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Olympian cleared in vandalism case seeks watchdog probes of Trump's Reflecting Pool project - Reuters
Olympian cleared in vandalism case seeks watchdog probes of Trump's Reflecting Pool project Reuters
October 6, 2026Judge permanently ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism
Judge said Trump might target champion canoeist because he was politically active and donated to Democrats.
October 1, 2026Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea
The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.
September 30, 2026Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.
September 3, 2026US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War Two Memorial - Reuters
US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War Two Memorial Reuters
August 18, 2026Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial - Reuters
Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial Reuters
August 14, 2026Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
August 8, 2026Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
August 1, 2026Ex-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
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Judge permanently ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism
David Hearn outside court in July 2026 A judge in Washington DC has dismissed the criminal case against an Olympian accused by the Trump administration of vandalising the Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd
Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea
Surveillance footage show a group of masked men spraying lacquer across the restaurant in South Korea's Seongnam A restaurant in South Korea named after Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been vandalised
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans left flowers, candles and photos on Dolly Parton's star following her death Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced after the original one was vandalised following th
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Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
Banksy stencilled a mural on a wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in 2025 Three artworks by street artist Banksy have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning operations and security so far, with
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
US prosecutors have dropped charges against a former Olympian who had been accused of vandalising the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, writing in court documents that the damage is now believed to be
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