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Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
July 9, 2026Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
July 2, 2026Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
June 26, 2026Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae - Reuters
Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae Reuters
June 25, 2026Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.
June 23, 2026Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
June 22, 2026People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says - Reuters
People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says Reuters
June 21, 2026Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.
June 21, 2026Trump, blaming alleged vandals, says Washington Reflecting Pool needs repairs - Reuters
Trump, blaming alleged vandals, says Washington Reflecting Pool needs repairs Reuters
June 21, 2026Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march - Reuters
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march Reuters
June 14, 2026Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.
June 11, 2026Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves - Reuters
Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves Reuters
May 14, 2026Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
April 21, 2026Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.
April 20, 2026Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
March 25, 2026Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
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Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Former Olympian David Hearn, left, has said he only touched a piece of liner already "delaminated" Former US Olympian David 'Davey' Hearn has pleaded not guilty to vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Re
Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
Officials announce charges for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism A former US Olympian has been charged with vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Authorities say David
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point A liner along the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, an official
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Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Watch: Trump blames "vandals" for condition of the Reflecting Pool The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is set to be drained as US President Donald Trump again blamed vandals for bright green algae a
Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
US President Donald Trump says he has "inspected" the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, and that "work will begin immediately" to repair the American landmark. Despite a recent multi-million dollar r
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Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
A former US Olympian arrested for allegedly vandalising the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is denying he did anything wrong. David "Davey" Hearn, 67, was detained by the pool's edge on Friday as he
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Protesters smash windows and set car ablaze in anti-G7 protest in Geneva
+Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Protesters threw projectiles, including bicycles, at the police, the Keystone-ATS news agency reported. Explosions were also heard and vari
Giant ‘8647' numbers appear on National Mall grass
Someone marked "8647" in large numbers on the National Mall Thursday — a phrase that's been used by opponents of President Donald Trump. The U.S. Park Police said it responded to the Mall about 11:30
“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation
'86 47' appears on National Mall, US park police investigating The numbers "86 47" appeared on the National Mall near the Washington monument on Thursday. Trump administration officials are interpreti
US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds
Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument shows a highly visible ‘8’, while the others appears fainter US federal authorities are investigating what appears to be a massive etching of “86
Giant '86 47' found marked in the grass on the National Mall
24/7 LiveNew York CityNew JerseyLong IslandNorthern SuburbsConnecticut Donald TrumpGiant '86 47' found marked in the grass on the National MallThe phrase was the basis of James Comey's indictment for
Giant ‘8647' numbers appear on National Mall grass
Someone marked "8647" in large numbers on the National Mall Thursday — a phrase that's been used by opponents of President Donald Trump. The U.S. Park Police said it responded to the Mall about 11:30
“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation
'86 47' appears on National Mall, US park police investigating The numbers "86 47" appeared on the National Mall near the Washington monument on Thursday. Trump administration officials are interpreti
Trump Deploys National Guard Over Giant Mystery Message on National Mall
A mystery message seemingly aimed at President Donald Trump has quietly appeared on the National Mall, triggering an investigation by authorities. The numbers “8647” have been plastered across the gr
Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
US police are investigating a large imprint of the numbers 8-6-4-7 that were apparently drawn in the grass of the National Mall in Washington DC. "Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of", and Tr
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
One of the first things you might see in Manly, home to some of Sydney's most popular beaches, are groups of carefree teenagers in swimwear riding illegal e-bikes. Weaving in and out of traffic and c