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Newest first · UTC+11:00UK’s Starmer accuses Musk of ‘whipping up division’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in British politics and “whipping up division” over the murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak. The X owner has made several posts about the case, which has triggered public outrage and protests in Britain, as well as a public apology …
Police force deploys liaison officer to Bangkok to coordinate on fraud cases
The National Police Agency (NPA) said Thursday that it has dispatched a liaison officer to Bangkok as part of a broader push to crack down on fraud groups operating out of Southeast Asia.
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Woman went on shopping spree after killing beloved neighbour, court hears
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55pm
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Racism hindered NSW police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines, inquest found
Coroner overturned initial police finding of suicide, saying their investigation was ‘deeply flawed, superficial and inadequate from the outset’
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Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko's return to parliament
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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Ex-Busan mayoral candidate investigated over alleged campaign attack hoax
Reform Party chief apologizes as police investigate ex-candidate Jung Yi-han
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Qld men charged, ‘mother vessel’ seized in multimillion-dollar drug-smuggling ring
Six men have been charged over an alleged multimillion-dollar import ring along Australia’s east coast, after police uncovered an international drug-smuggling operation sparked by the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine in regional Queensland.
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Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer
A small plane crashed in the middle of a highway in southern Texas. Crews rushed Tuesday night to pull out people from the aircraft as flames burst from the plane. Police six people were onboard and one was killed.
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Severed leg found at recycling center likely medical waste: police
INCHEON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday that a severed human leg found at a public recycling facility in Incheon last week may have been medical waste.
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Police investigating after geese mowed down by car in Victoria
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 1:58pm
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Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
PARIS, France — Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.”
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Impeccable and ambitious, this cosmic outback crime drama is Australian TV at its best
The Killings at Parrish Station is impeccable, ambitious Australian television – a six-part series with an unnerving, cosmic take on the classic outback mystery. Propelled by a razor-sharp script filled with tension, terror, humour and a dash of existential pondering (think Midnight Mass or True Detective, with fewe…
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Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday began pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the first official meeting between the prosecution and defense panels ahead of the full trial.
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A Korean media empire is unraveling. The movie business is paying the price
JoongAng Group's slide into court protection adds fresh strain to an already struggling industry
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Six charged after federal police seize hundreds of kilograms of drugs
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· Ned Hammond
FACT CHECK: Trillanes did not urge ICC to include Mindanao quake victims in Duterte trial
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Human leg found in Incheon likely medical waste: police
A human leg found at an Incheon recycling center last week is likely pathological medical waste, police investigating the case said Thursday.
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Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
An 18-year-old man has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City, police have said.
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Emily Clark is a journalist on the ABC News foreign desk in Sydney. She has been deployed to major stories around the world, including to the United States to cover consecutive general elections and the first indictment of Donald Trump in New York City. She has reported on Russia's war from inside Ukraine and was on…
Welcome To Baltimore: Chaos, Gunfire, And Roaming Youth Mobs Transform Bar District Into Warzone
One of Baltimore City's premier bar and restaurant districts was transformed into a warzone over the weekend, with roaming gangs of underage kids, large unruly crowds, fights, and even a shootout that seemed like a scene from the crime drama The Wire. Urban decay in Baltimore is rampant and is a symptom of failed le…
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Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years
Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria’s crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year before
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Teen accused of Universal Store co-founder's murder to stand trial
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:02pm
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Members of the jury, let’s address the knobbly monster
Let’s talk about dick pics. Is that the plural? Buzzfeed’s copy chief thinks so. In her modern grammar guide A World Without Whom (Bloomsbury, 2017), Emmy Favilla grapples with alternatives from dicks pic to dicks pics, before settling on the new normal.
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Jackie ‘O’ pushes to keep court date after Kyle settles case
Lawyers acting for Jackie “O” Henderson have pushed to keep an October trial date for her $82 million wrongful dismissal claim against her former employers at KIIS FM.
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Jackie O and ARN Media legal battle continues after Sandilands's settlement
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 11:35am
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Man charged with child grooming after detectives pose online as child
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 11:26am
· Philippe Perez
Senate holds pre-trial conference in Sara Duterte impeachment case
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Youth offences fall in Victoria but crime still 'unacceptably high'
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 10:42am
Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action
Israel Police, working in coordination with the Southern District Unit and the National Headquarters for Economic Counter Terrorism under the Defense Ministry, confiscated property on Wednesday linked to drone smuggling into the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the year.
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40-year legal quest reveals police racism in train track case
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Body discovered matching missing South Carolina personal trainer’s description, police say
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Illegal migrant who raped a corpse on NYC subway is slapped with 5 years in prison
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Israeli police rip pants off ultra-Orthodox Jews (VIDEO)
Israeli police have clashed with Haredi Jews who blocked a major highway near Tel Aviv in protest over the arrest of a draft dodger from the ultra-Orthodox community.
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Israeli police have clashed with Haredi Jews who blocked a major highway near Tel Aviv in protest over the arrest of a draft dodger from the ultra-Orthodox community.
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Police arrest teens over public place shootings in Sydney
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Relive OG Anunoby’s Game 4 tip-in with those who saw the epic Knicks moment from inside the Garden
Everything, really, was at stake when the Knicks broke their huddle and returned to the court with 5.7 seconds remaining. Forget the 13-game playoff winning streak. Forget the dominating postseason run that included a 2-0 series lead to start the NBA Finals against the Spurs. Forget the hopes and dreams — the wildes…
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JD Vance visits Long Island and rips into local congressman as he pledges to stomp out fraud
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Sickening new video shows Culver City driver turning to mow down pedestrians
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 18)
Political leaders and police share blame for venue blockade: A Seoul protest over ballot shortages disrupted national sports teams and highlighted shared responsibility among political leaders, police and election authorities.
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Wyoming governor asks court to enforce property tax cap
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon speaks at the 2024 summer meeting of the National Governors Association, July 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Hindi Rajab Foundation demands US arrests dual citizen IDF veteran at World Cup match
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestinian organization that pursues IDF soldiers who served in Gaza when they travel abroad, demanded on Tuesday that the US Justice Department arrest a dual Israeli-American IDF veteran who arrived in Los Angeles for World Cup matches.
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Photos of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting military conscription in Israel
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against military recruitment and call for the release of detained draft resisters outside a military prison near Kfar Yona, Israel, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Trucking Group Asks Federal Court To Strip New York, California Of CDL Authority
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Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules
The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced
· Reuters
Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rules
The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced
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Wanted fugitive fled Australia six days after home raided by NSW Police
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:55am
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Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group
Four states file alongside FTC, claiming WPath made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors
· Associated Press
Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial
The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement.
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Police investigate Hanson banner protest
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