Maree Mavis Crabtree cleared of son Jonathan's murder
Maree Crabtree (centre) denied killing her son Jonathan. (AAP: Darren England)
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Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending eight months of a one-year sentence there over a corruption-related charge.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Good behaviour bond given to NDIS worker for fraudulent claims to keep provider afloat
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· Olivia Mason
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison | The National
Thailand's billionaire former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was met by cheering crowds after being released from prison on parole – eight months after a court ordered him to serve the sentence he tried to dodge with a prolonged stay in hospital.
· The National
Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, did not apply during brief hearing
· Nino Bucci
WATCH: Filipino mother, daughter convicted in US fraud case
A US federal judge has rejected pleas for leniency and imposed prison terms on a Filipina mother and daughter, citing a “befuddling” scheme that siphoned funds meant for schoolchildren. The court ordered the recovery of their assets, including a house in Leyte.
· The Manila Times
Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’
· Richardadams
Hong Kong rugby player denies molesting woman at bar, but admits vandalism
Faizal Solomona pleads guilty to damaging a door bolt at Central police station, but denies groping a woman at Bobby’s Rabble last year
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong rugby player denies molesting woman at bar, but admits vandalism
Faizal Solomona pleads guilty to damaging a door bolt at Central police station, but denies groping a woman at Bobby’s Rabble last year
· Brian Wong
Filipino mother, daughter convicted in US fraud case
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—A US federal judge has rejected pleas for leniency and imposed prison terms on a Filipina mother and daughter, citing a “befuddling” scheme that siphoned funds meant for schoolchildren. The court ordered the recovery of their assets, including a house in Leyte.
· Mark Rabago
Long Island cops fatally shoot son accused of stabbing disabled mom on Mother’s Day
Police fatally shot a man who viciously stabbed his disabled mother at their Long Island home on Mother’s Day, according to authorities and sources.
· Alex Mitchell, Larry Celona, Zoe Hussain
Motorists urged to exercise caution as landslide risk continues on Hatton–Colombo road
Police have urged drivers to exercise caution amid risk of further landslides on Hatton–Colombo main road following a fresh earth slip in the Watawala–Diyagala area.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
How Philippine prison kingpins ran Japan, South Korea crime rings
What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
· Jonathan Vit
How Philippine prison kingpins ran Japan, South Korea crime rings
What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
· Jonathan Vit
Man says drug-smuggling dad's double life led to 'nightmare' charges
James Blee is accused of helping his father attempt to import a large quantity of cocaine into Australia. (Facebook)
· Giselle Wakatama
Hong Kong police arrest 2 drivers over alleged truck racing viral video | South China Morning Post
Dashcam footage shows 2 trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be the Central Kowloon Bypass.
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending eight months of a one-year sentence there over a corruption-related charge.
· Al Jazeera
Appeal court overturns guilty conviction for pilot charged over fatal plane crash
Jocelyn Spurway, 29, was killed in the crash on a beach in central Queensland. (Supplied: LifeFlight)
· Grace Whiteside
‘He’s handsome’: Anger over online reactions to purported photo of Gwangju murder suspect
Photos purportedly showing the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a high school student in Gwangju have spread rapidly online, but comments that focused on the man’s appearance rather than the crime have sparked public anger.
· Park Jun-hee
Thailand's Thaksin released from prison
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge.
· Yonhap
Crime suspect Batuwatte Chamara brought back to Sri Lanka
Manoj Suranga, an alleged organised crime figure arrested in Azerbaijan, was brought back to Sri Lanka last night, police confirmed.
· Rosajee Senevirathne
Council staff dubbed the ‘Pink Ops’ surveilled other workers, NSW anti-corruption watchdog hears
Ex-Parramatta council chief executive Gail Connolly and ‘close network’ allegedly promoted friends while targeting others for reprisals
· Penry Buckley
Teacher could walk free in months after 'snapping' and stabbing principal
A teacher whose famous mother mysteriously disappeared when he was a child has been jailed after stabbing a school principal upon learning his contract wouldn't be renewed.Kim Ramchen was today sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment after admitting to intentionally causing injury, assault with a weapon and unlawful as…
· William Ton
Antony Catalano: media mogul accused of assaulting wife excused from attending court due to fears over press scrutiny
Catalano’s lawyer says press attention ‘potentially detrimental’ to Australian Community Media co-owner’s mental health
· Australian Associated Press
Antony Catalano out of rehab but avoids court over mental health concerns
Media mogul Antony Catalano is out of rehab but has been excused from appearing in court in person over allegations he assaulted his wife.
· Sherryn Groch
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released early from prison: AFP
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, an AFP journalist outside the Bangkok jail said.
· Agence France-Presse
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission.
· Claire Keenan
Woman who stole buns for husband with dementia gets help
An woman in her 80s who stole five red bean buns for her ailing husband will receive government support instead of facing criminal punishment, police said Monday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Dark plot to destroy Spencer Pratt as unions go on brutal ad blitz — and even drop the ‘R’ bomb
Spencer Pratt has detailed his plans to free the streets of Los Angeles from crime and homelessness — and claims he’s got billionaires lining up to help him.
· Benjamin Brown
Venezuela's leader to defend claim over Guyana
CARACAS (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in the Netherlands Sunday where she will defend her country's claim to a mineral- and oil-rich region in western Guyana before the UN's highest court in a dispute that has spanned decades.
· Yonhap
[Event for expats] Driver’s license class for Seoul foreign residents
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will offer basic theory and road safety classes for foreign residents in Seoul to help them obtain a Korean driver’s license.
· Lim Jae-seong
Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
“Our dog, Shiko, was completely burned inside a bonfire right in front of our home,” Hanit Dahan, 40, from Kibbutz Neve Harif in the Arava, told Maariv.
· RAMI SHANI
TV star Matt Wright returns home, says he missed son's birth while in jail
Matt Wright, pictured leaving the NT Supreme Court late last year, has now finished serving his five-month non-parole period in jail. (ABC News: Michael Parfitt)
· Olivana Lathouris
Desperate LA mayor hopeful drops huge U-turn on key policy that’ll infuriate lefties
Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman is desperately backpedaling from her former “defund the police” rhetoric in a dramatic campaign U-turn that could alienate her far-left base.
· Nina Joudeh
Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after 8 months
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand ’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge.
· Jintamas Saksornchai
Media boss Antony Catalano excused from appearing in court in person
Antony Catalano is facing numerous charges relating to an incident in March. (AAP: Mick Tsikas)
· Kristian Silva
Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison after 8 months
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right, is released from Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok on May 11. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
China woman fined for applying make-up, dancing while driving; claims assisted driving more reliable
SUV-driving woman eats snacks while travelling through tunnel, posts videos online of her ‘dangerous’ driving, prompts police action
· Zoey Zhang
China woman fined for applying make-up, dancing while driving; claims assisted driving more reliable
SUV-driving woman eats snacks while travelling through tunnel, posts videos online of her ‘dangerous’ driving, prompts police action
· Zoey Zhang
Viral motorcycle video of unsafe riding without helmets leads to arrests following police investigation
A viral social media video showing three young women riding a motorcycle without helmets in the Buttala area has led to the arrest of the rider and the registered owner of the motorcycle.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Knicks’ unreal playoff stretch something even their great teams never did — now comes the tricky part
PHILADELPHIA — Maybe the Knicks can schedule a few full-court runs at Rucker Park this week. Maybe they can check out what’s happening at West 4th Street, or challenge a few of the locals at some lunchtime runs at various Ys in and around town.
· Mike Vaccaro
Snooker boom can raise sport to level of table tennis in China, end stench of match-fixing
World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption
· Mike Chan
Snooker boom can raise sport to level of table tennis in China, end stench of match-fixing
World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption
· Mike Chan
Police find body in search for alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram
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· Sbsaustralia
Yasiel Puig homers twice in debut for Canadian baseball team weeks before facing possible prison sentence
Yasiel Puig may be staring down a 15-year prison sentence, but the former major leaguer can still hit.
· Christian Arnold
Jailed Iran Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital after medical crisis
The activist had collapsed in prison over a week ago, and her family has been pleading for her the medical care she needs
· Associated Press
Jailed Iran Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital after medical crisis
The activist had collapsed in prison over a week ago, and her family has been pleading for her the medical care she needs
· Associated Press
Pregnant paramedic punched in stomach after saving patient's life
Ambulance Victoria has condemned an assault on a pregnant paramedic by a patient. (ABC News: Margaret Burin)
Deaf artist who lost life’s work in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire is ‘painting to heal myself’
Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity
· Chloe Loung