Police hunt man who fired shots after car chase through Sydney's west
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Police continue their search for Victorian hiker Samuel Whitsed, months after he was last seen. (Supplied: WA Police)
· Jessica Rendall
US military strike on vessel in eastern Pacific kills two people, leaving one survivor
More than 190 people have been killed in such strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific
· Dara Kerr
Republicans get boost with Virginia ruling, but keeping House still tough
The Supreme Court of Virginia sent a shockwave through the political world when it struck down the map intended to give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 seats in Congress.
· Sean Trende
Police to reveal Gwangju stabbing suspect's identity on May 14
The identity and mug shots of a 24-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing a high school girl in Gwangju will be released on May 14, news report said Saturday.
· Choi Jae-hee
Trump news at a glance: Republicans dominating redistricting fight across several states before midterms
President and his party celebrate as Democrats vow to fight Virginia court ruling barring state from enacting new voter-approved congressional maps – key US politics stories from 8 May 2026 at a glance
· Guardian staff
Handwriting experts: Note matches another found after Epstein's death
A note that a former cellmate said he discovered after Jeffrey Epstein’s first suspected jail suicide attempt was penned by the same person as a note that authorities found in the millionaire sex offender’s cell after he killed himself three weeks later, handwriting expert says.
· Michael R Sisak
Líderes en Puerto Rico piden investigar presunta trama electoral después de reportaje de ProPublica
Legisladores federales y locales en Puerto Rico, además de grupos de derechos humanos y activistas, exigieron que se hagan investigaciones después de que ProPublica informó que se suprimió una pesquisa federal de una trama para intercambiar drogas por votos en prisiones de Puerto Rico después de las elecciones de 2024.
· Raquel Rutledge
ICC prosecutors, victims seek Duterte’s continued detention ahead of trial
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors and victims’ representatives at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have separately urged judges to keep former president Rodrigo Duterte in detention, arguing that his release would endanger trial proceedings, increase the risk of flight, and potentially expose witnesses and vic…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Duterte’s health deteriorating in ICC detention, defense lawyers say
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for former president Rodrigo Duterte told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that his health has significantly deteriorated in detention, citing repeated falls, memory lapses, and continuous video surveillance due to the risk of collapse.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
SF jail watchdog shared antisemitic conspiracy theories from extremist group on social media
A San Francisco official celebrated for his jail reform activism is under fire for allegedly abusive relationships with women — and freely ranted about Jews on social media while serving on multiple City Hall boards, The California Post can exclusively reveal.
· Annie Gaus, Titus Wu
Man who reportedly helped bring so-called 'ISIS brides' to Australia arrested on unrelated charges
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Jury Finds City of L.A. Not Liable in 2021 Police Shooting of Teen Girl
The City of Los Angeles was found not liable on Thursday for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a stray bullet fired by a police officer. The shooting in 2021, in which the officer was told by fellow officers to “slow down” before he opened fire, drew considerable anger from residents.
· Billy Witz
Evil mother who strangled 4-year-old daughter to death learns fate
A Los Angeles mother convicted of murdering her 4-year-old daughter sobbed in court Friday as a judge handed down her punishment.
· Ben Chapman
‘Experienced’ adventurer fatally mauled by bear during sunset hike in Glacier National Park
An avid outdoorsman was killed in a suspected bear attack in Montana’s Glacier National Park — and his family believes he was hiking to a fire lookout tower to catch the sunset when he died.
· Daniel Cody
At least 31 killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon, local media says
At least 31 people, including a rescue worker, were killed in widespread Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Friday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Cameras allowed at accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson’s murder trial
Cameras will be allowed at the trial of Tyler Robinson, the twisted Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, a judge ruled Friday, siding with the late activist’s widow and news agencies.
· Jared Downing, Priscilla DeGregory
Cameras to be allowed in courtroom in Charlie Kirk killing case, judge rules
Lawyers for Tyler James Robinson, 23, fail to persuade judge that media coverage could compromise right to fair jury
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Trump celebrates decision that could secure his party's re-election months before voting takes place
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Nick Pearson
Defamation case dismissed against Fox News over Capitol riot claims
Metropolitan Police Department officers try to hold back rioters on the West Front at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Boy arrested for throwing brick at school security guard during argument, injuring girl
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for throwing a brick at a school security guard and injuring a girl in Jaffa on Tuesday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Trump appeals latest court loss on tariffs as chaos and uncertainty amp up
Trump administration on Friday appealed court ruling that 10 per cent global tariff imposed in February was not justified by 1970s trade law
· Mark Magnier
Trump appeals latest court loss on tariffs as chaos and uncertainty amp up
Trump administration on Friday appealed court ruling that 10 per cent global tariff imposed in February was not justified by 1970s trade law
· Mark Magnier
Israelis a literary ‘crime’, Obama’s secret gift to Tehran and other commentary
Conservative: Israelis a Literary ‘Crime’?
· Post Editorial Board
Labor announces $40 million boost to address firearms registry failings
The government will inject nearly $40 million into the state’s firearm registry in a bid to overhaul the troubled system and increase community safety following the Bondi shooting terror attack in December last year.
· Kayla Olaya
New photos show stranded cruise ship passengers passing time as health workers watch for hantavirus symptoms
Passengers still stranded aboard the hantavirus-stricken HV Hondius appear to be going about their daily routines in a calm manner — despite the looming threat of contracting the illness that killed three fellow travelers.
· Jared Downing
Tasmania rejected an on‑country hearing but other courts show how it works
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· Madeleine Rojahn
Former ACT politician allegedly groomed teen with dinners, alcohol
Court documents allege Gordon Ramsay befriended the boy before requesting sexualised images. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)
· Elizabeth Byrne
Cavs' James Harden plagued by turnovers and poor shooting
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
· Joe Reedy
Man who reportedly helped bring so-called 'ISIS brides' to Australia arrested
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Joseph Sahyoun
Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination
Men were convicted in Miami federal court for plotting to kill Jovenel Moise at his Port-au-Prince home in 2021
· Reuters
Man who reportedly helped bring so-called ISIS brides to Australia arrested
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Basketball gets beer money, while small college sports worry over their future
Spectators crowd center court at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex during the UCLA and North Carolina women’s doubles match in the NCAA Division I tennis championships, May 20, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)
· Eddie Pells
Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbrough
The EFL has asked the independent disciplinary commission to expedite the case against Southampton quicker than the usual 14 days
· Bbcsport
Maniac released from psych ward hours before he pushed teacher to his death in subway
A maniac just released from a psych ward pushed an elderly man to his death down Manhattan subway steps in a brutal unprovoked attack late Thursday, police said.
· Joe Marino, Sofia Poznansky, Amanda Woods
De Minaur's disastrous clay court form continues
Alex de Minaur's poor clay court form continues. (Reuters: Claudia Greco)
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills one, wounds four including woman
An Israeli strike on the town of Mefdoun in the Nabatieh district has killed one person and injured four others, including a woman, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
· Middleeasteye
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Unconditional’ On Apple TV, A Thriller Where A Woman Attempts To Free Her Daughter When She’s Arrested In Moscow
Unconditional, the new Israeli thriller on Apple TV, tries to get political in parts as it points out the corruption in the Russian justice system. But for the most part, the show is a straightforward thriller about a mom trying to get her daughter out of Russian custody after the daughter is arrested.
· Joel Keller
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer caught with kiddie porn by girlfriend: police
A “looksmaxxing” influencer was arrested for allegedly stashing loads of child porn on his phone Wednesday, while claiming to investigators he wanted to “try something new,” according to Florida authorities and reports.
· David Propper
Israeli raid kills three in Lebanon as strikes continue despite truce
An Israeli attack on the town of Aanqoun in southern Lebanon has killed at least three people and wounded another, Lebanon' official National News Agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Inmates at Ghislaine Maxwell’s low-security prison camp were punished for speaking out against famous prisoner
Inmates at Ghislaine Maxwell’s low-security prison camp in Texas claim they were transferred to a higher security detention center as punishment for speaking out against the convicted sex trafficker and her cushy treatment.
· Emily Crane
WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen wants 2 top prosecutors booted from his case
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen wants two top prosecutors booted from his case since they were at the political soirée where he allegedly tried to kill President Trump.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central American country, as well as maintain close ties with the United States.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Anthropic courts competitors to ease data center crunch
Anthropic's Claude agents have soared in popularity, putting pressure on the company's compute capacity. (Nikkei Montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)
· Staff Writer
Court orders arrest of chief monk, mother for sexually abusing minor
Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Siyapath Sasidu Wickramaratne yesterday (8) ordered the Nittambuwa Police to immediately arrest and produce before Court the Atamasthanadhipathi of Anuradhapura, Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera and the mother of the victim, over allegations of sexually abusing a 15-year-old minor.
· damith
Former SriLankan CEO found dead after arrest order
Police have reported to the Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (8) that former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena has died under suspicious circumstances.
· damith
HC to deliver preliminary objections order in Yoshitha’s case on May 14
A case filed against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, was yesterday fixed for May 14 to deliver its order regarding the preliminary objections by the Colombo High Court.
· damith
The world order has collapsed - DailyNews
“A new world order must be built to ensure economic justice and equal political security for all nations. An end to the arms race is an essential prerequisite for the establishment of such an order.”
· damith
Two IS linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity - DailyNews
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State (IS) group have been charged after returning home from Syria.
· damith