Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’ at home but motive still being probed: cops
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Final arguments begin in Hong Kong hearings over deadliest fire in decades
Yip Ka Kui, left, a family member of a victim of the last year’s deadly fire, arrives for the independent committee hearing in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
· Kanis Leung
BREAKING: Prosecution, defense panels present arguments over subpoenas for VP Duterte’s bank, BIR, and AMLC records
House prosecutor Chel Diokno urged the Senate impeachment court to issue subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, BIR, and anti-money laundering council records. He argued the tribunal has the exclusive constitutional authority to determine what evidence it may consider. During the prosecution’s oral argume…
· The Manila Times
Breaking: Crime scene declared after woman found dead in Rockhampton
Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 6:41pm
· Jasmine Hines
Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty
Crowds on both sides of the Gibraltar frontier celebrated overnight into Wednesday 15 July as the newly opened border brought an end to decades of routine checks, in what many described as a historic moment. Footage shows Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo embracing La Línea mayor Juan José Franco as they cro…
· AfricaNews
Naked Pennsylvania boy, 5, escapes hell house after spending most of his life locked inside feces-covered room; 3 adults arrested
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· Nicholas McEntyre
FACT CHECK: Marcos not arrested, photo is AI-generated
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School worker on child abuse material charges denied bail
Topic:Child Sexual Abuse
· Catherine James
Philippines starts active school shooter drills after deadly attack in Tacloban City
June’s fatal shooting at a school in the Visayas region shocked the nation, where mass violence in educational settings is very rare
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Philippines starts active school shooter drills after deadly attack in Tacloban City
June’s fatal shooting at a school in the Visayas region shocked the nation, where mass violence in educational settings is very rare
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Delivery driver mistakenly charged with murder after fountain crash
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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The Rastafarian community says the ban on smoking cannabis infringes on their rights to religious freedom
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Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple had worked for them before shooting: family
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Court commits Marcoleta to QC Jail
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Maryland police arrest alleged bank robber wielding stolen cat: ‘Tried to use her as an accessory’
Police say suspect stole three-and-a-half-month-old tuxedo kitten Magnolia before attempting to rob a PNC bank
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
Russia attacks Odesa as von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed at least three people in Odesa on Wednesday, Ukrainian authorities said, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense cooperation with Ukraine.
· Milena Wälde
Death toll from industrial accidents dips to record low of 253 in H1
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The number of workers killed in industrial accidents hit a record low of 253 in the first half of the year, the labor ministry said Wednesday.
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed review: Tatiana Maslany shines in year's twistiest murder mystery | The National
A woman is duped by an online scammer, tracks him down, but finds herself caught up in a murder investigation. On paper, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed sounds like another twist-filled streaming thriller, but it builds into something far more satisfying.
· David Tusing
Police dismiss 'legal distortion' case against Supreme Court chief justice
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they have dismissed a case against Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over allegations that he distorted legal principles in President Lee Jae Myung's election law violation case.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the decision to release Chaim Rotter, a Bnei Brak resident accused of rape and indecent acts against minors, under house arrest, with the suspect remaining in custody for the time being.
· HODAYA RAN
IDF sentences soldier to five years after spying for Iran, sending images of interceptions
An IDF soldier convicted of spying for Iranian forces throughout 2025 was sentenced to five years in prison by a military court, the IDF announced on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Abu Dhabi Police share footage of e-scooter road crash as part of stark safety warning | The National
Police in Abu Dhabi have issued a stark warning about the dangers of misusing e-scooters after sharing shocking footage of a road crash involving a young rider.
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Grenade thrown at Rosh Pina restaurant as attacks against Japanika chain continue
Another grenade was thrown at a Japanika restaurant in Rosh Pina on Wednesday morning, in the latest of a string of violent incidents against branches in the chain.
· TZVI JASPER, ESTHER DAVIS
Police deployed at Malabon school following threats of killing spree
MANILA, Philippines — Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Wednesday asked the deployment of lawmen and investigators following viral posts about a killing spree set to occur at a national high school.
· Arlie O. Calalo
ICE suspends vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
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Trump reverses temporary pause on traffic stops after recent fatal shootings
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Police investigate Cheongju city councilor for alleged sex with minor
Police searched the office and home of a Cheongju city councilor on Wednesday as part of an investigation into allegations that he paid a minor for sex and produced sexually explicit videos.
· Hwang Sun-jun
WATCH: Marcoleta off to jail from anti-graft court
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta waves while leaving the Sandiganbayan for the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory on July 15, 2026. He also hugged several people before he left. The court's third division committed the senator to the facility pending the plunder case he and three others are facing, after the Philippine General H…
· The Manila Times
Brisbane child accused of school stabbing allegedly faced ‘racist’ abuse, court hears
Alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, police prosecutor tells court
· Andrew Messenger
Ex-baseball player gets 10 years for running ketamine smuggling ring
A former baseball player was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for smuggling 1.9 kilograms of ketamine into South Korea from Thailand between September and October 2025.
· Lee Seung-ku
An alias and a dead man's name: Former ATO executive charged with fraud
Topic:Scams and Fraud
· Amy Greenbank
Canadian woman slaps teen over Trump clothing on Jersey Shore boardwalk; now charged and in ICE custody
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Police investigate attempted sexual assault of Melbourne dog walkers
Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:58pm
(LEAD) Prosecutors raid Gwangju police agency over alleged mishandling of murder case
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Alleged ‘bar wars’ shot caller was released early from youth detention
The high-ranking member of organised crime gang “The Commission” allegedly responsible for orchestrating Melbourne’s so-called bar wars had been released early from youth detention before the gang began launching a score of arson attacks, shootings and kidnappings.
· Chris Vedelago, Cameron Houston, Carla Jaeger
Intent questioned over boy who 'took a knife to a fist fight'
Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:41pm
· Bridget Herrmann
Visayas leg heats up as Palawan Juniors resumes
MANILA, Philippines — Nadine Seno and Madison Rago head into the second leg of the Palawan Juniors Series Visayas swing determined to build on their breakthrough performances, but both rising stars are expected to face stiffer opposition as the regional circuit resumes Thursday (July 16) at the Villa Aurora courts i…
· The Manila Times
Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say
The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as police investigate the possibility of negligence as a factor in the blaze.
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Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animal grows following a surge in deadly maulings.
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Amazon courts China sellers with US customs-friendly warehouses
Amazon's booth at a cross-border commerce exhibition in Hangzhou in early July: The company is expanding its warehousing in China. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Police nab casino employee over alleged unauthorized gaming points scheme
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested a casino employee following an internal investigation conducted by the management of the Solaire Resort North over his alleged manipulation of the gaming system which resulted in unwarranted player benefits.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Firefighters could be at moorland blaze for 'days'
Greater Manchester Police said a 20-year-old woman had been charged over a fire near Dove Stone Reservoir
· Bbcnews
Minister denies wanding powers for school staff after alleged stabbings
The police minister has defended police weapon searching powers and called for more officers statewide, after two school stabbings in the first week of the new term.
· Catherine Strohfeldt, William Davis, Courtney Kruk
Ruling party slows prosecution reform drive amid mounting criticism
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has suggested adjusting the pace of its contentious prosecutorial reform plan, amid criticism that the reform could weaken protections for victims seeking justice.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in Iran in 2025
· Bbcnews
Coronial inquest recommends SA Police improve suicide training
Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 2:39pm
· Anita Ward
Children had to use toilet in front of others in police watchhouse, tribunal told
Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 2:25pm
· Bridget Herrmann
Defector charged over remittances to families in North Korea is acquitted
A North Korean defector accused of helping others send money to their families in North Korea through unauthorized channels has been acquitted by a South Korean appeals court, a nongovernmental research group specializing in unification policy said Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik