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Record numbers of victims are waiting more than a year for their cases to be heard in the UK, and clearing the backlog “could take nearly 300 years,” Courts minister Sarah Sackman has said.
· RT
Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, a judge ruled refugees living in Rennie’s Mill were treated unfairly although their homes were ultimately demolished
· SCMP
Hong Kong’s Tiu Keng Leng residents win landmark case in 1996 – SCMP archive
On this day 30 years ago, a judge ruled refugees living in Rennie’s Mill were treated unfairly although their homes were ultimately demolished
· SCMP
Immigrant behind deadly German Christmas market attack gets life sentence
A German court has sentenced Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi immigrant, to life in prison for driving a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg in December 2024, killing six people, including a nine-year-old boy, and injuring more than 200.
· RT
Violent serial DV offender cuts off ankle monitor, sparks police manhunt
A serial domestic violence offender who was controversially released on bail after pleading guilty to a brutal attack on a Perth woman cut off his ankle monitor and went on the run, prompting a police manhunt.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review
Tuner, now playing in theaters throughout Israel, is an offbeat, interesting drama and crime caper, with some funny moments.
· HANNAH BROWN
Nartatez mulls review of safeguards for police-issued firearms following Tacloban school shooting
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the investigation into the Tacloban City school shooting could prompt a review of existing safeguards on police-issued firearms, as authorities examine how a service weapon ended up being used by a minor in the deadly attack.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
‘Bloodsport’: Pete Buttigieg says he was separated from children after false police report
Washington: Former US transportation secretary and possible US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
· Joey Cappelletti
Duterte defense raises privacy concerns over ICC prosecutor’s request for seized personal items
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte raised privacy concerns over a request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution seeking access to keys and other personal items seized from him after his arrest, warning that the materials may involve private belongings of his fa…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Wilson fails to guarantee Deeming’s future after unfounded assault claim
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has refused to back Moira Deeming remaining in the Liberal Party after the controversial MP’s unfounded allegation that her colleague, Matthew Guy, assaulted her.
· Ashleigh McMillan, Chip Le Grand
LTFRB probes EV taxi operator over viral robbery prank following suspension
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operations of an electric vehicle (EV) taxi after its driver was linked to a viral “robbery prank” involving two vloggers, as the agency launched an investigation into the incident.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Sect leader convicted after girls found in trailer on US highway
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‘Central figure’ in $250M Minnesota fraud case arrested hiding out in Somalia
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· Victor Nava
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
At about 11pm on a Saturday night a couple of weeks ago, Esme Rice was on the Elizabeth Line that runs across London. She was travelling home after dinner with friends in Farringdon when two men boarded the busy carriage she was in.
· Bbcnews
Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway
Self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman already serving 50-year prison sentence over child sexual abuse
· Associated Press
Video shows Connecticut prison officers hitting inmate before he died
This image made from video taken on March 25, 2018 and provided by Connecticut Department of Correction, shows prison inmate J’Allen Jones prior to his death after being subdued by correctional officers. (Connecticut Department of Correction via AP)
· Dave Collins
Polygamous sect leader convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona
Hildale, Utah, sits at the base of Red Rock Cliff mountains, with its sister city, Colorado City, Ariz., in the foreground, on Dec. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
· Jacques Billeaud
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
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· Associated Press
US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case
The Utah judge presiding over the Charlie Kirk murder case has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made to media organisations about defendant Tyler Robinson.
· Al Jazeera
3 robbery suspects wounded in Bulacan NLEX encounter
Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Three suspected members of a robbery group were wounded following an armed encounter with the police during a hot pursuit operation at the southbound toll plaza of North Luzon Expressway, Barangay Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan on June 26, 2026.
· Frederick Silverio
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs
Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at home
· Marina Dunbar
US reporter urges supreme court to halt ruling forcing her to reveal sources or pay $800-a-day fine
Catherine Herrridge makes final bid to stave off penalty related to series of stories she wrote in 2017 for Fox News
· Jeremy Barr
Minnesota fraud suspect has been taken into custody in Somalia
US. Attorney Daniel Rosen speaks during a press conference May 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Glen Stubbe, File)
Preparing for the storm: The police expert on a mission to keep Jewish communities safe
Paul Goldenberg remembers sounding alarms 20 years ago and warning the Jewish community, “The storm is coming.”
· EVE GLOVER
Mamdani’s NYC rent freeze already facing lawsuit threats: ‘It’s a sham’
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· Craig McCarthy, Matthew Fischetti, Fenix Suriel, Alex Oliveira
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, orders resentencing
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court Thursday, June 25, 2026 in New York. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
· Andrew Dalton
Police open fire after allegedly confronted with gun
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Prosecutor in Charlie Kirk shooting case held in contempt by judge
Judge rebukes Christopher Ballard for talking to media but declines defense’s request to take death penalty off table
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Sanctioned ICC judges sue Trump in US over 'attack on judicial independence'
A federal court in New York has summoned US President Donald Trump to respond to a lawsuit brought by three sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who accuse his administration of punishing them with sweeping sanctions for their work on investigations involving Israel and the United States.
· Middleeasteye
Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires
A United States federal judge has declared a mistrial in an arson case brought against a man suspected of sparking the flames that would later grow into one of the deadliest wildfires in California history.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘Release the footage’: Mississippi protest over police killing of one-year-old
About 100 marchers demand transparency after Kohen Wiley was shot dead in a car outside a Walmart
· Adria R Walker
Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children as target of ‘politically motivated’ false CPS report, police say
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· Associated Press
New footage exposes Henry Nowak killer’s ‘racially attacked’ lie
Newly released police footage shows the man convicted of murdering British student Henry Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been the victim of a racist attack – claims a judge later ruled were entirely false. The recording comes weeks after bodycam video showing police handcuffing the dying 18-year-old sparked…
· RT
New footage exposes Henry Nowak killer’s ‘racially attacked’ lie
Newly released police footage shows the man convicted of murdering British student Henry Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been the victim of a racist attack – claims a judge later ruled were entirely false. The recording comes weeks after bodycam video showing police handcuffing the dying 18-year-old sparked…
· RT
Japan ad agency fights click fraud with biometric tech app
A new Tokyo-based company, Ads for Humanity, will release an app that lets users earn points primarily by watching ads. (Photo by Ryosuke Matsui)
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LaVar Ball faces lawsuit over alleged basketball court debt at California mansion
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· Grant Young
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to ease rule on soot pollution
A person crosses a street as pollution fills the air, Dec. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao, File)
· Matthew Daly
Organizers postpone Paris Pride March over heat
PARIS, France — Organizers of the Pride March due to take place in Paris this weekend postponed the event on Friday, after police ordered them to change the date to relieve pressure on emergency services during the heatwave.
· Agence France-Presse
Sarah Ferguson visited Epstein twice as he served prison sentence
Sarah Ferguson visited Jeffrey Epstein twice at his office for a bogus firm he set up while imprisoned on a child sex offence.
· Poppy Wood
Several players including Adili joined sea drills despite admitting they could not swim - Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — At least five student players of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) including victim Divine Adili participated in the tragic sea drills despite admitting that they could not swim, a key information that strengthened the recommendation of the Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigati…
· Izel Abanilla
Buttigieg was target of false report, police say
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York on April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)
· Joey Cappelletti
Lawsuit says new federal policy puts reproductive healthcare at risk
Family planning and health organizations that serve tens of thousands of people across Pennsylvania could see federal funding delayed or denied by a new Trump administration policy, a new lawsuit alleges.
D.C. Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Brought by ‘Star Wars’ National Guard Protester
The District of Columbia agreed on Thursday to pay a resident to settle a lawsuit in which he accused city police officers of wrongfully arresting him as he protested the deployment of the National Guard in the nation’s capital last year.
· Chris Cameron
Niners star Brandon Aiyuk plotting to avoid California over arrest warrant
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· Edward Lewis
Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling
The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the administration of US President Donald Trump to do away with a special legal status for Haitians and Syrians has sent shockwaves through communities across the country.
· Joseph Stepansky
Haitians in US fearful after Supreme Court ruling
The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders and allows the Department of Homeland Security to swiftly end temporary protected status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries.
· Gisela Salomon
Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death
Two-time All-Pro running back for Bucs died at 36
· Agencies
Two former Moroccan politicians jailed in 'Escobar of the Sahara' drug case
A court in Casablanca handed former football club president and politician Said Naciri a 10-year prison sentence, while former regional official Abdennabi Bioui received 12 years.
· AfricaNews
DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking Rwanda to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its role in three decades of alleged “abuses” in the country’s east.
· Heba Habib