'Absolute garbage': NSW police minister hits back at mayor's resourcing claims
Fairfield council closed the plaza in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour at the site. (ABC News: Declan Bowring)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'I like his brother more': Trump slams Pope Leo over Iran nuclear issue, left-wing policies
Pope Leo's stance on nuclear weapons, crime, and his "catering to the Radical Left" does not sit well with US President Donald Trump, according to a Monday morning Truth Social post made by the president.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment after DUI arrest
Britney Spears arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal
United States President Donald Trump has unleashed a storm of criticism at Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘Get your act together’: Trump lashes Pope, exposes his own God complex
Minutes after posting his rant about Pope Leo being “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as Jesus Christ healing the sick – overlooked by an American flag, fighter jets and a bald eagle.
· Michael Koziol
Young man kicked in head during alleged fatal brawl on Gold Coast, court hears
Cameron Duce died after an alleged assault at Burleigh Heads in September 2024. (Supplied: Chris Duce)
· Charmayne Allison
Elderly woman in critical condition after Citi Bike van crashes into pedestrians crossing NYC street
An elderly woman is in critical condition after a Citi Bike van struck her and another man crossing the street in the Bronx on Sunday morning, according to police.
· Zoe Hussain
Outback road trip murder charge heard in NT court
Blayze James Noble was charged with murder. (Supplied)
· Madeline Grace
Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress
· Reuters
Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress
· Reuters
Jury still out on effects Noah Dobson trade had on Islanders
Trading Noah Dobson Montreal last summer may have been the only choice Mathieu Darche had, and it may turn into a long-term win-win for both teams. One year in, with Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson yet to make their NHL debuts — though hopefully the Islanders call up Eklund Tuesday to make Game 82 interesting — …
· Ethan Sears
‘The Swalwell Stink’: Rage and relief after congressman suspends California governor campaign
The reaction many Democrats and Republicans had to Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California governor on Sunday after a slew of sexual assault allegations was essentially the same — what took so long?
· Josh Koehn
Surfer stripped and shaken before death over $50, court hears
The court heard Jayson Brett Dal Molin did not call for an ambulance for Guy Haymes (pictured) after the assault. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
Tai Po probe: knowledge of defects could’ve aided response, firefighter says
Commander says firefighters drew up a contingency plan for Wang Fuk Court’s renovation but without visiting the site beforehand
· Leopold Chen
Tai Po probe: knowledge of defects could’ve aided response, firefighter says
Commander says firefighters drew up a contingency plan for Wang Fuk Court’s renovation but without visiting the site beforehand
· Leopold Chen
Trump calls Pope Leo 'weak' after pontiff calls for peace
Donald Trump says the pope should "stop catering to the Radical Left". (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
The Beersheba District Court sentenced two abusive caregivers on Sunday after they were convicted of multiple offenses involving the assault of toddler-aged children.
· YANIR YAGNA, WALLA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession
A pair of Israeli criminals was indicted on Sunday for illegal arms possession, alongside possessing a carjacking tool and a knife, with the police presenting 36 witnesses to the case.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Gmarket, SSG, Lotte told to improve access for visually impaired users
Major online shopping platforms must provide screen reader compatibility for visually impaired users, South Korea’s Supreme Court said in a recent ruling.
· Yoon Min-sik
Tougher courts don’t cut youth crime, study suggests
Minors tried in criminal courts show recidivism rates similar to those who are not
· Yoon Min-sik
Anti-war activist to face court over 'From the River to the Sea' banner
Jim Dowling with a copy of his court summons. (612 ABC Brisbane: Kenji Sato)
· Kenji Sato
Antetokounmpo blasts Bucks for late-season benching, calling it 'disrespectful'
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, walks off the court after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
· Dan Gelston
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’ for foreign policy
US president shatters diplomatic norms with a direct attack on the first American pontiff for his anti-war messages
· Associated Press
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’ for foreign policy
US president shatters diplomatic norms with a direct attack on the first American pontiff for his anti-war messages
· Associated Press
Bulgaria’s elections are not for sale, PM insists as he vows crackdown on tampering
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Andrey Gurov is promising tougher action against vote-buying and election manipulation as the country heads into its eighth parliamentary election in five years.
· Antoaneta Roussi
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
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· Mia Gonzalez
Trump blasts Pope Leo as ‘weak,’ says he prefers his ‘MAGA’ brother after pontiff’s veiled jabs over Iran war, immigration
President Trump slammed Pope Leo XIV for being “weak on crime,” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy Truth Social post Sunday night.
· Allie Griffin
Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest
Musician says he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his music career
· Sian Cain
Play-in games: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers
Boston Celtics forward Luka Garza (52) falls to the court as Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter (2) and forward Jamal Cain (8) take control of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
· Tim Reynolds
Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations
· Lauren Gambino
Tsunami of Eric Swalwell staffers turn on him in brutal new letter following explosive allegations
More than 50 former staffers have claimed shocking sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell are “serious” and “credible.”
· Titus Wu
High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran
Following a Walla request, a High Court of Justice judge permitted the publication of the names of two brothers who were indicted for conducting espionage on behalf of Iranian agents.
· EFRAT PORSHER
All Australian immigration detainees to be handcuffed while travelling, US company says after spate of escapes
Exclusive: Documents viewed by Guardian Australia reveal private prison contractor told staff ‘restraints must be used’ for all risk levels
· Christopher Knaus, Ariel Bogle
Florida gubernatorial candidate allegedly beat elderly person with cane, bashed another with cellphone
A Democrat running for Florida governor allegedly attacked two elderly people, believed to be his parents, during a domestic dispute on Friday — and bizarrely accused the victims of being “on fentanyl” and trying to kill him during his whirlwind arrest.
· Caitlin McCormack
How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?
Melanie Graham thought she had met and married her soulmate in 2024 only to discover he was one of the UK's most prolific romance fraudsters. She said she was left feeling suicidal after realising the man she loved had lied about who he was and also had more than 40 convictions for theft and fraud, mainly against ot…
· Jane Downs
Number of phishing cases drops in Hong Kong but victims lose more money
Police urge public to be vigilant after separate exercise finds 13 per cent of workers clicked on phishing email links sent as a test
· Wynna Wong
Number of phishing cases drops in Hong Kong but victims lose more money
Police urge public to be vigilant after separate exercise finds 13 per cent of workers clicked on phishing email links sent as a test
· Wynna Wong
Britney Spears checks into rehab for substance abuse weeks after DUI arrest
Britney Spears is in rehab following her DUI arrest last month.
· Antoinette Bueno
Atlanta teen, 14, arrested for fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy
A teen boy, 14, was arrested for murder Sunday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy that took place inside a southeast Atlanta home.
· Fox News
Woman’s body found floating off NYC — near where man’s corpse was discovered last month
A woman’s body was found floating off Brooklyn over the weekend — near where a man’s corpse was discovered last month, police said.
· David DeTurris
Why Blake Lively is ‘ruined’ in Hollywood over Justin Baldoni lawsuit: report
A Disney executive reportedly alleged that Blake Lively’s career is “ruined” following her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
· Vanessa Serna
Gavin Newsom stays mum on discipline for Eric Swalwell allegations
Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on the rape and sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell — before failing to call for him to drop out of the race for governor.
· Titus Wu
Dems’ Medicare denialism, red states rising and other commentary
“The Trump Administration is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in private insurance plans — a k a Medicare Advantage — as a default,” cheer The Wall Street Journal’s editors, as this “may be the single most effective way to reduce Medicare waste, fraud and abuse.” Democrats falsely claim “Me…
· Post Editorial Board
Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell have shaken the California state gubernatorial race, where polls have shown him leading a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.
· Al Jazeera
Darwin father reveals harrowing details of wife's shock killing
Mick Fairfield is demanding answers after the trial of the man who stabbed his wife to death was abandoned. (ABC News: Dane Hirst)
· Olivana Lathouris
Orbán just lost his populist touch
BUDAPEST — Not even the gaming of the electoral playing field — or state capture rolled out over a decade-and-half in power — could save Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from a crushing defeat on Sunday.
· Jamie Dettmer
Caretaker files for possession of impressionist Frederick McCubbin's former country home
Fontainebleau in Mount Macedon pictured a year before it was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register in 2010. (Supplied: Victorian Heritage Register)
· Anna Mcguinness
Starving tot ate diapers, drywall to survive before dying of neglect — while parents had nice, tidy room: cops
A starving Indiana toddler desperately ate diapers and drywall before dying of horrific neglect — as his parents waited more than 14 hours to call 911, police said.
· Brandon Cruz
Gov’t secretary claims chief of staff Zamir backs haredi draft bill at High Court, IDF denies
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs claimed that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir supports the controversial haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft bill advanced by the government on Sunday, though the IDF shortly afterward denied that Zamir had endorsed the legislation directly.
· KESHET NEEV, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Texas teacher admits to sex with two teens after being spotted kissing young student
A high school teacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with two teenage boys after police received a tip-off that she was spotted kissing a 16-year-old student.
· Anthony Blair