Capitol Siege: Electrician Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

A New Jersey electrician who attacked police officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol siege was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was convicted of multiple assaults on police and sentenced to one of the longest prison terms among Capitol riot cases.

Stabbing at a Church in Sydney, Australia

A suspect was apprehended after multiple people were injured during a stabbing at a church in Wakeley, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. Australian judge extended a ban on sharing videos of the incident by X Corp. Elon Musk, who rebranded Twitter as X, accused Australia of censorship. The incident led to terrorism-related charges for the alleged attacker, a teenager, and triggered a riot outside the church.

Threat to Federal Financial Aid for College Students Involved in Anti-Israel Protests

Republicans are threatening to cut federal financial aid for college students who commit crimes during anti-Israel protests on campus. The bill aims to disallow aid for students convicted of unlawful assembly, rioting, or property damage during protests.

Texas Authorities Arrest Illegal Migrants

Texas authorities arrest 214 illegal migrants, including Venezuelans, facing felony charges for rioting and assault during a migrant surge in El Paso. Public defender claims charges are false. Unclear if they will be deported from the U.S.

Riot at Paris Airport Over Kurdish Activist Deportation

A riot broke out at a Paris airport as men clashed with officials to block the deportation of a Kurdish activist back to Turkey. The activist, Firaz Korkmaz, was deported despite protests and claims of persecution if sent back.

Antisemitic Riot at Berkeley City Council Meeting

An antisemitic riot broke out at a Berkeley City Council meeting discussing Holocaust Remembrance Day. The mayor condemned the behavior, and UC Berkeley has been a hotbed of radical activism and antisemitism. Congress is investigating antisemitism at Berkeley and other campuses.

St. Louis Cardinals super fan pleads guilty to storming U.S. Capitol

A St. Louis Cardinals super fan known as Rally Runner pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol while wearing red face paint and red clothes, fueling a baseless conspiracy theory. He used a stolen shield to attack police officers. Tucker Carlson featured him on his show promoting conspiracy theories about the Capitol attack.

Paris Riot After Killing of 18-Year-Old Man

A riot broke out at a police station in a suburb of Paris following the killing of an 18-year-old man during a police chase. Nine people were arrested, two police officers were injured, and security measures were increased in the area. The riot was inspired by the death of the young man, who had fled from police on a scooter and was hit by a police car. Past incidents have led to nationwide riots in France.

Violent Riot in The Hague Involving Eritreans

Violent riot involving two rival groups of Eritreans in The Hague resulted in injuries to police officers and damage to property. The clash stemmed from a political disagreement, leading to arrests and investigations by Dutch police.