ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
The International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran plans six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei
Iran is preparing the largest state funeral in its history for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike on 28 February.
· Middleeasteye
Police in Japan work to crack down on fraud-linked social media posts
Japan’s National Police Agency said Thursday it plans to add social media posts facilitating romance scams, other fraud and what are known as “dark part-time jobs” to the category of illegal information.
· No Author
Olympian sues Equestrian Australia over whipping video ban
Former Olympic rider Heath Ryan is taking Equestrian Australia to court after being suspended for more than a year over a confronting video which showed him whipping a horse 42 times.
· Chris Barrett
Former Mongols bikie boss raided as police deepen construction push
A Victorian construction sector consultancy founded by a former CFMEU delegate and ex-bikie boss has been raided by the police taskforce targeting corruption and crime in Victoria’s construction sector.
· Nick McKenzie
NFL star Calais Campbell’s family feared for mom’s safety in frantic 911 call released after her grisly murder
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Can an animal fable still work after Animal Farm? Andrew Upton gives it a go
For eight years Andrew Upton shared the artistic directorship of the Sydney Theatre Company with his wife, Cate Blanchett. Philip Seymour Hoffman directed Upton’s play Riflemind and, during this period, the Upton/Blanchett company looked like a national theatre company, with legendary productions such as The War of …
· Peter Craven
Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer
Lorraine reported a predatory police officer in 2017, but says her battle with the misconduct system was "far worse" than anything he put her through
· Bbcnews
How Bolivia’s breakthrough in jaguar rehabilitation could bring the big cat back from the brink
More jaguars are killed in Bolivia each year by poachers than in any other country, driving the population to critical levels. But a recent successful release from captivity could radically increase the jaguar’s chances of survival
· Douwe Den Held
Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away
Man, 32, taken for questioning over T-shirt with political undertones, with police saying he was later released
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away
Man, 32, taken for questioning over T-shirt with political undertones, with police saying he was later released
· Fiona Chow
Israel Police clash with protesters commemorating 1,000 days since Oct. 7 outside Knesset
Israel Police on Thursday clashed with protesters commemorating 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre outside the Knesset.
· SHIR PERETS
Iloilo police probe IMEG operation following surprise station raid
ILOILO CITY — A tense police operation unfolded at Iloilo City Police Station 4 in Molo on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, after heavily armed personnel from the Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) stormed the station in search of a dismissed policeman wanted for murder, tri…
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
The Onion to launch parody of Infowars on behalf of Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform.
· Jeffrey Collins
How one clause could complicate Lebanon's pursuit of justice for Israeli war crimes | The National
On March 12, Ali Shehab received a notification that would upend his life.
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation
The US State Department has designated the Ecuadorean gang Chone Killers as a foreign “terrorist organisation”, imposing sanctions on a crime group that Washington has accused of carrying out attacks on civilians and public officials.
· Al Jazeera
Russian daredevils arrested for proposal stunt atop New York’s Empire State Building | South China Morning Post
Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus unfurled a banner about the ‘power of love’ from the antenna spire of the New York landmark during high-risk stunt.
Man jailed for one year over 2023 death of Jewish protester in California
A man was sentenced to one year in prison over the late 2023 death of a Jewish man during an altercation in California between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
· REUTERS
Qld man charged over alleged offshore child abuse offences
Thu 2 Jul 2026 at 1:30pm
· Madeline Grace
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Says Birthright Citizenship Ruling 'Devalues' US Citizenship
Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Former Liberal minister says Angus Taylor should quit over ally’s links to corruption probe
Former NSW police minister David Elliott says federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor should resign, saying his close links to besieged Catholic Schools NSW boss Dallas McInerney has left the Liberal Party exposed as it faces a damaging corruption inquiry.
· Alexandra Smith, Kate McClymont, Christopher Harris, Jessica McSweeney
Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,300 people, while many who lived through the disaster were running desperately short on food.
· Agence France-Presse
Chicago Police superintendent says he will retire
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling watches a march to the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)
Man Charged With Killing Postal Worker on Her Route in North Carolina
A man has been charged with kidnapping and killing a U.S. Postal Service worker while she was delivering mail in North Carolina last week, according to the authorities.
· Mack Liederman
Potentially inappropriate asset transfers could deprive Christian Brothers abuse survivors of pay, government tells court
‘Obviously disturbing’ if Catholic order’s historical sales of millions in property for $1 results in lack of money for victims, NSW supreme court hears
· Christopher Knaus
Lunatic mom claimed her twins died of ‘vaccine injuries’ — now she’s charged with killing them
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· Zoe Hussain
Ali Khameni’s body likely in ‘cold storage’ as Iran prepares historic funeral for Supreme Leader killed in Operation Epic Fury
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· Fox News
Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
Kyiv came under ballistic missile and drone attack overnight, with major damage inflicted and at least two people killed and 11 injured after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending “massive” attack by Russia.
· Al Jazeera
Christian Brothers granted moratorium on abuse victim payouts
Thu 2 Jul 2026 at 12:14pm
· Jessica Kidd
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war? 5 things to know
The EU and China have agreed to start a ministerial dialogue addressing trade imbalances and export controls imposed by China, with Brussels shooting for "tangible results." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
· CLEMENT NGU
At least eight killed in major missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russian forces have launched a major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people, officials say.
· Bbcnews
12yo boy allegedly with machete arrested at Adelaide shopping strip
Thu 2 Jul 2026 at 11:50am
Santa Claus arrested in US child predator sting
A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus has been arrested after allegedly trying to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy to engage in sexual acts, police have announced.
· RT
4 charged after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in Ohio home
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Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints
A court order to compensate the family of a detainee shows reforms to immigration centres are urgently needed, observers say
· Julian Ryall
Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints
A court order to compensate the family of a detainee shows reforms to immigration centres are urgently needed, observers say
· Julian Ryall
The quiet grind behind the wig and gown
For most junior counsel, legal practice is less about eloquence in court and more about disciplined, often invisible, intellectual labour
· Felix Tang
The quiet grind behind the wig and gown
For most junior counsel, legal practice is less about eloquence in court and more about disciplined, often invisible, intellectual labour
· Felix Tang
Justice Department To Prioritize Birth Tourism Probes After Supreme Court Ruling
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Body of man killed by partner found in river after six-month search
A body believed to be that of a man killed by his live-in partner in northern Seoul earlier this year was found in the Namhan River in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, authorities said.
· Park Han-na
LA Metro’s crime started with decision not to enforce fares — for the sake of ‘equity’
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· Christopher Rufo, Haley Strack
Ukraine war briefing: More than 2 million military casualties caused by Russia’s invasion, study finds
Number of Moscow’s forces killed, wounded and missing far higher than Kyiv’s during war, says thinktank; Russian attack triggers hotel fire in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,590
· Guardian staff and agencies
Are AI companies getting away with crime? | Fiona Katauskas
They’re making an art of stealing intellectual property
DOJ vows ‘birth tourism’ crackdown after Supreme Court rules against Trump in birthright citizenship case
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· Victor Nava
Alleged people smuggler to face court over remote boat arrivals
Thu 2 Jul 2026 at 10:52am
· Christopher Testa
Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand
Safed's Rabbinical Court could close this fall despite a massive demand for its services, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported Wednesday.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Alleged Epstein victim accused Trump of sexual assault, fears retaliation from Trump administration
A woman mentioned in files released by the US Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, who alleged that US President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her, fears retaliation from the Trump administration amid escalating controversy around the handling of her case, The Guardian reported Tuesday.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Russian couple gets engaged on top of Empire State Building (VIDEOS)
A Russian daredevil couple have been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building and staging a marriage proposal atop the New York landmark, more than 1,400ft above Manhattan.
· RT
Police rescue 'feral' children from squalor inside dilapidated US home
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Melbourne stabbing: teenagers arrested after boy left outside Craigieburn hospital dies
Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospital
· Australian Associated Press