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French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Radio France Internationale

Prison Convoy Ambushed In Normandy, France: Inmate Freed

A daring escape in Normandy, France leads to tragic loss of two guards. Authorities launch manhunt to capture suspects and escaped prisoner.

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France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra

Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.

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Court delays imposed in emergency measure due to prison places crisis

Court hearings are set to be delayed and detained suspects could be set free as Operation Early Dawn triggered

Evening Standard

French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

International Business Times

Convict Freed In French Ambush Has History Of Violent Crime: Prosecutor

Mohamed Amra, the convict freed by gunmen in a murderous motorway attack Tuesday, has a long history of convictions for violent crimes that started when he was only 15, according to judicial sources.

International Business Times

Increasing number of inmates with weapons at London prison home to 136 gangs

The growing number of weapons being found at a London prison with 136 gangs is at risk of triggering a “self-reinforcing trend” with more young inmates arming themselves for protection, a watchdog warned on Wednesday.

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Film director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran for Europe ahead of Cannes premiere

Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof said he fled Iran after being sentenced to prison on national security charges and is in Europe ahead of the screening of his new film at the Cannes Film Festival, where he may attend the premiere.

Radio France Internationale

French prison officers killed in ambush named as hunt for gunmen continues

Fabrice Moello, 52, and Arnaud Garcia, 34, died in brazen attack on prison convoy during which a dangerous inmate escaped

The Guardian - UK

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.

AAP

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

Al Jazeera

A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

WEKU

TV tonight: return of brutal Italian prison drama The King

Personal justice of its own kind goes on behind bars at San Michele jail. Plus: another spine-tingling tale from Inside No 9. Here’s watch to watch today

The Guardian - UK

Supervision order for Snowtown murders accomplice

Snowtown murders accomplice Mark Haydon has had an interim supervision order imposed by South Australia's Supreme Court, days before his prison term expires.

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France 24

Interpol issues ‘red notice’ for escaped prisoner, alias 'The Fly', at France’s request

France on Wednesday issued a “red notice” for escaped prisoner Mohamed Amra, alias “The Fly”, said Interpol, as a massive manhunt was underway for an armed gang that ambushed a prison convoy, killing two prison officers and injuring three others before escaping with Amra.

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DOJ Seeks Prison Time For Steve Bannon

Department of Justice seeks to enforce prison sentence against Steve Bannon as legal battle intensifies.

Radio France Internationale

Gunmen strike prison van at French motorway toll killing two police officers

Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing at least two prison officers and freeing a convict who had been jailed last week.

The Hindu

The boy who brought Gandhi to a village near Coimbatore, instilled patriotic fervour in people

Uncover the forgotten hero Thiyagi Bettaiyan's pivotal role in India's independence struggle through grassroots activism and unwavering dedication.

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Salon

Justice Dept.: Bannon must go to prison

The former Trump adviser refused to comply with a congressional subpoena over his role in the U.S. Capitol riot

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Michael Cohen Released Early Due To Covid-19 Pandemic Impact

Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, released early from prison due to Covid-19 concerns. Challenges faced by inmates and authorities during pandemic highli...

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Michael Cohen Testifies To Meeting With Special Counsel Before Prison

Michael Cohen's cooperation with Robert Mueller's investigation sheds light on the dynamics within the Trump administration and the importance of transpare...

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Michael Cohen Testified Before Congress Before Reporting To Prison

Michael Cohen's 2019 congressional testimony raised questions about Trump administration's actions and led to legal troubles.

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Prison Break In Normandy: Guards Killed, Inmate Escaped

Violent ambush on a French prison convoy in Normandy leads to two guards' deaths, sparking a nationwide manhunt for the gunmen.

PC Gamer

Prison Architect 2 developer Double Eleven has been replaced by publisher Paradox Interactive after working on the series for nearly a decade

Out with the old and in with the new.

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Two French Prison Officers Killed In Normandy Convoy Attack

Tragic attack on French prison officers in Normandy prompts large-scale manhunt and closure of A154 freeway. Ministry of Justice extends condolences and em...

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