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Newest first · UTC+11:00Former council boss asked execs to identify potential job for niece, ICAC told
Former Parramatta council boss Gail Connolly declared she had no involvement in the recruitment of her niece, despite sending her resume to executives and asking if they could identify potentially suitable roles for her, the state’s corruption watchdog has heard.
Paul Soriano attends Cannes premiere of Hollywood noir film ‘Diamond’
MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker Paul Soriano walked the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday for the world premiere of “Diamond,” the Andy Garcia-led crime drama he co-produced alongside a powerhouse Hollywood cast.
Rugby Australia’s plan for star players was no secret to Rebels, court hears
The directors of failed Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels knew Rugby Australia planned to reshape the competition by concentrating top players into just three teams, leaving the Victorian franchise out in the cold, a court has heard.
BREAKING: SC denies dela Rosa plea for TRO vs ICC arrest warrant
THE Supreme Court has denied the request for a temporary restraining order filed by Senator Ronald dela Rosa. This is in connection with the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court or ICC. However, the high tribunal stressed that this is not a final ruling on the main legal questions in the case. I…
Teen accused of Avalon Airport hijack allegedly politically motivated, court told
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Top court upholds prison terms for husband and son in ailing matriarch's murder
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed prison terms for a man in his 80s and his 50-something son over the high-profile murder of the family's long-ailing matriarch.
Former Wallabies star faces court over threats to kill
A former Wallabies star has faced court over allegations he repeatedly threatened to kill a man over a supposed land deal in Samoa.
Haymanut Kasau's family says they receive updates on investigation from media instead of police
The family of Haymanut Kasau, an Ethiopian girl who has been missing since February 25, 2024, heard updates on her disappearance case from the media instead of the police, the family said on Monday.
Tair Rada's mother accuses police of 'dragging their feet' on reopening murder case - report
Murder victim Tair Rada's mother, Ilana Rada, has accused the police of "dragging their feet" on reopening the investigation into her daughter's murder, N12 reported on Wednesday.
Lawyers say teen accused of trying to hijack plane was mentally impaired
Wed 20 May 2026 at 5:13pm
Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners
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‘Mr Ho’ pleads guilty to stabbing ‘Mrs Ho’ as prison sentence looms
Judge denies bail to Ho Huen, 79, saying custodial sentence unavoidable after internet personality stabbed wife while separate assault case ongoing
‘Mr Ho’ pleads guilty to stabbing ‘Mrs Ho’ as prison sentence looms
Judge denies bail to Ho Huen, 79, saying custodial sentence unavoidable after internet personality stabbed wife while separate assault case ongoing
Man killed mother with tool while under 'supernatural' attack, court hears
Wed 20 May 2026 at 4:27pm
No TRO: Supreme Court denies Bato’s request for interim relief vs ICC warrant
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Dozens could face criminal charges over London’s 2017 Grenfell Tower inferno
Police seek prosecutions nearly a decade after Britain’s worst modern residential blaze killed 72
Dozens could face criminal charges over London’s 2017 Grenfell Tower inferno
Police seek prosecutions nearly a decade after Britain’s worst modern residential blaze killed 72
Alleged would-be teen hijacker researched airports for months, court told
In the days before an armed teenager boarded and allegedly attempted to hijack a commercial airplane, he used the internet to search airports and the shooting down of planes.
She was the world’s highest-paid female writer. Why is her memoir such a letdown?
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Judge orders mental health evaluation for woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Tuesday paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna and more than a dozen other felonies and sent the case to a mental health court that will determine whether she is competent to stand trial.
A moment that changed me: My diagnosis seemed like a death sentence – how have I survived for another 40 years?
To HIV researchers, I am an ‘elite controller’ – someone whose immune system has enabled them to live for decades without symptoms or medication. I hope that one day science will understand this tiny but lucky minority
Abusive nursery worker's deportation 'horrendous'
The parents of babies abused by a nursery worker in west London say the decision to deport her after serving less than 15% of her prison sentence is "horrendous".
Gyeongbokgung nights come alive with royal court music and dance
The National Gugak Center will present "Seeds of Sound" at Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, as part of the palace's nighttime program.
Pensioner offered cash for amputation weeks before death, court told
Wed 20 May 2026 at 3:06pm
Fraud charges against ex-Olympic champion and wife abandoned
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Former AOA member Kwon Min-a says court ruling brings closure in sexual assault case
Rape charge recognized after 18 years, but statute of limitations prevents legal punishment, she said
NT Police officer acquitted of coercing ex-partner over T-shirt assault
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Latham avoids airing dirty laundry in court as ex's abuse claim dropped
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‘No attack on Senate’: Remulla casts doubt on Aplasca over May 13 gunfire
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San Diego wife’s disappearance tied to deadly herb and reports of witchcraft
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Israeli army received 2,500 sexual assault complaints in 202, local media reports
The Israeli army received about 2,500 complaints related to sexual assault and harassment within its ranks in 2025, according to data presented to an Israeli parliamentary committee and reported by Israel’s Channel 12 on Tuesday.
Court names Mango tycoon's son as suspect in probe into father's death
The son of Isak Andic, founder of fashion group Mango, was named by a judge in Barcelona on Tuesday as a suspect in an investigation into his father's death in a 2024 cliff-top fall.
Duterte's lead counsel picks former team member to assist in ICC trial
MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Registry has appointed a new lawyer for former president Rodrigo Duterte, according to a notification released onTuesday.
Fraud charge dropped against Olympic swimmer Neil Brooks
Wed 20 May 2026 at 12:23pm
Ex-Rex chairman admits hiding news of airline’s financial woes
The former executive chairman of Rex Airlines has capitulated just days into a major trial and admitted to failing to disclose the airline’s true financial state in 2023 before its ultimate collapse a year later.
D.C. Feds Launch "Summer Surge" To Crack Down On Youth Crime
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and federal law enforcement officials held a press conference around midday Friday to announce a "Summer Surge" under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force ahead of America 250 events across the Capital Beltway.
Sinn Féin faces criminal kingpin in Dublin election
DUBLIN — An Irish parliamentary by-election Friday could deal a blow to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and transform Ireland’s most famous criminal godfather, Gerry Hutch, into an unlikely kingmaker.
Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a man to death over the murder of a teen social media influencer that sparked uproar across the country.
Police offer $1 million reward to unearth secrets of opal field death
The brother Paul Murray’s siblings remember was caring, selfless and leant a hand to battlers in the tight-knit Lightning Ridge community who needed it. In a little black book he always carried because of an immense distrust of banks, Murray kept tally of the money he loaned to those down on their luck.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation linked to airline bailout
MADRID — A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.
International court backs Pakistan's position on Indus Waters Treaty
India and Pakistan remain at odds over the applicability of the Indus Waters Treaty the two arch rivals signed in 1960, which India unilaterally suspended in April 2025. © Reuters
Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners
Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of Europe
UCLA’s Rose Bowl fight gets heated in court hearing: ‘Like a shell game’
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Charges dropped against former Olympian and wife in $2m fraud case
The charges against Olympic swimmer Neil Brooks and his wife have been dropped, almost a decade after they were charged.
Venezuela plans to free 300 prisoners
A man holds up a Venezuelan flag during the wake of Carmen Navas, the mother of Victor Hugo Quero, who authorities said died in custody following his arrest about a year earlier, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
Dozens of suspected scammers and romance fraudsters have been arrested after specialist financial investigators uncovered organised networks of criminals operating across the UK and Nigeria.
Three men headed to prison for $2B healthcare fraud – but kingpin is in the wind
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