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Arson at Ebola center highlights burial-rule tensions in Congo
world4 days ago

Arson at Ebola center highlights burial-rule tensions in Congo

Anger over strict Ebola burial rules led residents in Rwampara, Congo, to burn a treatment center as health workers enforce safe practices amid a growing outbreak in Ituri and North Kivu. Authorities say bodies must be buried according to regulations, not taken home for funerals. The outbreak has 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in two provinces, with the WHO warning of regional risk and vaccines not yet available for the Bundibugyo strain. Displacement, violence, and weak health infrastructure complicate containment and international responses include travel restrictions and aid coordination.

via PBS|
#arson#burial-protocols#congo
Neighbors recall troubling behavior as mother faces $2.1M bond in children's deaths
local9 days ago

Neighbors recall troubling behavior as mother faces $2.1M bond in children's deaths

In San Antonio's West Side, authorities say 34-year-old Marlene Vidal is jailed on two counts of capital murder and an arson charge after two children, Adrian (5) and Aleeza (7), were found dead in a burning vehicle. Bond was set at $2.1 million with GPS monitoring, a no-contact order, and firearms prohibition. Neighbors recalled odd behavior by Vidal days before the fire, and a memorial has formed at the scene as the father mourns the children.

via WOAI|
#arson#bond#capital-murder
Texas mother charged with capital murder after two children die in burning vehicle
us-news10 days ago

Texas mother charged with capital murder after two children die in burning vehicle

A Texas mother, 34-year-old Marlene Vidal, was charged with capital murder after her two children, ages 5 and 7, were found dead inside a car that had been set on fire in a San Antonio warehouse parking lot; police say Vidal was solely responsible, though it’s unclear whether the deaths occurred before or after the blaze and the medical examiner is still determining the cause of death.

via NBC News|
#arson#capital-murder#child-death
Terror probe into suspected arson at former East London synagogue
uk21 days ago

Terror probe into suspected arson at former East London synagogue

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson at the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel, with CCTV indicating the fire was started deliberately. The building has not functioned as a synagogue since 2020; investigators are examining links to recent anti-Semitic attacks as the threat level remains severe. No injuries were reported, and security support is being provided to Jewish communities.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#arson#counter-terrorism
Anger at the World Fueled Palisades Fire, Suspect Was Furious on New Year’s Eve
crime-and-justice21 days ago

Anger at the World Fueled Palisades Fire, Suspect Was Furious on New Year’s Eve

Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht sparked the Palisades Fire after New Year’s Eve, describing himself as angry at the world, with witnesses recalling erratic Uber rides and rants about capitalism. They allege he started a fire on January 1 that burned undetected in root systems before flaring again days later in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, killing 12 people; his trial is set for June 8, and his lawyers say he is being used as a scapegoat for the fire department’s handling of the earlier blaze.

via CNN|
#arson#court-documents#crime-and-justice
Two more arrests widen probe into arson plot targeting Jewish sites
uk-news1 month ago

Two more arrests widen probe into arson plot targeting Jewish sites

Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested two more suspects (a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old) in Watford as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-site. Nine people have been arrested in three days, with others released on bail, as investigators probe a series of arson attacks in north‑west London against Jewish sites, ambulances, and a charity—and related incidents such as a drone near the Israeli embassy—while authorities pledge increased patrols and public reassurance.

via BBC|
#arrests#arson#counter-terrorism
London arson plot: seven held in crackdown on anti-Semitic attack plan
uk-news1 month ago

London arson plot: seven held in crackdown on anti-Semitic attack plan

Seven people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to commit arson against the Jewish community in London. Arrests were made across Harpenden, Stevenage, Birmingham and Ealing, with a 39-year-old man later detained under the Terrorism Act for jars found in Kensington Gardens. Investigators are probing possible use of paid proxies in these attacks as part of a wider surge in arson and anti-Semitic incidents in the area.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#arrests#arson
London synagogue arson: teenager pleads guilty
crime1 month ago

London synagogue arson: teenager pleads guilty

A 17-year-old boy pled guilty to arson not endangering life after a bottle containing accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London; there were no injuries and only minor smoke damage. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, was granted bail with conditions, and is due to appear at Willesden Youth Court. The plea comes amid a wider police investigation into a spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish venues, with multiple arrests and ongoing inquiries into potential criminal proxies.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#arson#court
London Arson Foiled: Seven Held in Probe Targeting Jewish Community
world1 month ago

London Arson Foiled: Seven Held in Probe Targeting Jewish Community

British counterterrorism police arrested eight people in London in connection with arson attacks, including a foiled plot against a Jewish community venue; seven of the arrests occurred in the last 48 hours. Since the March 23 Golders Green arson attack, eight people have been charged with arson-related offenses and 13 remain in custody or on bail as investigators probe possible proxies and warn of a growing intimidation campaign against Jewish communities.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#arson#counterterrorism
Molotov assault at Sam Altman’s home heightens AI-tech tensions
technology1 month ago

Molotov assault at Sam Altman’s home heightens AI-tech tensions

A 20-year-old man traveled from Texas to San Francisco and hurled a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home early on April 10, then allegedly attempted to breach OpenAI headquarters with incendiaries and an anti-AI manifesto; federal and California authorities charged him with attempted arson and attempted murder, with the possibility of life in prison if convicted. The incident underscores rising anti-AI sentiment and follows Altman’s call for de-escalation, after which he shared a family photo. Two days later, two others were arrested for gunfire near Altman’s home as investigations continue. The suspect, who has anti-AI online history, faces arraignment on May 5; his defense says the case is overstated and rooted in a mental health crisis.

via The Guardian|
#anti-ai#arson#molotov
UK probes Iranian-linked group after spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites
world1 month ago

UK probes Iranian-linked group after spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites

British counterterrorism police are investigating the online group HAYI, which has claimed responsibility for multiple arson attacks on Jewish sites in London and Europe and is suspected of links to Iran; investigators are weighing whether suspects were hired by HAYI or by Iranian actors as arrests continue and officials warn of a coordinated antisemitic campaign.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#arson#hayi
Third arson attack on London Jewish sites this week sparks renewed alarm
world1 month ago

Third arson attack on London Jewish sites this week sparks renewed alarm

An arson attempt at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow caused minor smoke damage and marked the third attack on a Jewish site in a week, with investigators saying a bottle of accelerant was thrown through a window; no injuries were reported. Leaders including Chief Rabbi Mirvis and Prime Minister Starmer condemned the violence, and counterterrorism police are expanding patrols as they investigate amid a spike in antisemitic incidents in the UK.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#arson#london