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Russian President Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to a French journalist who accused Ukraine of carrying out massacres which have been attributed to Russia. French journalist Adrien Bocquet, also spelt Adrian Boke, 33, is a former soldier and a bestselling author, and was granted asylum status by the Russian authorities in January. Now the Russian authorities have reportedly given him citizenship as well. The footage shows Bocquet shaking hands with a Russian official and holding up his asylum application in Moscow in January. He sought asylum in Russia after reportedly being attacked in Istanbul in Turkey following his claims. A controversial figure, Bocquet has said that he was in Ukraine in the spring of 2022 working as a volunteer helping people and claims that he witnessed war crimes committed by the Ukrainian army. Specifically, he said that the massacres in Bucha, which shocked the world, were staged by the Ukrainian military. This is also what the Russian Ministry of Defence has claimed. Bocquet went to Istanbul in Turkey in September when he was reportedly attacked, being stabbed at least twice, according to Russian media. This information has also been confirmed by the French government, which said at the time: "Adrien Bocquet, the former French soldier who had travelled to the Donbas region, was knifed by two men on the street in Istanbul." In December, he asked the Russian authorities to grant him and his family assignment citizenship because he said he feared for his life, still according to Russian media. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, dated 24th January, saying that they had recognised Bocquet's status as a refugee. The statement said at the time: "In Moscow, employees of the migration unit of the Metropolitan Police accepted the petition of French journalist Adrian Boke to recognise him as a refugee in the territory of the Russian Federation. "The decision will be made on the basis of federal legislation, taking into account the available information about the persecution of a journalist for an active pro-Russian position. "Earlier, at the request of Adrian Boke, clarifications were sent to him on the procedure for regulating his legal status on the territory of our country." And now Bocquet is among 34 people who have been granted Russian citizenship by presidential decree.

A man was arrested after leading the police on a high-speed chase, during which he discarded an icebox and a black box containing fentanyl and cocaine. Chadrick Antwan Ruffin, 33, was arrested after leading the police on a high-speed chase, on the evening of February 19th, 2023, In Belleview, Florida. Deputy Ricketts attempted to stop Ruffin's automobile in the 1400 block of SE Baseline Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. However, Ruffin, who was driving the car, did not stop and instead raced off southbound on SE Baseline for several miles. Ruffin was then pursued by K-9 Deputy Esquivel, who chased him on foot with K-9 Jet when he stopped his vehicle on Belleview's Southeast 56th Avenue. During the chase, Ruffin discarded an icebox and a black box, which K-9 Jet retrieved and handcuffed him. The black box contained 39 grams of fentanyl, 15 grams of cocaine, and a weighing scale. A nearby icebox stored 355 grams of marijuana and plastic bags. The deputy then located both boxes and the marijuana. Chadrick Ruffin was taken into custody and charged with several offences, including Trafficking in Fentanyl, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Fleeing to Elude a law enforcement officer (with High Speed a Reckless Driving), Possession of firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of marijuana with intent to sell, Possession of a vehicle used for trafficking in controlled substances, Possession of Drug paraphernalia, Resisting an officer without violence, and Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Ruffin was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains in custody without any restraints. The Belleview Police Department continues to investigate the incident, and further information is expected to be released in the coming days.

These are the apocalyptic scenes as a massive forest fire is tackled by the emergency services in Chile. The video shows a snapshot of the wildfire that started in south-central Chile on the 2nd February this year. Regarding the affected area, the Biobio region has been the hardest hit. Neighbouring regions like Nuble, Araucania, Maule and Santiago were also severely impacted. This has been the deadliest wildland fire in Chile. As of 16th of February 2023, Crisis24, a news outlet, reported about 219 active fires and about 435,000 hectares (1,074,908 acres) burnt in the impacted areas. The news outlet also reported about 25 death cases, over 3000 injured victims, over 2500 damaged homes, and several evacuations made. Many forest animals died, and some were severely injured and receiving treatment in a wildlife rehabilitation centre which is of great concern. Valentina Aravena, the wildlife rehabilitation manager, calls for assistance by saying: "We call on everyone who can take care of the forests which are currently on fire, and also animals, specimens of vital importance." Regarding the forest fire severity, NASA Earth Observatory media, quoting Chile's National Forest Corporation (CONAF) as of 17th February 2023, reported that in Biobio alone, 197973 hectares (489,202 acres) were burnt in the 2022-23 fire season, which is about 22 the average for 5 years. The Nuble region also witnesses about 34 times the usual average for 5 years. The forest fire, this time, results from strong wind and high temperatures exceeding 104 Fahrenheit (40 Celsius). Several responses were made to this disaster. It included the Chile president, Gabriel Boric, seeking assistance from foreign counterparts, urging the citizens to be united in their response to the forest fire and encouraging the victims that they were not alone in the struggle. The president has also thanked some of the countries supporting this firefight. According to an official Chile Government page, Argentina, Mexico, and Ecuador sent 300 firefighting specialists, 25 brigade members, and 58 brigade members with firefighting tools, respectively. Venezuela also sent fire brigade members. Brazil, Colombia, and Spain also responded heavily as they sent soldiers, medical caregivers, forest–fire fighting expert advisors, police, pilots and drones, large capacity pickup trucks, and 10,000 litres air support tanks.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) which is a veteran of several combat missions is seen here departing the Naval Station Norfolk. Naval Station Norfolk is a United States Navy base in Norfolk, Virginia, that is the headquarters and home port of the US Navy's Fleet Forces Command. The USS Porter famously fought off pirates more than a decade ago is currently deployed in the US 2nd Fleet area of operations in support of maritime stability and security in the region. Porter is the fifth US Navy ship to be named after US Navy officers Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter. She was built at the Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi and launched and christened on 12th November 1997. From January to July 2003, Porter engaged in combat and support operations of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Joint Task Force (JTF) Cobra. Porter launched Tomahawk missiles during the Dora Farms and Shock and Awe stages of the Iraq War and also worked with the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) off the coast of Israel while some Porter Sailors worked with the IDF from the Nevatim base in the Negev desert of Southern Israel. A distinguished military record also include an incident on 28th October, 2007, when Porter attacked and sank two pirate skiffs off Somalia after receiving a distress call from the tanker MV Golden Nori which was under attack from pirates.

The Turkey Ministry of National Defense clip shows the 9th Commando Brigade of Turkey performing Health assessments for villagers after another earthquake hit the country, killing at least six people. The 6.4 magnitude second earthquake hits Hatay province, Turkey, over a week ago now resulting in further search and rescue operations it in the rubble for survivors. The soldiers can be heard saying soothing words like, "Do not be afraid, be a strong man," while performing checks on panicking villagers. The event happened on the evening of 20th February, with six people said to have lost their lives in the second quake, thus increasing the fatalities rate to over 44,000 people and over 100,000 injured across the earthquake-affected regions in Turkey. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management affirmed that search and rescue teams from international bodies are still searching and rescuing bodies from under the rubble. Hatay province is the southmost province in Turkey and one of the 11 provinces affected by the recent earthquake in southern Turkey. Other provinces include Kahramanmaras, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Adana, Kilis, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Malatya, and Şanlıurfa.

A decorated US Second World War veteran has shared an inspirational video online saying: "Freedom is not free; Someone always has to pay the price." WWII combat veteran Vincent Speranza can be seen speaking in this video obtained by Newsflash from the US Army. He said: "Young people, freedom is not free. Someone always has to pay the price. The price is high, but Americans have always been willing to pay it when necessary. "My advice to you is to keep yourself prepared because it may be your turn the next time freedom is threatened." The now 97-year-old born in America and of Italian descent, served as a paratrooper in the US Army in the 101st Airborne Division. He earned the nickname "Curse and Traverse" because of his specialty as a machine gunner. He participated in many historical battles, where his unit earned recognition. One of those was their vigorous defence of the Belgian city of Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge in the coldest winter of so many decades. The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II and lasted for five weeks, from 16th December 1944 to 28th January 1945, towards the end of the war in Europe. He has won over ten awards and wrote the book titled "Nuts! A 101st Airborne Division Machine Gunner at Bastogne". Vincent Speranza now tours the world, sharing his insights and words of hope from war outings and nuggets on the value and importance of freedom.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given Russian citizenship to a French journalist who accused Ukraine of carrying out massacres which have been attributed to Russia. French journalist Adrien Bocquet, also spelt Adrian Boke, 33, is a former soldier and a bestselling author, and was granted asylum status by the Russian authorities in January. Now the Russian authorities have reportedly given him citizenship as well. The footage shows Bocquet shaking hands with a Russian official and holding up his asylum application in Moscow in January. He sought asylum in Russia after reportedly being attacked in Istanbul in Turkey following his claims. A controversial figure, Bocquet has said that he was in Ukraine in the spring of 2022 working as a volunteer helping people and claims that he witnessed war crimes committed by the Ukrainian army. Specifically, he said that the massacres in Bucha, which shocked the world, were staged by the Ukrainian military. This is also what the Russian Ministry of Defence has claimed. Bocquet went to Istanbul in Turkey in September when he was reportedly attacked, being stabbed at least twice, according to Russian media. This information has also been confirmed by the French government, which said at the time: "Adrien Bocquet, the former French soldier who had travelled to the Donbas region, was knifed by two men on the street in Istanbul." In December, he asked the Russian authorities to grant him and his family assignment citizenship because he said he feared for his life, still according to Russian media. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, dated 24th January, saying that they had recognised Bocquet's status as a refugee. The statement said at the time: "In Moscow, employees of the migration unit of the Metropolitan Police accepted the petition of French journalist Adrian Boke to recognise him as a refugee in the territory of the Russian Federation. "The decision will be made on the basis of federal legislation, taking into account the available information about the persecution of a journalist for an active pro-Russian position. "Earlier, at the request of Adrian Boke, clarifications were sent to him on the procedure for regulating his legal status on the territory of our country." And now Bocquet is among 34 people who have been granted Russian citizenship by presidential decree.

A passenger from a fishing boat who was exhibiting stroke-like symptoms was given a bird's eye view when being medevaced by the US Coastguard that took a shortcut over the New Orleans Superdome , the move that happened so he could be rushed to hospital gave him the opportunity to wave at the crowds as they flew by. The Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew was dispatched to assist some 184 miles south of White Lake, Louisiana, on the morning of February 21. When the aircrew got there, the passenger was put onto the chopper and taken back to University Medical Center New Orleans when it was decided that he required immediate medical assistance. The crew of the aircraft made the decision to take a shortcut in order to get the passenger to the hospital as soon as possible, which meant to take a diversion and fly above the Superdome in New Orleans instead of flying straight to the hospital. The traveller was in a good mood and even made a few jokes while in the air. He requested that they fly low enough so that he could wave to the spectators in the stadium. The aircrew obliged and flew low enough for the passenger to wave at the crowd. The passenger was swiftly transported to the hospital by the flight crew, where he was placed under the supervision of doctors. The traveller is expected to recover fully. The MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans is grateful for the opportunity to have saved lives. In addition to being excited about their upcoming adventure, they are grateful for the chance to assist someone in need.

These images show Israeli defence forces hitting Hamas assets in a raid on Gazza after six rockets were reportedly fired at southern Israel. The first piece of footage, obtained from the Israeli police and filmed from the point of view of an Israeli soldier, shows part of an earlier raid in Gaza to arrest a suspect. Gunfire can be heard in the background as Israeli soldiers storm a building. A rocket can then be seen being fired from a window and hitting a building. The second piece of footage, obtained from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), shows them manoeuvring in an armoured vehicle and coming under attack from people on the street, who can be seen throwing objects at them. The third piece of footage shows the IDF attacking Gaza this morning, on Thursday, 23rd February, with the IDF saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation of this morning's IDF attacks in the Gaza Strip." Newsflash obtained a statement from the Israeli police on Wednesday, 22nd February, regarding the first piece of footage, saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation from the helmet cameras - Navy fighters from wanted sites in the alleys of the Kasbah of Nablus." A second statement, from the Israel Defence Forces, also obtained on Wednesday, regarding the second piece of footage, said (in English): "SSGT Ido Baruch was murdered by Lion’s Den terrorists on October 11th, 2022. "During a counterterrorism activity last week, 2 of the assailants were apprehended in Nablus. This week, 3 wanted suspects were identified by the ISA in a hideout apartment in Nablus. "After surrounding the building, security forces asked the suspects to turn themselves in. They refused and opened fired at the forces, so the security forces operated to thwart the terrorist squad. "During attempts to apprehend the terrorists, one of the wanted suspects who fled the building was neutralized by the forces. 2 additional wanted suspects opened fire, initiating an exchange of fire with Israeli forces, during which the two suspects were neutralized. "Furthermore, suspects hurled rocks, explosive devices & Molotov cocktails at the forces. In the building where the wanted suspects were located, the forces found and confiscated ammunition and two weapons. "The IDF will continue to operate to counter any terrorist threats." (sic)

These images show Israeli defence forces hitting Hamas assets in a raid on Gazza after six rockets were reportedly fired at southern Israel. The first piece of footage, obtained from the Israeli police and filmed from the point of view of an Israeli soldier, shows part of an earlier raid in Gaza to arrest a suspect. Gunfire can be heard in the background as Israeli soldiers storm a building. A rocket can then be seen being fired from a window and hitting a building. The second piece of footage, obtained from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), shows them manoeuvring in an armoured vehicle and coming under attack from people on the street, who can be seen throwing objects at them. The third piece of footage shows the IDF attacking Gaza this morning, on Thursday, 23rd February, with the IDF saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation of this morning's IDF attacks in the Gaza Strip." Newsflash obtained a statement from the Israeli police on Wednesday, 22nd February, regarding the first piece of footage, saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation from the helmet cameras - Navy fighters from wanted sites in the alleys of the Kasbah of Nablus." A second statement, from the Israel Defence Forces, also obtained on Wednesday, regarding the second piece of footage, said (in English): "SSGT Ido Baruch was murdered by Lion’s Den terrorists on October 11th, 2022. "During a counterterrorism activity last week, 2 of the assailants were apprehended in Nablus. This week, 3 wanted suspects were identified by the ISA in a hideout apartment in Nablus. "After surrounding the building, security forces asked the suspects to turn themselves in. They refused and opened fired at the forces, so the security forces operated to thwart the terrorist squad. "During attempts to apprehend the terrorists, one of the wanted suspects who fled the building was neutralized by the forces. 2 additional wanted suspects opened fire, initiating an exchange of fire with Israeli forces, during which the two suspects were neutralized. "Furthermore, suspects hurled rocks, explosive devices & Molotov cocktails at the forces. In the building where the wanted suspects were located, the forces found and confiscated ammunition and two weapons. "The IDF will continue to operate to counter any terrorist threats." (sic)

These images show Israeli defence forces hitting Hamas assets in a raid on Gazza after six rockets were reportedly fired at southern Israel. The first piece of footage, obtained from the Israeli police and filmed from the point of view of an Israeli soldier, shows part of an earlier raid in Gaza to arrest a suspect. Gunfire can be heard in the background as Israeli soldiers storm a building. A rocket can then be seen being fired from a window and hitting a building. The second piece of footage, obtained from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), shows them manoeuvring in an armoured vehicle and coming under attack from people on the street, who can be seen throwing objects at them. The third piece of footage shows the IDF attacking Gaza this morning, on Thursday, 23rd February, with the IDF saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation of this morning's IDF attacks in the Gaza Strip." Newsflash obtained a statement from the Israeli police on Wednesday, 22nd February, regarding the first piece of footage, saying (in Hebrew): "Documentation from the helmet cameras - Navy fighters from wanted sites in the alleys of the Kasbah of Nablus." A second statement, from the Israel Defence Forces, also obtained on Wednesday, regarding the second piece of footage, said (in English): "SSGT Ido Baruch was murdered by Lion’s Den terrorists on October 11th, 2022. "During a counterterrorism activity last week, 2 of the assailants were apprehended in Nablus. This week, 3 wanted suspects were identified by the ISA in a hideout apartment in Nablus. "After surrounding the building, security forces asked the suspects to turn themselves in. They refused and opened fired at the forces, so the security forces operated to thwart the terrorist squad. "During attempts to apprehend the terrorists, one of the wanted suspects who fled the building was neutralized by the forces. 2 additional wanted suspects opened fire, initiating an exchange of fire with Israeli forces, during which the two suspects were neutralized. "Furthermore, suspects hurled rocks, explosive devices & Molotov cocktails at the forces. In the building where the wanted suspects were located, the forces found and confiscated ammunition and two weapons. "The IDF will continue to operate to counter any terrorist threats." (sic)

Authorities from Ecuador have discovered an illegal cocaine manufacturing laboratory with a production capacity of two tonnes per month in the middle of the jungle. The secret facility was reportedly located near the village of La Barquilla, in the Sucumbios province, about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) away from the border with Colombia. In a mission codenamed Operation Pulley, crews form the Armed Forces and the National Police of Ecuador collaborated together and immediately arrested a person they detected in the lab upon arrival. Interior Minister Juan Zapata, aged 58, claimed that "several items for the purpose of processing cocaine were seized" by the officers. Reports revealed that at first they snatched about 15,000 litres of acetone, 2,500 litres of chemical precursor and 416 litres of diesel. Additionally they took a hold on one carbine, four 16mm cartridges, nine microwaves, 15 bags of calcium chloride, five cans with acid, four scales, one blender, one vacuum packer, one electric generator, one kitchenette, 11 tents, 11 mattresses, two gas cylinders and two pulleys. The illegal lab reportedly had an accommodation capacity of between 25 and 30 people. It was reportedly destroyed by Ecuadorian soldiers after detectives completed their investigations inside. The Ecuadorian Army posted a video showing the illegal lab prior to the destruction on their Twitter page on Sunday, 19th February 2023. They said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "Sucumbios, The Bimot 39 Mayor Galo Molina carrying out operations in the #NorthBorder sector #LaBarquilla located 01 cocaine processing laboratory, where a person was apprehended and supplies used for this illegal activity were found." They reportedly handed the evidence over to the competent authorities. The investigation continues.

Authorities from Ecuador have discovered an illegal cocaine manufacturing laboratory with a production capacity of two tonnes per month in the middle of the jungle. The secret facility was reportedly located near the village of La Barquilla, in the Sucumbios province, about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) away from the border with Colombia. In a mission codenamed Operation Pulley, crews form the Armed Forces and the National Police of Ecuador collaborated together and immediately arrested a person they detected in the lab upon arrival. Interior Minister Juan Zapata, aged 58, claimed that "several items for the purpose of processing cocaine were seized" by the officers. Reports revealed that at first they snatched about 15,000 litres of acetone, 2,500 litres of chemical precursor and 416 litres of diesel. Additionally they took a hold on one carbine, four 16mm cartridges, nine microwaves, 15 bags of calcium chloride, five cans with acid, four scales, one blender, one vacuum packer, one electric generator, one kitchenette, 11 tents, 11 mattresses, two gas cylinders and two pulleys. The illegal lab reportedly had an accommodation capacity of between 25 and 30 people. It was reportedly destroyed by Ecuadorian soldiers after detectives completed their investigations inside. The Ecuadorian Army posted a video showing the illegal lab prior to the destruction on their Twitter page on Sunday, 19th February 2023. They said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "Sucumbios, The Bimot 39 Mayor Galo Molina carrying out operations in the #NorthBorder sector #LaBarquilla located 01 cocaine processing laboratory, where a person was apprehended and supplies used for this illegal activity were found." They reportedly handed the evidence over to the competent authorities. The investigation continues.

Authorities from Ecuador have discovered an illegal cocaine manufacturing laboratory with a production capacity of two tonnes per month in the middle of the jungle. The secret facility was reportedly located near the village of La Barquilla, in the Sucumbios province, about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) away from the border with Colombia. In a mission codenamed Operation Pulley, crews form the Armed Forces and the National Police of Ecuador collaborated together and immediately arrested a person they detected in the lab upon arrival. Interior Minister Juan Zapata, aged 58, claimed that "several items for the purpose of processing cocaine were seized" by the officers. Reports revealed that at first they snatched about 15,000 litres of acetone, 2,500 litres of chemical precursor and 416 litres of diesel. Additionally they took a hold on one carbine, four 16mm cartridges, nine microwaves, 15 bags of calcium chloride, five cans with acid, four scales, one blender, one vacuum packer, one electric generator, one kitchenette, 11 tents, 11 mattresses, two gas cylinders and two pulleys. The illegal lab reportedly had an accommodation capacity of between 25 and 30 people. It was reportedly destroyed by Ecuadorian soldiers after detectives completed their investigations inside. The Ecuadorian Army posted a video showing the illegal lab prior to the destruction on their Twitter page on Sunday, 19th February 2023. They said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "Sucumbios, The Bimot 39 Mayor Galo Molina carrying out operations in the #NorthBorder sector #LaBarquilla located 01 cocaine processing laboratory, where a person was apprehended and supplies used for this illegal activity were found." They reportedly handed the evidence over to the competent authorities. The investigation continues.

Spanish authorities have seized 24 luxury cars, including Porsches and Cadillacs, which were stolen from the USA and destined for the African market. Officers from the Guardia Civil reportedly took hold of the GBP 1.7 million worth (EUR 2 million) of all vehicles at the Port of Algeciras, in the province of Cadiz, in Andalusia, Spain, on Monday, 29th February 2023. They suspected that the luxury vehicles seized as part of their "American Stuff" secret operation were intended to be sent to African countries. Cops reportedly investigated signs in the area for about a year before they found the high-end jeeps and Aston Martins, in containers that arrived last month. Civil Guard officials said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "The investigators carried out risk analysis in the port of Algeciras during the past year, [and] had detected an increase in the illicit traffic of high-end vehicles coming from the United States through containers. "The agents have been able to verify that they were stolen vehicles in the United States, because of which they have been returned. "We have collaborated with the authorities there to continue the investigations. "The operation was carried out by civil guards from the Fiscal Analysis and Investigation Office (ODAIFI) and Customs Surveillance officials from the Tax Agency (Combined Customs Surveillance Unit of Algeciras), both attached to the Risk Analysis Unit ( UAR) of the Customs of Algeciras." Interpol data stated that stolen vehicles are often trafficked to fund and carry out other criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, arms dealing, and people smuggling.

This is the heartwarming moment a police officer saves Tinkerbell the Chihuahua after the dog and its owner fell off a boat. Police launched a coastal cruiser to search for the missing pup after being told it had fallen overboard along with its owner at a marina in the city of Sarasota, in the US state of Florida. Firefighters had earlier pulled Tinkerbell's owner from the water but could not find any trace of the dog. Bodycam footage of Tinkerbell's rescue shows an officer cruising the piers and moorings outside Sarasota Yacht Club. As he calls out the dog's name. one officer can be heard saying to himself: "I hope you don't bite!" He eventually finds the dog perched miserably by a jetty with cold sea water up to her chest. The footage shows him talking to the dog before declaring: "Tinkerbell is healthy!" The officer then gets off the boat and takes Tinkerbell to her ecstatic owners waiting further along the dockside. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Sarasota Police Department on 21st February, saying: "Safe and sound! Marine Patrol was out on the water Friday night when they were called to assist Sarasota County Emergency Services with a water rescue. "A man and his dog, a female Chihuahua named Tinkerbell, fell into the water outside the Sarasota Yacht Club. "Fire Rescue saved the adult man right away. "Sweet Tinkerbell was in the water for 40 minutes when our officers rescued her. "Watch until the end for an emotional reunion that will have you reaching for the tissues! "We are happy to report Tinkerbell is safe and healthy. She has been reunited with her owner, who is grateful to the officers who saved his furry companion. "When thanked for their quick response and the happy outcome, our officers said, 'This is just what we do.'"

This footage shows soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces being hard at work as they continue delivering relief materials to citizens living in earthquake-affected villages. Dozens of crew members can be seen offloading a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter - an American-made heavy-lift cargo aircraft - then carefully placing the supplies on the ground, ready to be handed out. Tents are reportedly packed among the cargo, as thousands now need temporary shelter after they have been left on the streets when the earthquakes destroyed their homes. The images were obtained by Newsflash from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, along with a short statement that said: "We deliver tents and relief materials to villages with our CH-47 type heavy transport helicopter." A 7.7 and a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and was also felt in Syria in the early morning hours of 6th February. As per the latest update by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 48,124 have died in the earthquakes, with 42,310 confirmed dead in Turkey and 5,814 that have been killed in Syria.

An American woman wanted in her home country for drug trafficking has been seized in Mexico City with cocaine and fentanyl. Agents from the Secretariat of Citizen Security arrested Jennifer Nicole Burns in the Polanco III Seccion area of the Mexican capital on 20th February. Portly Burns - seen in this footage being led by two officers into a police station - is the subject of an active extradition order to the USA. The South Carolina Attorney General's Office accuses her of links with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the trafficking of synthetic drugs to the US. The 40-year-old is charged with crimes including drug trafficking and weapons possession. Burns is believed to belong to a criminal group called Las Senoritas (The Ladies), which is linked to the CJNG. Authorities in Mexico believe she fled over the border to escape punishment in her home country. In Mexico, they believe, she received protection from members of the criminal organisation. According to reports, Burns was in possession of 87 doses of cocaine and six of the synthetic opioid fentanyl when she was seized. She is now expected to be handed over to authorities in America, where she faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. Another three US women who allegedly carried out illegal activities for Las Senoritas in Pickens County, South Carolina State, are believed to remain on the run in Mexico. They have been named as Chelsie Marie Anderson, Amy Deanna Cobb, and Marcy Dawn Vickers. In a statement, the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City said: "As part of international collaboration efforts and intelligence sharing, police officers from the Mexico City Security Secretariat (SSC) arrested a woman in the Miguel Hidalgo borough who had an extradition order to the United States for her possible involvement with a criminal organisation dedicated to drug trafficking. "This was carried out by following a collaboration request issued by the United States Marshals Service to locate a woman identified as a relevant target of the South Carolina Prosecutor's Office in said country, who has at least four accusations of drug possession, methamphetamine trafficking, and possession of a weapon during the commission or attempted commission of a violent crime. "Therefore, investigative and intelligence work was generated that allowed for knowledge that this person traveled to our country to evade authorities, where she possibly maintained links with a criminal organisation dedicated to drug trafficking, among other crimes. "Through fixed and mobile surveillance, the location of this person was obtained in a property located in the Polanco Tercera Seccion neighbourhood, Miguel Hidalgo borough, where an operational deployment was carried out, and after verifying her identity, a 40-year-old American woman was arrested. Likewise, 87 doses of apparent cocaine and a box with six ampoules of possible fentanyl were seized. "This detention was carried out in strict adherence to police action protocols, use of force, and respect for human rights. The detainee was informed of her legal rights and was placed at the disposal of immigration authorities, who will be responsible for her transfer and presentation to the authorities who require her. "The SSC reiterates its commitment to collaborate with national and international organisations to stop generators of violence and provide security to the inhabitants of Mexico City."

Turkish soldiers are proving to be true servicemen of their nation by baking fresh bread and cooking up hot meals for the people living in earthquake-affected areas, as these images show. Footage obtained by Newsflash from the Turkish Ministry of Defence shows uniformed men rolling up their sleeves as they roll up some dough. They fill up dozens of trays and send them off to bake while other soldiers prepare hot soup and hand it out to hungry citizens. The Ministry said in a short statement obtained by Newsflash: "We continue to bake bread and distribute hot soup to our citizens." A 7.7 and a 7.6-magnitude earthquakes struck Turkey and was also felt in Syria in the early morning hours of 6th February. As per the latest update by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 46,970 have died in the earthquakes, with 41,156 confirmed dead in Turkey and 5,814 that have been killed in Syria.

Soldiers from the Turkish Armed Forces continue delivering relief materials to citizens living in earthquake-affected areas, as this video shows. Crews can be seen offloading the material onto what appears to be a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter - an American-made heavy-lift cargo aircraft. Then, the cargo is transferred into trucks to be distributed among the people who need it. Other aircraft can also be seen landing on the runway, bringing in more relief supplies. The images were obtained by Newsflash from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, along with a short statement that said: "We deliver aid to our citizens with aircraft and helicopters of the Turkish Armed Forces." A 7.7 and a 7.6-magnitude earthquakes struck Turkey and was also felt in Syria in the early morning hours of 6th February. As per the latest update by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 46,970 have died in the earthquakes, with 41,156 confirmed dead in Turkey and 5,814 that have been killed in Syria.

This touching footage shows soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces helping a little girl celebrate her birthday after she lost her mother in the earthquake. The video shows the little girl named Aysegul being greeted with a plate of sweets by thoughtful soldiers, who even remembered to put a candle on top. They sing 'Happy Birthday' to her in Turkish as she happily accepts the treats and blows out the candles. The footage was obtained by Newsflash from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, along with a statement that said: "Our soldiers celebrated the birthday of little Aysegul, who lost her mother in the earthquake in Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaras. "We sing 'Happy birthday Aysegul!' while wishing our child many happy years and that she will not shed tears again." A 7.7 and a 7.6-magnitude earthquakes struck Turkey and was also felt in Syria in the early morning hours of 6th February. As per the latest update by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 46,970 have died in the earthquakes, with 41,156 confirmed dead in Turkey and 5,814 that have been killed in Syria.

This is the moment a brave 63-year-old petrol station worker saw off a thug trying to rob her at gunpoint with just her mop. CCTV footage of the hapless heist shows the would-be thief walking across a snowy forecourt in southern Russia clutching a bottle. As he gets to the pay booth he shoves a handgun through the kiosk window and demands the takings. But instead of paying up, the cashier grabs her mop and batters his gun hand until he pulls it back. Then she grabs anything of value - including the card reader - and disappears into a back room. After waiting for her to come back, the gunman - arrested later by police - gives up and walks away. The gun later turned out to be a toy, but the cashier did not know that at the time of the botched robbery, say police. Newsflash obtained a statement from Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Bashkortostan dated 16th February, saying: "In Kushnarenkovsky district, police officers detained a robbery suspect. "The suspect, with the threat of a toy gun, tried to steal money from a petrol station employee." The statement said: "On the night of 14th February, the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Kushnarenkovsky District received a statement from the head of the petrol station about the robbery against a 63-year-old employee. An investigative team was sent to the scene." The police explained: "According to preliminary data, it was established that the suspect, armed with a toy gun and drinking alcohol, decided to go in search of adventure. "Since it was late, the outlets were closed. However, along the way, he came across a 24-hour petrol station, which he decided to raid. "Approaching the cash register, the attacker, at gunpoint, began to demand money from the station worker. "Frightened for her life, the woman began to call her boss while fighting off the raider with a mop. "At this time, the man, noticing that she was telling someone about what was happening, decided that the woman had contacted the police. "Frightened, the attacker left the scene of the crime. The head of the petrol station, who had arrived by that time, was able to catch the criminal, who was walking near the petrol station, and called the police." Police said the suspect, who has not been named, is 27 years old and was drunk. They said: "The suspect was under the influence of alcohol. It turned out to be a previously repeatedly convicted 27-year-old resident of the village of Taraberdino. "The man was taken to the police station, where he confessed. As it turned out, the attacker needed money and in order to intimidate the victim, the man took a toy gun with him. "Currently, a criminal case has been initiated on the fact of robbery on the grounds of a crime provided for by Part 1 of Article 162 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. "The suspect was taken into custody, the toy gun was seized." The investigation is ongoing.

A sheriff in Florida has challenged a suspect who kicked puppies and threw them in a dumpster to face him if he is "man enough". The footage shows Sheriff Wayne Ivey of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office issuing an appeal to the public for help in tracking down the suspect, named as Dallas Singletary. The sheriff also challenged the suspect to turn himself in after he allegedly came across the puppies and dragged them across a parking lot, kicking them as he went, before tossing them into the dumpster. The police in Florida are searching for the man after he allegedly dragged the two young puppies, which did not belong to him, and kicked them before throwing them into a dumpster. The cops said that Singletary is wanted for animal abandonment and animal cruelty. Newsflash obtained the footage from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, in the US state of Florida. It shows the cops holding one of the puppies that were allegedly tortured and thrown in the dumpster by the suspect, with Sheriff Wayne Ivey saying that he believed the suspect was "high on drugs" at the time. Sheriff Ivey also challenged the suspect to face him, saying that if "you were man enough to do it", the suspect should be "man enough to come and see me". The sheriff added that the suspect belongs in jail and that what he did to the animals was "despicable". Sheriff Ivey said that both dogs are now doing well and that one of them has been returned to its rightful owner while the other one is currently being adopted. The top cop also said that the suspect's girlfriend, who he named as Kristen Willoughy, is also wanted for violating her probation after she was previously arrested for animal cruelty and child abuse.

A British-based crypto firm suspected of a EUR-100-million scam has been raided by police who seized luxury cars, cash and property worth EUR 2 million. The raid - on luxury homes in Treviso, Italy - came after the London-registered firm's directors Christian Visentin and Emanuele Giullini were arrested in Dubai. The pair - who run cryptocurrency firm New Financial Technology - are said to have squandered investors' cash on luxury cars, expensive watches and property. Italy's financial police - the Guardia di Finanza - released video footage of one of the raids at a property on a private estate in Treviso. The footage shows police and sniffer dogs unearthing wads of EUR 50 banknotes, a box full of car keys and luxury motors in a garage. As police pull back dust sheets the video shows a Porsche, a BMW SUV, a classic VW Beetle and a Mercedes coupe. Local media reports that officials seized 10 cars during the raids. Another scene shows an officer counting piles of EURO notes found stashed inside the property. Newsflash obtained the footage from the Guardia di Finanza and they said on 17th February that they had seized "financial assets, movable and immovable assets worth EUR 2 million" (GBP 1.77 million). The move comes after the investigation was reportedly handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office in Pordenone a few days earlier. Local media reported that at least EUR 800,000 (GBP 710,000) in funds from investors were simply blown on cars and never invested. An earlier raid last month seized eight luxury watches worth EUR 350,000 (GBP 310,500) from one of the suspects' homes. The suspect, who has not been named, was reportedly trying to get the watches to Switzerland to sell them but was unsuccessful. Another unnamed suspect reportedly set up a winery, using money from the company to buy buildings and land, set to be used to make fine wines. Police believe that hundreds of thousands of euros belonging to investors were used on real estate instead of speculation, according to local media, with the company suspected of defrauding investors out of millions more. Swiss media report that New Financial Technology was founded in Silea, Treviso, with its headquarters in London, the UK. New Financial Technology reportedly promised returns of up to 10 per cent on capital invested through a model known as arbitrage transactions on cryptocurrency exchange platforms. The model, which is also used by legitimate companies, reportedly takes advantage of market mismatches on the various exchanges to generate profit. Investors were reportedly required to deposit a minimum of EUR 10,000 (GBP 8,870), with an estimated 6,000 people believed to have been defrauded last year of amounts ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 300,000 (GBP 266,000). Many of the victims reportedly invested their life savings and mainly live in the Italian regions of Lazio, Veneto, Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed that the company may have defrauded investors of anything from EUR 40 million to EUR 100 million in what Swiss media have labelled a "pyramid scheme". Other reports state that Visentin and Giullini raised as much as EUR 260 million from investors using a number of companies. The investigation is ongoing.