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Newest first · UTC+11:00Maniac accused of killing 3 women — two on Utah hiking trail — caught after multi-state manhunt
An Iowa madman accused of killing an elderly woman at her home, stealing her car and slaughtering two more on a Utah hiking trail was captured after a multi-state manhunt, authorities said.
· Anna Young
Iran ramps up attacks on Kurdish forces to try to stop ground offensive
Tehran ramped up its assault on Kurdish forces in Iraq on Thursday following reports that the Iranian militias had launched a ground offensive against the regime.
· Ronny Reyes
Judge blocks Florida governor from labelling Cair a terrorist organisation
A federal judge has decided that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cannot unilaterally designate the largest Muslim-American civil rights organisation as a "terrorist" group because it infringes on First Amendment rights.
· Middleeasteye
Iran attrition war. LNG supply crunch
Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
A cleric leads a group of volunteers in prayer next to a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· The Associated Press
Australia bans Islamic organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws
The Albanese government has listed radical Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group, the first use of the new powers since Labor enacted tougher hate crime laws in response to the December 14 Bondi massacre.
· Nick Newling
White House vows to ‘vigorously defend’ tariffs as California, New York lead court revolt
Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states, including California and New York, are filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s new tariffs, two weeks after a new round of taxes and duties on imports were issued following a Supreme Court ruling that found the White House had overstepped its authority.
· Josh Koehn
South Sudan: Army to try soldiers over civilian massacre
South Sudanese soldiers, including two officers, will face a court martial over a civilian massacre last month, the army spokesman said Wednesday.
· AfricaNews
Bravo star Tracy Tutor claims real estate titan Oren Alexander drugged, sexually assaulted her in new suit
Bravo star Tracy Tutor filed a bombshell sexual assault lawsuit against real estate big Oren Alexander — on the same day that a federal jury began deliberating his fate in a criminal sex abuse trial.
· Peter Senzamici
Dems claim Nassau’s ‘special deputies’ include members with arrest records
Democrats claim Nassau County’s “special deputies” team includes members with arrest records and elderly folks — but County Executive Bruce Blakeman shot back that the force’s ranks all cleared background checks.
· Brandon Cruz
New York and other US states sue Trump over ‘illegal and reckless’ tariffs
Lawsuit says president does not have authority to impose levies and demands refunds from federal government
· Michael Sainato
Out-of-state police access Silicon Valley license plate readers
A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road, Oct. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Videos show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis speaks during a news conference on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at APD headquarters regarding the release of audio and video footage from Sunday morning’s mass shooting on West Sixth Street in Austin. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Tenancy bestows rights on State land? - DailyNews
The judgment in Morgan Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. vs. L.H.M.B.B. Herath (SC APPEAL 214/12), delivered by Justice Sripavan, serves as a critical examination of the statutory limitations and the legislative intent behind the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. The central issue before the Supreme Court…
· Gayan Abeykoon
MP Shanakiyan vows to expose Salley’s links with extremists - DailyNews
With the arrest of former Chief of Intelligence Suresh Salley, details regarding the weapons he provided to the Islamic Center through the Eastern Provincial Intelligence Division and the weapons handed over in later periods will be submitted to the Public Security Ministry, Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam tol…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Salley named third suspect in Easter Sunday attacks - DailyNews
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (5) informed court that retired Major General Tuan Suresh Salley who is currently being detained and questioned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, has been named as the third suspect in the ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Polls close in Nepal's first election since deadly uprising forced out government
Laxmi Maya Dhimal, 71, shows her ink-marked thumb — an anti-fraud mark given after casting a vote. (Reuters: Adnan Abidi)
FR petition filed over arrest, detention of Suresh Salley - DailyNews
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the arrest and detention of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Salley, in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. The petition was filed by a retired Sri Lanka Air Force officer who alleges tha…
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Sick’ mom who killed 4-year-old son during nasty custody battle found dead in NYS prison
A heartless Westchester County mom who smothered her 4-year-old son to death during a bitter battle custody battle 14 years ago was found dead in an upstate prison cell, state officials said.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Boy, 4, killed in hit-and-run tragedy — police launch manhunt for driver
A 4-year-old Brooklyn boy who dashed away from his mom was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Thursday morning, just steps away from a local hospital, police and sources said.
· Amanda Woods, Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
A timeline of Britney Spears’ troubled past: From conservatorship battle to DUI arrest
Britney Spears’ life has been filled with troubling moments, including her recent DUI arrest in California.
· Eric Todisco
Kanye’s wife Bianca Censori arrives to LA court fully clothed
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, apparently took a judge’s warning about her courtroom attire very seriously … looking almost unrecognizable as she arrived to court.
· Jared Downing, Brad Appleton
Man who stole bike to snatch chains arrested - DailyNews
A 34-year-old man who stole a motorcycle worth over Rs.620,000 belonging to a sales representative of a company, along with cash, and then used the same motorcycle to carry out gold chain snatching incidents in three police divisions, was arrested recently at a roadblock in Katubedda by the Mount Lavinia Police Crim…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Inside Britney Spears’ day leading up to DUI arrest
Britney Spears allegedly enjoyed some alone time with a cocktail in the hours leading up to her DUI arrest, a source close to the singer exclusively told Page Six.
· Leah Bitsky
24 US states suing to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs
The lawsuit argues that the president cannot sidestep the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous sweeping import duties
· Reuters
Judge to review plea agreement in Wyoming wolf animal cruelty case
Cody Roberts, who entered a plea of guilty to felony animal cruelty for allegedly taking a wolf into a Wyoming bar after hitting it with a snowmobile, is seen Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Pinedale, Wy. (Kathryn Ziesig/Jackson Hole News & Guide via AP)
· Mead Gruver
Christian man who faced prison for ex-LGBTQ testimony found not guilty after 3-year legal battle
A Christian man in Malta who faced jail time after publicly sharing his testimony of leaving the LGBTQ lifestyle has been acquitted after a three-year legal battle.
· Fox News
Idaho lawmakers move to close gap in prison sex abuse law
The Idaho state Capitol is seen, July 3, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life sentence in molestation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
· Michael Kunzelman
Britney Spears was ‘incredibly emotional’ during DUI arrest: ‘Doesn’t want to let fans down’
Britney Spears was “crying and very tearful” while being booked for her DUI arrest in California, Page Six has learned.
· Vanessa Serna
Long Island doctor fondled patient during examination: cops
A Long Island doctor was hit with sex abuse and forcible touching charges on Thursday for allegedly fondling a female patient during a routine examination last year, according to police.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
WASHINGTON — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
· Associated Press
New York sex-trafficking case against high-end real estate broker brothers goes to jury
Lawyers for Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander argued that the brothers were womanizers but not rapists
· Associated Press
Fears of 'second massacre' in Iran grow as regime takes 'revenge' on prisoners
As Iran has descended into war this week, some are worried that the situation of those inside country's prison cells.
· Sbsaustralia
Kevin Federline’s book sent Britney Spears into ‘downhill’ spiral that led to DUI arrest
Kevin Federline’s tell-all memoir, “You Thought You Knew,” sent Britney Spears into a “downhill” spiral that ultimately led to her DUI arrest on Thursday.
· Connor Surmonte
Wisconsin man gets 7 years in prison for allegedly trying to burn lawmaker's office over TikTok ban
Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis. speaks at a rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, April 2, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
· Todd Richmond
States sue over Trump's new global tariffs
Cars drive by a Mercedes-Benz dealership on the Bedford Automile in Bedford, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Musk doubles down in court on Twitter bot claims as investors allege millions lost
Elon Musk, center, arrives for a Twitter shareholder trial at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
· Barbara Ortutay
‘They’re getting sent a message’: Tobacco war reignites as Kaz Hamad’s ‘Commission’ fights to retain control
The tobacco war has reignited following a string of firebombings, shootings and a bashing that have taken place in the wake of a power vacuum left by the arrest of reigning kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad.
· Chris Vedelago, Marta Pascual Juanola
A jury starts deliberating in the Alexander brothers sex trafficking case
In this courtroom sketch, assistant U.S. Attorney Madison Smyser gestures to Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander as she presents her opening statement with Judge Valerie Caproni presiding on the bench in Manhattan federal court in New York, on Jan. 27, 2026. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Top House Republican Tom Emmer accuses Minnesota AG Keith Ellison of lying about benefit fraud: ‘Got something to hide’
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer publicly accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Wednesday of lying about a 2021 meeting with later-convicted Somali fraudsters.
· Ryan King
Water polo star who fled to Barcelona after claiming teammate sexually attacked him underwater plots return to the US
A water polo star who fled to Barcelona after a teammate allegedly sexually and racially assaulted him has revealed his plans to return to the US.
· Zain Khan
Bird brain! Tourist allegedly stole live flamingo from Las Vegas hotel, took selfies while ‘choking’ it
A dimwit “farm boy” tourist was arrested for swiping a flamingo from a popular Las Vegas hotel and taking selfies with the poor bird while “choking” and maiming it in his room, according to police.
· Natalie O'Neill
Woman detained by Cleveland police in investigation of girls' remains found buried
Authorities in Cleveland are working to identify two young half-sisters whose bodies were found buried inside suitcases on the city’s east side. The bodies were discovered Monday in the city’s Collinwood neighborhood.
Federal trade judge orders Trump administration to start refunding $130B in tariffs
A federal trade judge ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding more than $130 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down the levies last month.
· Ariel Zilber
Entenda a PEC da Segurança Pública, aprovada na Câmara
A PEC da Segurança Pública, que constitucionaliza o combate ao crime organizado e a cooperação entre União, estados e municípios, foi aprovada nesta quarta-feira (04/03) pela Câmara dos Deputados.
· Deutsche Welle
Entenda a PEC da Segurança Pública, aprovada no Senado
Texto que constitucionaliza o combate ao crime organizado e a cooperação entre União, estados e municípios. Nova regra ainda abre caminho para a criação do Ministério da Segurança Pública.
· Redação DW
Britney Spears 911 dispatch reveals star swerved ‘in and out’ of lanes before DUI arrest
Dispatch audio reveals Britney Spears was seen swerving and speeding before her driving under the influence arrest on March 4.
· Teresa Roca