If One Was Caught By A Policeman.

 https://www.rt.com/russia/516751-unicorn-children-jewelry-robbery/

Who then went on to have an affair with a local Doctor.

Whose husband and son were fleeing to Russia. To escape the impending meteor impact.

Then I'd say the German TV show "8 Days" has caught people's attention. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6374028/

I particularly liked the initial predicted impact point being La Rochelle in France. As a nod to the German TV show; "The Boat."