Man and woman found dead in outback Queensland home after hours-long police siege
A 45-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were found dead in the Charleville home after a near eight-hour siege by police
· Australian Associated Press
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New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge looks on in the ninth inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
· Mike Fitzpatrick
Exiled Bangladesh leader says she’ll return despite threats
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to her country despite facing a death sentence, calling it her “duty” to help rescue a country she described as sliding into economic distress and democratic decline.
· Sudhi Ranjan Sen
Gangbanging NY police chief is a prime example of the Democratic political machine’s power
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· Liel Leibovitz
Arsonists who burned Tarrytown Lighthouse agree to $81k payment deal to avoid prison time
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· Brandon Cruz
Ridon: SC ruling rejects VP camp's 'mini-trial,' 'fishing expedition' narrative
HOUSE prosecutor and Bico Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of all petitions questioning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the ruling puts to rest what her camp’s repeated claims that the proceeding is a “mini-trial” and a “fishing expedition.”
· Kristina Maralit
America’s murder crisis not as hopeless as many believe
Robert Bridge is an American writer and journalist. He is the author of 'Midnight in the American Empire,' How Corporations and Their Political Servants are Destroying the American Dream.
· RT
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
Australia news live: NSW man charged over alleged threats of violence against female MP
Police allege man issued threats on social media to find woman and hurt her. Follow today’s news live
· Nick Visser, Krishani Dhanji
Alleged incident inside LA Fitness sparks wild lawsuit: ‘Total shock and worsening pain’
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· Edward Lewis
US announces more than $100m in rewards for eight Jalisco cartel leaders
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced it will offer up to $102m in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of leaders from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a criminal organisation based in Mexico.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Man and woman found dead in suspected murder-suicide
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High Court finds secret recording can be used as evidence in domestic violence case
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· Sbsaustralia
Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon
Seventeen civilian activists from the Uri Tzafon movement were detained by the military and returned to Israel after crossing the border into Lebanon on Wednesday.
· AMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
BERLIN — German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object nearby before landing safely.
· Agence France-Presse
Hotter, drier weather ahead as firefighters contend with Spokane wildfires
On Saturday, Paul Child was driving in his rural neighborhood northwest of Spokane and saw a man looking toward nearby trees. Shortly after, Child says his daughter saw the fire. (AP video: Manuel Valdes)
· Manuel Valdes
Chilling final text NY mom sent dad about ‘stomach bug’ before 4 kids killed in murder-suicide revealed
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· Georgia Worrell
Long Island DA collects DNA samples in NYC’s Chinatown to unwind mystery of unidentified Gilgo Beach victim
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· Brandon Cruz
New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice and its leader, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing the nation’s top law enforcement agency of “stonewalling” the state’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Federal judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 lawsuit over legal fees
Alex Murdaugh arrives for a judicial hearing, June 29, 2026, at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, S.C. (Tracy Glantz/The State via AP, Pool, File)
· Jeffrey Collins
Psychiatrists cast doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused
There is no way to reliably predict the risk to the mental health of accused people from media reporting of their cases, senior psychiatrists say, as community disquiet about “psychological safety”-based secrecy orders grows.
· Wendy Tuohy, Erin Pearson
JD Vance pushes lawmakers to codify anti-fraud measures — and avoid a ‘President El-Sayed’ undoing task force efforts
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· Josh Christenson
How a bitter firefighters' pay dispute turned toxic in Victoria
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· Rachel Eddie
Former LAPD Officer Gets Life Sentence For Kidnapping Teen In $350,000 Crypto Robbery
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· Tyler Durden
Bill Belichick adds twist to $300,000 lawsuit over Nantucket painter’s serious injury claim
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· Jenna Lemoncelli
Nanny in Lindsay Clancy trial describes months before mom killed her kids
Elaine Rossi, the nanny to Clancy children, enters the courtroom to be a witness during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (David L Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
· Michael Casey
Kidnapping is the new firebombing as tobacco war rolls on despite jailing of kingpin
Nationwide crime syndicate The Commission ordered the kidnapping and assault of a family member of a tobacco store owner in a major new escalation of the violence used to control the tobacco market.
· Chris Vedelago, Carla Jaeger
Judge signals Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal may be dismissed again
Obama-appointed judge seemed unmoved by Trump attorneys’ arguments in case also naming Murdoch
· Jeremy Barr
Angara cites budget crunch in adding more school security
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Wednesday said the Department of Education (DepEd) has already proposed solutions in addressing school-related violence but admitted having budget shortfalls in hiring more security personnel - a problem that mainly contributed to minors having…
· Izel Abanilla
Momma’s boy gangbanger who was driven to NYC shooting by cop mom, ex-con dad plotted hit while in court: DA
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· Steven Vago, Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
German anti-terror police investigate explosive drone found at Leipzig airport
German counterterrorism authorities are leading an investigation into an explosive-laden drone that was found overnight at Leipzig airport.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Court considers free speech impact in fishermen lawsuit against aquarium
Lobster fishermen work at sunrise, Sept. 8, 2022, off Kennebunkport, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
· Patrick Whittle
California man due in court on weapons charge after being arrested at Trump golf club
The entrance to Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., is seen in this photo, July 2, 2020. (AP Photo/John Antczak, File)
UK Supreme Court to hear appeal over Palestine Action proscription in November
The UK Supreme Court has confirmed it will hear an appeal by Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori challenging the government’s proscription of the group as a terrorist organization. The hearing is scheduled for November 4-5.
· ALEX CARSON
Homeland Security held in contempt in case over LA immigration sweeps
A federal judge on Tuesday held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for allegedly slow-rolling an order to create digital copies of communications from personal cell phones used by immigration agents during operations in the Los Angeles area last year.
Alex Eala eyes payback vs Parks after Australian Open heartbreak
WITH another shot at reigning Wimbledon queen Linda Noskova in sight, newly minted D.C. Open champ Alexandra “Alex” Eala faces Alycia Parks at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open Sobeys Stadium Center Court in Toronto on Thursday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Shooting her mouth off, only to find her foot in it
Sara Duterte has embarked on what appears to be a speaking tour abroad intended to reverse the adverse political climate created by her impeachment trial. The strategy is understandable. When a political figure finds herself under intense public scrutiny, the instinct is often to take the message directly to the peo…
· Antonio Contreras
Talk of dela Rosa arrest a diversion, Palace says
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· Allen Limos, Izel Abanilla
Woman arrested by UK police after 4 men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault
· dpa
Woman arrested by UK police after 4 men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault
· dpa
Ex-Navy rescue swimmer left with horrific burns after Amazon fire pit erupts in his face
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· Titus Wu
Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm
· Danny Mok
Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm
· Danny Mok
CHP in dramatic pursuit of possible kidnapping on California highway
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· Zain Khan
A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government
Integrity experts say Ibac’s report exposes a deeper problem with Victoria’s anti-corruption laws
· Benita Kolovos
FAFO: Democrat Candidate Threatening Beachgoers Gets Knocked Out Cold On Beach
A Democrat hopeful gunning for a seat in Congress is sitting behind bars on $1 million bail after police described a chaotic beachside confrontation on Maui that involved a knife, repeated threats, and the candidate left unconscious in the sand.
· Tyler Durden
Four people injured in London stabbing attack, female suspect arrested, UK police say
Four people were stabbed in London's Covent Garden district on Wednesday, according to the Metropolitan Police, who said the attack is "believed to be a mental health-related incident."
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Netanyahu tells High Court there are no grounds to fire Ben-Gvir
There is no reason, neither legal nor administrative, to fire National Security Minister Ben-Gvir from his position, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the High Court of Justice on Wednesday.
· SARAH BEN-NUN