Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her facial features for Avatar character
Suit says director used Q’orianka Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for The New World
· Owen Myers
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Apple dealt blow by Supreme Court in long-running antitrust feud against ‘Fortnite’ maker
The US Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple’s request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.
· Reuters
Israeli court rejects appeal to free detained Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has denied an appeal seeking the release of pro-Palestine activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek, who were detained after Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, according to legal rights group Adalah.
· Middleeasteye
NYT sued for discrimination against white male
The New York Times has been sued by a US government agency over allegations that its diversity policies led to discrimination against a white male employee in a newsroom promotion decision.
· RT
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The New York Times has been sued by a US government agency over allegations that its diversity policies led to discrimination against a white male employee in a newsroom promotion decision.
· RT
28-year-old woman attends NYC high school posing as teen student but social media profile gives her away: cops
A 28-year-old woman claimed she was actually a 16-year-old and enrolled in a New York City high school — but was confronted by the principal who learned her true identity on Facebook, according to police.
· Joe Marino, Patrick Reilly
'The Sheep Detectives': A 20-year journey to bring it to theaters
The human stars of “The Sheep Detectives” had no real sheep to work with on their new murder mystery yarn, which sees Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Chris O’Dowd voicing two of the film’s woolly stars. (April 24)
· Lindsey Bahr
Restaurateur’s haunting post just days before she and her 2 kids killed by husband: ‘The foreshadowing is chilling’
The prominent Texas restaurateur who was slain alongside her kids in a shocking murder-suicide by her husband had made a haunting post about her future just days earlier.
· Anthony Blair
AP Source: Office of Virginia Senate leader searched by FBI as part of corruption probe
Virginia Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, listens to debate on the Senate floor, Feb. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly, File)
· Eric Tucker
No overall mastermind in flood control scandal, Lacson says
(UPDATE) SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said he believed there is “no overall mastermind” in the flood control fund mess, which he earlier described as the largest corruption scandal in Philippine history.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
FBI raids office of powerful Virginia Democrat as part of major corruption, marijuana probe
The FBI has raided the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic lawmaker and ally of Gov. Abigail Spanberger as part of a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sale probe, Fox News has learned.
· Fox News
Andorra's Piqué gets 6-match suspension, 2-month ban for altercation with game officials
Former soccer player Gerard Pique arrives at the National Court in Majadahonda, Spain, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
OCTA: 60% of Filipinos satisfied with police force performance
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· Red Mendoza
Bombshell new theory in Chiara Poggi case revives Italy’s infamous Garlasco murder mystery
ROME — Nearly two decades after 26-year-old office worker Chiara Poggi was found dead in her home in the small northern town of Garlasco, a case that once seemed closed has been reopened, reviving doubts about one of Italy’s most scrutinized murder investigations.
· Reuters
Fadel Chaker and Ahmed Al Assir found not guilty of murder plot | The National
A Beirut criminal court has found singer-turned-militant Fadel Chaker and his former associate, the radical cleric Ahmed Al Assir, not guilty of involvement in an attempted murder more than a decade ago.
· The National
French appeals court reopens case against Rwanda's former first lady
France’s Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled that investigations should resume against Rwanda’s former first lady for her alleged “complicity in genocide”.
· AfricaNews
Shooting suspect expressed hostility about White House, prosecutor says
Journalists report as U.S. Secret Service and local police remain after a person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.)
Four Bat Yam daycare workers indicted over alleged assaults of toddlers
The State Attorney’s Office filed on Wednesday two indictments against four daycare workers in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam for allegedly assaulting toddlers under their care, prosecutors said.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
At least four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won the state election in West Bengal, police and party officials say.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Roku, TCL accused of sabotaging smart TVs with bad software updates in new class action lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit claims Roku and TCL “bricked” thousands of smart TVs through defective software updates that allegedly left sets frozen, black-screened or completely unusable.
· Ariel Zilber
Best Australian books out in May: Robert Forster’s crime caper, a ‘superb’ new novel and Periodic Bitch
Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman trade blows over LA crime, homelessness in explosive mayoral debate
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman went to war Tuesday night in a blistering mayoral debate that exploded into a public brawl over crime, homelessness, police staffing and who voters should blame for Los Angeles spiraling deeper into chaos.
· Jamie Paige
Marcellus Wiley responds to latest sexual assault allegations
Former Pro Bowler Marcellus Wiley denied new allegations that he sexually abused four women, claiming he has evidence to contradict their “alleged misrepresentations.”
· Matt Ehalt
All the ugly details from Kylie Jenner’s new housekeeper abuse lawsuit
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· Page Six Video
Legal complaint filed by Palestine activists against Met Police chief over synagogue remarks
A coalition of campaign groups has made a formal complaint against the head of London’s Metropolitan Police for suggesting that protest organisers repeatedly intended to include synagogues on their planned demonstration routes in London.
· Middleeasteye
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle isn’t over just yet — despite settlement
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ugly legal battle isn’t over just yet, as the actress still has a pending motion connected to her “It Ends With Us” co-star’s dismissed lawsuit against her.
· Connor Surmonte
Fired CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin comes forward with shocking sexual assault account
Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin says she believes she was sexually assaulted by two older men who slipped something into her drink at a Los Angeles hotel more than two decades ago.
· Ariel Zilber
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
Ray Yip has served as Hong Kong Chu Hai College’s finance director since 2024
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
Ray Yip has served as Hong Kong Chu Hai College’s finance director since 2024
· Danny Mok
Spain's Sanchez asks EU to block US sanctions on ICC
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday called on the European Commission to activate the EU's Blocking Statute to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations from US sanctions.
· Middleeasteye
Ryan Reynolds shares carefree selfie with Blake Lively after actress’ shock settlement
Ryan Reynolds shared a carefree selfie with his wife, Blake Lively, after the actress reached a shocking settlement in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
· Tamantha Ryan
Hong Kong teen lured 4 victims for gang to rob and blackmail, court hears
Hau Yan-ki, now 23, on trial for role in three alleged robberies during which four victims were beaten up and forced to transfer money to gang
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong teen lured 4 victims for gang to rob and blackmail, court hears
Hau Yan-ki, now 23, on trial for role in three alleged robberies during which four victims were beaten up and forced to transfer money to gang
· Fiona Chow
Sweden detains suspected Russia-linked tanker
The Swedish Coast Guard, together with Swedish Police, boards the Jin Hui, a tanker sailing under a suspected false flag in the Baltic Sea, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Swedish Coast Guard via AP)
Man charged in US with stealing $450M from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme: ‘How could I fall for this?’
A man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to dupe a Mexican billionaire out of around $450 million in a bogus stock-backed loan scheme, according to a newly unsealed US indictment and other court records.
· Associated Press
Couple arrested for human trafficking after keeping foreign worker under 'slavery conditions'
Israel Police arrested a couple in their 30s in Kiryat Gat under suspicion of being involved in human trafficking, including keeping a foreign worker under "slavery conditions," the police announced on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
ICE agents storm Disney cruise docking in California and arrest multiple staff in front of stunned passengers
ICE agents stormed a Disney cruise ship docking in San Diego and arrested multiple workers in front of stunned passengers.
· Ross O'Keefe
Revilla defense hopes for the best on bail petition
MANILA, Philippines — The defense for former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. hoped for the best as it waited for the court ruling on his petition for bail.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Teacher told student she was having sex with she’d dump husband for him: affidavit
A married teacher who has admitted having sex with an underage student in her Florida classroom told the teen she wanted to leave her husband for him when he turned 18, according to new court documents.
· Chris Bradford
Wang Fuk Court administrator schedules talks after residents’ legal threats
Displaced residents petition for answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate
· Vivian Au
Wang Fuk Court administrator schedules talks after residents’ legal threats
Displaced residents petition for answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate
· Vivian Au
Why NYC keeps getting safer despite Mamdani and Albany
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch — backed by the NYPD rank and file — deserves all the credit for New York City’s continued crime drop.
· Post Editorial Board
House lawmakers given copies of impeach articles vs VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have been provided with copies of the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of the expected vote on whether to send the matter to the Senate for trial.
· Reina C. Tolentino
PNP welcomes latest OCTA survey
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday welcomed the results of OCTA Research’s latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey which showed that the public yields high trust levels to the police department.
· Izel Abanilla
Truth hurts… Lakers can’t hang with Thunder: ‘Boom’
The Lakers are aware of the daunting task in front of them: defeat the reigning champion Thunder in their own building without their best player on the court.
· Michael Duarte
Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100
Two young men were killed early Wednesday morning in the town of Kalansuwa, raising the total number of murder victims in the Arab sector this year to over 100.
· TZVI JASPER
Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
Activists from FEMEN and Pussy Riot staged a protest in Venice ahead of the Venice Biennale, using smoke flares and slogans to denounce Russia’s return. The demonstration took place as journalists gathered before the event, which runs from 9 May to 22 November, and reflects wider tensions between artistic openness a…
· AfricaNews
Party boss of China’s emerging tech hub under investigation for corruption
Fei Gaoyun was once widely seen as a rising star in the next generation of Chinese leadership
· Xinlu Liang
Party boss of China’s emerging tech hub under investigation for corruption
Fei Gaoyun was once widely seen as a rising star in the next generation of Chinese leadership
· Xinlu Liang
Venezuela insists Essequibo region of neighboring Guyana was fraudulently taken
The Essequibo River flows through Kurupukari crossing in Guyana, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Juan Pablo Arraez, File)
· Mike Corder