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Court issues warrant for Arizona’s first execution in 2026
This undated photo provided by Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry shows prisoner Leroy McGill, who is scheduled to be executed on May 20, 2026, in the 2002 killing of Charles Perez . (Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry via AP, file)
· Jacques Billeaud
Ford Mustang driver who hit 6 pedestrians in wild NYC crash charged with attempted murder: cops
The Ford Mustang driver who allegedly barreled into six pedestrians in a wild caught-on-video Bronx crash over the summer was arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said.
· Amanda Woods
North Carolina’s voter ID law upheld by federal judge despite bias claims
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s photo voter identification law was upheld on Thursday, as a federal judge rejected arguments by civil rights groups that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.
· Gary D Robertson
Second 'crew' charged over Sydney woman's kidnapping, murder
Homicide detectives charge more men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney mother Thi Kim Tran last year. (Supplied: NSW Police)
Suing bystander for results - DailyNews
In a judgment by Gooneratne J., the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka addresses a critical legal battle (A.M. A. Kalum Karunaratne vs. Merennege Lisi alias Erine Salgado and others – SC APPEAL NO.83/2011-2011) centred on the ability to collaterally attack a judgment obtained through fraud and collusion. The case (350/Land)…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Dutch court bans xAI’s Grok from generating nonconsensual nude images
A Dutch court has ordered Elon Musk’s xAI to stop generating and distributing nude images of people without their consent in the Netherlands, warning it would impose fines of 100,000 euros ($115,350) per day for noncompliance.
· Al Jazeera
US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence
A United States judge has said that he will not dismiss the drug-trafficking and weapons possession charges brought against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Man gets prison sentence, fine for keeping four litres of Petrol - DailyNews
Nikaweratiya Magistrate Chandana Liyanage sentenced a suspect to 21 days in prison and imposed a fine of Rs.1,500 after he pleaded guilty to the possession of four litres of Petrol.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Joint Forces, Police, Customs raids net over Rs. 25 Bn worth of drugs in 2026 - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized heroin, Ice and cocaine worth over Rs.71 billion at sea during 2025 and has seized heroin, Ice and cocaine worth more than Rs.25 billion in the first quarter of 2026 at sea during raids, Navy Media Spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Elderly man dies after being shoved onto Manhattan subway tracks
The MTA logo is seen on the side of a New York City subway car, April 23, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Court orders ‘Ratta’ and another to appear on notice for 2022 protests - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday (26) ordered Rathidu Suramya Senaratne, alias Ratta and Haritha Darshana to appear in Court if they receive notices regarding a protest incident that occurred on May 21, 2022.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CIABOC arrests three former DMT officers over fraud - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (26) arrested three former Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) officials over several allegations of corruption.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Four arrested for duping teacher of Rs. 1.5 Mn promising cash prize - DailyNews
The Panadura Special Crime Investigation Unit stated yesterday that four individuals, including a woman, were arrested on the 25th for allegedly defrauding a teacher in Bandaragama of nearly Rs. 1.5 million by posing as representatives of a prominent telecommunications company. The suspects, aged between 17 and 24, …
· Gayan Abeykoon
'Darkest day': Police to mark 40th anniversary of Melbourne's Russell Street bombing
Police will today mark the 40th anniversary of the Russell Street bombing in Melbourne, which left a young policewoman dead and scores of people injured.
Hertfordshire police to reinvestigate Andrew Tate sexual abuse claims
Announcement comes after IOPC said it was examining force’s response to allegations made in 2014 and 2015
· Daniel Boffey
NFSL to hold second national Netball selection trial on March 29 - DailyNews
The Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) has announced that the second selection trial will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 8:00 a.m. at the Indoor Stadium in Bandaragama
· Gayan Abeykoon
Main suspect in fake ‘Energy Minister’ fraud case remanded - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday (26) ordered the main suspect, who allegedly posed as the Energy Minister to collect aid, to be produced before Court on the next hearing date. The suspect is accused of forging documents to collect donations under the guise of assisting school students in the Central Prov…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Man impersonating Walana Anti-Corruption Unit OIC arrested for massive fraud - DailyNews
The Panadura Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit arrested a man on the evening of March 25 in Bandaragama for allegedly defrauding hotel owners, businessmen, and members of the clergy of millions of rupees by impersonating the unit’s Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Venezuela’s Maduro back in court after shock capture by US forces
The judge indicated he would not dismiss the case over Maduro’s apparent inability to afford the legal bill without aid from his government
· Agence France-Presse
Second alleged 'kill crew' part of woman's kidnap and murder
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Richard Wood
Protesters gather as Maduro seeks dismissal of drug trafficking indictment in US court
A woman screams during a government-organized event to watch former President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores appear in a New York court on a screen in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
· Ariana Cubillos
Pennsylvania high court overturns automatic life sentences for second-degree murder
The Pennsylvania Judicial Center is seen, June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Aimee Dilger, file)
· Mark Scolforo
Meta, Google face ‘Big Tobacco’-like reckoning after landmark verdicts on social media addiction
Social media giants Meta and Google had their long-feared “Big Tobacco” moment after suffering a pair of devastating court losses this week – and the real legal trouble is likely just beginning, experts told The Post.
· Thomas Barrabi
Appeals court pauses orders limiting tear gas at Portland ICE building
Law enforcement officers stand after deploying tear gas outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest on Oct. 4, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
· Claire Rush
Volunteer Met officer ‘sought to intimidate Al Jazeera journalists’
Scotland Yard investigating off-duty officer’s apparent involvement in altercation with journalists covering arson attack in Golders Green
· Kevin Rawlinson
Man institutionalized due to mistaken identity will get $975K settlement
In a case of mistaken identity, a man who was wrongfully arrested and detained at a Hawaiʻi state psychiatric hospital for two years is set to receive a $975,000 payout from the City and County of Honolulu.
Disgraced cop Kelsey Fitzsimmons receives stunning verdict from judge in police shooting case
A Massachusetts judge found a disgraced cop not guilty of trying to shoot a fellow officer after she emotionally testified earlier this week about the despair that led her to try to take her own life.
· Priscilla DeGregory
UK judge orders home secretary to explain opposition to Hamas de-proscription appeal
A British judge has ordered the UK home secretary to “get on with” explaining her opposition to Hamas's appeal to be removed from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations.
· Middleeasteye
Michigan launches ‘safe prisons’ initiative amid growing assaults, concerns
Amid a continued rise in prison assaults, the Michigan Department of Corrections this month launched a new “safe prisons initiative” that aims to improve conditions for inmates and officers alike.
· Janelle D James Bridge Michigan
Nicolás Maduro appears in court as Trump warns of more charges
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is appearing in a Manhattan court on various charges. (Reuters: Eduardo Munoz)
Elon Musk’s laywer accuses San Francisco jury of bias, points to ‘mocking’ $4.20 reference in damages
Elon Musk’s lawyer is accusing a San Francisco federal jury of “mocking” the billionaire by including “$4.20” among the figures for recommended damages in a class-action suit that accused the tech titan of misleading Twitter investors.
· Ariel Zilber
Brutal crime mistake Mamdani plans to make all over again
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced his plans to “responsibly” reduce the population in city jails because of a rise in the jail population, citing a shortage of correction officers and a decline in conditions.
· Jim Quinn
IRAN WAR time pressure, TRUMP desperate for victory
Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
London police officer filmed in crowd intimidating Al Jazeera journalists
An off-duty British police officer was involved in an incident that saw a group of North London residents surround and “intimidate” Al Jazeera journalists reporting on a suspected arson attack, the Metropolitan Police force has confirmed.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Met Police accused of reversing Palestine Action policy to fit previous arrests
London’s Metropolitan Police has been accused of reversing its policy on Palestine Action protests to "retrospectively fit" arrests it has carried out in recent weeks.
· Middleeasteye
'They were trying to dehumanise me': Palestine Action hunger strikers allege mistreatment in prison
Kamran Ahmed suffers from stabbing chest pains and shortness of breath.
· Middleeasteye
Trump seethes at two of his Supreme Court picks over tariff ruling: ‘They sicken me’
WASHINGTON — President Trump lashed out Wednesday night at two of his Supreme Court nominees after they ruled against him in last month’s benchmark tariff case.
· Ryan King
Frightening burglary attempt at Diddy son’s SoCal mansion as police swarm scene
Burglars tried to break into the Southern California mansion that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Christian “King” Combs shares with his influencer girlfriend
· Ross O'Keefe
Police charge another 10 people over HK$1.6 billion JPEX cryptocurrency scandal
Four men and six women charged after police investigations identify abnormal transactions in suspicious accounts linked to case
· Edith Lin
Judge tosses lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X accusing advertisers of illegal boycott
A US judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.’s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers and a group of major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s social media company.
· Reuters
Ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro returns to NYC court as dueling protests clash outside
Ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro — wearing a tan jail jumpsuit and black glasses— returned to a Manhattan court Thursday to face historic drug trafficking charges as dueling protesters clashed outside.
· Ben Kochman
Cambodian court upholds 14-year jail terms for journalists over border photo
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· Agence France-Presse
‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ Brings a Scandi Noir Icon to Life — Silly Name and All: “How Do We Tackle the Harry Hole of It All?”
Netflix’s Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is a star-studded, gorgeously shot, wonderfully taut new Scandinavian crime thriller, but it’s also got a bit of a name problem. That is, Tobias Santelmann‘s hard-boiled hero is saddled with the profoundly silly name of … wait for it … Detective Harry Hole.
· Meghan O'Keefe
Warriors’ losses of Moody, Curry continue to take a toll
SAN FRANCISCO — Without Moses Moody, who went down with a gruesome knee injury the last time they took the court, the Warriors lacked a spiritual leader beyond his years who had taken over a pregame locker room ritual from Kevon Looney.
· Evan Webeck
BLM scammer ordered to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars
A US federal court has ordered a former Black Lives Matter (BLM) activist to forfeit $244,000 which she embezzled for cars, shopping sprees, vacations and other personal expenses.
· RT
Shia LaBeouf’s New Orleans scandals stack up: Another shirtless fight, tennis club harassment and more
Shia LaBeouf’s New Orleans troubles aren’t over, because the embattled actor has been involved in several new scandals since his drunken brawl arrest in the Big Easy last month.
· Connor Surmonte
Whereabouts of Young Russian Man Jailed for Burning Quran Unknown 3 Months After Prison Transfer
The whereabouts of a young Russian man imprisoned for burning the Quran and later convicted of treason remain unknown three months after his reported transfer to another correctional facility, lawyers and officials said Thursday.
· The Moscow Times