Mali: More than 30 killed in twin central attacks
Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.
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Rehana Parvin's estranged husband Awlad Hossain has been charged with forging her death certificate. (Supplied)
· Eden Gillespie
SC orders to hold election for Kalmunai MC, Sainthamaruthu UC
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the failure to hold elections for the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council had violated the fundamental rights of residents and ordered the Election Commission to proceed with elections for both the Kalmunai Municipal Council and the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council in accordance with the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Baby murder accused could not recall 'horrible' video
A teacher being questioned about the death of his adopted baby son denied abusing him and said he "could not recall" taking a Snapchat video of him struggling to breathe, a court has been told.
· Jonny Humphries
March Madness to expand to 76 teams starting next season
March Madness logo sis displayed at center court during the opening rounds of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
· Eddie Pells
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Israel Police stopped the alleged wedding of a 14-year-old girl and a 41-year-old man from taking place in a home in Yavne'el, southwest of Tiberias, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since cease-fire
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 7 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there was no “immunity” for Israel’s enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a Hezbollah commander in its first strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since a cease-fire was declared last month.
· Reuters
Sydney Uni revokes invitation for former Knox teacher accused of child grooming
A former Knox Grammar teacher was due to accept a University of Sydney award the same day as he was to learn his punishment in court for child grooming.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Lebanon death toll rises to 2,727 as Israeli raids continue
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health says the number of people killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon since March 2 has reached 2,727.
· Middleeasteye
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over sexual abuse images
Elon Musk arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
EU meets to game plan hantavirus response as WHO calms outbreak fears
EU countries met Thursday afternoon to coordinate their response to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship bound for Spain, which has so far killed three people.
· Rory O’Neill
Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges, for firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison for the attack that killed 1 and injured others as they protested in support of Israeli hostages
· Associated Press
Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges, for firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison for the attack that killed 1 and injured others as they protested in support of Israeli hostages
· Associated Press
US appeals court appears skeptical of Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly
Case involves White House effort to censure the US senator over video urging service members to ‘refuse illegal orders’
· Reuters
Masked man arrested for threatening ex-Prince Andrew near his new home
A masked man allegedly threatened ex-Prince Andrew near his new home in eastern England.
· Tamantha Ryan
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s Home
The police in Britain arrested a man on Wednesday evening after accusations he had acted in an intimidating manner and was in possession of a weapon near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew.
· Michael D Shear
Woman killed by partner at home in London feared ‘he was on the warpath’, court hears
Weeks before her death, Annabel Rook, 46, from Stoke Newington, left her sister a voice message about Clifton George’s abusive behaviour
· Donna Ferguson
Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve
Mohamed Soliman, accused of attacking demonstrators who had gathered in support of Israeli captives held in Gaza in Colorado, has pleaded guilty to murder charges.
· Al Jazeera
How antisemitism is sweeping California — disguised as ‘social justice’
Antisemitism has reached alarming levels in the United States, and California, which prides itself on tolerance, is no exception. It has reached nearly every major community. A story from Davis, California, illustrates the problem.
· Rabbi Pini Dunner
Second appeals court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions
The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Kate Brumback
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Legends’ On Netflix, About Customs Agents Who Go Undercover To Stop The Flow Of Heroin Into England In The Early ‘90s
There’s something to be said about the use of restraint in a crime drama. Less chases and gunfights, a script not trying so hard to be funny… it all adds up to a show that demands attention, like the new Netflix series Legends.
· Joel Keller
Prisoner accused of Lostprophets singer’s murder boasted to guards about fame, court told
Prosecution says Rico Gedel attacked Ian Watkins in HMP Wakefield then handed homemade knife to Samuel Dodsworth
· Robyn Vinter
FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack
The Austin Police Department and the FBI investigate a shooting at Buford’s on 6th Street on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Myer, File)
· Jim Vertuno
19 Kenyans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war, 32 missing
Kenya's foreign minister said on Thursday 19 citizens had died fighting on the Ukrainian frontline and 32 others were missing, as criticism mounts over reports of the forced enlistment of Kenyans into the Russian army.
· AfricaNews
Colorado fire-bombing suspect pleads guilty to all state charges
The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally last year in Boulder, Colorado, killing one person and injuring at least a dozen, pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court.
· REUTERS
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Eric Tucker
UK police investigated over handling of Al-Fayed sexual offending allegations
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
· Thomas Morgan
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near ex-prince Andrew’s home, UK police say
UK media reported that a man wearing a balaclava had allegedly threatened Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor when he was out walking his dogs
· Agence France-Presse
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near ex-prince Andrew’s home, UK police say
UK media reported that a man wearing a balaclava had allegedly threatened Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor when he was out walking his dogs
· Agence France-Presse
Pro-Palestinian protester pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
Attorney Ron Bamieh, left, listens to his client Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji in Ventura County Superior Court on Nov. 17, 2023, in Ventura, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
DOJ To Ask Supreme Court To Intervene In E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuit Against Trump
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· Tyler Durden
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
Norway’s domestic intelligence service said the suspect allegedly tried to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data
· Associated Press
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
Norway’s domestic intelligence service said the suspect allegedly tried to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data
· Associated Press
Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murder
WASHINGTON — A mass release of North Carolina prisoners under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating effect on public safety — with nearly half of the sprung inmates going on to commit more crimes, according to a Post review of state records and reports.
· Josh Christenson, Jared Downing
Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China
Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operation
· Daniel Boffey
Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a decision which victims' campaigners have branded "a bitter blow".
· Julian O'Neill
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is challenging the UK media regulator Ofcom in the High Court over fees and potential fines introduced under the Online Safety Act.
· James W Kelly
Claremont jeweller accuses daughter-in-law of $700,000 theft
A legal fight involving a family-owned high-end Claremont jeweller has spilled into WA’s Supreme Court, with accusations the daughter-in-law of the boutique store’s owner stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying
Bill Yuen, London office’s manager, and Peter Wai found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence service on Thursday
· Jeffie Lam
UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying
Bill Yuen, London office’s manager, and Peter Wai found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence service on Thursday
· Jeffie Lam
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee urged the High Court of Justice to reject petitions against the appointment of IDF Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as the next Mossad chief, arguing that its decision to clear the appointment was properly reached and did not justify judicial intervention.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads
Police see off gatherings of teenagers in London and Edinburgh after videos of similar stunts in US go viral
· Isaaq Tomkins
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization said Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be "limited" if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship.
· Agence France-Presse
Man arrested near home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Nofolk police arrest man on suspicion of public order offence and possession of offensive weapon
· Carolinedavies
UK immigration officer guilty of spying on politicians for China
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Security agency turns over 65 firearms to Bataan police
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· Frederick Silverio
Inmate said Watkins attack would 'make me famous'
A prisoner accused of murdering paedophile singer Ian Watkins told jail staff: "If I've killed him, you could be talking to someone famous," prosecutors have told a jury.
· BBC News
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Andrew on dog walk
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moved to Norfolk in February. (Reuters: Toby Melville/File Photo)
· Riley Stuart
Man arrested over intimidating behaviour near Andrew's home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home in Norfolk.
· Olivia Ireland