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Newest first · UTC+11:00First plane carrying IS-linked family members lands in Australia, with police expected to make arrests
The group of 13 women and children left Syria for Australia on Wednesday, with authorities saying some adults may be charged
· Nino Bucci, Adeshola Ore, Jordyn Beazley
Police search for thieves who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of beehives from rural NSW property
Local beekeeper Mitch McLennan says hive thefts have become ‘quite commonplace’ due to rise of parasitic varroa mites
· Ima Caldwell
Florida woman allegedly lured victim to luxury Miami condo — then robbed him with 2 accomplices
A blonde Florida woman was arrested after allegedly messaging a man on social media and inviting him to her Miami apartment, only to rob him blind, police say.
· Fox News
Survey shows 93% of sex-crime survivors want more done to stop victim-blaming
“Why didn’t you just run away?” “You must have been looking for men.”
· No Author
Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
Rabbi Yosef Shoveli, 54, of Meron, was arrested overnight Thursday on suspicion of serious sex offenses following a covert Northern District police investigation.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
(2nd LD) Appeals court reduces sentence for ex-PM Han to 15 yrs in insurrection trial
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details of ruling; CHANGES photo)
· Lee Haye-ah
Death of elderly pair in Sau Mau Ping flat a case of murder-suicide, police say
Man, 77, who killed his ex-wife before hanging himself, reportedly felt ‘hopeless’ after their separation and was anguished by son’s suicide in 2018
· Wynna Wong
Death of elderly pair in Sau Mau Ping flat a case of murder-suicide, police say
Man, 77, who killed his ex-wife before hanging himself, reportedly felt ‘hopeless’ after their separation and was anguished by son’s suicide in 2018
· Wynna Wong
Israeli airstrike kills 4 and injures 33 in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the coastal village of Saksakieh in southern Lebanon's Sidon District, killing four person and wounding 33, according to AP News on 6 May. The strike came despite a ceasefire agreed on 16 April between Israel and Lebanon, which took effect the following day after we…
· AfricaNews
Teen charged for assaulting boy who was then fatally shot by another youngster in NYC park: DA
A teen was nabbed for allegedly delivering the final punch to a boy before another youngster fatally shot him during a brawl at a Queens park last month.
· Zoe Hussain
8 student activists detained after attempting to enter U.S. Embassy in Seoul
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Eight liberal student activists were apprehended by police Thursday for attempting to enter the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Triple fatality bus crash driver found not guilty of dangerous driving
Three women were killed and two men were critically injured in the 2024 Greyhound bus crash. (Supplied: Farah Priela)
· Chloe Chomicki
Inmate dies in hospital after stabbing at western NSW prison
Wellington Correctional Facility is 45km outside of Dubbo. (ABC Western Plains: Nick Lowther)
· Lily Plass
DOJ investigating woke, Soros-backed Virginia DA over ‘sweetheart’ deals given to illegal migrants
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a radical Northern Virginia prosecutor who allegedly discriminated against US citizens by offering preferential treatment “only to illegal alien” criminal defendants.
· Victor Nava
Man accused of mowing down eight people, killing one, on Sunshine Coast denied bail
Guilherme Dal Bo was charged with eight counts of attempted murder over the alleged hit and run on Aerodrome Road in Maroochydore. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jake Kearnan)
· Talissa Siganto
Violent teens clash with cops at NJ carnival — prompting officials to cancel beloved yearly event
Unruly teens violently overwhelmed a New Jersey community carnival, sparking several fights and cursing out police officers, forcing organizers to prematurely shutter the beloved annual event.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Tunisia court sentences former justice minister to 20 years in prison
A Tunisian court has sentenced former Justice Minister Noureddine Bhiri, a senior figure in the _opposition Enna_hda movement, to 20 years in prison over allegations linked to the granting of passports and citizenship documents to foreign nationals wanted in terrorism-related cases.
· AfricaNews
Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer and four former officers are being investigated for potential misconduct over the handling of reports of sexual abuse made against Mohamed Al Fayed.
· Ellie Price
From The Capella to custody: Woman accused of defrauding billionaire boss hit with more charges
Accused fraudster Annalouise Spence has been charged with a further 14 dishonesty offences, bringing the total of charges she is facing to 82.
· Kate McClymont
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting
Controversial influencer Clavicular has been charged in connection to an alleged alligator shooting in the US during a livestream.
· Harry Sekulich
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for ex-prime minister in martial law case
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, center, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court for his first sentencing trial in the insurrection case, in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 21, 2026. (Chung Sung-Jun/Pool Photo via AP, File)
· Hyung Jin Kim
An Infowars insider on the warped world of Alex Jones - podcast
As the satirical online newspaper the Onion waits for court approval to take over the conspiracy website Infowars, Helen Pidd speaks to a former staff member about its sinister rise and dramatic fall
Israel targets pickup truck in south Lebanon, kills two
Israeli warplanes killed two people after targeting a pickup truck on Thursday morning in Nabatieh, south Lebanon, the National News Agency (NNA) reported.
· Middleeasteye
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis charged with inciting hatred over ‘Abolish the Jewish lobby’ rally at NSW parliament
Davis, 32, arrested on Wednesday and charged with inciting hatred and causing fear. Arrest comes after police criticised at royal commission into antisemitism
· Penry Buckley
Four people accused of bashing Girrawheen grandparents appear in court before trial
Four people accused of a violent burglary that left a Girrawheen grandmother with horrific injuries are just months away from going on trial to fight allegations they impersonated police to gain entry to the home before beating the couple and stealing their cash and jewellery.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Pilot killed in remote chopper crash not qualified for night flight, inquiry finds
A Robinson R22 helicopter like the one that crashed. The image has been digitally altered by the ATSB. (Supplied: ATSB via MDH Pty Ltd)
· Sophie Johnson
Senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel in Beirut: Report
An Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday killed a senior commander from Hezbollah's elite force, a source close to the group told AFP.
· Middleeasteye
Kneecap discusses how 'Fenian' album was influenced by legal fight
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap were inspired by a legal battle while recording their second record “FENIAN,” even sampling the chants of support from their fans waiting outside of the court. (May 2)
· Sian Watson
Man to plead guilty in Boulder firebomb attack that killed 1
Bouquets of flowers stand along a makeshift memorial for victims of an attack outside of the Boulder County courthouse on June 3, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
· Mead Gruver
Southern Poverty Law Center faces court hearing over donor fraud charges
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel arrive for a news conference at the Justice Department, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Safiyah Riddle
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI
William Savitt, attorney representing OpenAI, center, speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
· Barbara Ortutay
Melbourne man was high on synthetic drug when he murdered friend
Mark Ludbrook will be eligible for parole in 2038. (AAP: Con Chronis)
· Kristian Silva
Runner has fatal medical emergency during grueling 250-mile Cocodona ultramarathon in Arizona
A participant in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency, race organizers and local law enforcement said.
· Associated Press
Sarmiento seeks stronger LGU support, coordination to ensure safety of communities in Lanao del Sur
PRESIDENTIAL Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento enjoins local chief executives to take a more proactive role in community-driven peacekeeping, following the deadly attack on police officers who were serving a warrant of arrest in Lanao del Sur, which resulted in the death of one officer and the wounding of …
· The Manila Times
Texas shopping mall shooter allegedly killed 2, injured 3 in revenge plot against business partners for ‘taking his money’: court docs
A twisted Texas man allegedly gunned down two people and injured three others in a botched murder-suicide plot against his business partners, court documents revealed.
· Caitlin McCormack
Police 'stand by' as ISIS brides to arrive within hours
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· Eleanor Wilson
High-risk Wang Fuk Court renovation works treated as low-risk, Tai Po probe hears
Nick Yung, senior maintenance surveyor of the ICU, takes the stand after his colleague Andy Ku testified a day earlier
· Lo Hoi-ying
High-risk Wang Fuk Court renovation works treated as low-risk, Tai Po probe hears
Nick Yung, senior maintenance surveyor of the ICU, takes the stand after his colleague Andy Ku testified a day earlier
· Lo Hoi-ying
Trio who forced space engineers to dig dog's grave in an 'ambush' sentenced
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· Conor Byrne
S Korea appeals court reduces ex-PM’s prison term in martial law case
A South Korean appeals court has reduced the sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo by eight years for crimes relating to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law.
· Al Jazeera Staff
New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note
A federal judge released a document on Wednesday, described as a suicide note purportedly written by late financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, years after his death in a Manhattan jail cell was ruled a suicide.
· REUTERS
Police investigating after woman's 'unexplained' death at Henley Beach
SA Police are investigating after a woman's body was found at Henley Beach. (ABC News: Abbey Haberecht)
Senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel in Beirut
BEIRUT (AFP) -- A senior commander from Hezbollah's elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, the first on the area in nearly a month, a source close to the group said.
· Korea Herald
Gov't uncovers 84 cases of abuse against foreign seasonal workers
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Justice said Thursday it conducted an inspection of human rights violations against foreign seasonal workers last month and found 84 violations at 61 workplaces in eight cities and counties.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Court upholds most charges against ex-PM Han Duck-soo, but cuts jail term to 15 years
The Seoul High Court on Thursday reduced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s prison sentence to 15 years from 23 years, while upholding most of the main charges tied to his role in then-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration in December 2024.
· Lim Jae-seong
(LEAD) Appeals court reduces sentence for ex-PM Han to 15 yrs in insurrection trial
(ATTN: UPDATES with details)
· Lee Haye-ah
South Korean court cuts former prime minister Han Duck-soo’s jail term to 15 years
A lower court had sentenced Han in January to 23 years’ imprisonment for his role in the 2024 martial law declaration
· Agence France-Presse
South Korean court cuts former prime minister Han Duck-soo’s jail term to 15 years
A lower court had sentenced Han in January to 23 years’ imprisonment for his role in the 2024 martial law declaration
· Agence France-Presse
Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department's Demand That City Repeal 'Assault Weapons' Ban
Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden