Calls for next Victorian government to invest in prisons
Victoria's prisons are already at 92 per cent capacity, but experts say the crime policies of both major parties would see more people locked up.
· Richard Willingham
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Why younger homebuyers risk being locked in mortgage prison
There’s a generational gap between those who can switch banks to get a better home-loan deal, and those who cannot.
· Clancy Yeates
Deranged twist in case of ex-NYPD cop who allegedly killed jogger Katie Suarez
Former Police Officer Sayed Mohassib — a 27-year-old city public-school teacher’s aide — made the maniacal statement after he was nabbed in the Oct. 30 slaying of 28-year-old Katie Suarez.
· Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
How a couple’s dream honeymoon around the world hid a truly ‘grotesque’ crime
Jamie Starbuck murdered his bride eight days after their wedding and spent $123,000 of her money traveling the world while faking her emails.
· News.com.au
'They were calling Hamas heroic': Canadian Muslim student explains her post-October 7 Zionism
From losing her father to murder at 16 to watching her classmates cheer October 7, Canadian Muslim Raihanna Adira speaks on her Zionism, her faith, and fighting hate on campuses.
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Chinese carmaker BYD’s offices in Netherlands raided over JLR ‘copycat car’ claim
Bailiffs reportedly seized digital records before court case over alleged intellectual property breaches on Land Rover DefenderBailiffs acting for Jaguar Land Rover raided the Dutch offices of a Chinese “copycat” rival before a legal showdown this week over whether its “Defender clone” infringes intellectual propert…
· Juliakollewe
Dave Chappelle makes ghoulish joke about Charlie Kirk’s murder to sold-out MSG crowd: ‘Why am I in such a good mood?’
The comedian made the remark during back-to-back weekend shows that closed his “Karmageddon” tour and opened the New York Comedy Festival.
· Thomas English
Washington ranch family fighting massive fine from gov’t over stockwater ponds — why they’re warning others
King Ranch owners are challenging a $267,540 fine from Washington State over livestock ponds in a fight that could reach the Supreme Court.
· Fox News
Take witness stand, Luistro dares VP Sara
HOUSE lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, insisting she is the best person who could explain the financial records and property documents presented by the prosecution.
· Kristina Maralit
P8M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) operatives intercepted over P8 million worth of contraband cigarettes and arrested a suspected smuggler in twin intelligence-led strikes across Zamboanga del Sur.
· Nonoy Lacson
Supreme Court under the microscope
AT no time in the history of this country has the Supreme Court been placed under close scrutiny by the Filipino people except in these perilous times.
· Salvador S. Panelo
The new legal weapon aimed at big tech
Top Jewish and Muslim groups want a new right to sue tech firms that fail to police harmful content, though the proposal faces conservative pushback.
· Paul Sakkal
Alexander brothers allegedly bribed reporters for positive coverage of sex-trafficking trial
Journalists Daniel Mael and Frank Parlato deny allegations they accepted up to $15,000 to publish favorable trial coverage of the Alexander brothers.
· Fox News
Tel Aviv man accused of stealing from yeshiva, denies recognizing himself in footage
Roy Cohen, a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s with 14 previous convictions, allegedly broke into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard and stole tefillin worth NIS 25,000, cash, and other valuables.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.
· AfricaNews
Will China’s slow and steady moon landing plan be a safer bet than the US’?
China’s full dress rehearsal for its crewed moon landing would be tougher on schedule but safer than Nasa’s cheaper bet on commercial landers, a US space policy analyst said after the rival powers updated their lunar plans within a week of each other. Wang Xiang, deputy chief designer of China’s crewed space program…
· Ling Xin
Pickpockets review – small-budget Australian crime flick steals audience’s heart
DC Fairhurst and Lucy Green’s film could have been a by-the-numbers genre piece. Instead it is fun, frothy and refreshingly differentAudiences have been conditioned to expect movies that are either in full colour or, more occasionally now, black and white – and ne’er the twain shall meet. Or, at least, very rarely: …
· Luke Buckmaster
The cautionary tale of Beck O’Connor … and a government accused of using ‘threatening’ tactics to silence critics
When Queensland’s first independent victims’ commissioner spoke out, the LNP’s next move was calculated and brutal. Community groups now fear retribution – and funding cutsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s first independent victims’ commissioner, Beck O’Connor, found herself in …
· Ben Smee, Andrew Messenger
Foreign nationals face possible deportation after arrest in West Bank alongside Palestinians
According to a police statement, the incident occurred on Saturday after authorities received a report of a disturbance in the Samaria region.
· HODAYA RAN
Japan man with 'grudge against society' stabs bookshop worker — police
TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman told AFP, adding that the suspect said he 'held a grudge against society'.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker
Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman said, adding that the suspect said he “held a grudge against society”. The man, identified as Satoshi Okamoto, allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker – who called police immediately afterw…
· Agence France-Presse
Sudan military arrests former ruling party chairman, Islamist leader Ahmed Haroun
Haroun, previously the chairman of the National Congress Party, is wanted by the International Criminal Court.
· REUTERS
Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event
Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow.
· Bbcnews
Security officer detained after being filmed pointing gun at settlers near West Bank's Jericho
Following the incident, an investigation was opened at the Jordan Valley police station in the Judea and Samaria District on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon.
· HODAYA RAN
Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting
Six people killed in attack probably inspired by far right, according to officials, as police say suspect’s parents and sister found dead at his homePolish prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation after a 24-year-old man opened fire in a busy market square in Kraków, killing six people including a Briton an…
· Angela Giuffrida
'They sent missiles, we sent a bill': Bat Yam mayor serves Iranian diplomat with NIS 250m. lawsuit
The Iranian representative reportedly ignored Brot and his associates and tried to walk away, prompting the team to chase him through the streets of Manhattan until Brot had read the lawsuit.
· ASHER SMITH
Palestinian journalist and activist freed from Israeli police custody after five-day detention
Palestinian journalist and activist freed from Israeli police custody after five-day detention The Palestinian journalist and activist Abed Abu Shehadeh has been freed following five days in Israeli police custody. Abu Shehadeh was arrested on Wednesday after Israeli police and Shin Bet officials raided his Jaffa ho…
· Middleeasteye
Mother of Royal Navy sailor missing for 40 years calls for suspected killer to confess
Margaret Parkes and her husband, in their 80s, want Allan Grimson to reveal location of their son Simon’s remainsThe mother of a teenage Royal Navy sailor who vanished 40 years ago has called for a “serial killer” suspected of murdering him to finally reveal where her son’s body is hidden.Speaking as Simon Parkes’ s…
· Stevenmorris
Palestinian journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh released after probe into alleged foreign agent contact
No charges were filed against Abu Shehadeh, who is an Israeli citizen and was originally arrested and had his home searched on Wednesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
With 67 MKs opposing Netanyahu, could Amir Ohana refuse to elect a new Knesset speaker?
A precedent already exists involving former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein several years ago. The High Court ordered him to convene the Knesset to vote on a new speaker; Edelstein refused.
· GILAD MORAG
Daycare director, two caregivers indicted over 400 alleged abuse incidents involving 17
According to the indictment, the defendants implemented a series of cruel "punishment methods" at the daycare center.
· GILAD MORAG
Colombian police officer praises Dubai's approach to fighting crime with help from residents | The National
Officer highlights community policing initiatives during international training programme attended by officers from 45 countries
· The National
Judge orders Paraguay’s ex-president Peña held before trial
Prosecutors allege that Santiago Peña used his position as president to influence decisions by government agencies and state-owned entities to keep large amounts of public money deposited with a digital lender he has ties to
· Jodesz Gavilan
Abu Dhabi court finds BR Shetty liable in NMC case involving $5.39bn | The National
ADGM court found that the former NMC chief knowingly participated in an eight-year fraud
· Ajanta Paul
Several injured after bus, minibus crash on Ayalon Highway
Tel Aviv District traffic police are responding to the incident, while traffic accident investigators are on their way to the scene.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Georgia teens, adult charged with murder after mom finds son, 15, dead in abandoned home
His mom found him by tracking his location via cellphone after he failed to return home on Halloween.
· Fox News
Murder investigation after man found buried in dense bushland
A murder investigation has been launched after a Bankstown man was found buried in dense bushland.
Land Title Masterclass Highlights property protection, launches ‘About My Title’ e-book
PROMOTING a better understanding of land ownership and helping the public recognize risks in property transactions took center stage at the Land Title Mastery Masterclass and launch of the e-book “About My Title” on Oct. 24, 2026, at Aberdeen Court, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
· The Manila Times
WATCH: At least six killed in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say
WATCH: At least six killed in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say
· The Manila Times
Napolcom to pursue reforms in criminology education, police training for cyber-ready PNP
THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) will pursue reforms in criminology education and police training to strengthen the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) capacity to respond to cybercrime, Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan said at the 1st Philippine Cybercriminology Summit 2026 held at the Philippine Trade…
· The Manila Times
Samsung's Texas chip plant could begin trial runs in December
Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to begin trial operations at its new chip foundry in Taylor, Texas, as early as December, ahead of planned mass production next year. The South Korean chipmaker has been installing manufacturing equipment, setting up production lines and conducting performance checks at th…
· Moon Joon-hyun
Ex-cop Sayed Mohassib had NYC jogger Katie Suarez’s blood splattered over his apartment walls after alleged murder: prosecutors
Sayed Mohassib, 27, remained silent during the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court.
· Marie Pohl, Ella Morrison
Defense attorney in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead in Las Vegas home
The manner of Sanft's death has not been determined, but Las Vegas police say that the death did not appear suspicious.
· JONAH DAVIDOV, REUTERS
Two seriously injured after M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles in Kent
The crash happened in fog on Saturday evening on the London-bound carriageway near Maidstone, Kent.
· Bbcnews
New mass protests in France as police seek to thwart banned rally
Tens of thousands of people were set to protest across France Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police imposing strict security to prevent an unauthorized gathering close to the Elysee Palace. The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have burst on the sce…
· Yonhap
Convicted rapist Russell Brand ‘cowering in fear’ as inmates taunt him with vulgar chant: report
Convicted rapist Russell Brand is reportedly "cowering in fear" inside his prison cell as hundreds of fellow inmates taunt him with abusive chants.
· Carson Blackwelder
'Super Intelligence' Fraud Ring Impersonated CEOs And Lawyers To Steal $129 Million, Feds Say
'Super Intelligence' Fraud Ring Impersonated CEOs And Lawyers To Steal $129 Million, Feds Say Federal prosecutors in Manhattan unsealed an indictment Thursday charging three foreign nationals with using what they call "super intelligence" to mimic the voices and images of corporate chief executives and big-firm lawy…
· Tyler Durden
Six open-world crime games to play while you wait for Grand Theft Auto VI | The National
From the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong to the criminal underworld of 1950s America, these games put their own spin on Rockstar's winning formula
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Judge wants former US attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case
WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Saturday she intends to appoint an ex-top federal prosecutor in the nation's capital during President Donald Trump's first term to investigate whether she was purposefully misled by lawyers and administration officials in a lawsuit challenging one of his prized Washington constructi…
· Associated Press
SC dad left sleeping daughter, 6, outside Target at 1 a.m. to save his spot in line for Pokémon cards: cops
John-Michael Dooley, 35, left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target in Charleston at 1 a.m. Friday in line for Pokémon trading cards, police said.
· Ella Morrison