Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group
Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle
· Neha Gohil
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba
MIAMI — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
· Associated Press
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday.
· Associated Press
MAGA influencer, her banker boyfriend charged in alleged racist assault in London
A MAGA influencer and her banker boyfriend were charged in a racist pepper-spray assault on a family with children in London, authorities said Friday.
· Natalie O'Neill
Iowa will replace Carver-Hawkeye floor with court used in NCAA regional
Fans cheer at the start of an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Illinois, Feb. 18, 2017, at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Wild chase leads to arrest of road-rage suspect accused of pepper spraying Army vet
A California woman accused of pepper spraying an Army veteran during a caught-on-camera road-rage confrontation was arrested Thursday after allegedly leading police on a wild four-mile chase before officers discovered a large concealed knife inside her car, authorities said.
· Zain Khan
U.S. eyes indictment against Raul Castro, AP sources say
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Joshua Goodman
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government is seeking the death penalty for the suspect charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year.
· Grace Eliza Goodwin
Shows and films to stream: Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer follow-up, The Boys final season and more | The National
Whether it’s aristocratic scandal in 1980s Britain, masked vigilantes battling authoritarian superheroes, or jewel thieves plotting multimillion-dollar robberies in Los Angeles, the latest releases on streaming platforms are packed with high-stakes drama and morally messy characters.
· David Tusing
Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84
NEW YORK — Claudine Longet, the French singer and actor who was at the center of a highly publicized manslaughter trial after she was charged with the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Olympic skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich, has died at age 84.
· Associated Press
Iraqi national charged in European terror attacks
Toronto police officers investigate outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
· Michael R Sisak
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
WASHINGTON — The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government.
· Associated Press
Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah wanted to bomb NY synagogue in retaliation for Iran war: docs
An Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah has been arrested on charges of carrying out a slew of terror attacks in Europe — and plotting the bombing of a New York synagogue.
· Ben Kochman
Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials.
· Agence France-Presse
Couple took underage sons abroad for marriage
A husband and wife have been handed suspended prison sentences after taking their teenage sons to Pakistan to be married.
· Asha Patel
Scottish FA criticises McInnes and media after referee requires police protection
Official under watch after personal details leaked online
· Ewanmurray
ANC top body backs South Africa's Ramaphosa after court ruling
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's political party, the African National Congress (ANC) said it was fully behind him even as the opposition continued to demand his resignation.
· AfricaNews
How sole survivor of ill-fated Maldives scuba dive that killed 5 narrowly escaped death
A lone survivor in a group of Italian tourists killed while scuba diving escaped death in the Maldives Thursday — because she stayed behind on a yacht while her friends took the plunge.
· Natalie O'Neill
Chilling warning from SoCal police after hidden cameras discovered outside homes
Southern California homeowners are being warned to check their bushes, flower beds and trees after deputies discovered hidden surveillance cameras allegedly planted by burglars scouting homes in an upscale LA suburb.
· Bianca Zalben
Doctors dismissed the ‘canker sore’ on my tongue — then it nearly killed me
From cankerous to cancerous.
· Reda Wigle
What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has already killed at least 65 people in Congo
Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976.
· Associated Press
Zelenskyy vows retribution against Russia for missile strike that killed 24
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First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive
The lawyers of a Palestinian Gazan man have made a formal submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor demanding that 14 Hamas leaders be investigated for crimes committed against the Palestinian people.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Yale medical school discriminates against Whites, Asians – DOJ
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused the Yale School of Medicine of illegally discriminating against White and Asian applicants, following a year-long inquiry into its admissions practices.
· RT
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused the Yale School of Medicine of illegally discriminating against white and Asian applicants, following a year-long inquiry into its admissions practices.
· RT
Government to seek death in killing of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Michael Kunzelman
Investigation is underway into plane's crash into Akron house that killed 2
Fire officials say two people were found dead in a plane after it crashed into a house in Ohio and exploded into flames.
Husband killer Kouri Richins was hellbent on taking down foes, including by posting fake gay dating profile of cop
Convicted husband killer Kouri Richins was so hellbent on taking down her foes from behind bars that she enlisted her family to smear the lead cop in her Utah murder case, prosecutors revealed.
· Priscilla DeGregory
'Chud the Builder' held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
Sheriff’s deputies investigate a shooting scene outside the Montgomery County Courthouse, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
· Travis Loller
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers to introduce shocking DNA findings that could upend murder cases at retrial
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers revealed the new evidence they’ll introduce at retrial to argue the disgraced legal scion’s innocence in his wife and son’s murders – including never-before-heard DNA findings.
· Georgia Worrell
House prosecutor Impeachment process finally moving’
A House prosecutor on Friday said the long-delayed trial of Vice President Sara Duterte now appears set to finally move forward, with the Senate scheduled to convene as an impeachment court on May 18, as announced by newly elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano.
· The Manila Times
Davao City police seize P15.6M shabu, arrest high-value target in buy-bust
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) seized P15.640 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a high-value target during a buy-bust operation at 6 p.m. here on Thursday.
· By Ruth Palo
Referee under police surveillance after handball call rocks Scottish soccer title race
Referee John Beaton, center, speaks to Celtic’s Kelechi Iheanacho before going to the VAR monitor and awarding a penalty to Celtic during the Scottish Premiership soccer match between Motherwell and Celtic, Wednesday May 13, 2026, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Robert Perry/PA via AP)
How Rodrigo Duterte’s case became the ICC’s institutional survival strategy
BY any measure, the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the jurisdiction challenge, despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in 2018. The court ruled that it still has jurisdiction because the alleged crimes occurred while the Philippines was a member, a critical legal precedent. Confirming charges a…
· Anna Malindog-Uy
‘The View’s Ana Navarro Says Alex Murdaugh Would Still Be “Rotting In Jail” If He “Was A Poor White Guy, A Black Guy, Or A Latino”
The View hosts shared their perspective on the recent news that former attorney Alex Murdaugh‘s murder convictions had been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court earlier today. The daytime hosts called it a case of the “haves versus the have-nots” as they spoke about how Murdaugh used his family’s influence…
· Radhamely De Leon
Court to Senate: Comment on petition vs Blue Ribbon
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· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Justice chief vows to prevent fugitive senator from escaping ICC arrest
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· The Manila Times
Referee Beaton under police surveillance, says SFA
John Beaton was the referee at Fir Park on Wednesday evening
· Bbcsport
Dozens of Countries Pledge Support for Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Leaders for Ukraine Invasion
A coalition of 34 European nations, along with Australia, Costa Rica and the EU, has said they will join a special tribunal tasked with prosecuting Russia’s leadership for the “crime of aggression” against Ukraine.
· AFP
When are warning shots fired? PNP explains
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday explained the only time warning shots can be fired both by members of the police force and the civil community.
· Izel Abanilla
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who left state over redistricting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gabriela Passos, File)
Hong Kong police call to criminalise bid-rigging in wake of Tai Po estate blaze
Force’s anti-triad bureau also suggests making ‘cooperation agreements’ more attractive to encourage whistle-blowers to come forward
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong police call to criminalise bid-rigging in wake of Tai Po estate blaze
Force’s anti-triad bureau also suggests making ‘cooperation agreements’ more attractive to encourage whistle-blowers to come forward
· Matthew Cheng
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran
A teenager who killed a beloved and "vivacious" grandmother and left her lying in the road "like rubbish" after hitting her with an illegal electric motorbike has been detained for more than six years.
· Duncan Leatherdale
‘The Crash’ on Netflix: Where is Mackenzie Shirilla Now?
The Crash documentary on Netflix is not an easy watch. The documentary is framed as a true crime case, meant to convince us that a 17-year-old girl is a guilty, evil murderer who deserves to “sit in a cage for a long time, because of what she did,” as one law officer who investigated her case puts it. But it’s hard …
· Anna Menta
Czech police find stolen skull of saint
PRAGUE — Czech police said on Friday they had found the skull of a 13th century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country.
· Agence France-Presse
Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year
The man accused of attempting to murder two Jewish people in Golders Green and a friend of his from the Somali community in south London will stand trial in March next year.
· Daniel Sandford
PNP mum if Dela Rosa could or not stay in Camp Crame
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday declined to answer if Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former PNP chief, could be detained or not in Camp Crame in Quezon City following his statement that he intends to seek PNP custody.
· Izel Abanilla
Palestinian Prisoners Club: over 23,000 arrested in occupied West Bank since start of Israel's genocide
Israel has arrested over 23,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the start of its genocidal war in Gaza, according to Wafa news agency's report of a statement by the Palestinian Prisoners Club.
· Middleeasteye