UK cops apologize for ‘missed opportunity’ in last year’s synagogue attack by ‘committed jihadist’
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Khan faces historic removal vote as critics warn ICC process has been politicised
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are set to gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for a controversial vote which could see the court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed from his job over alleged misconduct claims.
· Middleeasteye
Mohammad Bashir gets life in prison for planned attack on UK Defense Academy
LONDON (AP) — A man who plotted a terror attack on a British military academy with a friend who later carried out a deadly stabbing rampage at a synagogue was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.
· Brian Melley
Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation
Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’
· Richardluscombe
Mayor Sadiq Khan says London is safe despite online claims
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, centre, and Mark Rowley, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, right, speak to staff, during a walkabout through the borough of Camden in London, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
· Jill Lawless
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, the city’s police chief said Wednesday.
· Scott Bauer
Tugboat captain pleads guilty to horrific crash that killed 3 girls on sailing camp: ‘Unimaginable pain and loss’
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· Patrick Reilly
Suspected militants kill district judge and guard in southwestern Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Suspected militants ambushed a vehicle carrying a district judge in restive southwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing him and his security guard before fleeing the scene, police and government officials said.
IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours
IDF soldiers killed a terrorist after he attempted to carry out stabbing attack in the Ganim area of the West Bank, the military said on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'
Senior lawyers and legal figures in the UK have warned that the prosecution for contempt of court of a leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action activists is having a chilling effect across the bar.
· Middleeasteye
Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail
Indian authorities have released prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj on bail after years in prison on “terrorism” financing charges although both remain under tight court-imposed restrictions.
· Al Jazeera
ICC drops war crimes case against fugitive Sudan rebel Abdallah Banda
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court judges reluctantly dropped a case Thursday against a fugitive Sudanese rebel accused of attacking African Union peacekeepers in Darfur nearly 20 years ago, after prosecutors said they could no longer prove their case at trial.
· Associated Press
For the second time today, Israeli army kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank
A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
UAE launches urgent humanitarian aid campaign in support of flood-hit Ghana | The National
The UAE launched an urgent humanitarian operation on Thursday in response to devastating floods in Ghana, which have killed dozens and left tens of thousands displaced.
· The National
International Criminal Court judges drop Sudan rebel case after 20 years
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen on Dec. 9, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool, File)
· Mike Corder
Police raid Andong City Hall after flood sweeps away wildfire housing
Police said Thursday it raided Andong City Hall as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of temporary housing for the region’s wildfire victims.
· Byun Hye-jin
Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief enabler on the supreme court | Sidney Blumenthal
The justice’s opinions have offered the president workarounds to enact his agenda despite clashes with the court
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Greek appeals court blocks Australian extradition over 1999 nightclub killing
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek appeals court denied an Australian request to extradite a man wanted on suspicion of a 1999 nightclub killing because the statute of limitations on the crime has run out, the fugitive’s lawyer said Thursday.
· Costas Kantouris
IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terrorist who took part in the October 7 invasion in targeted strike
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed three Hamas terrorists on Tuesday, including one who invaded Israel on October 7, in a targeted strike in the northern Gaza Strip.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jordan says Smith lied about his Trump case and wants an investigation
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith takes an oath before the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Eric Tucker
Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line
Attacks by Russia and Ukraine have killed at least eight people, including a child, with four dead in Ukraine and another four in Russia and Moscow-annexed Crimea, officials on both sides say.
· Al Jazeera
Khan faces historic removal vote as critics warn ICC process has been politicised
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are set to gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for a controversial vote which could see the court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed from his job over alleged misconduct claims.
· Middleeasteye
At least one killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, hospital sources say
An Israeli drone strike killed at least one person and wounded several others, a source in al-Shifa hospital in Gaza told Al Jazeera.
· Middleeasteye
SA police say man dies while resisting arrest in Adelaide CBD
Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 9:25pm
US court backs firing of educator over anti-trans books
An Oregon school employee who was fired for displaying children’s books that reject transgender ideology cannot challenge their dismissal, a US appeals court has ruled.
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An Oregon school employee who was fired for displaying children’s books that reject transgender ideology cannot challenge their dismissal, a US appeals court has ruled.
· RT
Police missed chance to examine Manchester synagogue attacker's phone before attack
Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was on bail for an alleged rape when he attacked the synagogue in Manchester
· Bbcnews
'Stay alert': US warns citizens in Israel over violent gangland crime wave | The National
The US embassy in Jerusalem has issued an unusual warning to Americans to exercise caution over a spate of violent crime, especially in Tel Aviv.
· Thomas Helm
Son of ex-Chinese official jailed for 6 years, 9 months for deception, laundering
Judge says Xiao Rui undermined the effectiveness of cash-for-residency scheme by deceiving Immigration Department into granting him visa
· Brian Wong
Son of ex-Chinese official jailed for 6 years, 9 months for deception, laundering
Judge says Xiao Rui undermined the effectiveness of cash-for-residency scheme by deceiving Immigration Department into granting him visa
· Brian Wong
Nazareth man charged after allegedly seeking Hamas help, researching explosives to attack Ben-Gvir
A 29-year-old Nazareth man was indicted on Thursday after prosecutors alleged that he repeatedly tried to contact Hamas and sought the terrorist group’s help to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Jerusalem man indicted over threats, damage to CNN and Italian media vehicles in West Bank
A Jerusalem man in his 20s was indicted in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for allegedly threatening foreign journalists and damaging their vehicles during an incident in the West Bank earlier this month, Israel Police said.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Man in his 50s in serious condition after stabbing attack in West Bank settlement
A 51-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in the Derech Avraham Farm near the settlement of Elon Moreh on Thursday morning. He was attacked by two Palestinians, who were wounded as well. Army Radio later reported that the attackers were killed.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
'Every victim will feel the same,' says mother of PC Harper over early prison release
'Another letdown for Andrew' - PC Harper's mother
· Bbcnews
A 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