, the subject, or anyone else – may be at risk of injury or death. Briefing the media on behalf of the police corps was Inspector David Bugeja, assisted by Sergeant Isaac Farrugia. The idea behind this briefing was to show, through an insider’s view, how Maltese police react to dangerous situations and what goes through their heads in these quick moments. To do this, media members present at the Academy for Disciplined Forces in Ta’ Kandja, Siggiewi, on Thursday were shown what all police can keep on their holsters, how and when they are used, as well as bodycam footage of real-life scenarios where police’s split-second decisions were analysed. “The whole point is escalation and de-escalation,” Inspector Bugeja said, noting that the presence of a police officer escalates a situation to some degree. Inspector Bugeja stated that, for Maltese police, the use of firearms is only called for when someone’s life is at stake – so much so that the police simply refer to this as “use of deadly force.” Meanwhile, batons, pepper spray, and tasers are at their disposal to calm down aggression or danger. He said that in face of an imminent threat, police officers are trained to only resort to their firearms with the intent of de-escalating a situation by taking someone’s life. He added that what is often seen in films and TV series, i.e., police shooting at vehicle tyres or aiming and firing at a subject’s arms or legs to subdue them, is unrealistic and not done in reality. This briefing taught members of the media about the police’s use of force policy, as well as the instructions and scenarios in which police are allowed to use force, and how. Bugeja stressed that unlike what is practised by police in different parts of the globe, in Malta, police do not flash their weapons in all scenarios in case something happens, as this would result in pushing citizens away from the police. Police try to deal with every situation depending on how far it has escalated. The direst situations call for deadly force, though less dangerous scenarios call for alternatives to firearms, hard physical control, soft physical control (e.g., simply restraining someone), and just communicating. During this briefing, Bugeja noted that it can be very easy to judge footage of police in action – especially as this footage would almost never show the full context behind the situation. He also mentioned that firing a taser is unideal if the perpetrator is near anyone else or right by a wall. Inspector Bugeja stated that police must be careful when even drawing any of their weapons, be it a baton, pepper spray, a taser, or a handgun, as the sighting of a weapon can instantly garner combative reactions. “Police are given options, not weapons,” Bugeja said. Media members were also briefed about the ramifications behind using each weapon and how some options are less viable than others depending on the situation. Aside from the danger of handguns, as one example, Bugeja said that it’s far from ideal to use pepper spray on someone wielding a knife, as this could just enrage them and result in them swinging for the fences, rather than incapacitating them – especially since pepper spray burns its victims for half an hour with no immediate remedy. Bugeja mentioned other physical restraint and control devices have on their person as well, such as a single pair of handcuffs, leg restraints, single-use plastic restraints (zip ties) for multiple arrests, and disposable spit guards (a netting placed over someone’s head) for when a detained person keeps spitting at law enforcement officers. Police are also allowed to give physical strikes to subdue or incapacitate someone out of control. Other available, though less used, uses of force at the police’s disposal are vehicle manoeuvres to stop fleeing vehicles, the deployment of K9 units, and mounted units on horses. Police tasers to be upgraded, Minister says At the end of this briefing, the Minister for Home Affairs, Glenn Bedingfield, told journalists that members of the local corps will soon be receiving more efficient models of tasers to carry on their holsters. With these discussions still ongoing, the Minister shared that a decision has been reached for police tasers to be upgraded to more effective models so that policemen and policewomen are better equipped while enforcing the law and subduing uncooperative and dangerous subjects. During this briefing, Inspector Bugeja stressed that many key moments taken by police are taken through split-second decisions whilst constantly analysing the environment around them. Bugeja also mentioned that “tasers do not resolve situations as easily as people think.” Noting that tasers don’t work half the time in his experience, bodycam footage shown to journalists on Thursday showed several instances where aggressive people were subdued via shock though in at least one example only because two police officers fired at the same subject and only one of the tasers was therefore effective. Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà, like Bugeja earlier, stated that it’s easy for people to be keyboard warriors when viewing police footage from a screen and that he hopes that people can appreciate the difficulty that police officers find themselves in, given the nature of their work.independent_mt · malta

WORLD6d agoEU faces gas shortfall of up to 15% if severe winter hits, report warnsThe EU is entering the winter season on thin ice, facing a double-edged geopolitical squeeze that threatens to expose the fragility of its post-Russian energy architecture.EuroNews [en]

WORLD6d agoThree sisters drowned in sea in joint suicide – UK coronerThree British sisters who drowned in the sea in southern England in May died by suicide, a coroner ruled on Thursday at an inquest. The post Three sisters drowned in sea in joint suicide – UK coroner appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria

WORLD6d agoExperts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide and in UkraineAround 280,000 people are registered as missing in Ukraine alone, with 10,000 new cases added each month, part of a 70% global rise since 2019. Forensic experts meeting in Baku said the obstacle was not forensic capacity but governmental reluctance.EuroNews [en]

WORLD6d agoArsenal’s 16-year-old Dowman gets three Guinness World Records certificatesArsenal teenager Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. The post Arsenal’s 16-year-old Dowman gets three Guinness World Records certificates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria

WORLD6d agoPrince Harry finally reveals truth about royal exit with Meghan, ArchiePrince Harry finally reveals truth about royal exit with Meghan, Archie For years Prince Harry carried his pain in silence but now the walls have finally crumbled and in one raw and unguarded moment he has revealed the true depth of his heartbreak over his royal exit with Meghan...geo · pakistan

WORLD6d agoThe anatomy of Maya sacrifice: An interview with author Vera TieslerMaya expert Vera Tiesler, editor of a new book on ritual sacrifice in Mesoamerica, shares the gory details on how the ancient Maya performed human sacrifices, and why. The post The anatomy of Maya sacrifice: An interview with author Vera Tiesler appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily

WORLD6d agoMo Abudu Unveils Cultural Centre, Cinema Dedicated To African Film In London"I'm not waiting anymore for anyone to take a six-hour trip from London to understand what it is to watch a Nigerian film or to see Nigerian fashion and so on. It's right here in London," she said. The post Mo Abudu Unveils Cultural Centre, Cinema Dedicated To African Film In London appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV

WORLD6d agoCristiano Ronaldo responded to a journalist's criticism with aggression: "You look like an apple, stop using botox"The CR7 vs Jorge Jesus saga divides Europe. The Portuguese star lashed out at criticism from the former Crystal Palace owner, now a journalist. Meanwhile, Romario came to the footballer's defense.Clarín

WORLD6d agoMoldova ready to take in new wave of Ukrainian refugees in winter, Sandu saysMoldova is ready to receive a new wave of Ukrainian refugees if Ukraine faces a severe humanitarian situation this winter.Ukrinform [en]

WORLD6d agoNew Paris exhibition explores Ireland's housing crisis through contemporary artHuge demonstrations have been held over the last few weeks in Spain over its housing crisis, but the issue is not restricted to Spain. Many other countries also have a huge problem with housing, including Ireland, with experts saying that for every street of 10 houses, the country actually needs 12. Now a new exhibition in Paris at the Irish Cultural Centre is trying to reflect the issue. In Perspective, we spoke to the museum's director and one of the artists taking part.France 24 [en]

WORLD6d agoU.K. police release 7th man arrested over RAF Fairford incident on bailAll seven men arrested in the investigation, each in their 20s, now remain on police bail while "specialist teams continue to pursue all lines of enquiry," police said.CBS News

WORLD6d agoBoston Ballet returns to Paris and builds lasting legacyIn this edition of Entre Nous we speak to Mikko Nissinen, the artistic director of the Boston Ballet, which is performing this week at the historic Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. He tells us what it means to come back to Paris and what the French audience can expect from works by Alexander Ekman and Akram Khan.France 24 [en]

WORLD6d agoDylan Harper is Ready For His CloseupSAN ANTONIO — At just 20 years old, Spurs sophomore Dylan Harper has already proven he's ready for the brightest lights. The second-overall pick in last year'sheadtopics · united states of america

WORLD6d agoPink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s cultureTate Britain's nostalgic new showcase highlights a lost era of optimism, rebellion and culture-defining creativity.EuroNews [en]

WORLD6d agoFrench police arrest 5 suspects over Renoir museum theftThieves broke into the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera last month and made off with two paintings. The heist follows a string of high-profile robberies from European museums.DW News [en]

WORLD6d agoAlison Hammond in 'vulnerable place' after heart attack fearsAlison Hammond has said she feels like she is in a 'vulnerable place', less than a week after she feared was having a heart attack live on This Morning.headtopics · united states of america

WORLD6d agoHow the fight to avoid eviction weakened Maricarmen: “I am paying for seven years of lawsuits over my house”EL PAÍS pasó varios días con la mujer de 87 años antes de dos de los cuatro intentos de desalojo, uno en 2025 y otro hace dos semanasEl País

WORLDOct 8Casalesi clan members active in Veneto arrested after convictions become definitiveTop mobster Luciano Donadio on the run after evading arrestANSA [en]

WORLDOct 8Tributes left for three-year-old Noah Woods to be cleared away by councilBrantham Parish Council will respectfully tidy tributes to Noah Woods near Merriam Close after his body was recovered from Decoy Pond in September.ipswichstar · united kingdom

WORLDOct 8Ariel Aisiks, the Argentine millionaire who promotes Latin American art in museums around the worldThe Argentine patron argues that Latin American art has minimal representation in major US museums. From ISLAA, he promotes exhibitions, research, and archives. He is now preparing a new institute headquarters in Buenos Aires.Clarín

WORLDOct 8‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: Four animals selected to feature on UK banknotesFour animals have been selected to feature on new UK banknotes following a public vote with almost half a million participants.EuroNews [en]

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