Topic: Crime & Justice

Snippet: A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a Bank Mizrahi employee on Salma Street in Tel Aviv, Israel Police announced on Wednesday morning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-906632

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[2026-08-26 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Interior minister apologizes over police mishandling of missing person case in Jeju

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung apologized Wednesday over the alleged police mishandling of a missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju, vowing a thorough investigation into the allegations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826008000315

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[2026-08-26 18:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police investigating death of girl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-investigating-death-of-girl-on-sydney-s-northern-beaches-20260826-p60rvr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Pskov Court Bars Yabloko From Regional Assembly Race

Snippet: A judge in the western Pskov region has disqualified the liberal Yabloko party’s list of candidates from the upcoming regional assembly elections, the party said on Tuesday evening.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/26/pskov-court-bars-yabloko-from-regional-assembly-race-a93578

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[2026-08-26 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak, police to request extended detention

Snippet: Israel Police on Tuesday arrested a 33-year-old Bnei Brak resident suspected of stabbing a bus driver in Ramat Gan last week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-906627

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[2026-08-26 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cream puff restaurateur avoids jail over lies to corruption watchdog

Snippet: Yee was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/valentine-yee-sentenced-over-lies-to-icac/107081696

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[2026-08-26 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stepbrother accused of murdering Anna Kepner on family cruise sees trial delayed again

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/26/us-news/anna-kepner-murder-suspect-timothy-hudsons-trial-delayed-again/

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[2026-08-26 18:12 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW

Snippet: About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/now-you-seafood-now-you-dont-350k-worth-of-oysters-vanish-without-a-trace-in-nsw

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[2026-08-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-pop tickets are hard to get. One Korean woman allegedly got 2,600 and made $319,000

Snippet: The alleged scalper used automated software to outpace ordinary buyers, bypass ticket limits and resell tickets at hefty markups, police say

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853221

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[2026-08-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bomb threats emailed to 80 courts nationwide, prompting searches, disruptions

Snippet: Bomb threats were emailed to 80 courts across South Korea on Wednesday, prompting police searches, tightened security and temporary disruptions to some court proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853219

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[2026-08-26 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen after accidental entry into Area A near Ramallah

Snippet: Border Police officers earlier this week rescued an Israeli citizen from Holon who had accidentally entered Area A of the West Bank near the Ramallah area after getting lost, Israel Police confirmed on Wednesday morning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-906620

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[2026-08-26 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police probe bomb threat emails sent to about 40 courts

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they are investigating anonymous emails threatening to bomb about 40 courthouses across the country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826007900315

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[2026-08-26 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man tells court 'humanity intact' after alleged attack on woman and child

Snippet: A man has been charged with attacking a woman and one of three children she was walking with outside Victoria Police headquarters. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/man-appears-in-court-after-woman-and-child-attacked-melbourne/107082022

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[2026-08-26 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Woman ordered to pay $27k after kittens found in freezer

Snippet: Prosecutor Robert Fisher told the court the property was "in a state of squalor". (Supplied: RSPCA Tasmania)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/woman-ordered-to-pay-27k-after-kittens-found-in-freezer/107079154

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[2026-08-26 17:28 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Zelensky’s other war: Ukraine’s endless struggle with corruption

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/zelenskys-other-war-ukraines-endless-struggle-with-corruption/

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[2026-08-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Shock job cuts at Austrac despite expanding role battling financial crime

Snippet: Australia’s high-profile money laundering regulator Austrac is preparing for significant cuts to its workforce barely a month after its financial crime fighting role was expanded to oversee tens of thousands of new businesses.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/shock-job-cuts-at-austrac-despite-expanding-role-battling-financial-crime-20260826-p60rra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing

Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police suspect the woman found dead in a high-profile missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju likely died soon after she disappeared in May, officials said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826007400315

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[2026-08-26 17:11 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘No need to hide it’: Accused CBD stabber launches tirade from custody

Snippet: The man accused of assaulting a 10-year-old boy and repeatedly stabbing his mother has launched an extraordinary tirade, telling a Melbourne court “at least they’re both still breathing” while appearing from custody.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/no-need-to-hide-it-accused-cbd-stabber-launches-tirade-from-custody-20260826-p60rni.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man convicted for $15k spend on stolen credit cards 'likely' from dark web

Snippet: The court heard Aijaypal Tim Sanghera purchased thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and gift cards from Bunnings using stolen credit cards to fuel his drug addiction. (ABC News: Madigan Landry)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/riverland-conviction-stolen-credit-cards-at-bunnings/107079610

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[2026-08-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Snippet: Spain braced for storms and rain today, hackers leak names of 70,000 Moroccan police who 'allowed' Ceuta migrant crisis, vulture surprises bystanders in Basque city and more news from Spain this Wednesday August 26th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260826/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-97

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[2026-08-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid

Snippet: Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday morning

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17jl59zg2ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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[2026-08-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA government appeals landmark Yindjibarndi compensation ruling, seeking ‘clarity’ on law

Snippet: The West Australian government has filed an appeal of a Federal Court native title compensation decision following the Yinjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation’s decision to appeal the same judgement.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-government-appeals-landmark-yindjibarndi-compensation-ruling-seeking-clarity-on-law-20260826-p60ruq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It destroyed me’ – your top true crime TV shows of all time

Snippet: From influencers gone (really, really) bad and the outrageous Joe Exotic to the greatest reveal in television history – here are Guardian readers’ favourite real-life documentaries and whodunnits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/26/your-top-true-crime-tv-shows

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[2026-08-26 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Monk remanded after alleged theft of Monkey King statue from Hong Kong temple

Snippet: Court documents state that Zha Jianxin holds a two-way permit and lives in Shenzhen, and that he allegedly took the statue from Lung Mo Temple on August 24

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365304/monk-remanded-after-alleged-theft-monkey-king-statue-hong-kong-temple?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 16:48 UTC+10:00] [Shenzhen] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Monk remanded after alleged theft of Monkey King statue from Hong Kong temple

Snippet: Court documents state that Zha Jianxin holds a two-way permit and lives in Shenzhen, and that he allegedly took the statue from Lung Mo Temple on August 24

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365304/monk-remanded-after-alleged-theft-monkey-king-statue-hong-kong-temple

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[2026-08-26 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Man indicted for allegedly assaulting seven-year-old nephew, throwing child into garbage bin

Snippet: A 43-year-old man was arrested and indicted for assaulting a minor, causing serious bodily harm, by a person responsible for a child, Israel Police said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-906610

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[2026-08-26 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man loses HK$2.8 million in investment scam, among 50 cases in past week

Snippet: Fraudsters conned victim in his 60s into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365299/hong-kong-man-loses-hk28-million-investment-scam-among-50-cases-past-week?utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 16:29 UTC+10:00] [Police] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong man loses HK$2.8 million in investment scam, among 50 cases in past week

Snippet: Fraudsters conned victim in his 60s into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365299/hong-kong-man-loses-hk28-million-investment-scam-among-50-cases-past-week

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[2026-08-26 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jeju woman likely died hours after disappearance, police say

Snippet: Jang Mi-ran, whose missing-person case was allegedly closed on false grounds by a Jeju police officer, likely died early the morning after she disappeared, the Jeju Provincial Police Agency said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853033

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[2026-08-26 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From romantic getaway to hotbed of crime? Rumor mill fans Jeju fears

Snippet: A string of bodies found after missing-person searches raise safety concerns among travelers and tourism operators already facing a decline in domestic visitors

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853028

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[2026-08-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Woman faces prosecution over ticket scalping involving BTS, other concerts

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- A woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly using a software program to purchase concert tickets for popular singers, including BTS, and reselling them at a markup, police said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826006300315

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[2026-08-26 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

Snippet: A Libyan who was cleared after standing trial over the Lockerbie bombing is reported to have died aged 70.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0zgx6wlz3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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[2026-08-26 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea opens first sea trial of homegrown suicide drone

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852986

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[2026-08-26 16:02 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: First teen sentenced under ‘adult time’ laws walks free

Snippet: The first child to be sentenced under Victoria’s “adult time for violent crime” laws has been spared jail for a brazen and violent aggravated carjacking.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/first-teen-sentenced-under-adult-time-laws-walks-free-20260826-p60rt2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala, Venus Williams set for training sessions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two-time doubles partners Alex Eala and Venus Williams are set to share the court anew for a training session at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Wednesday night in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/sports/alex-eala-venus-williams-set-for-training-sessions/2412283

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[2026-08-26 15:58 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police probe link between Fadi Haddara shooting and Tasmanian tobacco operation

Snippet: Police are investigating if the near-fatal shooting of crime figure Fadi Haddara is linked to his crime network’s alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar tobacco and money laundering operation in Tasmania.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/police-probe-link-between-fadi-haddara-shooting-and-tassie-tobacco-operation-20260825-p60raz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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[2026-08-26 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Instagram chief tells addiction trial few teenagers knew of safety feature

Snippet: The federal court trial is one of the highest-profile tests of allegations that social media companies have harmed young users. (Reuters: Daniel Cole/File)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/meta-instagram-facebook-lawsuit-settlement-safety-feature/107080166

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[2026-08-26 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teen carjacker spared jail despite Victoria's new 'adult time' laws

Snippet: A teenager will be allowed to walk free, after being found guilty of an aggravated carjacking in February. ( ABC News: Danielle Bonica )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/victoria-teenage-girl-court-sentencing-youth-crime/107080602

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[2026-08-26 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: Whose soundbites did Escudero flag?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.