Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 4, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sudan: Ongoing mass atrocities against civilians in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, documented in latest MSF report
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Paris, 4 July 2025— Mass atrocities are underway in Sudan’s North Darfur region, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned in a report today, urging the warring parties to halt indiscriminate and ethnically targeted violence and facilitate an immediate large-scale humanitarian response. MSF is extremely concerned about the threats of a full-blown […]
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Charges – Violent act cause Death – Wadeye
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police have charged a 29-year-old male in relation to a death in September last year. On 19September 2024, a 49-year-old male presented to the Wadeye clinic reporting he had been assaulted. Whilst at the clinic the male collapsed and was airlifted to Royal Darwin Hospital […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Enquiries ongoing into Hamilton aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police are following solid lines of enquiry in their investigation of a recent violent aggravated robbery. About 1:40pm on Saturday 28 June, two men armed with a firearm entered a bar on Liverpool Street. The offenders presented the firearm at the sole worker in the bar and demanded cash before […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash – road blocked near Roxburgh
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Millers Flat is blocked following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash happened shortly before 11:15am. Indications are that there are serious injuries, and a helicopter is responding. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Diversions are in place at Roxburgh and Millers Flat. ENDS MIL […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Summer blitz on town centre crime
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Summer blitz on town centre crime Over 500 town centres have signed up to the Home Secretary’s Safer Streets summer blitz that will see increased police patrols and local action . Thousands of shoppers and businesses will see increased police presence, stronger prevention and enforcement action by […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scottish recipients of The Elizabeth Emblem
Source: Scottish Government First Minister marks lives given in public service. First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to the eight Scottish recipients of The Elizabeth Emblem. The emblem is awarded posthumously to family members of those who died in public service. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of […]
MIL-OSI Security: 241 county lines shut down following national action
Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council Criminal gangs who exploit children and vulnerable adults to supply drugs across the country were targeted last week in a national police operation, which led to 241 County Lines shut down. County Lines is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Sexual assault – Berrimah
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Yesterday, Northern Territory Police arrested a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Berrimah on Friday 27 June 2025. It is alleged the 60-year-old man sexually assaulted a woman who is known to him at an address in Berrimah. He has since been arrested and […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission
Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States is blessed with vast beautiful landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage of discovery by travelers and outdoorsmen. America’s national parks, forests, waterways, […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains, America’s national parks have provided generations of American families with unforgettable memories. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Elizabeth Emblem awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Elizabeth Emblem awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty More than 100 public servants who died in service recognised in the second ever Elizabeth Emblem List 106 police officers, firefighters, overseas workers and other public servants who died in service have […]
MIL-OSI Security: Met Police shut down over 100 county lines in major crackdown on organised crime gangs
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police The Met has shut down over 100 drug lines as part of its efforts to reduce the number of vulnerable people exposed to criminality and abuse and tackle wider associated violence. In just one week (between Monday, 23 June and Sunday, 29 June) Met officers arrested 301 people believed […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Park and . . . no ride for teen thief
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal a car from the Sunnyvale park-n-ride had the brakes put on his plans after Police showed up. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Kelly Farrant, says officers were out patrolling yesterday morning at local park-n-rides due to recent reports of vehicle and number plate […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Senators Duckworth, Markey, Booker Condemn Republican Cuts to Environmental Justice Grants, Slam GOP Weakening of Key Environmental Law
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 02, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—co-chairs of the Environmental Justice Caucus—today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans rammed through Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill, which would rescind funds already appropriated […]
MIL-OSI Security: TALLAHASSEE MAN SENTENCED FOR CARRYING A GLOCK SWITCH
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jimmy Bender, 19, of Tallahassee, Florida was sentenced to 24 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possessing a machinegun. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. According to court […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Trump Administration’s Attempt to Remove PREA Protections
Source: US State of California Department of Justice Thursday, July 3, 2025 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in Jane Doe, et al. v. Pamela Bondi, et al., in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government Legislation Heads to President Trump to Sign into Law Washington, July 3, 2025 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) released the following statement […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Aorangi
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 54/Waughs Road, Aorangi is closed following a serious crash. The crash involving a car and a pedestrian happened around 7:50am, near the Feilding Golf Club. Indications suggest serious injury to the pedestrian. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if possible and expect delays. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Landmark decision on the human right to a healthy climate delivered by the highest court in the Americas
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Inter-American Court of Human Rights just delivered a landmark decision on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The Court established that governments must take “urgent and effective actions” to safeguard the right to a healthy climate, and that companies have obligations with […]
MIL-OSI: Surgent CPE Announces First-to-Market CPE Webinars Covering One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Tax Reform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Industry-leading courses provide timely analysis of major new tax law for accounting and finance professionals RADNOR, Pa., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgent CPE, a recognized leader in continuing professional education for accounting and finance professionals, announced today the immediate availability of two new CPE webinars providing in-depth coverage of the […]