Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Myanmar courts have sentenced nine activists to up to 37 years in prison for participating in a protest that urged the public to boycott last December’s elections.
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Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022 convicted of federal terrorism charges
Jury found Hadi Matar, who is already serving a 25-year New York state prison sentence, guilty of all charges against him
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Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman accused of meeting Netanyahu
Lebanese judicial authorities issued a warrant Wednesday seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid Israel's war on Lebanon.
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Man convicted in terrorism trial over Salman Rushdie's stabbing
Hadi Matar walks in to the Chautauqua County court in Mayville, N.Y., May, 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
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US immigration agents are patrolling airports to arrest visa overstayers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are now patrolling US airports looking to arrest people who have overstayed their visas and are taking domestic flights around the country, ABC News reported on Tuesday.
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Tulfo questions release of DepEd funds without SDO endorsement
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday questioned the release of P112.5 million funds of the Department of Education (DepEd) despite the absence of an endorsement designating Edward Fajarda as the agency's special disbursing officer (SDO).
· Catherine S. Valente
Lacson: No such thing as 'unusual' transactions under AMLA
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) recognizes only two categories of reportable transactions - covered or suspicious - and does not define an "unusual" transaction, Senator-Judge Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Wednesday.
· Catherine S. Valente
Broncos open workouts with Jonathon Cooper, Michael Wilhoite back after legal issues
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper takes part in drills during a practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Italy court ruling strengthens citizenship claims by descendants
Lawyer Marco Mellone speaks during an interview outside Italy’s highest Court of Cassation, in Rome, April 14, 2026, prior to the start of a hearing to argue against the new citizenship law that restricts citizenship by descent. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
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Judge considers case of transgender inmates in segregated prison unit
U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth is seen during a ceremony at the federal courthouse in Washington on May 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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Court says US extradition process against Guyana's opposition leader can resume
Presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed, of the We Invest in Nationhood party, displays his ink-stained finger after voting in general elections in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)
· Bert Wilkinson
Ten Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report
Ten women have accused the actor and singer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary and report, including several who were underage when they were assaulted, claims Mr. Leto has denied.
· Remy Tumin
Actor Jared Leto denies multiple sexual assault allegations after BBC report
Oscar-winning American actor Jared Leto on Wednesday denied sexual misconduct claims made by four women who told the BBC that the Hollywood star assaulted them when they were teenagers.
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All the sexual assault and misconduct allegations made against Jared Leto in new BBC doc
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· Eric Todisco
Norwegian teen convicted in UK of murder plot
LONDON, United Kingdom — A Norwegian teenager was found guilty Wednesday in the UK of conspiring to commit murder for Sweden's most notorious criminal network, whose founder has reported links to Iran.
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Group fighting auto insurance suits, litigation gives Hochul kudos for pushing NYS law
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No do-over for Wisconsin's absentee voters, judge rules
A voter walks to polling place in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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This shocking true-crime British drama is harrowing, but deserves to be seen
This drama is based on a true crime, but it’s in stark contrast to many in the genre; this is not your Netflix-style, slightly exploitative crime drama.
· Kylie Northover
Florida man shot mom and lit her on fire because she ‘wanted to be cremated’: police
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Dark arts and dirty tricks: How the ghosts of ICACs past haunt Libs
A sickening feeling of deja vu from the ghosts of ICAC past is likely to be haunting some Liberal Party figures tuning in to the daily drama of the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry.
· Kate McClymont
Pia Cayetano faces ethics complaint over 'spliced' video
MANILA, Philippines — Civil society group Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Pia Cayetano over a "spliced and misleading" video she posted about the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Teen murder victim found in California vineyard identified 48 years later
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· Katie Jerkovich
'Blood everywhere' - Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband recounts day of children's deathsThe Massachusetts mother is charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the January 2023 deaths of her three children.13 hrs agoUS & Canada
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Kanye West settles sexual harassment lawsuit with former assistant
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Jared Leto accused of sex assault by 4 women
The US actor denied the allegations by the women, who said they were teenagers at the time
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Jared Leto accused of sex assault by 4 women
The US actor denied the allegations by the women, who said they were teenagers at the time
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Prince Harry hit with financial blow after devastating lawsuit loss
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· Vanessa Serna
5 Pakistani police officers killed by militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
The Metropolitan Police has said it will be taking no further action after Green Party leader Zack Polanski re-posted a photo of a man wearing a T-shirt with an image of a guillotine and the slogan "we're only making plans for Nigel".
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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations made in documentary
Jared Leto appears at the premiere of “Tron: Ares” in Los Angeles on Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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'We have special forces': Netanyahu unbothered by global threats of arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on Tuesday that he was not too bothered by the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for him, because Israeli special forces would protect him should any country try to take him into custody.
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Plaxico Burress compares playing with Jets to prison: ‘Loser’
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· Christian Arnold
DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law
Some people in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have expressed support for a controversial referendum law approved by the constitutional court on Tuesday.
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NYC homeowners sue to stop co-op from evicting their son — whose viral feud with doorman spiraled into racial slurs, assault and arrest
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Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband testifies about day she killed their three children
Lawyers for Massachusetts mother say she was in throes of postpartum psychosis amid January 2023 tragedy
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
Audio clips of Peppa saying words and phrases like "hooray!" were used in Wolfoo videos, a judge ruled
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ITIM organization asks High Court to bar draft evaders from Rabbinate exam benefits
The ITIM organization petitioned the High Court of Justice against the Chief Rabbinate on Wednesday, demanding that it update its registration policy for rabbinical certification exams so that men who have not regularized their military status cannot use years of yeshiva study completed during that period to qualify.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Norwegian teen found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in Iran-linked plot
A Norwegian teenager was convicted on Wednesday of conspiracy to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organized crime group that prosecutors said was being used by the Iranian government.
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Norwegian teenager guilty of travelling to UK to carry out contract killing
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was recruited to murder unknown person by international crime gang linked to Iran
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Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home
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Tai Po fire: contractor’s 2 directors deny all allegations in witness statements
Independent committee investigating Wang Fuk Court fire also releases statement by district councillor previously criticised by residents
· Lo Hoi-ying
Tai Po fire: contractor’s 2 directors deny all allegations in witness statements
Independent committee investigating Wang Fuk Court fire also releases statement by district councillor previously criticised by residents
· Lo Hoi-ying
Gedera rapist sentenced to 21 years for home invasion attack on mother
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· SARAH BEN-NUN
Police detain two in connection to disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, suspect abduction
Two friends of missing Dimona resident Eldar Dayan remain in custody as police investigate both his disappearance and a possible criminal incident involving a damaged vehicle abandoned in Petah Tikva.
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6-year-old girl dies after parents paid $860K for experimental therapy that ‘shouldn’t have gone to trial’
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· Allie Yang
Chilling dispatch audio reveals Michigan home was ‘full of smoke’ after dad killed wife and 6 kids in murder-suicide
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Tony Romo had open bottle of alcohol in car during OWI arrest: cops
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Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown
FSB puts Pavel Durov on international wanted lists and says his messaging app is used for sabotage and murder
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Jared Leto’s disturbing request to underage accuser revealed as sexual assault allegations pile up
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· Eric Todisco