Eight current and former Toronto police officers were arrested following a sweeping investigation that exposed the reach of organized crime within the city's police force, according to The Guardian. The arrests, announced at a news conference, were linked to a probe that uncovered connections to bribery, the drug trade, and even a murder plot.
The investigation, as reported by The Guardian, involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Toronto Police Service and the York Regional Police. Details of the investigation were revealed at a press conference attended by Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween. The Guardian reported that the investigation highlighted the corrosive influence of organized crime within Canada's largest municipal police force.
In other news, Japan is holding a snap election on Sunday, marking the first electoral test for the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, according to Sky News. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Takaichi, is projected to win a decisive mandate, fueled by support from younger voters. Sky News noted that the 64-year-old leader has gained popularity, with some referring to the "sanamania" phenomenon.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times in a residential building, as reported by Sky News. Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack. The incident occurred in a residential building on the Volokolamskoye Highway, according to Sky News.
Elsewhere, in Gaza, the ongoing war has decimated infrastructure, making daily life challenging. A professor, as reported by Al Jazeera, now relies on a bicycle to travel in search of electricity and internet access to teach his students online. The war has damaged infrastructure and public transport, making walking perilous, according to Al Jazeera.
In Bangladesh, the country is preparing for its first election since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, as reported by Al Jazeera. Approximately 127 million registered voters are eligible to participate in the election on February 12, to elect 350 members of the Jatiya Sangsad, the country's parliament.
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