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Newest first · UTC+11:00A Toxic Love Story review: Netflix's twist-filled true-crime documentary keeps you guessing | The National
Appearances can be dangerously deceptive in Netflix's latest true-crime documentary, A Toxic Love Story. What begins as a tale of jealousy and obsession turns into something far more disturbing, with every new twist challenging your instincts about who deserves your sympathy.
· David Tusing
October 7 inquiry postponed until after election, Knesset passes other key laws - comment
The government informed the High Court of Justice this week that, “due to the constraints of the Knesset’s schedule,” it had been unable to complete legislation establishing its proposed commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre before lawmakers left for the election recess.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service
Angel Rampersad, Michael Swinton, Isabella Gonzales and Tyler Feehan were among 18 US troops killed in the war
· Anna Betts
Unused spaces transformed, 50,000 homes built: City’s wishlist for Olympic legacy
Underused land including the space under the rail line at South Brisbane would be transformed with skate parks, climbing walls, public art and pickleball courts, under a Brisbane City Council vision for the Olympics legacy unveiled on Thursday.
· William Davis
Photo shows the resolve of India's “Cockroach” protests
Rhiya Ahir, a model, blocks a police van carrying detained protesters during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashish Vaishnav)
Ghanaians ask ICC to probe South Africa's anti-migrant violence
Following months of sometimes violent anti-illegal migrant protests in South Africa, two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court.
· AfricaNews
San Miguel ‘hiding’ behind PPP law? Students launch constitutional challenge
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· Iya Gozum
Korea Optical workers lose appeal seeking jobs at Nitto affiliate
Dismissed workers from Korea Optical High-Tech, who staged a 600-day rooftop protest after the company shut its fire-damaged plant, suffered another legal setback Thursday as an appeals court rejected their claim that another Nitto Denko affiliate should have taken over their employment.
· Lim Jae-seong
Abu Dhabi community stunned by death of popular teacher in road accident | The National
The vice principal of an Abu Dhabi school was killed in a road accident in Canada this week.
· The National
Revealed: Secret government plan to tackle organised crime
A powerful new agency targeting organised crime and informed by Australia’s best criminal intelligence would be established within Victorian Police under the state government’s latest response to the Building Bad corruption scandal and amid mounting pressure on Premier Jacinta Allan.
· Chip Le Grand, Kieran Rooney
YouTuber acquitted of murder over death of baby delivered at 36 weeks
A South Korean appeals court on Thursday acquitted a woman who had been convicted of murder after undergoing a late-term abortion, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove she knew the baby would be born alive and then killed by medical staff.
· Park Han-na
Report shows significant decrease in homicide rate across many American cities
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice.
· Safiyah Riddle
Kids can pet rabbits, play air hockey or go trampolining here for free. But maybe not for long
It’s been a local fixture for 87 years, providing accommodation for young men, free after-school, weekend and holiday programs for hundreds of kids a week, an affordable venue for birthday parties, a pool, basketball courts, table tennis and trampolines.
· Cara Waters
Two arrests made in Nachlaot murder case, police release name of chief suspect
Israel Police made two arrests on Wednesday in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi, who was stabbed to death in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood on July 11.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Five security personnel killed, six civilians injured in shooting, pipe bomb attack in Thailand
Five Thai security personnel were killed and six civilians, including two young children, were injured in an attack in Thailand's restive deep south, the military said on Thursday.
· REUTERS
Long Island lunatic stabs beloved homeless man to death before leaving body on side of busy expressway: police
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· Richard Pollina
Moroccans rally outside Casablanca court for release of rapper
Supporters of Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, known by his stage name "Mehdi Black Wind", gathered outside the Ain Sebaa court in Casablanca on Wednesday to demand his release.
· AfricaNews
Resident may have planned Gyeongsan apartment blast
South Korean police are investigating whether Thursday’s explosion and fire at an apartment complex in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, was a premeditated attack by a resident who had been in a long-running dispute with the complex’s management.
· Yoon Min-sik
Courts ordered to scrutinise unregulated rehabs after Herald reporting
Judges will be warned to investigate rehabilitation centres before they allow accused criminals to be released there on bail, after the Herald revealed criminal activity, poor supervision and inadequate health services at one controversial centre run by a pastor.
· Perry Duffin
Man charged after Malvern East rampage, chainsaw siege
A Malvern East man was arrested following a three-hour siege after he allegedly smashed several cars, assaulted a driver and threatened police with a chainsaw before barricading himself inside his house.
· Eleanor Campbell
Bystanders hailed as 'heroes' after stopping attempted murder on CCTV
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 5:44pm
· Samantha Goerling
Horrifying bodycam footage shows Connecticut son beating dad to death with baseball bat outside home before cops shoot him
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· Chris Bradford
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in examination paper leaks, offering his first public response to youth-led protests challenging his government.
· Heba Habib
Court acquits geothermal power officials in Pohang quake case
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- A court ruled Thursday that it is difficult to recognize the criminal liability of officials involved in Pohang's geothermal power plant project in connection with the southeastern city's fatal earthquake in 2017.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Scottish police officer was rapist who attacked women over 14 years
Alan Greer, who killed himself after officers visited his home, could be ‘Police Scotland’s Wayne Couzens moment’
· Rachel Hall
India's 'Cockroach' protests press on despite police crackdown
A protestor sits on the hood of a police car during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vipin)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Supreme Court refers ex-first lady case to full bench, postpones ruling
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court said Thursday it has postponed the sentencing hearing of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's corruption trial in order to refer the case to its full bench.
· Lee Haye-ah
Court hears complainant's evidence questioned in police officer's rape trial
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 5:17pm
· Rachel Holdsworth
World Cup 2026: The true winner was Palestine
As the World Cup was unfolding, Israel was continuing its uninterrupted murder and land theft across occupied Palestine and Lebanon, having also triggered the megalomaniacal US President Donald Trump to join its war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Argument over dog leads to shooting murder and 22 years' jail
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 5:06pm
· Marina Trajkovich
Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force
Content warning: This article contains disturbing video and descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is advised.
· REUTERS
If you’ve heard online that London is dystopian and dangerous – read this. It just isn’t | Sadiq Khan
Britain's capital has faced social media, press and political attacks designed to make residents and tourists feel unsafe. Ignore that: we have the facts
· Sadiqkhan
Sovereign citizen question to gun owners shut down by senior officer
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 4:59pm
· Sandy Powell
Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-up
Presiding judges say attempts to block cameras showed intent to pervert justice
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-up
Presiding judges say attempts to block cameras showed intent to pervert justice
· Brian Wong
Police round up 40 gangsters claiming to be successors to legendary mob boss
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have apprehended 40 gangsters, who claimed to be successors to a legendary mob boss from the 1950s and 1960s, following a series of inter-gang clashes across the Seoul metropolitan area.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Drill rapper admits to stabbing ‘loved’ local footy player
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Greek court refuses to extradite murder suspect to Australia
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Revealed: How much Melissa Caddick’s victims will get back from $23m scam
Almost six years since her mysterious disappearance and 56 court mentions later, the estate of fraudster Melissa Caddick has finally been wound up, with creditors receiving a return of 40¢ for every dollar they invested.
· Kate McClymont
Police investigate explicit AI images linked to Gold Coast teacher
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 4:05pm
Thailand launches manhunt after 5 soldiers killed, civilians injured in deep south
A 10-year-old boy was among the six civilians injured when attackers opened fire and threw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint
· Associated Press
Thailand launches manhunt after 5 soldiers killed, civilians injured in deep south
A 10-year-old boy was among the six civilians injured when attackers opened fire and threw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint
· Associated Press
Swedish Police Veteran Warns Islamization Is Replacing Gang Violence As Country's Defining Threat
A veteran Swedish police officer says tougher criminal laws have sharply improved security in Uppsala, but warns that Islamization and parallel social structures now pose a deeper long-term threat.
· Tyler Durden
ICE urges North Carolina to keep illegal immigrant charged in triple-fatal hit-and-run behind bars
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· Fox News
Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November podcast
· Sarah Basford Canales
Bridal shop employee faces jail time for defrauding dozens of brides, court hears
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· Christopher Testa
Man fined for wearing swastika T-shirt outside antisemitism inquiry
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 3:32pm
· Isobel Roe
Ex-officer apologises at inquest of Sydney man shot dead by police
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· Rhiannon Soliman Marron