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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dissident Russian Artist's Shooting in Poland Likely 'Political Murder' – PM Tusk
The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday.
· AFP
One-year-old killed and woman injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
Child was fatally shot and his mother’s friend is wounded after Senatobia police responded to shoplifting call
· Associated Press
Sudanese victims ask ICC to investigate Emiratis over RSF atrocities in el-Fasher
A group of Sudanese survivors has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate senior Emirati officials and business figures over their alleged backing of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) atrocities in Darfur.
· Middleeasteye
Ugandan opposition figure and rights lawyer charged with concealing treason
Erias Lukwago, lawyer for Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, speaks during a court session on a ruling on Besigye’s bail application at the High Court in Kampala, Uganda, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda)
· Rodney Muhumuza
Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
Layla Wright investigates the conviction of a woman found guilty of murder and serving a life sentence, despite being nearly a hundred miles from the scene.
Luigi Mangione will argue a psychiatric defense in state trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO murder
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· Kyle Schnitzer
(LEAD) Court issues arrest warrants for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to PPP
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· Lee Minji
South Africa police clash with migrants at a deportation site in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Police fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades against migrants protesting Wednesday near a community hall in South Africa where thousands are being processed for deportation by authorities.
Mangione to assert psychiatric defense at health CEO murder trial
Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, Pool)
· Michael R Sisak
DOJ Sues New York Health Officials Over Alleged Fraud In Medicaid Homecare Program
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· Tyler Durden
‘Happy Face’ killer warns Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann could be ‘tossed to the wolves’ in prison
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· Fox News
FSB Arrests St. Petersburg Businessman Ilya Traber in Murder Investigation
Russia’s FSB security service has reportedly arrested Ilya Traber, a St. Petersburg businessman with alleged ties to President Vladimir Putin, as part of a criminal investigation into the 2020 murder of another businessman.
· The Moscow Times
DOJ orders further probe into complaint against Sen. Padilla
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has returned a complaint filed against Sen. Robinhood Padilla to the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) for further investigation, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said on Wednesday.
· Franco Jose Baroña
Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya
Residents said they heard explosions shortly after 2 a.m. before seeing smoke rise from the mosque. According to local imam Mohammad Khasib, 15 to 20 tyres were set on fire inside the ablution area, causing extensive damage to the building. Hebrew graffiti, including the word “revenge” and references to detainees, w…
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Top operative of China-born tycoon Chen Zhi extradited from Cambodia
Mainland police say Liu Ren founded group that operated multiple online gambling platforms and aggressively solicited Chinese citizens
· Albee Zhang
Top operative of China-born tycoon Chen Zhi extradited from Cambodia
Mainland police say Liu Ren founded group that operated multiple online gambling platforms and aggressively solicited Chinese citizens
· Albee Zhang
Sexual abuse against children up 20% in 2025 as security chief vows tighter laws
Police figures show that there were 797 cases of sexual offences against children under 17 in Hong Kong last year, up from 663 cases in 2024
· Ng Kang-chung
Sexual abuse against children up 20% in 2025 as security chief vows tighter laws
Police figures show that there were 797 cases of sexual offences against children under 17 in Hong Kong last year, up from 663 cases in 2024
· Ng Kang-chung
Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants
The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency, has joined the investigation into sedative drugs found in baby fruit puree jars consumed by several toddlers in Jerusalem, as police examine whether the substances were inserted into the products deliberately.
· AVIHAI CHIIM, EFRAT FORSHER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Romeo Beckham fined for using phone behind wheel of Porsche 911
Romeo Beckham was caught by police scrolling on his phone while behind the wheel of his Porsche, with a dog loose in the car, court papers have shown.
· Dan Sales
Shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk
The case risks rekindling tensions between Poland and Russia, exacerbated by drone crashes on Polish territory last autumn
· Agence France-Presse
Shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk
The case risks rekindling tensions between Poland and Russia, exacerbated by drone crashes on Polish territory last autumn
· Agence France-Presse
Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
Angry scenes broke out in court as five rioters were sentenced for violence in Cardiff three years ago.
· Nelli Bird
Hong Kong police arrest man, 36, over sexual assaults on 4 male victims
Police say suspect also recorded non-consensual activity with the four aged between 19 and 23
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong police arrest man, 36, over sexual assaults on 4 male victims
Police say suspect also recorded non-consensual activity with the four aged between 19 and 23
· Danny Mok
Donaldson sex abuse accusers 'not sufficiently reliable' for a guilty verdict, jury told
The two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of sexually abusing them as children have been described as "not sufficiently reliable" for the jury to reach a guilty verdict.
· Lyndsey Telford
Could drugs like Ozempic make people less violent — and even reduce crime?
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· Allie Yang
UK-Iranian national charged with arson at London memorial wall
A man who holds both British and Iranian nationality has been charged with an arson attack in April on a memorial wall in a north London area that is home to a large Jewish community, police said on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
I’ve spent decades fighting for fair elections. Trump is setting the stage for a grim November | David Walbert
Following the supreme court’s gutting of the voting rights act, the president’s recent claims of fraud are cause for serious concern
· David Walbert
Sri Lanka arrests son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa for corruption
Yoshitha Rajapaksa is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka arrests son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa for corruption
Yoshitha Rajapaksa is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer
· Agence France-Presse
‘A fantasy’: How the Palestine Action ruling whitewashed the history of civil disobedience
On Monday, five judges quashed a High Court ruling that found the UK government's proscription of direct action group Palestine Action to be unlawful.
· Middleeasteye
Escudero to preside over Senate impeachment court in Duterte trial
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· The Manila Times
Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court
The rebuttal stage in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial continued at the Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday, with the questioning shifting from the prosecution’s cross-examination to the attorneys for Netanyahu’s co-defendants in the media-related cases.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Top NY judge hands yet another gift to violent criminals at the expense of law-abiding citizens
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· Post Editorial Board
Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has lost a court challenge to allow him to enter Canada for his team's World Cup opener in Toronto.
· AfricaNews
Philippine Senate leadership standoff ends with Duterte ally's removal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A leadership standoff in the Philippine Senate ended Wednesday with the removal of an ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte as leader of the chamber, which will soon start the impeachment trial of his daughter, incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte.
· Jim Gomez
Bikie arrested again after goodwill gesture gone wrong outside court
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‘Huge’ money saw alleged bar wars kidnappers carry on assault of wrong target: police
A group of teens could face life behind bars over a string of “senseless and extraordinary” attacks linked to Melbourne’s bar wars which included the kidnapping and beating of the wrong man.
· Erin Pearson, Carla Jaeger
In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey
Of the 18 Asian Interpol members that responded to the survey, more than half reported that cybercrime made up 30 per cent of all offences
· Bloomberg
In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey
Of the 18 Asian Interpol members that responded to the survey, more than half reported that cybercrime made up 30 per cent of all offences
· Bloomberg
AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech
Activist group GetUp claims responsibility for incident, saying ‘we thought the occasion deserved some honesty’
· Sarah Basford Canales
Seoul mayor faces 18-month prison request over campaign polls
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faced a request for an 18-month prison sentence Wednesday over allegations that he illegally arranged for a supporter to pay for opinion polls during his 2021 mayoral campaign.
· Lim Jae-seong
Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring
Police in Vietnam have seized more than 400 stolen cats in a major bust of a feline meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media.
· Al Jazeera
Girl dies in four-vehicle crash in West Melbourne
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Flashbacks, insomnia, anxiety: Doctors report trauma from fatal free birth
Doctors who desperately tried to save the life of a wellness influencer as she bled to death following a free birth have been left with ongoing trauma and are considering leaving the profession, a court has heard.
· Henrietta Cook
Young officers recognised for bravery after fatal Nowra shooting
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· Kelly Fuller
Spain's for PM Zapatero questioned by judge for role in airline bailout
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero arrives at the National Court to be questioned by a judge in an investigation into alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes related to the government’s bailout of an airline, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)