Cold War 1994 movie review: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
Terrance Lau leads this unrealistic but fun 1990s-set actioner that’s stuffed with stars including Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Louis Koo
· Edmund Lee
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and neglect it was rewarded with
· Lucymangan
German prosecutors arrest suspected Russian spy in Berlin
BERLIN — German federal prosecutors have arrested a man suspected of spying for a Russian intelligence service and scouting potential sabotage targets, authorities said Wednesday.
· Chris Lunday
New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
A dangerous dissident republican group, the New IRA, which is allegedly linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility Tuesday for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station before warning of further attacks, according to reports.
· Fox News
US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPS
· Jose Olivares
Police reveal 'distressing' finds in desperate search for Sharon
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Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders
As an asylum-seeker living in the U.S., Jasmir Urbina worried as she watched violence break out amid the military-style immigration sweeps across the country. Then she read about legal residents being arrested at immigration court and wondered when federal agents would set their sights on her city.
· Naisha Roy, Francesca D'Annunzio, and J. David McSwane
BREAKING: House panel finds probable cause to impeach VP Duterte
The House Committee on Justice declared the existence of probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Fifty-three lawmakers supported the motion to declare that probable cause exists in the two impeachment complaints. The committee will prepare its report, the resolution, and articles of impeachment. Under…
· The Manila Times
Court approves Ador request to freeze assets linked to Danielle's family, Min Hee-jin: report
Court grants provisional seizure as legal battle escalates; Ador’s entire legal team resigns amid delay dispute
· Kim Jae-heun
Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist
Four Indonesian soldiers to stand trial for acid attack on activist
· Al Jazeera Staff
Zoo in Japan’s Hokkaido delays reopening over search for body in incinerator
One of the employees reportedly told police he burned his wife’s body in an incinerator on the zoo’s grounds
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Zoo in Japan’s Hokkaido delays reopening over search for body in incinerator
One of the employees reportedly told police he burned his wife’s body in an incinerator on the zoo’s grounds
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Brussels tells EU countries to use its age-check app
BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Wednesday told national governments to use its age verification tools to police social media bans for minors, despite reluctance from capitals and security concerns about the tech.
· Ellen O'Regan, Eliza Gkritsi
Judge blasts 'attention-seeking' mum as she's jailed for 'cruel' crime
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· Abe Maddison
Last Kenyan officers leave Haiti as new international security initiative begins
The last contingent of Kenyan police officers has left Haiti, bringing an end to the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), that’s been in place since 2024.
· AfricaNews
Yoon Suk Yeol's sentence rises to 7 years in prison on appeal
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Seoul High Court on Wednesday, as the appeals court increased his punishment in a case tied to his failed 2024 martial law decree.
· Lee Seung-ku
South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets another 7-year sentence
A supporter of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds up his portrait during a rally outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Real estate agency employee charged over allegedly tipping off wanted bikie
A week after charging a bikie over an alleged blackmail plot, police have also charged a woman who they claim tipped him off about their plan.
· Alexander Darling
Georgia cop placed on leave after body-slamming man in Walmart: ‘I thought he was dead’
A Georgia police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was captured picking up a man and slamming him to the ground inside a Walmart.
· Richard Pollina
(2nd LD) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo)
· Chae Yun-hwan
EU anti-fraud office weighs probe into top far-right Patriots official
STRASBOURG — The European anti-fraud watchdog is considering opening an investigation into the secretary-general of the far-right Patriots for Europe group over the alleged misuse of €4 million of European Parliament funds, according to a spokesperson for the office.
· Max Griera
Man accused of hit-and-run murder committed to stand trial
Tyler Scott William James has been charged with murder. (TikTok)
· Liz Gwynn
Trial begins for Indonesian service members in acid attack on activist
A military police person, far left, escorts Indonesian military personnel, from left, Sami Lakka, Nandala Dwi Prasetya, Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono, and Edi Sudarko, accused of an acid attack on human right activist Andrie Yunus, during trial at a military court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (A…
· Andi Jatmiko
South Korea’s Yoon given longer sentence for obstructing justice
A court increased the ex-president’s sentence from five to seven years on charges related to his botched martial law bid
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea’s Yoon given longer sentence for obstructing justice
A court increased the ex-president’s sentence from five to seven years on charges related to his botched martial law bid
· Agence France-Presse
(LEAD) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling; CHANGES headline, photo)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedy honoured with police bravery awards
More than 290 people, including surviving officer Keely Brough, have been honoured with bravery awards for actions during the Wieambilla tragedy. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service)
· Sarah Richards
(URGENT) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Man fronts court after allegedly falsely representing himself as ex-ADF soldier
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Police investigate woman smashing plate in waitress' face
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Police believe man suspected of abducting five-year-old Aboriginal girl is being helped by some in the community
A T-shirt worn by Jefferson Lewis was found next to a pair of children’s underwear on the banks of the Todd River, police say
· Douglas Smith
Ex-President Yoon denies all charges in 1st trial hearing over interference in Marine death probe
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyers on Wednesday denied all charges during the first hearing of his trial over allegations of interfering in a probe into the 2023 death of a Marine.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Beau Lamarre-Condon’s mother charged after allegedly attempting to influence key witness in double murder trial
Coleen Lamarre, 63, charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to trial over alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird
· Jordyn Beazley
Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
A popular Japanese zoo has delayed its opening for the summer season after an employee told police he had disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, local media reported.
· Koh Ewe
Hong Kong cook jailed 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of the ‘evil’ crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong cook jailed 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of the ‘evil’ crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18
· Brian Wong
Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest
Brett Lindsay pictured outside of Batemans Bay Local Court in September 2025. (ABC South East NSW: Floss Adams)
· Isla Evans
Florida man allegedly shot woman in neck, dragged her back inside before hiding in backyard pool
A Florida man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a woman in the neck and dragging her back into her home, authorities said.
· Fox News
Ex-Seoul councilor admits giving money to lawmaker in 1st trial
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung admitted in her first trial Wednesday to giving 100 million won (US$67,700) to former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Kang Sun-woo for a party nomination ahead of the 2022 local elections.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Netanyahu trial: Judges refuse defense request to delay testimony hearing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team asked the Jerusalem District Court to delay the start of his testimony on Wednesday, but the judges rejected the request and ordered the hearing to proceed as planned.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
S. Korea, Cambodia agree to expand investigation of joint police team to drug, gambling crimes
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Cambodian police agreed Wednesday to expand the investigation scope of their joint team to cover drug and online gambling crimes, Seoul's National Police Agency (NPA) said.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Former Olympic swimming physio to stand trial for alleged child sex offences
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· Talissa Siganto
Government vows action as landlord-tenant rows block access at Wang Fuk Court
Official says authorities are prepared to make ‘alternative arrangements’ to ensure all residents have a fair chance to retrieve their belongings
· Oscar Liu
Government vows action as landlord-tenant rows block access at Wang Fuk Court
Official says authorities are prepared to make ‘alternative arrangements’ to ensure all residents have a fair chance to retrieve their belongings
· Oscar Liu
Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police
A German tourist has died after a venomous cobra featured in a snake show reportedly slithered up his pants and bit him on the leg, authorities said.
· Fox News
Musk says he’s saving humanity as he battles Altman in court - but it may actually be xAI
April 29, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Elizabeth Knight
Stepbrother, 16, accused of raping, killing Anna Kepner on cruise set to go to trial in June
Slain cheerleader Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother is set to go to trial in a little over a month on charges that he raped and killed her on a family cruise, officials revealed.
· Zoe Hussain
Korean-French actor Park Ji-min joins Cannes jury
'Return to Seoul' star will serve on short film and La Cinef panel under president Carla Simon
· Moon Ki-hoon
‘There’s no trace’: NT Police believe young girl’s suspected abductor is being helped
Northern Territory Police believe the man suspected of abducting a five-year-old girl is being helped to evade detection as the desperate search enters its fourth day.
· Heather McNeill
Police reveal grim new finds in increasingly desperate search for Sharon
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· Lara Pearce