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This is the moment El Chapo's trusted henchman is led in chains to a police vehicle to be handed over to the American authorities for extradition to the USA. The head of security for El Chapo Guzman, named as Jorge Ivan Gastelum Avila, has been flown to America to face justice, Mexican officials revealed on Sunday, 2nd April. Gastelum Avila, nicknamed 'El Cholo Ivan', is accused of being central to the trafficking of huge quantities of drugs to the USA. Video footage of his final moments in a Mexican jail shows him in a grey prison jumpsuit with steel leg shackles as he is walked towards a police van. Around his waist, a second set of shackles secure his hands as he moves slowly forward surrounded by police officers. The gangster was handed over to the American authorities at the Mexico City International Airport, according to the Mexican Attorney General's Office. His former boss El Chapo is already serving a life sentence in the supermax jail ADX Florence in Colorado. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Mexican Attorney General's Office dated Sunday, 2nd April, saying: "In compliance with the Extradition Treaty signed between Mexico and the United States of America, the Attorney General's Office of the Republic (FGR), delivered to the government of that country a fugitive of Mexican nationality requested by the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, United States of America for the crimes of criminal association, against health and using, brandishing and discharging a firearm. "Jorge 'G.' is accused of belonging to a criminal organisation and one of the leaders of the Sinaloa [cartel]; responsible for the trafficking of various amounts of drugs to the United States of America. "The Government of Mexico granted the extradition of the defendant to the Government of the United States of America. "The fugitive was handed over at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to the US agents designated for his transfer to that country." The ruthless gangster will face charges in a New York court, including criminal association in order to distribute cocaine and cannabis in the US. American investigators say El Cholo Ivan controlled drug trafficking in Guamuchil, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, and commanded an armed group of around 200 men. They say he also provided security for El Chapo. The same investigation found that El Cholo Ivan attacked rival criminal organisations, as well as Mexican law enforcement to carry out his boss' orders. He was arrested along with El Chapo on 8th January 2016 on the Los Mochis-Navojoa highway.

Antiquities experts have put on show a stunning display of ancient Roman gold jewellery buried with a young girl to save her from evil spirits in the afterlife. The haul was originally found in a lead-lined coffin which had been buried nearly 2,000 years ago. But astonishingly, it had been left gathering dust on an archive shelf in Israel for more than 50 years. The treasures had been discovered in a burial cave on Mount Scopus in 1971 by the late archaeologist Yael Adler. The jewellery includes gold earrings, a hairpin, a gold pendant and gold beads, carnelian beads and a glass bead. The items inside were inscribed with symbols of Luna - the Roman moon goddess - and were believed to have the ability to provide protection in the afterlife. After their discovery, the relics were noted and archived and then apparently completely forgotten. It was not until experts from the Israeli Antiquities Authority set up a project to discover lost treasures that they re-emerged. Now the jewellery is on display to the public for the first time at the 48th Archaeological Congress organized by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel Exploration Society and the Israel Archaeological Association. Eli Escusido, Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, is quoted in a statement obtained by Newsflash from Israel Antiquities Authority as saying: “The interring of the jewellery together with the young girl is touching. "One can imagine that their parents or relatives parted from the girl, either adorned with the jewellery, or possibly lying by her side, and thinking of the protection that the jewellery provided in the world to come.” The experts believe the girl probably had the jewellery in her lifetime, and after her death it was buried with her for protection. According to the research, two similar gold earrings were discovered in another excavation carried out by Prof. Vassilios Tzaferis on behalf of the Department of Antiquities on the Mount of Olives in 1975. The statement says: "It seems that the girl was buried with an expensive set of gold jewellery that included earrings, a chain with a lunula pendant (named after the goddess Luna), and a hairpin,” according to a report by the researchers. They continued: “These items of jewellery are known in the Roman world and are characteristic of young girl burials, possibly providing evidence of the people who were buried at these sites. Late Roman Jerusalem—renamed Aelia Capitolina—had a mixed population that reached the city after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple and the evacuation of the Jewish population. "People from different parts of the Roman Empire settled in the city, bringing with them a different set of values, beliefs and rituals. The pagan cult of the city’s new population was rich and varied, including gods and goddesses, among them the cult of the moon goddess Luna.”

A Texas Trooper made a shocking discovery during a routine traffic stop when she found 15 illegal immigrants in the back of a cargo truck. Body-worn footage shows the surprising bust which took place in Uvalde County, in the US State of Texas, on 27th March. Upon inspecting a U-Haul trailer, the trooper found 15 illegal immigrants, including three children, crammed in the back. The driver, hailing from Missouri, was immediately taken into custody and charged with smuggling of persons. The illegal immigrants were reportedly handed over to Border Patrol for further processing.

This video shows the moment a cop from the USA saves three children from being smuggled in a vehicle during a traffic spot. The trooper from the Texas Department of Public Safety discovered the children inside a SUV, which he reportedly stopped for a check at Kinney County, in the US State of Texas, on Thursday, 23rd March. Reports claimed that two of the children, aged 7 and 11, were unaccompanied, while the third child inside the car was spotted along with three adults. The individuals who were identified as illegal immigrants from Honduras, were referred to the US Border Patrol. Meanwhile, the driver - an illegal immigrant from Guatemala - was arrested and charged with smuggling on persons, as well as smuggling of minors.

This is the incredible moment emergency workers rescue an elderly driver after his car crashed in a retention pond. The dramatic rescue reportedly took place in Longwood, in the US State of Florida on 28th March. It all reportedly began when a male caller reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and driven into the pond. Longwood Police Sergeant Kris Burnham and Officer Bryce Snyder arrived at the scene and immediately entered the water to perform a rescue. Officer Snyder successfully broke out the driver's window and cut the seatbelt to remove the elderly male driver from the vehicle. The driver was reportedly transported to a local hospital where he is expected to fully recover.

This is the heartwarming moment when soldiers of Turkey's Coast Guard Command join in to celebrate a child's birthday party at a tent home in a earthquake-affected area. In the video which Newsflash obtained from the Coast Guard Command, the soldiers can be seen singing and interacting with the children as they help spread joy. The Coast Guard Command said in a short message: "Your happiness, our happiness."

Cops have found a wandering OAP with Alzheimer's during search of a robbery suspect in the USA. Crews from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida State, USA, reportedly responded to the 100 block of E. Bearss Avenue, on Wednesday, 29th March 2023. And soon after they spotted an unknown person in a nearby wooded area who they approached thinking he was their target. But they were left in awe when they found out that he wasn't the guy they were looking for, but a 75-year-old missing man with Alzheimer's instead. Police claimed that he reportedly went missing the day before, on Tuesday, 28th March, before bringing him home to his family safe and sound shortly after. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement: "What a wonderful example of being in the right place at the right time. "Our deputies were working diligently doing their job to apprehend a suspect, and were able to recognize a citizen in need of help. "We're grateful that this was able to end in a safe return for the missing person and his family."

This is the impressive moment an ex-convict and robbery suspect gets arrested by an officer following a dramatic foot chase. The 33-year-old suspect - who identity was not revealed - caught the attention of a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) sergeant who reportedly spotted him getting inside a stolen pickup truck on 14th March. The truck had been stolen at gunpoint 12 days earlier in Edgewood. SIU deputies observed a known violent offender enter the truck and drive away before initiating a pursuit. The chase escalated when the suspect rammed two patrol cars, then leaped onto a patrol car and continued hopping from car to car to evade arrest. The SIU sergeant, a former college track star, managed to catch up with the suspect as he jumped over a fence. A patrol deputy then used a taser to subdue the suspect, who was subsequently taken into custody. A gun was discovered inside the truck, and the 33-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including two counts of assault and obstructing. The bail was reportedly set at USD 75,000 (GBP 60,000). The suspect, classified as a high-priority offender, has a history of convictions dating back to 2009 and remains in custody.

A good Samaritan cop in the USA has helped a family of ducks safely reach the pond after they paid a visit to the police headquarters. The bodycam video shared on the Facebook page of Sarasota Police Department headquarters, Florida State, USA, shows Sergeant Schafer escorting the flock of ducks to the pond at the nearby Payne Park. The department said in a statement obtained by Newsflash on Wednesday (29th March): "There's no such thing as a typical day as a Sarasota Police officer! "When Sergeant Schafer woke up at the quack of dawn on Tuesday, we don't think he planned to give a flock of ducks a police escort to the pond at Payne Park. "It's okay, he was able to wing it! Next time, he will have to put it on their bill." The adorable video was viewed more than 5,200 times by delighted Facebook followers.

This is the incredible moment firefighter risk their lives to save the ones of a man and his daughter after they fell into the sea when their jet ski overturned. The risky rescue reportedly took place near the coast of Guaruja, Brazil on 27th March. The Maritime Firefighters Group rushed to the scene after receiving reports that strong currents swept the pair towards a cliffside, where they managed to stay afloat thanks to their life jackets. The father was rescued first, while the daughter was dragged towards a rocky area due to the challenging sea conditions. The Maritime Firefighters team employed rappelling techniques to reach and safely rescue the daughter from the perilous situation. The quick and skilful actions of the rescuers ensured the safety of the stranded duo.

The police thought they were quacking up when they were called to an emergency at a swimming pool - to rescue a mother duck and her ducklings. The birds had piled into the open-air pool in Seminole County, in the US state of Florida, after apparently losing their way to their pond. So officers were scrambled to pluck the ducks out of the pool and take them back to their home. Adorable police bodycam footage shows the officers scooping up the four ducklings as they waddle around the grounds jumping in and out of the pool. One officer is seen cooing to a tiny duckling in her hand as the youngster's irritated mother runs around her. Finally, the mother and her offspring are rounded up and taken back to their own natural pond. Newsflash obtained a statement from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, 29th March, along with a statement saying: "Watch two of our Deputies, Alexandria Mullis and Rachelle Marshall, as they help to save four baby ducks stuck in a pool in Winter Springs. "Their mother was a little irritated, but we think she'll forgive us after everyone was sent on their way safe and sound."

This apocalyptic footage shows a wildfire raging near a village in eastern Spain, even though it has only just turned spring. The footage was filmed in Villanueva de Viver, Castellon Province, and posted online on 27th March. The Castellon Province Fire Department said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "We would not have liked to have to record these images. "Unfortunately, meteorology has once again been the great ally of Villanueva de Viver wildfire. "Today, the priority is on defending population centres such as Montan and Fuente la Reina. We are heading into the fifth night of the fire." Local media reported that firefighters battled to stop the flames from reaching the population centre of Montan. They also worked round the clock to prevent the fire from spreading to the Sierra de Espadan natural park and nearby cattle farms. Montan was evacuated on 24th March, with mayor Sergio Fornas telling local media: "Years ago, there was already a pretty big fire and we are always in the same situation because everything is very dry and abandoned. "When it comes to cleaning up the forests, we don't have any help and it's something we must change together. "They don't let us do what we would like to do, we want to protect the forests but we encounter many bureaucratic problems." He said that the evacuation "was not easy because there were many elderly people and we have, for example, 70 people in the nursing home". He also said that town halls should have more facilities "to create a firebreak or cut down a pine forest". The mayor added: "They don't let you because they think they are protecting it, but it's a nightmare and then what happens, happens." The villages of Torralba del Pinar, Pavias, and Higueras were also evacuated, while inhabitants of Caudiel were ordered to remain indoors. Local weather conditions on 27th March saw gusts of more than 50 km/h (31 mph) and less than 20 per cent humidity. The government of the Valencia region said the conditions were "testing the agencies involved in the extinction". Gusts of more than 70 km/h (43 mph) and less than 20 per cent humidity is forecasted for today (30th March) and tomorrow. Some 300 ground troops and 17 aerial units are still tackling the flames, which have scorched 4,700 hectares (11,614 acres) of land to date. As of 27th March, 1,700 people had been evacuated from their homes.

This apocalyptic footage shows a wildfire raging near a village in eastern Spain, even though it has only just turned spring. The footage was filmed in Villanueva de Viver, Castellon Province, and posted online on 27th March. The Castellon Province Fire Department said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: "We would not have liked to have to record these images. "Unfortunately, meteorology has once again been the great ally of Villanueva de Viver wildfire. "Today, the priority is on defending population centres such as Montan and Fuente la Reina. We are heading into the fifth night of the fire." Local media reported that firefighters battled to stop the flames from reaching the population centre of Montan. They also worked round the clock to prevent the fire from spreading to the Sierra de Espadan natural park and nearby cattle farms. Montan was evacuated on 24th March, with mayor Sergio Fornas telling local media: "Years ago, there was already a pretty big fire and we are always in the same situation because everything is very dry and abandoned. "When it comes to cleaning up the forests, we don't have any help and it's something we must change together. "They don't let us do what we would like to do, we want to protect the forests but we encounter many bureaucratic problems." He said that the evacuation "was not easy because there were many elderly people and we have, for example, 70 people in the nursing home". He also said that town halls should have more facilities "to create a firebreak or cut down a pine forest". The mayor added: "They don't let you because they think they are protecting it, but it's a nightmare and then what happens, happens." The villages of Torralba del Pinar, Pavias, and Higueras were also evacuated, while inhabitants of Caudiel were ordered to remain indoors. Local weather conditions on 27th March saw gusts of more than 50 km/h (31 mph) and less than 20 per cent humidity. The government of the Valencia region said the conditions were "testing the agencies involved in the extinction". Gusts of more than 70 km/h (43 mph) and less than 20 per cent humidity is forecasted for today (30th March) and tomorrow. Some 300 ground troops and 17 aerial units are still tackling the flames, which have scorched 4,700 hectares (11,614 acres) of land to date. As of 27th March, 1,700 people had been evacuated from their homes.

Archaeologists in Israel have found a 6,000-year-old copper fishhook so large it may have been used to catch sharks. The piece, which was unearthed during infrastructure work in the coastal city of Ashkelon, is 2.6 inches long and 1.6 inches wide. Its size means it would have been used to catch sharks or other large fish in the Mediterranean during the Copper Age. Yael Abadi-Reiss from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), who called the find "luck, pure luck", commented on how well-preserved the piece was given its age. She said: "It was so big and beautiful that we thought it might be from another period but it wasn't." The fishhook had turned green, but the researchers cleaned it. Abadi-Reiss said: "It's so big that even if its external coating was damaged, a lot remained." In a statement obtained by Newsflash, the IAA said: "A 6,000-year-old copper fishhook - one of the oldest known in the world - possibly for fishing sharks or very large fish, was discovered in the Israel Antiquity Authority excavations carried out prior to the construction of the new Agamim neighborhood in Ashkelon in 2018." According to Dr Yael Abadi-Reiss, co-director of the excavation together with Dr Daniel Varga, both from the Israel Antiquity Authority: "This unique find is 6.5 cm long and 4 cm wide, its large dimensions making it suitable for hunting 2-3 m long sharks or large tuna fish. "More ancient fishhooks found previously were made of bone and were much smaller than this one. "The use of copper began in the Chalcolithic period and it is fascinating to discover that this technological innovation was applied in antiquity for the production of fishhooks for fishermen along the Mediterranean coast." The IAA said: "In the Chalcolithic period, there were large villages around Ashkelon, whose economy was based on branches of agriculture still common today, such as the pasturing of sheep, goat and cattle, the cultivation of wheat, barley and legumes and the tending of fruit orchards." Dr Abadi-Reiss said: "We learn about the dietary habits of the people who lived here 6,000 years ago from the remains of animal bones found in ancient rubbish pits, from burnt wheat grains found in ovens, and from the hunting, cooking and food-processing tools retrieved, including flint sickles, and a variety of pottery vessels that served for the storage, cooking and the conservation of food by fermentation and salting. "The rare fishhook tells the story of the village fishermen who sailed out to sea in their boats and cast the newly invented copper fishhook into the water, hoping to add coastal sharks to the menu." The IAA said: "The research on the copper fishhook is being undertaken by Dr. Yotam Asscher of the Israel Antiquity Authority and Magda Batiashvilli, and we await new discoveries on this fascinating artifact."

This touching footage shows Turkish soldiers playing tug-of-war and sack jumping with children living in earthquake-affected areas, bringing a little joy to their day. The heartwarming footage shows soldiers and children in various playful activities on a football field next to what appears an evacuation camp. Newsflash obtained the images from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, along with a short statement that reads: "Mehmetcik [a term used to affectionately refer to soldiers of the Turkish Army] continues to bandage the wounds in their little hearts by getting together with our children."

This dramatic footage shows an Arizona cop shooting a man who attacked him while the officer was investigating a report about the man's "disruptive behaviour". The incident took place near 27th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona State on 8th March. The officer responded to two calls at a local business, one from a man wanting to turn himself in and another from an employee reporting the man's disruptive behaviour. When the officer arrived, he escorted the man outside, where the suspect attacked the officer, prompting him to use his taser. After the suspect continued his assault, the officer fired his duty weapon in self-defence. The suspect was treated on the scene and transported to a hospital in serious but stable condition. An internal and criminal investigation is underway to determine if the officer's actions were consistent with department policy and the law. The officer, with six years of service, is assigned to the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct.

This is the moment police officers in Georgia arrest two suspects wanted for breaking into vehicles. Officers arrested suspects Jaquan Lide, 27, and Marcus Robinson, 17 after responding to a call at 1993 Bent Creek Way SW in the city of Atlanta regarding individuals entering vehicles, on 28th February. The suspects attempted to flee upon the officers' arrival but were ultimately apprehended. Lide faces charges of Entering an Automobile and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, while Robinson has been charged with Entering an Automobile and Possession of Marijuana.

This is the dramatic moment Texas police arrest a human smuggler and the five illegal migrants who tried to slip out and flee following a high-speed chase. The incident reportedly occurred on US-90 in Kinney County, in the US State of Texas on 14th March. The driver first allowed five illegal immigrants to exit the vehicle before continuing to evade DPS Troopers. But despite escaping the vehicle and fleeing into the brush, the driver was still apprehended. Officers also managed to catch up with the five runners. The driver faces charges of evading arrest and smuggling of persons, while the five illegal immigrants have been referred to Border Patrol for further processing.

Two Russians have flown over the Arctic in a hot air balloon and claim to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop flight distance in a thermal balloon. The Russian authorities claim that famous Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov and the President of the Russian Ballooning Federation, Ivan Menyailo, flew 2,540 kilometres (1,578 miles). This is 174 kilometres (108 miles) more than the previous record of 2,366 kilometres (1,470 miles) set by Michio Kanda in 1994. Konyukhov reportedly took off in a balloon from the Murmansk region on 24th March and landed in Khatanga in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The balloon reportedly flew over the Arkhangelsk, Nenets, and Yamalo-Nenets regions. The first piece of footage reportedly shows the balloon, sporting the colours of the Russian flag, taking off, with the second piece of footage filmed previously and showing the balloon being inflated. Newsflash obtained a first statement from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry on Wednesday, 22nd March, announcing the attempt to break the world record. It said: "The safety of the pilots from the ground will be monitored by rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia "Today, in Kirovsk in the Murmansk region, the crew met with the employees of the Main Directorate of the department for the region and the Murmansk Arctic Comprehensive Emergency Rescue Centre of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. "The largest air balloon in the history of domestic aeronautics has been specially created for the flight - it will be piloted by Fyodor Konyukhov and the president of the Federation of Aeronautical Sports of Russia Ivan Menyaylo. "The air balloon will take off on Friday, 24th March in the morning." The statement continued: "And already at the end of this week, on 26th March, the Arctic expedition of the Russian Emergencies Ministry will start. "Its participants will overcome about 1,600 kilometres off-road and in the real conditions of the north they will test the latest domestic models of machinery and equipment." Newsflash obtained a second statement from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry on Friday, 24th March, saying: "The safety of the record balloon flight is under the control of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. "Rescuers of the Murmansk region have organised cooperation with the ground headquarters of the journey of traveller Fyodor Konyukhov and the president of the Federation of Aeronautical Sports of Russia Ivan Menyaylo. "Weather conditions allowed the air expedition to take off as planned, today at 5am." And on Sunday, 26th March, the Russian state-owned news agency TASS claimed that the record had been broken, saying that Konyukhov and Menyailo had landed in the Krasnoyarsk Territory after flying 2,540 kilometres. Konyukhov said on Facebook: "During the transcontinental flight, the 'PhosAgro' hot air balloon piloted by Fedor Konyukhov and Ivan Menyaylo covered a distance of 2,540 kilometres, which is 174 kilometres more than the previous world record set in 1994 by Japanese pilot Michio Kanda. "Thus, both world records for the distance and duration of non-stop flight in a hot air balloon now belong to Russia. "Starting early on 24th March in Kirovsk, Murmansk region, the balloon, flying at an altitude of three to six kilometres, passed through the airspace of the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, the Nenets and Yamalo-Nenets autonomous districts, as well as the Krasnoyarsk Territory. "After crossing the Putorana Plateau, known for its harsh weather conditions, on 26 March at 03.24 Moscow time, the 'PhosAgro' balloon made a precise landing on the runway of the Khatanga airport located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, at 72 degrees north latitude!" It is currently unclear if the new world record that the Russians claim to have broken has been validated by Guinness World Records.

Two Russians have flown over the Arctic in a hot air balloon and claim to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop flight distance in a thermal balloon. The Russian authorities claim that famous Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov and the President of the Russian Ballooning Federation, Ivan Menyailo, flew 2,540 kilometres (1,578 miles). This is 174 kilometres (108 miles) more than the previous record of 2,366 kilometres (1,470 miles) set by Michio Kanda in 1994. Konyukhov reportedly took off in a balloon from the Murmansk region on 24th March and landed in Khatanga in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The balloon reportedly flew over the Arkhangelsk, Nenets, and Yamalo-Nenets regions. The first piece of footage reportedly shows the balloon, sporting the colours of the Russian flag, taking off, with the second piece of footage filmed previously and showing the balloon being inflated. Newsflash obtained a first statement from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry on Wednesday, 22nd March, announcing the attempt to break the world record. It said: "The safety of the pilots from the ground will be monitored by rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia "Today, in Kirovsk in the Murmansk region, the crew met with the employees of the Main Directorate of the department for the region and the Murmansk Arctic Comprehensive Emergency Rescue Centre of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. "The largest air balloon in the history of domestic aeronautics has been specially created for the flight - it will be piloted by Fyodor Konyukhov and the president of the Federation of Aeronautical Sports of Russia Ivan Menyaylo. "The air balloon will take off on Friday, 24th March in the morning." The statement continued: "And already at the end of this week, on 26th March, the Arctic expedition of the Russian Emergencies Ministry will start. "Its participants will overcome about 1,600 kilometres off-road and in the real conditions of the north they will test the latest domestic models of machinery and equipment." Newsflash obtained a second statement from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry on Friday, 24th March, saying: "The safety of the record balloon flight is under the control of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. "Rescuers of the Murmansk region have organised cooperation with the ground headquarters of the journey of traveller Fyodor Konyukhov and the president of the Federation of Aeronautical Sports of Russia Ivan Menyaylo. "Weather conditions allowed the air expedition to take off as planned, today at 5am." And on Sunday, 26th March, the Russian state-owned news agency TASS claimed that the record had been broken, saying that Konyukhov and Menyailo had landed in the Krasnoyarsk Territory after flying 2,540 kilometres. Konyukhov said on Facebook: "During the transcontinental flight, the 'PhosAgro' hot air balloon piloted by Fedor Konyukhov and Ivan Menyaylo covered a distance of 2,540 kilometres, which is 174 kilometres more than the previous world record set in 1994 by Japanese pilot Michio Kanda. "Thus, both world records for the distance and duration of non-stop flight in a hot air balloon now belong to Russia. "Starting early on 24th March in Kirovsk, Murmansk region, the balloon, flying at an altitude of three to six kilometres, passed through the airspace of the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, the Nenets and Yamalo-Nenets autonomous districts, as well as the Krasnoyarsk Territory. "After crossing the Putorana Plateau, known for its harsh weather conditions, on 26 March at 03.24 Moscow time, the 'PhosAgro' balloon made a precise landing on the runway of the Khatanga airport located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, at 72 degrees north latitude!" It is currently unclear if the new world record that the Russians claim to have broken has been validated by Guinness World Records.

Police in California have released footage showing parts of a dramatic seven-hour standoff that ended with officers rescuing an alleged hostage and arresting the suspect. The incident took place in southwest Bakersfield, in the USA, on 17th January. It reportedly began around 8:17 pm in the 7700 block of Cibola Drive, after officers responded to a report of a woman being held against her will by a man, later identified as Richard Frio, who was possibly armed. Video footage shows a woman leaving the house, followed by Frio opening fire with a rifle from inside. Officers returned fire, leading to a nearly seven-hour standoff. Frio continued shooting at officers, hitting several homes and causing a non-life-threatening injury to a bystander. Frio was taken into custody at 3:46 am without injury from the officers' gunfire. The involved officers—Sgt. During the investigation, John Rodrigues, Officer Riley Ludeke, and Officer Issak Beltran have been placed on paid administrative leave. Bakersfield Police are investigating the use of force to ensure compliance with the law and department policy.

Police in California have released footage showing parts of a dramatic seven-hour standoff that ended with officers rescuing an alleged hostage and arresting the suspect. The incident took place in southwest Bakersfield, in the USA, on 17th January. It reportedly began around 8:17 pm in the 7700 block of Cibola Drive, after officers responded to a report of a woman being held against her will by a man, later identified as Richard Frio, who was possibly armed. Video footage shows a woman leaving the house, followed by Frio opening fire with a rifle from inside. Officers returned fire, leading to a nearly seven-hour standoff. Frio continued shooting at officers, hitting several homes and causing a non-life-threatening injury to a bystander. Frio was taken into custody at 3:46 am without injury from the officers' gunfire. The involved officers—Sgt. During the investigation, John Rodrigues, Officer Riley Ludeke, and Officer Issak Beltran have been placed on paid administrative leave. Bakersfield Police are investigating the use of force to ensure compliance with the law and department policy.

This dramatic footage shows cops in Arizona shooting and killing a suspect who reportedly stabbed two women and kept assaulting one of them as they arrived. The incident began when officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to a report about a stabbing taking place in a residential area in Phoenix on 6th March. Multiple calls alerted the police to the incident at a home on 4100 W. Alta Vista Rd. Upon arrival, officers found an injured elderly woman lying in front of the house. Inside, the suspect was seen holding two knives while kneeling behind another injured woman. Despite several police commands, the suspect continued to assault the woman, leading an officer to fire his rifle and strike the man. The elderly victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the second injured woman later died at the hospital. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene, and additional knives were seized as evidence. The investigation is ongoing.