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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lutnick Testifying Today On Epstein Ties After Dems Demand Subpoena
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick - a former neighbor and pal of Jeffrey Epstein who emailed the sex offender about visiting his Caribbean island (and then said it was 'nice to see him' in a subsequent email) - will provide closed-door testimony today in front of the US House committee investigating the Epstein's cr…
· Tyler Durden
Bombshell new theory in Chiara Poggi case revives Italy’s infamous Garlasco murder mystery
ROME — Nearly two decades after 26-year-old office worker Chiara Poggi was found dead in her home in the small northern town of Garlasco, a case that once seemed closed has been reopened, reviving doubts about one of Italy’s most scrutinized murder investigations.
· Reuters
Lebanese newspaper files complaint in France over remarks on killed journalist
Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar has filed a legal complaint in Paris, accusing former Unifil official General Philippe Sidos of “apology for war crimes” over comments he made about the killing of one of the paper’s journalists, Amal Khalil.
· Middleeasteye
I’m an infectious disease doctor — the virus that keeps me up at night, especially on a cruise ship
A dream trip has turned into a floating nightmare for passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak has killed three and sickened at least four others.
· McKenzie Beard
Fadel Chaker and Ahmed Al Assir found not guilty of murder plot | The National
A Beirut criminal court has found singer-turned-militant Fadel Chaker and his former associate, the radical cleric Ahmed Al Assir, not guilty of involvement in an attempted murder more than a decade ago.
· The National
French appeals court reopens case against Rwanda's former first lady
France’s Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled that investigations should resume against Rwanda’s former first lady for her alleged “complicity in genocide”.
· AfricaNews
Shooting suspect expressed hostility about White House, prosecutor says
Journalists report as U.S. Secret Service and local police remain after a person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.)
2 teens arrested after Australian tourist allegedly stabbed, robbed of thousands in Thailand
An Australian tourist has been stabbed and robbed of thousands of dollars at a popular Thai destination.
· News.com.au
Four Bat Yam daycare workers indicted over alleged assaults of toddlers
The State Attorney’s Office filed on Wednesday two indictments against four daycare workers in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam for allegedly assaulting toddlers under their care, prosecutors said.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
At least four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won the state election in West Bengal, police and party officials say.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Best Australian books out in May: Robert Forster’s crime caper, a ‘superb’ new novel and Periodic Bitch
Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman trade blows over LA crime, homelessness in explosive mayoral debate
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman went to war Tuesday night in a blistering mayoral debate that exploded into a public brawl over crime, homelessness, police staffing and who voters should blame for Los Angeles spiraling deeper into chaos.
· Jamie Paige
Health officials think they’ve tracked down source of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
Two MV Hondius passengers that were killed by hantavirus likely contracted it while bird-watching in Argentina – then brought it on board the now-stranded cruise liner, according to investigators.
· Georgia Worrell
Legal complaint filed by Palestine activists against Met Police chief over synagogue remarks
A coalition of campaign groups has made a formal complaint against the head of London’s Metropolitan Police for suggesting that protest organisers repeatedly intended to include synagogues on their planned demonstration routes in London.
· Middleeasteye
Franco Mabanta arrested for allegedly extorting Martin Romualdez | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
Ray Yip has served as Hong Kong Chu Hai College’s finance director since 2024
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
Ray Yip has served as Hong Kong Chu Hai College’s finance director since 2024
· Danny Mok
Spain's Sanchez asks EU to block US sanctions on ICC
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday called on the European Commission to activate the EU's Blocking Statute to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations from US sanctions.
· Middleeasteye
Impeachment articles seek Sara’s removal as VP, lifetime ban from public office
MANILA, Philippines — The removal of Vice President Sara Duterte from office was sought in the impeachment articles sent by the House Committee on Justice to the plenary of the House of Representatives.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Hong Kong teen lured 4 victims for gang to rob and blackmail, court hears
Hau Yan-ki, now 23, on trial for role in three alleged robberies during which four victims were beaten up and forced to transfer money to gang
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong teen lured 4 victims for gang to rob and blackmail, court hears
Hau Yan-ki, now 23, on trial for role in three alleged robberies during which four victims were beaten up and forced to transfer money to gang
· Fiona Chow
Sweden detains suspected Russia-linked tanker
The Swedish Coast Guard, together with Swedish Police, boards the Jin Hui, a tanker sailing under a suspected false flag in the Baltic Sea, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Swedish Coast Guard via AP)
Deranged WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen may have motivated by Iran war, intelligence report finds
The deranged White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect, Cole Allen, may have been triggered by the Iran war when he stormed the event and allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump and other top administration officials, according to a new Department of Homeland Security intelligence report.
· Patrick Reilly
Man charged in US with stealing $450M from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme: ‘How could I fall for this?’
A man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to dupe a Mexican billionaire out of around $450 million in a bogus stock-backed loan scheme, according to a newly unsealed US indictment and other court records.
· Associated Press
Couple arrested for human trafficking after keeping foreign worker under 'slavery conditions'
Israel Police arrested a couple in their 30s in Kiryat Gat under suspicion of being involved in human trafficking, including keeping a foreign worker under "slavery conditions," the police announced on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Israel intensifies attacks across Lebanon, several killed and wounded
Israel has intensified its attacks across Lebanon, especially targeting areas located south of the country, according to reports made by the National News Agency (NNA).
· Middleeasteye
ICE agents storm Disney cruise docking in California and arrest multiple staff in front of stunned passengers
ICE agents stormed a Disney cruise ship docking in San Diego and arrested multiple workers in front of stunned passengers.
· Ross O'Keefe
Revilla defense hopes for the best on bail petition
MANILA, Philippines — The defense for former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. hoped for the best as it waited for the court ruling on his petition for bail.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Teacher told student she was having sex with she’d dump husband for him: affidavit
A married teacher who has admitted having sex with an underage student in her Florida classroom told the teen she wanted to leave her husband for him when he turned 18, according to new court documents.
· Chris Bradford
Wang Fuk Court administrator schedules talks after residents’ legal threats
Displaced residents petition for answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate
· Vivian Au
Wang Fuk Court administrator schedules talks after residents’ legal threats
Displaced residents petition for answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate
· Vivian Au
Why NYC keeps getting safer despite Mamdani and Albany
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch — backed by the NYPD rank and file — deserves all the credit for New York City’s continued crime drop.
· Post Editorial Board
PNP welcomes latest OCTA survey
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday welcomed the results of OCTA Research’s latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey which showed that the public yields high trust levels to the police department.
· Izel Abanilla
Truth hurts… Lakers can’t hang with Thunder: ‘Boom’
The Lakers are aware of the daunting task in front of them: defeat the reigning champion Thunder in their own building without their best player on the court.
· Michael Duarte
Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100
Two young men were killed early Wednesday morning in the town of Kalansuwa, raising the total number of murder victims in the Arab sector this year to over 100.
· TZVI JASPER
Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
Activists from FEMEN and Pussy Riot staged a protest in Venice ahead of the Venice Biennale, using smoke flares and slogans to denounce Russia’s return. The demonstration took place as journalists gathered before the event, which runs from 9 May to 22 November, and reflects wider tensions between artistic openness a…
· AfricaNews
Venezuela insists Essequibo region of neighboring Guyana was fraudulently taken
The Essequibo River flows through Kurupukari crossing in Guyana, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Juan Pablo Arraez, File)
· Mike Corder
Woman stabbed in heart before explosion, court told
A woman was fatally stabbed by her "angry" partner before he went on to cause a gas explosion at their home in east London, a court has been told.
· BBC News
Coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, going farther than scientists expected
Biologists had guessed coyote paddled a shorter distance to former prison in the San Francisco Bay earlier this year
· Associated Press
Hot-shooting Macau deals big blow to Phoenix’s twice-to-beat hopes
MANILA, Philippines — Macau unleashed a crippling 18-4 run midway in the fourth quarter en route to pulling off a stunning 105-98 win against Phoenix Super LPG on Wednesday in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· Richard Dy
Pro-Palestine activists convicted in UK over raid on Israeli defense firm
A British court has convicted four members of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action over a 2024 raid on an Israeli-linked defense facility in Bristol, which they suspected was supplying the Israeli military with arms. The case has caused debate over the UK’s role in Israel’s campaign in Gaza, which led to wides…
· RT
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A British court has convicted four members of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action over a 2024 raid on an Israeli-linked defense facility in Bristol, which they suspected was supplying the Israeli military with arms.
· RT
Met sets up specialist unit as antisemitic hate crimes in London hit two-year high
Team of 100 extra officers is aimed at providing ‘more consistent model of protection’ for Jewish communities
· Chris Osuh
German police raid neo-Nazi criminal youth groups
Police have raided around 50 homes and other locations, targeting people suspected of involvement in far-right criminal youth groups that have recently emerged in Germany.
· Bethany Bell
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
Two people have been arrested in connection with a BBC undercover investigation into immigration advisers helping some asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.
· Phil Kemp
Supreme Court confirms death sentences for four accused in Vidya murder case
The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the Jaffna High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including known suspect ‘Swiss Kumar’, in connection with the 2015 abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Eala turns back Frech, forges rematch against Wang at Italian Open
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala turned back Polish Magdalena Frech, 6-0, 3-6, 6-4, in the WTA 1000 Italian Open first round at the Stadio Pietrangeli Court in Rome Wednesday evening in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
27 held, HK$3.3m fuel seized as Hong Kong cracks down on illegal sales by triads
Investigation finds 15 vehicles and speedboat used to transport fuel from mainland China to local storage facilities and filling stations run by triads
· Kristen Cheung
27 held, HK$3.3m fuel seized as Hong Kong cracks down on illegal sales by triads
Investigation finds 15 vehicles and speedboat used to transport fuel from mainland China to local storage facilities and filling stations run by triads
· Kristen Cheung