Arrest warrant on former SriLankan CEO
Magistrate cancels bail after suspect breaches Court’s trust Paid Rs.15,000 each to two as sureties for personal bonds
· Gayan Abeykoon
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Newest first · UTC+11:004,742 cases filed regarding cyber crimes against women in 2025 – Minister
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that 4,742 cases were filed in 2025 regarding cyber crimes against women and that special cyber crime prevention units have been established in all provinces, including the Northern and Eastern provinces, to investigate such cases.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cultivating divine awareness - DailyNews
Non-attachment and the middle way are central to Buddhist philosophy and are considered essential for achieving enlightenment. Individuals can cultivate inner peace, wisdom, patience and compassion by practicing non-attachment and following the middle way (middle-path).All the problems of human society- war, crime, …
· Gayan Abeykoon
CIABOC re-files indictment in Greek Bond case - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) re-filed indictment against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal for violating the condition imposed by Colombo High Court over the case causing loss of over Rs. 1, 800 million to the Government by purchasing treasury bills from…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Seventy four foreigners arrested for fraud, visa overstay - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (7) ordered the remand of 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested by the Kollupitiya Police on Wednesday (6) on suspicion of committing financial fraud via the internet and for violating visa conditions until May 14. The Magistrate ordered the remand of 41 Vietnamese nationals, age…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Coal PCoI urged to probe 2009 tender fraud
NPP Badulla District Member of Parliament Ravindra Bandara yesterday (7) lodged a complaint before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate alleged coal procurement frauds, regarding an alleged fraud linked to the first coal procurement process conducted in 2009.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SC orders to hold election for Kalmunai MC, Sainthamaruthu UC
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the failure to hold elections for the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council had violated the fundamental rights of residents and ordered the Election Commission to proceed with elections for both the Kalmunai Municipal Council and the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council in accordance with the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Baby murder accused could not recall 'horrible' video
A teacher being questioned about the death of his adopted baby son denied abusing him and said he "could not recall" taking a Snapchat video of him struggling to breathe, a court has been told.
· Jonny Humphries
March Madness to expand to 76 teams starting next season
March Madness logo sis displayed at center court during the opening rounds of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
· Eddie Pells
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Israel Police stopped the alleged wedding of a 14-year-old girl and a 41-year-old man from taking place in a home in Yavne'el, southwest of Tiberias, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sydney Uni revokes invitation for former Knox teacher accused of child grooming
A former Knox Grammar teacher was due to accept a University of Sydney award the same day as he was to learn his punishment in court for child grooming.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Cash payments, unpaid tax, safety breaches: Construction giant’s ‘disturbing’ mega-project failings exposed
A construction giant overseeing mega-infrastructure projects in NSW and Victoria used sub-contractors engaged in suspected tax evasion, worker exploitation, safety breaches and insurance fraud, a damning inquiry has found.
· Nick McKenzie, Max Maddison
‘ISIS bride’ Janai Safar refused bail after arrest on terror charges
“ISIS bride” Janai Safar has been refused bail and will remain in Sydney’s Silverwater Correctional Complex following her return to Australia from Syria.
· Mostafa Rachwani, Amber Schultz
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over sexual abuse images
Elon Musk arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges, for firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison for the attack that killed 1 and injured others as they protested in support of Israeli hostages
· Associated Press
Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges, for firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison for the attack that killed 1 and injured others as they protested in support of Israeli hostages
· Associated Press
US appeals court appears skeptical of Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly
Case involves White House effort to censure the US senator over video urging service members to ‘refuse illegal orders’
· Reuters
Blake Lively celebrates ‘resounding victory’ after settling lawsuit with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively celebrated settling her lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni while seeking fees and damages for the latter’s failed $400 million countersuit.
· Vanessa Serna
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s Home
The police in Britain arrested a man on Wednesday evening after accusations he had acted in an intimidating manner and was in possession of a weapon near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew.
· Michael D Shear
Woman killed by partner at home in London feared ‘he was on the warpath’, court hears
Weeks before her death, Annabel Rook, 46, from Stoke Newington, left her sister a voice message about Clifton George’s abusive behaviour
· Donna Ferguson
Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve
Mohamed Soliman, accused of attacking demonstrators who had gathered in support of Israeli captives held in Gaza in Colorado, has pleaded guilty to murder charges.
· Al Jazeera
Second appeals court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions
The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Kate Brumback
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Legends’ On Netflix, About Customs Agents Who Go Undercover To Stop The Flow Of Heroin Into England In The Early ‘90s
There’s something to be said about the use of restraint in a crime drama. Less chases and gunfights, a script not trying so hard to be funny… it all adds up to a show that demands attention, like the new Netflix series Legends.
· Joel Keller
Prisoner accused of Lostprophets singer’s murder boasted to guards about fame, court told
Prosecution says Rico Gedel attacked Ian Watkins in HMP Wakefield then handed homemade knife to Samuel Dodsworth
· Robyn Vinter
FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack
The Austin Police Department and the FBI investigate a shooting at Buford’s on 6th Street on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Myer, File)
· Jim Vertuno
Colorado fire-bombing suspect pleads guilty to all state charges
The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally last year in Boulder, Colorado, killing one person and injuring at least a dozen, pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court.
· REUTERS
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Eric Tucker
UK police investigated over handling of Al-Fayed sexual offending allegations
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
· Thomas Morgan
Google faces new UK lawsuit over online display ads
LONDON — Google faces a fresh UK lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominance in online display advertising, the claimants announced Thursday, in the latest antitrust action against the US tech giant.
· The Manila Times
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near ex-prince Andrew’s home, UK police say
UK media reported that a man wearing a balaclava had allegedly threatened Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor when he was out walking his dogs
· Agence France-Presse
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near ex-prince Andrew’s home, UK police say
UK media reported that a man wearing a balaclava had allegedly threatened Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor when he was out walking his dogs
· Agence France-Presse
Pro-Palestinian protester pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
Attorney Ron Bamieh, left, listens to his client Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji in Ventura County Superior Court on Nov. 17, 2023, in Ventura, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Valerie Bertinelli drops the F-bomb — and more curse words — live on ‘Today’ show: ‘I’ll never be invited back’
Valerie Bertinelli is using swear words one sentence at a time.
· Alexandra Bellusci
DOJ To Ask Supreme Court To Intervene In E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuit Against Trump
Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez carted off after crashing into wall making leaping catch
In an extraordinary scene, several Yankees — Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Amed Rosario — grouped together on the warning track in left field, nearby manager Aaron Boone and several trainers. Both dugouts were filled with players and coaches on the top step peering over.
· Mark W. Sanchez
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
Norway’s domestic intelligence service said the suspect allegedly tried to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data
· Associated Press
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
Norway’s domestic intelligence service said the suspect allegedly tried to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data
· Associated Press
Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murder
WASHINGTON — A mass release of North Carolina prisoners under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating effect on public safety — with nearly half of the sprung inmates going on to commit more crimes, according to a Post review of state records and reports.
· Josh Christenson, Jared Downing
Two men found guilty of spying for Hong Kong by London jury
Yuen Chung Biu, left, and Wai Chi Leung face lengthy sentences after a jury found them guilty of spying for the Hong Kong government in the U.K. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China
Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operation
· Daniel Boffey
Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims' campaigners have branded "a bitter blow".
· Julian O'Neill
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is challenging the UK media regulator Ofcom in the High Court over fees and potential fines introduced under the Online Safety Act.
· James W Kelly
Claremont jeweller accuses daughter-in-law of $700,000 theft
A legal fight involving a family-owned high-end Claremont jeweller has spilled into WA’s Supreme Court, with accusations the daughter-in-law of the boutique store’s owner stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Russia reports widespread drone assault by Ukraine after rejecting truce proposal
Russian air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in what appeared to be a major attack after Moscow spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week and tension mounted over safety at Russia's upcoming Victory Day celebrations.
· Associated Press
UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying
Bill Yuen, London office’s manager, and Peter Wai found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence service on Thursday
· Jeffie Lam
UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying
Bill Yuen, London office’s manager, and Peter Wai found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence service on Thursday
· Jeffie Lam
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee urged the High Court of Justice to reject petitions against the appointment of IDF Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as the next Mossad chief, arguing that its decision to clear the appointment was properly reached and did not justify judicial intervention.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads
Police see off gatherings of teenagers in London and Edinburgh after videos of similar stunts in US go viral
· Isaaq Tomkins
Man arrested near home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Nofolk police arrest man on suspicion of public order offence and possession of offensive weapon
· Carolinedavies