Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios
· George Chidi
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Body of woman found in suitcase by side of road in regional NSW
Police called to Oallen, about 40km south of Goulburn, on Sunday afternoon after suitcase discovered near Wolgon Road
· Guardian staff
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court
People arrive for immigration court hearings in New York, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· Rebecca Santana
Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan’s return to Ireland ends global game of cat-and-mouse
Kinahan built boxing empire while in exile in Dubai but now faces trial in Dublin charged with directing organised crime
· Lisaocarroll, Rorycarroll
New Orleans Catholic high school agrees second payout over child sexual abuse accusations
Jesuit high school deal resolves lawsuit stemming from allegations of molestation by school janitor decades prior
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report
A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man was detained in Ahisamach under suspicion of causing disruptively loud noise, following which the police discovered that he was a draft dodger, N12 reported on Sunday.
· TZVI JASPER
Rehovot resident arrested for allegedly operating shell companies, tax fraud, Tax Authority says
A Rehovot resident suspected of operating shell companies to distribute and deduct fictitious invoices was arrested in a Hadera hotel over the weekend after allegedly evading investigators for an extended period, the Israel Tax Authority said.
· HODAYA RAN
Two women, four minors indicted in Benayahu Razi case in Jerusalem, face murder charges
Four minors and two young women were indicted on Friday for the murder of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi, who was stabbed to death in a Jerusalem Airbnb last month after a dispute involving his former partner escalated into an armed confrontation.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets
Prosecutors filed a declaration of intent to indict a Ramat Gan man on Sunday over his suspected involvement in five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats targeting several Israeli media outlets and the Justice Ministry, police said.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Indonesia seizes 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions in major bust
Batam, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities have seized 1.3 tons of ketamine worth tens of millions of dollars from a foreign-flagged vessel, a top anti-drug official said on Sunday, in one of the country’s largest drug busts.
· No Author
Iraq arrests former governor and businessman over alleged graft | The National
Iraqi authorities have arrested former Salaheddin province governor Ahmed Al Jabouri, known as Abu Mazin, and an associated businessman on corruption charges in Baghdad, a government official told The National.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation
Daniel Kinahan pictured in 2016
· Bbcnews
Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Police search Hangang Park after bomb threat
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Police are conducting a search at Yeouido Hangang Park in western Seoul after a post online claimed that an explosive device had been planted in the area, sources said Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February
US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end
· Joanna Partridge
Rally demands more police in Melbourne's west after death of shopkeeper
Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 5:04pm
· Melissa Brown
Protesters demand October 7 investigation two years after murder of six Gaza hostages
The Women Demand Life movement protested in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, demanding a commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
· TZVI JASPER
‘Bigger than The Wolf of Wall Street’ boss breaks down after prison sentence
An Australian financial trader who once described the investment scheme he was involved in as “bigger than” The Wolf of Wall Street sobbed after he was sentenced to at least two years in prison for embezzling nearly $700,000 in client funds.
· Sarah Danckert
Florida middle school student, 14, arrested after allegedly stashing homemade guns for robbery plot
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· Fox News
Indian national allegedly killed Arizona girlfriend, arrested at Germany airport as violent history surfaces
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Police dismantle alleged triad group that ran account centres to launder HK$600 million
Force arrests 147 people after conducting a citywide operation code-named ‘Rapidhorse’
· Leopold Chen
Police dismantle alleged triad group that ran account centres to launder HK$600 million
Force arrests 147 people after conducting a citywide operation code-named ‘Rapidhorse’
· Leopold Chen
Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views
Local council described incident as ‘worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history’
· Joe Hinchliffe
Man arrested for threats after bullets, knives, and red X's placed at banks, supermarket
Three incidents in which bullets, knives, and backpacks were placed at the entrance to bank branches and restaurants in the Gush Dan area were reported by Israel Police.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Alleged Sydney gun-runner sexually tortured an unconscious teen for more than 10 hours, police say
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· Perry Duffin
Shanghai's airports cancel more than 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, police officers check the mooring lines of a vessel ahead of Typhoon Dolphin in Beilun District of Ningbo City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 7, 2026.(Hu Jiajie/Xinhua via AP)
Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government
Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday marked the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, leaving at least one police officer dead and several wounded.
· Yonhap
Relatives were suspects in over a third of police cases involving officers' families
Of the 117 cases identified by the National Police Agency as involving officers' relatives, there were 45 in which the family member was a suspect, according to a report released Sunday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Israeli lawyer arrested after allegedly smuggling drugs to inmate during prison visit
Police arrested a lawyer from Beit Shemesh on Tuesday on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be drugs to an inmate during a prison visit.
· MAARIV ONLINE, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Saudi Arabia, Yemen condemn attack on UAE oil tanker
Saudi Arabia has condemned the attack on an oil tanker operated by the UAE’s ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as “an assault on global energy security”.
· Middleeasteye
Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say
Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say
· Staff and agencies
Young punks busted in insane serial armed robbery spree targeting 77 Bay Area homes and cars
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· Daniel Farr
'Israel on Trial': US Judge Roy K. Altman takes on accusations against the Jewish state - review
Roy K. Altman, a graduate of Columbia University, served as a federal prosecutor for the US Court of Appeals before being appointed a US District Judge for the Southern District of Florida – at the time, the youngest district judge ever so appointed.
· NEVILLE TELLER
Police to launch national crackdown on young gangsters
The national police said Sunday they will launch a nationwide crackdown on organized crime and international transgressions in the new week, with a focus on young gangsters turning to fraud and money laundering.
· Yonhap
Police to launch national crackdown on young gangsters
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The national police said Sunday they will launch a nationwide crackdown on organized crime and international transgressions in the new week, with a focus on young gangsters turning to fraud and money laundering.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Hungary’s governing Tisza party has nominated Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed from his post by Viktor Orban’s government in 2012, as its candidate for the country’s presidency.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Collier, Miles go to work late and carry the WNBA-leading Lynx past the Aces
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier dribbles down the court during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in Minneapolis, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
· Patrick Donnelly
LA’s ‘serial’ Tinder rapist could walk free after less than a year in prison, outraging actress victim: ‘He has no soul’
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· Sonya Gugliara
ICE agents arrest over 1,200 illegal aliens in Georgia — many of them convicted sex offenders, child abusers
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· Fox News
Murderer's appeal reignites grief for daughter dealing with mum's loss
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Scout Wallen
Alleged brick-throwing synagogue vandal motivated by Mamdani’s Bibi attacks: cops
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
What we've learnt so far from the NSW corruption hearings
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· Pablo Vi%C3%B1ales
Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Kaylan Hippsley was walking with friends towards a youth centre when he was struck by Harley Whiteman's car
· Bbcnews
Introducing: Alan Jones on Trial - podcast
The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun, almost two years after he was arrested over multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching — charges he strongly denies.
Sports instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting residents with disabilities
A 50-year-old sports instructor accused of committing indecent acts against several female minors with cognitive disabilities appeared before the Petah Tikva Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where police requested an extension of his detention.
· HODAYA RAN
Well-known Israeli singer arrested on domestic violence charges, name not yet released
A well-known singer was arrested on Saturday afternoon on suspicion of domestic violence after his partner filed a complaint against him.
· HODAYA RAN
Gotti grandson must go to prison if he fails to donate kidney to mom by Monday
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· Sonya Gugliara
Keg explosion at NYC bar injures school teacher: lawsuit
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· Sonya Gugliara
Tribeca social club warring with residents over ‘baseless’ complaints: lawsuit
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· Sonya Gugliara, Joyce Cohen, Nick Labbat