A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, police said Thursday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Israeli businessman 'King of Slot Machines' Tony Bargig murdered in Prague
Tony Bargig, an Israeli businessman and casino owner once known as the "King of Slot Machines," was reportedly murdered on Wednesday in Prague.
· TZVI JASPER
Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022
At least 12 people have been killed and dozens of others injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commemorated at least 707 children killed by Russia during the two countries’ more than four-year-long war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine
Relatives gathered at Shifa Hospital to grieve as the bodies of victims, including two women and two children, were prepared for burial. Footage from one of the strike sites showed severe damage to a residential building, with debris, shattered walls and blood-stained belongings scattered across the area. The attack…
· AfricaNews
Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent US attorney-general
President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting US Attorney-General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer.
· REUTERS
UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in Hezbollah shelling in Lebanon
A Serbian UN peacekeeper in Lebanon died on Thursday from wounds sustained when mortar shells hit his position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon late the previous night, the seventh peacekeeper killed in the country since March.
· REUTERS
IDF, Shin Bet kill several Hamas General Security Apparatus officials in Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) struck and killed several senior members of Hamas' General Security Apparatus in the Gaza Strip overnight, a clandestine group which is responsible for protecting and assisting Hamas leadership.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder
Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions
· Kiran Stacey
Top Trump official slams Germany (again) over verdict for man who called Merz a liar
Senior U.S. diplomat Sarah Rogers accused Berlin of censorship, slamming Germany’s free speech laws over the case of a German citizen who was convicted and fined for referring to Chancellor Friedrich Merz as Lügenfritz — or “lying Fritz.”
· Ferdinand Knapp
Napa Valley couple create incredible fireproof bunker that can survive 2,000F after blaze killed their neighbors
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· Nina Joudeh
NBA issues lifetime bans to two fans after Game 1 disruption
SAN ANTONIO — The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
· Associated Press
Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 people dead
ZAGREB, Croatia — A small plane crashed in Croatia on Thursday, killing at least four people, police said.
· Associated Press
Police probed San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk for speeding video before arrest warrant
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· Edward Lewis
UN chief condemns killing of Serbian peacekeeper in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the killing of a Serbian peacekeeper in southern Lebanon, his spokesman said Thursday, demanding that those responsible be brought to justice.
· Middleeasteye
Sharjah Police make arrests after man stabbed to death during brawl | The National
Sharjah Police have made a series of arrests after an Indian man was stabbed to death and another person was seriously injured in a brawl outside a shopping centre.
· Ali Al Shouk
Jury awards $176m to family of two boys killed by LA socialite in high-speed crash
Rebecca Grossman and former MLB player Scott Erickson were found negligent in deaths of young brothers
· Maya Yang
7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong police say they stopped and searched five men and two women in Causeway Bay for allegedly disrupting order
· Natalie Wong
7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong police say they stopped and searched five men and two women in Causeway Bay for allegedly disrupting order
· Natalie Wong
Court denies appeal of decision that ordered Arizona’s fake elector case back to grand jury
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks at the Arizona State Prison, March 19, 2025, in Florence, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
· Jacques Billeaud
Protesters' attack on Supreme Court vice president 'crosses red line,' Isaac Amit says
The President of the Supreme Court, Justice Isaac Amit, and the Director of the Courts, Justice Tzachi Uziel, issued a letter today to all judges following the violent incidents carried out by haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters yesterday at the home of the Supreme Court Vice President, Justice Noam Sohlberg.
· GILAD MORAG
EU sues Ireland over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
DUBLIN — The European Commission is taking Ireland to court over its failure to protect environmentally crucial boglands from commercial turf-cutters.
· Shawn Pogatchnik
Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case
The plea deal means the ex-US national security adviser could avoid prison time, though he would still face a US$2.25 million fine
· Associated Press
Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case
The plea deal means the ex-US national security adviser could avoid prison time, though he would still face a US$2.25 million fine
· Associated Press
John Gotti’s grandson arrested for choking girlfriend weeks after begging judge to go easy on him
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· Brandon Cruz, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules
Israel’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a government policy banning representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from visiting Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Invaluable support to media industry
MERALCO Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga (left) received a plaque of appreciation from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Press Club, represented by its President Lily Reyes, in recognition of his commitment to responsible communications and unwavering support to the…
· The Manila Times
Woman falsely identified as officer in Nowak case 'scared for safety'
A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and subsequent death has said she is scared for her safety and has been hiding in a safe house.
· Kayleen Devlin & Kevin Nguyen
Four minors face murder charges in killing of Destao Tzakul, indictment expected soon
Investigation materials into the murder of 19-year-old Destao Tzakul have recently been transferred to the prosecution, with authorities expecting that an indictment against the suspects will be filed on Wednesday.
· RAMI SHANI
Man shot with crossbow on university campus
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey.
· Joshua Askew
Drilon: Gatchalian bloc’s actions valid, enjoy presumption of regularity until SC rules otherwise
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate president Franklin Drilon said the competing claims between the "new" and "old" majority blocs on who controls the chamber should be resolved by the Supreme Court, if the leadership issue is challenged.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Austin Metcalf’s final words revealed in fatal stabbing at Texas track meet
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· Priscilla DeGregory
Karen Read lawsuit accuses Massachusetts police agencies of misconduct and negligence
Karen Read speaks after she was found not guilty of second-degree murder June 18, 2025, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)
· Leah Willingham
Court-storming fan arrested, ‘second individual’ banned for life after NBA Finals selfie
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· Bridget Reilly
Bondi Beach mass shooting hero Ahmed al-Ahmed charged with domestic violence, stalking, assault
Ahmed al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the terrorists during the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December 2025, has been charged with assault, ABC News reported on Thursday.
· CORINNE SAUER
Students clash with police in Brussels over education budget cuts
BRUSSELS — A student protest in Brussels turned violent on Thursday as demonstrators clashed with police in the city center over a controversial education reform.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Bondi hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed accused of attacking his dad, charged with assault: ‘It’s not true at all’
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· News.com.au
Jury selection in Karmelo Anthony murder case delivers major blow to defense as trial begins
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· Priscilla DeGregory
Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case, AP source says
John Bolton speaks at Harvard Kennedy School’s John F Kennedy Jr Forum, Sept. 29, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
· Eric Tucker
Cops release more details after horrific high school graduation shooting kills one, injures three others as young as 11
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· Ross O'Keefe
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on telecom regulation
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Supreme Court says SEC can recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mark Sherman
New angle shows fan storming court for selfie with smiling Victor Wembanyama in Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals
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· Collin Ward
Jamaica policeman charged with murder in killing that sparked protests
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Jamaica have taken the rare step of charging a police officer with murder after he was accused of fatally shooting a 45-year-old woman in a case that has prompted violent protests.
Bondi Beach attack hero charged with assaulting father
AUSTRALIA — A Sydney man credited with saving dozens of lives during last year's deadly mass shooting on Bondi Beach has been charged with assaulting his father, local media and police said Thursday.
· Agence France-Presse
UK PM says Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder
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Glam beautician shot dead by ex-husband in murder-suicide during bitter custody battle over their kids
The pair had been scheduled to attend a hearing on June 18 regarding custody of their two children.
· Anthony Blair
Passenger arrested over P13.3-M worth of suspected kush
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 8.91 kilograms of kush were intercepted at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, found in the possession of a passenger who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, June 4.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
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Palestinians attend the funeral of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· The Associated Press
You can’t handle the truce: Trump has redefined ‘ceasefire’ in the Middle East
A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran.
· RT
‘Good lord, what a smell’: can Brazil’s biggest city save a vital source of water from sewage, bacteria and organised crime?
As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are fighting to reverse the impact of pollution and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoir
· Sam Cowie and Avener Prado in São Paulo