Texas law firm with Trump ties declines $150M migrant contract
People arrive for immigration court hearings in New York, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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· Lottie Twyford
Mother of 5 killed by ex in murder-suicide ‘died protecting her kids,’ family says
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· Patrick Reilly
Thomas Embling Hospital staff battling burnout, drug abuse and violence
Topic:Court Ordered Mental Health Treatment
· Rachel Eddie
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.
· Associated Press
Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges in deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, arrive for an event on Dec. 17, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
· Andrew Dalton
Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges in deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, arrive for an event on Dec. 17, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
· Andrew Dalton
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in case against group
Heidi Beirich, of the Southern Poverty Law Center, speaks during the Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center in New York, April 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
· Michael Kunzelman
Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014
Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence
· Oscar Lopez
Former Southern Poverty Law Center finance officer arrested as case against far-left group widens
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· Josh Christenson
Pentagon review says US strikes killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year
In this photo taken from video released by Al Masirah TV channel shows a burning oil tanker after U.S. airstrikes targeted the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Hodeida, Yemen, April 18, 2025.( Al Masirah TV via AP, File)
· Ben Finley
PNP probes 2 deaths including cop in Cavite resort shooting
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered a probe into a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two people, a police officer and a civilian and injury of another police officer in Maragondon, Cavite.
· Izel Abanilla
New oral history project eulogises slain Palestinian journalists via friends' voice notes
When Anas al-Sharif was killed in Gaza by an Israeli air strike one year ago, the Reuters news agency ran the headline, "Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it says was Hamas leader".
· Middleeasteye
ICE bust fugitive who’s been living secretly in California for 30 years — despite heinous crime in Canada
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· Erica Andrews
1 killed in Israel’s first Gaza strike in over a week
The attack comes days after Netanyahu publicly rejected a Trump-backed ceasefire deal
· Agence France-Presse
1 killed in Israel’s first Gaza strike in over a week
The attack comes days after Netanyahu publicly rejected a Trump-backed ceasefire deal
· Agence France-Presse
Deadly clashes with Pakistani forces kill 10 militants in Balochistan
This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. (AP Photo)
Concern grows in Israel as mother, daughter mysteriously vanish in Vienna
Concern is growing for the safety of Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who have been missing in Vienna since Friday and failed to board their scheduled return flight from Prague on Tuesday night, as Austrian police continue investigating their disappearance on Wednesday.
· YOAV ETIEL
Chief prosecutor Amit Aisman cleared to oversee Sde Teiman leak investigation, High Court rules
State Attorney Amit Aisman, Israel’s chief prosecutor, may handle the investigation into leaked footage from the Sde Teiman detention facility and the alleged cover-up, the High Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Pentagon accused of ‘whitewashing’ civilian casualties
The Pentagon was accused of whitewashing US Army crimes after publishing its annual estimate of civilian casualties in 2025.The report, submitted to Congress late Monday and obtained by US news outlets, contains numbers that are far lower than estimates by independent outlets.The Pentagon concluded that US military …
· RT
Pentagon accused of ‘whitewashing’ civilian casualties
The Pentagon was accused of whitewashing US Army crimes after publishing its annual estimate of civilian casualties in 2025.The report, submitted to Congress late Monday and obtained by US news outlets, contains numbers that are far lower than estimates by independent outlets.The Pentagon concluded that US military …
· RT
Meta heads to court as states target youth harm claims and under-13 data collection
People walk outside of a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Barbara Ortutay
Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation
Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson
· Edwardhelmore
US judge allows terror victims' lawsuit against PA, PLO over 'pay-for-slay' to proceed- interview
The Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by American relatives and survivors of Palestinian terrorism was denied by a US federal judge on Monday, according to court documents and parties involved in the case who spoke with The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter didn't endanger others
Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on June 12, 2026. (Francisco Kjolseth /The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool, File)
· Matthew Brown
Israeli air strike kills one in Gaza
An Israeli air strike targeting a three-wheeled vehicle in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya killed one Palestinian and wounded several others, Anadolu reported, citing a medical source.
· Middleeasteye
SEC over-regulation at the expense of shareholder rights
LAST week, news reports emerged that two longtime independent directors on the board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Eddie Gobing and Ma. Vivian Yuchengco, had filed a petition before the Court of Appeals, asking the tribunal to strike down a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that limits the tenu…
· The Editorial Board
Serial sex offender gets life sentence for double murder, rape after the law failed to stop him
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· Reuters
Policeman, civilian killed in Cavite resort shooting
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Calamba City — Two people died, including a police officer, while another law enforcer was wounded after being shot by a fellow officer in a shooting incident allegedly sparked by a heated argument at a parking area of a resort in Barangay San Miguel A in Maragondon, Cavite, in the early hours of W…
· Roselle R. Aquino, Dennis Abrina
Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake
Colombia has declared three days of national mourning after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people as rescue crews race against time to find people trapped beneath the rubble.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘Near-death’ Marine vet freed after 4 years in Russian prison back in US, receiving treatment after alleged abuse
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· Patrick Reilly
Victorian police investigate allegation a car drove deliberately at speed towards anti-racism protester
Exclusive: ‘Peaceful community rally’ of more than 150 people was walking in Broadmeadows when car travelling in same direction allegedly approached
· Achol Arok
Son of Former Senior Official Reportedly Arrested in Moscow Murder Investigation
The son of a former Russian government official has been arrested on murder charges in Moscow after allegedly stabbing an acquaintance to death inside an apartment, law enforcement sources told the media Wednesday.
· The Moscow Times
Who are Tehran’s newly appointed military, IRGC chiefs? - explainer
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued decrees on Monday appointing six military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials to leadership positions, filling vacancies left by commanders killed in Israeli and US strikes during Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, JAMES GENN
Kuwait foils 'ISIS plot' targeting vital infrastructure and arrests suspect | The National
Kuwait's security services say they have foiled a terrorist plot targeting vital infrastructure in the Gulf country and arrested a suspect linked to ISIS before he could carry out an attack.
· Amr Mostafa
John Hinckley Jr. sends message to Jodie Foster 45 years after infamous Ronald Reagan assassination attempt
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· Eric Todisco
Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers
The UK’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become embroiled in a row about an early prison release scheme to alleviate overcrowding in England and Wales, which ignited furious public outcry when it emerged that two of the killers of Police Constable (PC) Andrew Harper could benefit from the plan.
· Federica Marsi
Inside Piedmont as it’s besieged by crime-plagued neighbor Oakland
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· Nina Joudeh
Egypt's latest road tragedy fuels outcry over child labour | The National
Thousands die every year on Egypt's roads, a death toll that routinely raises questions about safety and respect for traffic laws. But a collision this week that killed 18 people, mostly children, has touched the hearts of millions and dominated social media.
· Hamza Hendawi
Kansas father kills his four children and their mother before shooting himself
Incident marks second familicide in midwest in two weeks, with the children who died ranging in age from three to nine
· Edwardhelmore
'This isn't the Britain I grew up in': The activists raided by police over Palestine Action videos
Marji Mansfield, a 70-year-old grandmother of seven, has been waiting for British counterterrorism police to show up at her door.
· Middleeasteye
Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's Tartu prison has about 900 cells but many of them are empty
· Bbcnews
Hong Kong college finance chief, wife and contractor held over HK$41m theft
Ray Yip allegedly embezzled funds from Hong Kong Chu Hai College while wife and engineering contractor handled the illicit proceeds
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong college finance chief, wife and contractor held over HK$41m theft
Ray Yip allegedly embezzled funds from Hong Kong Chu Hai College while wife and engineering contractor handled the illicit proceeds
· Brian Wong
Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 44: police
At least 44 people drowned after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, police said Wednesday, releasing an updated toll a day after the disaster.
· AfricaNews
Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children
A woman and her partner were indicted on Wednesday in an exceptionally severe child sexual abuse case involving her two daughters and two infant relatives, the State Attorney’s Office announced.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Haredi protesters to block Highway 4, Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrators are planning to block Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak on Wednesday in protest against the detention of a draft dodger, the Israel Police said.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tindig Pilipinas condemns bail for Revilla
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition groups led by Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Sandiganbayan following the court’s decision to grant bail to former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Lebanese parliament passes contentious amnesty law despite opposition | The National
Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law in a bid to ease severe prison overcrowding, despite the withdrawal of two of the largest parties from the chamber ahead of the vote.
· Jamie Prentis
'This isn't the Britain I grew up in': The activists raided by police over Palestine Action videos
Marji Mansfield, a 70-year-old grandmother of seven, has been waiting for British counterterrorism police to show up at her door.
· Middleeasteye