Mysterious death of Jackson Stacker near Byron Bay referred to homicide squad
Melbourne man stabbed twice in chest, with remains found in field near his campervan in 2021. Family argue police prematurely assumed he’d killed himself
· Susan Chenery
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The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes claims Wilson’s social media posts suggested she had dishonestly retracted the complaint in return for a lead stage role and record deal
· Australian Associated Press
Newly Elected Hungarian PM Vows To Arrest Netanyahu If He Enters Country
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, stated on April earlier this week that his government will arrest Israeli Prime Minister and 'wanted war criminal' Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits, as Budapest reconsiders the previous government's plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
· Tyler Durden
Man bailed despite 'brutal' stomp that hospitalised police officer
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· Kat Wong
'This was a targeted assassination': Colleague of slain journalist Amal Khalil
Journalist Courtney Bonneau described Israel's killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as "a blatant murder", adding that she "executed in a targeted air strike".
· Middleeasteye
Queensland police recall all service-issued Glock handguns after discovery of fault causing multiple shots to fire
A malfunction was discovered during routine testing of the firearm, which is standard issue for QPS officers
· Andrew Messenger
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Spanish police close major manga piracy site, prosecutors seek dismissal of case against Spain PM's wife, administrative workers 'overwhelmed' by migrant regularisation process, and more news from Spain this Thursday April 23rd.
· The Local
Woman faces murder charge over alleged hit-and-run that killed man
By Jordanna Schriever
· Jordanna Schriever
Malaysia’s king to pick ‘best candidate’ to head anti-corruption agency
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar said ‘there is no need for any party to politicise the matter’ regarding Azam Baki’s successor
· Bloomberg
Malaysia’s king to pick ‘best candidate’ to head anti-corruption agency
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar said ‘there is no need for any party to politicise the matter’ regarding Azam Baki’s successor
· Bloomberg
Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway. The attacks came a day after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.
· Yonhap
Coachella tickets ‘scam’ sparks influencer war as alleged victims post spicy text messages
A viral video blowing up online is exposing a messy web of alleged ticket fraud involving influencers — and the internet is absolutely loving the drama.
· Bianca Heyward
Breaking: Queensland police to test all Glock handguns after fault identified
The Queensland Police Service will test every Glock handgun issued to officers in the field. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)
· Jordan Bissell
Digital drivers' licences coming to WA, trial to begin next year
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Greig Johnston
Mum-of-three left horrified by 'vile and degrading' act on Sydney street
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Emily Bennett
It’s final: ICC has jurisdiction over Duterte’s crimes against humanity case
MANILA, Philippines – For the third and final time, the International Criminal Court (ICC) affirms that it has jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s case of crimes against humanity, despite the Philippines’ eventual withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
· Jairo Bolledo
Kyle Sandilands berated Kiis FM listeners and bosses in expletive-laden rants, court documents claim
Radio company ARN’s defence alleges the shock jock denigrated executives, censors, critics and the audience of the Kyle and Jackie O Show
· Amanda Meade
Iran Foreign Minister tells South Korea envoy of 'US-Israeli crimes'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed to South Korea special envoy to Tehran about US-Israeli violations during the over month-long assault on the country.
· Middleeasteye
Private secretary of billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson charged with fraud over $1m luxury purchases
Annalouise Spence allegedly used credit card to make ‘unauthorised purchases of luxury and personal items, including clothing, artwork and jewellery’
· Penry Buckley
Tai Po probe: ‘very rare’ damage found on fallen firefighter’s breathing apparatus
Fire department divisional officer Tung Wing-kei says examination of Ho Wai-ho’s breathing apparatus found ‘very rare’ damage to gas cylinder valve and handwheel
· Jess Ma
Tai Po probe: ‘very rare’ damage found on fallen firefighter’s breathing apparatus
Fire department divisional officer Tung Wing-kei says examination of Ho Wai-ho’s breathing apparatus found ‘very rare’ damage to gas cylinder valve and handwheel
· Jess Ma
A dozen new offences added to LNP's adult crime, adult time laws in Qld
The government's 'adult crime, adult time' legislation was a key election campaign policy for the LNP. (ABC News: Cameron Simmons)
· Sarah Richards
Coroner refers Byron death of Melbourne van-packer to homicide police
Jackson Stacker spent time at Byron Bay in the lead-up to his death in 2021. (Supplied: Stacker family)
· Hannah Ross
Youth crime has resurfaced in Kununurra, leaving people exasperated
Long-term Kununurra residents Melonie and Dustin Syrch are fed up with increasing crime. (ABC Kimberley: Jess Baker)
· Jess Baker
Santa Monica official behind Promenade investment effort shoots wife in apparent murder-suicide
A senior nonprofit executive behind downtown Santa Monica’s business and placemaking efforts was found dead alongside his wife in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide inside their Venice residence, according to law enforcement sources.
· Daniel Farr
Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong
‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it
· Theodora Yu
Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police are seeking a 17-year-old on attempted murder charges following a shooting early Sunday in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, authorities said Wednesday.
· Associated Press
American arrested for unruly behavior at Philippine airport
MANILA, Philippines — A 27-year-old American was detained by police at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for alleged unruly behavior.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
US Immigration officer charged with assault
An immigration officer has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief following an investigation into how he treated a protester who said the officer put her in a chokehold.
· Yonhap
600 families seek second visit as residents return to worst-hit Wang Fuk Court tower
Wang Cheong House most severely damaged block among eight towers at Wang Fuk Court, with 63 per cent of flats gutted and 81 people killed
· Edith Lin
600 families seek second visit as residents return to worst-hit Wang Fuk Court tower
Wang Cheong House most severely damaged block among eight towers at Wang Fuk Court, with 63 per cent of flats gutted and 81 people killed
· Edith Lin
S. Korea says 'fully implementing' non-discrimination pledge for U.S. firms after Republican letter
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is fully implementing its pledge not to discriminate against U.S. digital companies in line with summit agreements between the two nations' leaders, the foreign ministry said Thursday, pushing back on U.S. Republicans' claims of Seoul's "targeted assault" on American firms.
· Kim Seung-yeon
‘Terribly rude’: Text messages between Rebel Wilson and rising star revealed
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson told a young actor she had been “terribly rude” in text messages revealed in court during a high-stakes defamation fight.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Brazil revokes US official's credentials in latest diplomatic spat
BRASILÍA — Brazil revoked the credentials of an American police attache on Wednesday after a Brazilian official was forced to leave the United States — the latest twist in troubled bilateral ties.
· Agence France-Presse
Being annoying is not just an annoyance, it’s harassment under tort law
Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts
· Martin W H Wong
Being annoying is not just an annoyance, it’s harassment under tort law
Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts
· Martin W H Wong
17-year-old sought for attempted murder in mass shooting near University of Iowa: police
Police are seeking a 17-year-old on attempted murder charges following a shooting early Sunday in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, authorities said Wednesday.
· Associated Press
Dr. Oz Says Anti-Fraud Effort Coming To 'All 50 States'
Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Details emerge over death of allegedly murdered teen whose body was found in singer D4vd’s car
Los Angeles: Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager whose severely decomposed body was discovered in 2025 in the trunk of the singer D4vd’s car, died in a homicide involving “multiple penetrating injuries,” according to a report released Wednesday by the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.
· Matt Stevens
Ex-Mayor Adams accuses Mamdani admin of playing politics as he seeks taxpayer-funded defense in sex assault suit
Former Mayor Eric Adams accused his successor’s administration of playing politics — as he pushed for taxpayers to foot his legal bills in a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault three decades ago.
· Peter Senzamici
Maniac California man learns fate after setting his dad and dog on fire as police watched
A Lompoc maniac who set both his father and the family dog ablaze has been convicted of murder, bringing a dramatic end to a case that has gripped the Central Coast for years.
· Nina Joudeh
Invasive ‘murder hornet’ lookalike could destroy pollinators if spread continues, experts warn
An invasive hornet with striking similarities to the “murder hornet” has several southern states on alert, as experts warn its spread could devastate honeybees and other essential pollinators as the threatening insect develops a deadly reputation of its own.
· FOX Weather
Assault charge for immigration officer may test immunity provisions
Law enforcement detain a man outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building during a protest, Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
· Morgan Lee
Federal Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Ten Commandments In Texas Classrooms
Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Pope hits out at jails in Equatorial Guinea
BATA, Equatorial Guinea (AFP) -- Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.
· Yonhap
Ben Roberts-Smith was planning to leave Australia, court documents show
Roberts-Smith was released from prison on bail on Friday after his father paid a $250,000 surety. Source: AAP / /AAPIMAGE
· Sbsaustralia
‘Fake Cartier Heiress’ boots guest from Palm Beach event over ‘fraud’ confrontation
Andrea Bartzen — the woman accused in a bombshell exposé of posing as a “Cartier heiress” to infiltrate elite circles — isn’t hiding.
· Mara Siegler
Alleged drink driver detected at 151km/h with child in ute, police say
Police stopped a ute at Hallett Cove after it was allegedly spotted at 151km/h. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
Virginia court puts pause on voter-passed congressional maps boosting Democrats
Move comes one day after voters approved the maps, leading state attorney general to vow office will appeal
· Dani Anguiano
Virginia court pauses implementation of Democrat-drawn congressional map
A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
· Victor Nava