Venezuela inmates occupy prison roof and set fire to mattresses to protest alleged abuses
Inmates at Barinas prison allege they were peacefully protesting when prison staff opened fire, leaving some wounded
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Corruption watchdog boss Paul Brereton resigns
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) chief Paul Brereton has resigned, two years before his posting was due to end.Brereton was appointed as NACC's inaugural commissioner in July 2023 for a five-year term, however his tenure had been marred by scrutiny over his external work for defence.The outgoing commi…
· April Glover
National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton resigns
Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog has been thrown into turmoil after the resignation of its founding commissioner, ending a contentious opening chapter for the integrity body ahead of a looming review of its performance.
· Rob Harris
Dezi Freeman goaded officers to 'come and get me' before fatal shooting
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· Kristian Silva
2 Pasig City employees suspended as Vico Sotto intensifies anti-corruption crackdown
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday said two city government employees were placed under preventive suspension over alleged solicitation from contractors and fixing activities, as he intensified his anti-corruption campaign to include lower levels of the bureaucracy.
· James Daniel Danio
Allan government rejects former police chief’s call to cap gun ownership
Victorians with a gun licence will not be restricted on how many weapons they own after the Allan government rejected a key recommendation from a former police chief commissioner as part of a review into the state’s firearms laws.
· Daniella White
Hiker found safe at home after triggering massive search on Cheonmasan
A woman who called emergency services after getting lost during a hike in South Korea was later confirmed to have returned home while police and fire authorities' search for her continued for another day, local reports said Monday.
· Lee Sun-young
DNA breakthrough in cold case double murder sparks $1m reward
Although Joanne Teterin was mixing with some of Newcastle’s shadier characters in 2000, she had a strict system in place. Anyone looking to score drugs from the 37-year-old was to call ahead of time and announce their planned visit; there were to be no surprise call-ins.
· Riley Walter
‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault
Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously
· Angeliquechrisafis
Aussie fast-food chain facing legal action after shutting down US operations
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· Patrick Brischetto
PNP vows to protect missing 'sabungeros' kin amid claims of pressure from Atong Ang's camp
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed readiness to provide security to the families of the “missing sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts) amid reports of alleged pressure and interference from the camp of fugitive gambling lord Charlie “Atong” Ang.
· The Manila Times
‘She does not back down’: the couple seeking to legalise same-sex marriage in Botswana
Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile are going to court for right to wed but face fierce opposition from church groups
· Rachel Savage
Hong Kong banks replace burnt cash from residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court
Monetary Authority introduced measures last December allowing three note-issuing banks to provide one-stop exchange service for damaged money
· Kristen Cheung
Hong Kong banks replace burnt cash from residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court
Monetary Authority introduced measures last December allowing three note-issuing banks to provide one-stop exchange service for damaged money
· Kristen Cheung
Gold Coast grandmother’s outlawed message on Israeli-issued prison clothes
Captured flotilla activist Helen O’Sullivan arrived home to Queensland displaying the banned “from the river to the sea” slogan handwritten on her Israeli-issued tracksuit as she alleged widespread abuse by soldiers.
· William Davis
Bondi beach gunmen shot 11 people within 30 seconds of opening fire, royal commission hears
Commission also told NSW police declined to provide static police presence at Chanukah by the Sea but four officers were at event when attack began
· Ben Doherty, Caitlin Cassidy
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers overturned on a major highway early Monday in central Bangladesh, leaving at least 15 people dead and 10 others injured, police said.
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· Tyler Durden
Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election
Cyprus' far right made gains in Sunday's parliamentary election while anti-corruption newcomers and social media influencers captured seats, results showed, which analysts said would reshape the island's political landscape.
· Yonhap
Foreigner believed to be missing returns safely
NAMYANGJU, South Korea, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A foreign national who called emergency services after getting lost on a suburban hiking trail was confirmed to have safely returned to her residence in Seoul, police and fire authorities said Monday.
· Lee Minji
Dezi Freeman inquest: police investigating alleged sexual assault of child when two killed, coroner hears
Directions hearing over deaths of Victoria police officers Neal Thompson and Vadim De Waart-Hottart told of new details of Porepunkah shooting
· Australian Associated Press
Ecuador's president touts US-backed crime-fighting efforts and vows to keep hunting down criminals
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Sunday used his State of the Union address to tout his government’s US-backed crime-fighting strategies as well as improvements of some economic indicators.
· Yonhap
Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Police stormed the offices of Turkey's main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days.
· Yonhap
The change to keep Baden-Clay behind bars for another decade
Queensland murderer Gerard Baden-Clay could spend an extra 10 years in prison under significant reforms to the state’s parole system and prisoner laws announced by the Crisafulli government.
· Courtney Kruk
Wembanyama drains half court buzzer-beater
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Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls
PARIS, France — Novak Djokovic battled from behind to keep his dream of winning a 25th major crown at Roland Garros alive, while Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court Grand Slam got underway on Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
This cop had no memory of his alleged abuse, until he was trained to spot it
As Graeme Simpfendorfer walked through the police station in Wodonga, past the cops who worked for him, he started to shake.
· Samantha Selinger-Morris
Aaron Judge proves nothing has changed — he’s still Yankees’ Captain Clutch
He had started the day with an 11-game homerless and RBI-less streak.
· Steve Serby
Business group calls on Senate to put national interest above partisan politics
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati Business Club called on senators to prioritize constitutional duty and national interest over partisan politics in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Arson attack destroys home owned by gangland boss’ sister
An Essendon home owned by the sister of gangland boss Rocco Arico has been “completely destroyed” in what police are calling a suspicious arson attack.
· Chris Vedelago, Isabel McMillan
Anti-corruption commissioner resigns amid questions over conflict of interest
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Man charged after allegedly spitting on police officer at Perth Airport
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· Patrick Brischetto
Antisemitism Royal Commission LIVE: Police, ASIO boss and Jewish Security Group members to give evidence
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· Perry Duffin
Bahrain court convicts suspects of working with IRGC
Bahrain has sentenced nine people to life in prison after convicting them of carrying out "hostile and terrorist acts in cooperation with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps".
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Jonrón de Aaron Judge ante Rays pone fin a 2 semanas sin jonrones ni impulsadas
Aaron Judge, de los Yankees de Nueva York, reacciona tras conectar un jonrón de dos carreras para dejar en el terreno al rival durante la novena entrada de un partido de béisbol contra los Rays de Tampa Bay, el domingo 24 de mayo de 2026, en Nueva York. (Foto AP/Seth Wenig)
· Larry Fleisher
Inquest begins into Dezi Freeman’s death, Porepunkah police shootings
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· Erin Pearson, Grant McArthur, Adam Cooper
France bans Zyns and other nicotine pouches — with violators facing 5 years in prison and a shocking fine
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· Chris Nesi
Swimmer chokes, scratches boy at water park after he splashes her with water: police
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· Patrick Reilly
Hong Kong should spare no effort in fight against financial crime
The recent crackdown by law enforcement agencies from 10 jurisdictions on international scams shows the benefit of regional cooperation
· SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong should spare no effort in fight against financial crime
The recent crackdown by law enforcement agencies from 10 jurisdictions on international scams shows the benefit of regional cooperation
· SCMP Editorial
Chilling video shows accused killer stalking college student minutes before laundry room murder
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· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Man charged with attempted murder, arson
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Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has used his State of the Union speech to tout his United States-backed crime-fighting strategies as well as improvements to the economy.
· Al Jazeera
Aaron Judge's walk-off homer against Rays ends frustrating 2 weeks without homer or RBIs
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge reacts after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· Larry Fleisher
Bystander in serious condition after shooting outside White House
U.S. Secret Service Police officers place crime scene tape after a copper jacket of a bullet was found near the scene of a shooting close to the White House, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Sarah Raza