French police find naked boy, 9, locked in father’s van since 2024
The child, who was malnourished and unable to walk, says he was put in the vehicle because of ‘big difficulties’ with his dad’s partner
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Mamdani scrambles to secure NYC Council OK for corruption watchdog pick
Mayor Mamdani is scrambling to secure NYC Council support for his choice to head the city’s government watchdog agency.
· Rich Calder
Emotional AI is here. We aren't ready
The convergence of social engineering, emotional manipulation, synthetic identities and identity fraud has created an environment where the lines between real human interaction and artificial connection are increasingly blurred, writes Penny Chai. © Reuters
· Penny Chai
Judge told to review national security implications of Trump ballroom halt
Artist renderings of the new White House East Wing and Ballroom are photographed Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
· Michael Kunzelman
Minnesota man convicted of butchering and eating own mom gives reason for heinous crime
A Minnesota man convicted of butchering his mother in her bedroom — and then eating her — claimed he was possessed by the devil.
· Shane Galvin
‘I had a lot of people reach out’: The loss driving MasterChef Australia judge Sofia Levin
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· Brodie Lancaster
Forget true crime, the ABC documentary hoping to put ‘true law’ in the spotlight
True crime might be having a moment, but Alan Erson, producer of the ABC miniseries Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia, wants to put “true law” in the spotlight. Through four landmark cases brought to the High Court of Australia, the series focuses on citizens who shifted the national landscape. People such as R…
· Bridget McManus
Cartoon kookaburra behind church’s attempt to ‘silence’ a child sex abuse victim
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is a $22 billion cult using a bogus claim over a cartoon kookaburra to silence a child sex abuse victim, according to a legal document filed in a United States court.
· Michael Bachelard
US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
The United States appeals court has allowed construction on the White House ballroom to continue at least until April 17, extending a pause on a lower court’s order that barred further building.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Maniac on the run after stabbing passenger on downtown LA bus
A knife-wielding maniac stabbed a woman on a bus in downtown Los Angeles Saturday morning before fleeing the scene in a shocking daylight attack, police said.
· Ross O'Keefe
French man charged with keeping nine-year-old son locked in van since 2024
Police rescued boy after neighbour reported sounds of a child coming from vehicle in Hagenbach in eastern France
· Nadeembadshah
Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
A machete-wielding suspect randomly attacked three people at New York City's Grand Central station before he was fatally shot by police, in a rampage that diverted trains at the nation's biggest rail hub.
· Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu
More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest
More than 200 people have been arrested so far during a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action in central London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
· Noor Nanji
Eric Swalwell under investigation by Manhattan DA over alleged sex assault of staffer
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed on Saturday that it is launching an investigation into California Rep. Eric Swalwell, over an alleged sexual assault involving a former staffer in 2024, according to a new report.
· Ella Morrison
More than 200 arrested at London protest backing banned group
Police remove a protester at a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action, in Trafalgar Square, central London, Saturday April 11, 2026. (Lucy North/PA via AP)
Vile AI-photos of KKK-hooded cops and cuffed gorillas — passed around by elite NYPD unit — sparks discrimination suit
Vile AI-doctored photos — including one depicting a cop in a KKK hood and another showing a man with a rifle standing over a gorilla — were among images allegedly passed around a specialized NYPD unit’s chat group, The Post has learned.
· Tina Moore
Iryna Zarutska’s killer and more: Letters to the Editor — April 12, 2026
Decarlos Brown Jr., who butchered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, has been found “incapable to proceed” on murder charges (“NC rail slay trial delayed,” April 9).
· Post readers
Suspected pyro caught on camera setting SoCal mall fires tried take officer’s gun, cops say
An alleged firebug accused of setting multiple fires inside the popular Ontario Mills mall tried to take an officer’s gun as police took him into custody, authorities said.
· Ross O'Keefe
More than 200 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court
· Sammy Gecsoyler
Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
DUBLIN, Ireland — Police removed protesters Saturday to reopen Ireland's only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over the soaring price of fuel left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country.
· Associated Press
Decency, civility and public order
INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla made an amusing announcement recently that all disorderly acts, such as drinking sprees and gambling on the street, walking shirtless, and minors violating nighttime curfews, shall be prohibited by the Philippine National Police and village watchmen under pain of punishment. His dir…
· Lloyd C. Bautista
Fla. GOP rep files motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress — following sexual assault allegations against Calif. governor candidate
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she will force a House floor vote next week on removing embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following stunning sexual assault allegations against him – saying she won’t serve with “sexual deviants.”
· Geoff Earle
US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs
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· Reuters
Over 90 arrested as hundreds gather to defy Palestine Action ban in London
Hundreds gathered in central London on Saturday in defiance of the UK government’s proscription of the direct action group Palestine Action, risking arrest under terrorism legislation.
· Middleeasteye
Over 90 arrested as hundreds gather to defy Palestine Action ban in London
Hundreds gathered in central London on Saturday in defiance of the UK government’s proscription of the direct action group Palestine Action, risking arrest under terrorism legislation.
· Middleeasteye
Machete-wielding man shot by police in New York City Grand Central station
A man wielding a machete was shot by police in New York City’s Grand Central station, after allegedly wounding three elderly individuals, according to the local police department.
· Al Jazeera
Entenda o acordo entre Brasil e EUA sobre o crime organizado
Brasil e Estados Unidos formalizaram na sexta-feira (10/04) um novo acordo de cooperação para enfrentar o crime organizado transnacional, com foco no tráfico de armas e drogas.
· Deutsche Welle
Cowboys' Markquese Bell arrested on drug possession charges near Dallas
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man
After Calvin Duncan served 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit, he won an election to serve as criminal court clerk. But now the office might be shut down
· Associated Press
Shooting and stabbing at New York’s Grand Central station leave two people critically injured
Witness described at least one person slashed with large knife and police with guns drawn
· Guardian staff
3 more Iranian nationals with ties to Islamic regime arrested while living lavishly in LA
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has yanked the green cards of three more Iranian nationals tied to Tehran who were living it up in the US – a week after the arrest of the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian mastermind, Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
· Geoff Earle
Ex-BBC employee convicted on child porn charges
A UK jury has found former BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading more than 6,000 child porn images.
· RT
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A UK jury has found former BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading more than 6,000 child porn images.
· RT
Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban
London, United Kingdom – Police have begun arresting individuals during a mass vigil in central London to oppose the ban on campaign group Palestine Action.
· Linh Nguyen
300 convictions: Nigeria sees mass trial for terrorism suspects
A court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday convicted more than 300 terrorism suspects in a mass trial that spanned four days.
· AfricaNews
Irish police push back fuel-price protesters blocking country’s only oil refinery
DUBLIN — Police pepper-sprayed protesters Saturday as soldiers deployed heavy-lifting equipment to remove trucks and tractors that had been blocking access to Ireland’s only oil refinery.
· Shawn Pogatchnik
Two teenagers die in M1 crash as 'car leaves bridge'
Two teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in is believed to have left a road bridge and crashed into a minibus on the motorway below, police have said.
· Liam Barnes
Columbia professor swindled ‘frail’ 72-year-old out of $1.3 M to buy house in Greece: lawsuit
A Columbia University psychiatry professor allegedly romanced a frail, retired Wall Streeter — then swindled him of $1.3 million so she could buy a home in Greece, his family claimed in a lawsuit.
· Shane Galvin
Israeli spy firm Black Cube involved in Cyprus corruption probe
Black Cube came to prominence in 2017 for its operations aimed at discrediting women who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
· Reuters
Israeli spy firm Black Cube involved in Cyprus corruption probe
Black Cube came to prominence in 2017 for its operations aimed at discrediting women who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
· Reuters
San Francisco reports lowest crime rates in 2 decades — thanks to anti-woke DA Brooke Jenkins
Woke bastion San Francisco, of all places, is becoming a model for crime-busting.
· Shane Galvin
What The Hell Is Going On With Jonah Hill In His New Keanu Reeves Comedy ‘Outcome’?
Does Keanu Reeves have a soft spot for nearly-canceled comedians? He filmed the new movie Outcome, directed by Jonah Hill, nearly back-to-back with last year’s Good Fortune, directed by Aziz Ansari. Neither Hill nor Ansari were formally accused of a crime, and they’ve both worked steadily over the years. But prior t…
· Jesse Hassenger
How San Francisco is licking crime — and offering hope forAmerica
San Francisco, a city long associated with exotic ideas, has been experimenting with a radical notion — cracking down on car thieves.
· Rich Lowry
Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 stolen from shopping centre restroom in Hong Kong
Shopper bought shoes from Gucci store in Times Square and left them in restroom only to discover them gone when she returned
· Fiona Sun
Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 stolen from shopping centre restroom in Hong Kong
Shopper bought shoes from Gucci store in Times Square and left them in restroom only to discover them gone when she returned
· Fiona Sun
Berkshire electric utility's court win could save it billions
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· Alex Crippen
Massive fire destroys warehouse in California
A massive overnight fire tears through a warehouse early on April 7, 2026 in Ontario, California, lighting up the skyline as firefighters battled the blaze for hours, aerial video from local media showed. Local media reported a 29‑year‑old employee was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the fire, late…
· The Manila Times
China targets middlemen in renewed crackdown on ‘hidden’ corruption
The top court and prosecutor signal how the criminal law can be aimed at the enablers of graft
· He Huifeng
China targets middlemen in renewed crackdown on ‘hidden’ corruption
The top court and prosecutor signal how the criminal law can be aimed at the enablers of graft
· He Huifeng
Turtle found dead after apparent fall in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin
Police say they were alerted at 2.09pm of incident along No 185 Hammer Hill Road
· Fiona Sun