Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say
· Ng Kang-chung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say
· Ng Kang-chung
Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.
· AfricaNews
Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Bombers president at the centre of 'extremely chaotic' citizens arrest
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Ex-death row inmate's sister slams Japan's retrial review plan
The elder sister of former death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, 90, who was acquitted in a high-profile retrial, on Saturday criticized the Justice Ministry's bill to reform the nation's retrial system.
· No Author
Napolcom orders sweeping PNPA reforms, vows to end hazing
THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) has reiterated its strongest condemnation of the reported hazing incident at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and announced decisive reforms to eliminate hazing within the institution.
· The Manila Times
Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire
Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes
· Jess Ma
Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire
Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes
· Jess Ma
LA must pay $11.8M to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration
The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a man who was blinded by a projectile fired into a crowd by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win.
· Associated Press
Multiple protestors charged under Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ ban
Police arrested 20 people in Brisbane after protestors chanted phrase at Saturday demonstration
· Australian Associated Press
State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.
· Fox News
One dead after being hit by car outside comic convention
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
Major police operation underway outside massive comic convention in Melbourne
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Patrick Brischetto
‘Everyone’s feeling the absence’: Randwick rugby honours the life of Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher
Before being tragically killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in December, Peter “Marzo” Meagher’s life had been defined by service to the NSW Police and for Randwick Rugby Club. Meagher’s work for others was tireless and time-consuming, but it was always done without ceremony.
· Jonathan Drennan
Iran reinstates restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground,” in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid S…
Daylight shooting at home of alleged crime boss
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Police probe alleged sexual assault of Chinese tourist by Japanese man in Busan
Police are investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Japanese man at a guesthouse in Busan, according to officials Saturday.
· Yonhap
Police probe alleged sexual assault of Chinese tourist by Japanese man in Busan
BUSAN, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Police are investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Japanese man at a guesthouse in Busan, according to officials Saturday.
· Chang Dong-woo
Properties linked to Alameddine family targeted in shootings, police say
NSW Police are investigating a shooting at a home in Merrylands. (ABC News)
Sentences halved by Court of Appeal for WA miners seen beating pigeon to death
Two men convicted over the brutal death of a pigeon, described by a magistrate as ‘disgusting’, ‘disgraceful’, ‘vile’, ‘abhorrent’, ‘incomprehensible’ and a ‘betrayal of humanity’ have had their sentences slashed in half by the Court of Appeal.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Another Melbourne bar targeted in attempted arson attack
Another Melbourne hospitality venue has been targeted in an attempted arson attack, less than a day after police warned revellers to beware firebombings following a string of attacks at bars across the city this week.
· Angus Delaney
US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project
· Reuters
US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project
· Reuters
Triple murderer Erin Patterson's estranged husband Simon writing memoir
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· Andi Yu
Canadian man facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
York Regional Police Inspector Simon James speaks during a news conference in Mississauga, Ont., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, with the image of Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances on the internet to people at risk of self harm, seen on screen. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP, FIle)
FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over ‘categorically false’ report alleging excessive drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel threatened to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic Friday over a “categorically false and defamatory” report alleging “bouts of excessive drinking” have negatively impacted his leadership of the bureau.
· Victor Nava
Estranged husband of Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to pen memoir about case
Simon Patterson will tell his story outside a courtroom for first time, in agreed book deal with publication details yet to be released
· Graham Readfearn
Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny
Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs
· Letters
Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny
Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs
· Letters
Indemnified soldiers give evidence in war veteran's case, documents show
Court documents reveal details about the prosecution case against Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crimes charges. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Vile ‘Celeste is a liar’ sky message appears above Coachella after D4vd’s arrest for murder
A mysterious skywriting message reading “Celeste is a liar” appeared over the Coachella area shortly after singer D4vdwas arrested in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
· Daniel Farr
Cop who shot Chicago officer Krystal Rivera waited nearly 2 minutes before giving aid, disturbing bodycam shows
Disturbing new police bodycam footage captured the moment a Chicago cop fatally shot his partner during a chaotic pursuit – then waited nearly two minutes before checking on her as he took cover.
· Anna Young
Alec Baldwin to head back to court in LA as civil trial moves forward in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin will no longer face any criminal charges for his involvement in the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting, but he will be heading back to court once again.
· Brian Gallagher
Trump nears deal with tax office that could see him given $14 billion taxpayer money
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Nick Pearson
Rapper Tory Lanez sues California prison after being stabbed 16 times
Singer Tory Lanez returns to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for his trial, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· Andrew Dalton
LA to pay $11.8M to man blinded by projectile during Dodgers celebration
Members of the Los Angeles Police order fans to disperse on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, Oct. 27, 2020, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· Jaimie Ding
Tory Lanez sues prison for ‘$1 million per stab wound’ after vicious inmate attack
Tory Lanez is putting a price on his suffering — at $1 million per stab wound — in a new bombshell lawsuit filed against the California Department of Corrections.
· Annie Gaus
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
CORRECTION: Name corrected to Sook, instead of Snook - FILE - Chairman, President and CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group Perry Sook attends the 24th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York on Oct. 29, 2014. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
PSOs removed from 119 railway stations, redeployed to crime hotspots
Protective Services Officers are being cut from 119 suburban train platforms to beef up security at the Melbourne’s most dangerous railway stations.
· Grant McArthur
What happens to Zaldy Co after his arrest in Czech Republic?
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· Jairo Bolledo
Fremantle Prison break remembered 150 years on as 'ultimate story' of hope and freedom
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa rescue of six Irish political convicts from Fremantle Prison. (Supplied: Jim Ryan)
· Madigan Landry
Tech CEO denies role in $22M kickback scheme as scope of LAUSD corruption becomes clear
A Texas tech executive accused of helping funnel millions out of the Los Angeles Unified School District pleaded not guilty Friday, as prosecutors push forward in what they describe as one of the biggest alleged corruption schemes in district history.
· Daniel Farr
Roommates say a dispute preceded Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2
Two women who once lived in the same house as a man charged in a string of deadly attacks in the Atlanta suburbs speak out about his behavior prior to his arrest (AP Video: Ron Harris)
· R J Rico
Ruby Rose sheds more light on night of alleged Katy Perry sexual assault in resurfaced essay
Ruby Rose wrote about the night Katy Perry allegedly sexually assaulted her in a 2011 essay.
· Jolie Zenna
Memorial grows outside family home of Celeste Rivas after D4vd’s arrest for her murder
The family home of Celeste Rivas has become ground zero for a memorial honoring the 14-year-old found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla linked to D4vd.
· David Thompson
Alec Baldwin ordered to face civil trial over deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
Alec Baldwin is going back to court.
· Fox News
Retail-theft drop again shows we KNOW how to drive down crime
Good news! Precision policing, tweaks to the law and a renewed commitment to prosecuting recidivists have driven down retail theft by 20% citywide, proving that time-honored public safety strategies work, if New York has the will to use them.
· Post Editorial Board
New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941
In the Polish town of Jedwabne, where historians agree that townspeople killed most of their Jewish neighbors during World War II, a brand-new “information center” denies the crime.
· SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA