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Newest first · UTC+11:00Stranger pummels elderly NYC man in deranged burst of violence on Upper East Side: cops
A stranger shoved an elderly man to the ground before pummeling him in a deranged burst of violence on the Upper East Side last week, police said.
· Amanda Woods
Family of teen who died after colliding with police car share their grief in court
Family, friends and supporters of the Wright family filled the gallery at the Downing Centre District Court on Friday. Credit: Dean Lewis/AAP Image
· Nitvaustralia
Bank robbers hold 25 people hostage in Italy then escape into 'sewers'
Police stormed the bank but the armed robbers had already escaped. (AFP: Paolo Manzo/NurPhoto)
DOJ Launches Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), federal officials confirmed Thursday, marking the latest escalation in a scandal that has already forced the longtime congressman to resign from the…
· Tyler Durden
Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress
· Sam Levin
When it comes to Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge, even they can’t pick
I asked Mike Trout who’s the best position player over the last 15 years and gave him the choice of him or Aaron Judge. Trout answered sheepishly.
· Jon Heyman
Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
A series of smash-and-grab robberies have hit Pokémon card shops across the UK as the increasingly popular collectible cards soar in value.
· Felicity Hannah
Justin Fairfax ‘couldn’t find a job’ or even get legal clients after sex assault scandal, pal says
Justin Fairfax couldn’t find a job — or even get legal clients after facing sex assault claims that derailed in political career while Virginia lieutenant governor, a pal told The Post Thursday.
· Josh Christenson
Student accused of trying to murder Sam Altman is ‘well-informed’ ‘AI doomer,’ says podcast host who interviewed him
In January, podcaster Andy Mills interviewed an AI doomer who had advocated on Discord for killing tech execs. Still, when news broke last week that a 20-year-old had been arrested for attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Mills was shocked.
· Rikki Schlott
Trout vuelve a jonronear y ayuda a los Angelinos a vencer a Judge y Yankees
Mike Trout de los Angelinos de Los Ángeles batea un jonrón en la séptima entrada ante los Yankees de Nueva York el jueves 16 de abril del 2026. (AP Foto/Yuki Iwamura)
The story of Justin Fairfax's political rise and fall
Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax answers a question during a debate held in Bristol, Va., on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
“Unconstitutional”. Court strikes down Minns’ draconian anti-protest laws
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· Stephanie Tran
Gun-toting goon who allegedly killed 7-month-old claimed he ‘fell off’ moped — not shot girl: court docs
The gun-toting goon charged with fatally shooting a 7-month-old Brooklyn girl claimed he was just meeting a friend when he “fell off” his moped — as his alleged getaway driver whined about getting dragged into “stupid s–t” after his arrest, new court documents reveal.
· Steven Vago, Kyle Schnitzer
Oklahoma standout LB Owen Heinecke gets court injunction to return to Sooners for another year
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) tackles TCU wide receiver Major Everhart (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Nov. 24, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)
Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
A US judge has halted construction of the above ground portion of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, but has allowed plans for an underground bunker to proceed.
· Sareen Habeshian
Trout homers again, helping Angels outslug Judge, Yankees to split 4-game series
Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout (27) hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
· Larry Fleisher
GOP Rep. Lauren Bobert swears to nix pensions of Swalwell and Gonzales following allegations
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., vowed to cancel the pensions of former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, both of whom resigned Tuesday amid sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations.
· Fox News
Police arrest armed man who walked into Aetna's Connecticut headquarters
The corporate sign atop Aetna headquarters is seen Aug. 19, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Teenagers arrested over fire at Melbourne bar
Police said two people armed with machetes set fire to the bar in Southbank Promenade. (ABC News)
[Robert J. Fouser] Leading by substance
On April 12 voters in Hungary defeated autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party by a landslide. The MAGA-friendly leader had received high-profile support from US President Donald Trump who sent his vice president, JD Vance, to campaign for him. After 16 years of Orban, voters wanted change in the hope …
· Korea Herald
Suspect pleads guilty to robbery in case of missing Navajo grandma
Seraphine Warren, center left, is embraced by state Sen. Shannon Pinto outside the New Mexico state Capitol, Feb. 4, 2022, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)
· Savannah Peters
Ben Roberts-Smith to appear in court today
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Only designated number plates allowed in vehicles – DIG
The Sri Lanka Police have announced that vehicles fitted with non-standard number plates will be taken into custody and produced before court.
· shanaka
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith to seek freedom
After spending more than a week in prison, Victoria Cross recipient and alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is expected to make a bail bid for freedom.The 47-year-old former SAS soldier was sensationally arrested on April 7 and charged with murdering five unarmed non-combatants while deployed in Afghanistan betwe…
· Miklos Bolza
Decision looms as Ben Roberts-Smith expected to apply for bail
Former SAS corporal and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith is expected to seek bail on war crimes charges. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
· Jamie Mckinnell
California Supreme Court Disbars Former Trump Attorney For Aiding Challenge Of 2020 Election Results
Authored by Brad Jones via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Massachusetts legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court
Immigration attorney Alma Cothias works at her computer screen at Massa Viana Law Southborough, Mass., April 2, 2026. (Kevin G. Andrade/The New Bedford Light via AP)
Possession becomes ownership?
The partition of ancestral land in Sri Lanka is a process that’s complex, as it is deeply divisive generally, within most communities. Passage of generations often blurs the lines between ownership by family lineage, and legal entitlement. The Supreme Court judgment concerning the land known as “Hamade Delgahawatta”…
· shanaka
Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell facing Justice Department investigation over sexual assault allegations
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is investigating allegations of sexual assault against former Congressman Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter told The Post Thursday.
· Emily Goodin
Forty-four deaths in road accidents reported during New Year season
Police Traffic Control and Road Safety DIG W. P. J. Senadheera said that 42 fatal road accidents were reported across the country between April 10 and 15, resulting in 44 deaths.
· shanaka
Former Basnayake Nilame arrested for fraud
A former Basnayake Nilame was arrested yesterday (16) by the Special Crime Investigation Unit of the Kandy Police for alleged financial fraud worth millions of rupees.
· shanaka
Patient who sexually assaulted doctor at Kalutara Hospital remanded - DailyNews
Acting Magistrate Bandula Weerasinghe ordered on Wednesday (15) to remand an inward patient at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital till April 27, who allegedly committed a sexual assault on a female doctor who had gone to check his blood pressure.
· shanaka
‘Walk for Peace’ monks travelling to Sri Lanka - DailyNews
A group of monks participating in the ‘Walk for Peace’ departed from DFW International Airport, US, bound for Sri Lanka on Wednesday. They have travelled ahead to begin preparations for the upcoming event. The internationally recognised “Walk for Peace” in Sri Lanka is scheduled from April 21 to April 28 is a seven-…
· shanaka
Council demands ‘fortress-like’ shopfront shutter be removed despite burglary fears
A bottle shop in Melbourne’s east fears it will be defenceless against burglars after it was ordered to remove a “fortress-like” shutter by the council, sparking debate about what brick-and-mortar businesses can do to combat crime.
· Lachlan Abbott
School worker, 41, busted for dropping boy, 10, on ground in disturbing NYC encounter: cops
A 41-year-old paraprofessional was arrested Wednesday for allegedly dropping a 10-year-old boy on the ground in a disturbing encounter inside a Brooklyn public school earlier this year, police said.
· Amanda Woods
Teddi Mellencamp shares ‘the actual truth’ about Kyle Richards’ eviction lawsuit against sister Kim
Teddi Mellencamp shared the “actual truth” about Kyle Richards’ eviction lawsuit against her sister Kim Richards.
· Tamantha Ryan
Major Advertising Agencies Settle Media Censorship Lawsuit With FTC
Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Jurors wail, family leave courtroom as audio of Athena Strand’s last moments and murder is played: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’
Jurors were left sobbing and family members fled a Texas courtroom as footage from the last moments of young Athena Strand’s life were played at her murderer’s trial Thursday.
· Alex Oliveira
Benin's Constitutional Court confirms Romauld Wadagni's election as next president
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Benin ‘s Constitutional Court on Thursday confirmed the presidential election victory of Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni in the West African country’s weekend election.
· Virgile Ahissou
How Jo won a six-year battle to have a dog in an upmarket Sydney building
A fight over a dog in a blue-ribbon Sydney apartment building that escalated into a six-and-a-half-year court battle, ending in a legal ruling recognised as one of the 21st century’s most influential, is now the subject of an explosive new tell-all book.
· Sue Williams
Undercover informant dodges prison for failing to pay taxes on payments from DEA
This undated photo obtained by The Associated Press shows Andres Zapata, a confidential informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from 1998-2020. (AP Photo)
· Joshua Goodman
Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s ATF ballistics report unsealed by Utah Judge
The Utah judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson has unsealed a ballistics report from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that could not conclusively match a bullet fragment to the suspected murder weapon but confirmed a match with the spent casing.
· Fox News
Counter-terror police investigate London arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets
Officers looking into attacks on Iran International media offices, synagogue and Jewish charity ambulances
· Matthewweaver, Vikramdodd
ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists
Prosecutors say this is first criminal case against a federal agent involved in Trump’s immigration crackdown
· Associated Press
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in gambling sweep
Former NBA basketball player and assistant coach Damon Jones arrives at Brooklyn federal court, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Athena Strand’s father faces FedEx driver killer, begs jury to make the ‘right decision’ on death penalty
Athena Strand’s father broke down in tears as he faced his daughter’s killer in court — and said he hopes the jury makes the “right decision” in determining whether or not the FedEx driver is sentenced to death.
· Patrick Reilly
Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say
Virginia’s former lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, has shot and killed his wife before taking his own life in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities in the United States.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition to Benin following arrest in South Africa
Kemi Seba, right, gestures during an interview in Paris, June 28, 2006. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
· Michelle Gumede
Philippines corruption scandal suspect Zaldy Co arrested in Prague, Marcos says
Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
· Associated Press