Man fighting removal to Nauru loses High Court challenge
After his release from jail, the man was placed in indefinite immigration detention, only to be released after a critical High Court decision. (ABC News)
· Elizabeth Byrne
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Quitting ECHR would group Britain with Russia, rights chief warns
LONDON — Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would put the U.K. in a select group with the autocracies of Russia and Belarus, the head of the organization that oversees the treaty has warned.
· Jon Stone
Premier League fan arrested over alleged racial abuse toward Antoine Semenyo
An English football fan was arrested for alleged racial abuse toward Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Everton on Monday.
· Christian Arnold
PNP reports no threats during BARMM COC filing period
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported no threats during the certificate of candidacy (COC) filing period for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
· Jason Sigales
Police move on man in swastika shirt from outside antisemitism royal commission
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· Victoria Pengilley
US military kills three people in boat strike in eastern Pacific
Without offering details or evidence, US Southern Command describes the people killed as ‘narco-terrorists’
· Guardian staff and agencies
London police form new unit to boost protection for Jews
LONDON, United Kingdom — London's Metropolitan Police on Wednesday announced the creation of a special unit to protect Jews following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.
· Agence France-Presse
Terrified neighbors outraged as knife-wielding lunatic allowed back on streets
A Sacramento-area man accused of terrifying a neighborhood with a knife spent only 90 minutes locked up before he was released and arrested again, triggering anger from residents.
· Daniel Farr
‘Storage Wars’ star Darrell Sheets’ phone being analyzed by police after death ruled a suicide
Late “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets’ cell phone is currently being analyzed amid claims he was cyberbullied before his tragic death.
· Antoinette Bueno
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
The U.S. military says it’s launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea. The attack on Monday killed two people.
Judge who convicted Kim Keon Hee found dead days after ruling
Appellate court judge Shin Jong-o, who presided over the appeals trial that sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison, was found dead near the Seoul High Court in southern Seoul at around 1 a.m. Wednesday, eight days after delivering the ruling.
· Lim Jae-seong
Search called off for Australian hiker missing in rugged Canadian national park
Police suspend ‘extensive’ six-day air and ground search in Nova Scotia, citing ‘no new information’
· Leyland Cecco
Presiding judge of ex-first lady's appeals trial found dead
The presiding judge of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's appeals trial on corruption charges was found dead near a Seoul court early Wednesday, officials said.
· Yonhap
Prominent Houston restaurateur couple, their 2 young kids, found dead in murder-suicide
A prominent Texas restaurateur gunned down his business partner wife and their two young children before fatally shooting himself inside their home, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Presiding judge of ex-first lady's appeals trial found dead
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The presiding judge of former first lady Kim Keon Hee's appeals trial on corruption charges was found dead near a Seoul court early Wednesday, officials said.
· Chae Yun-hwan
2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday at a shopping center and then an apartment building because he was angry over business dealings, police said.
· Yonhap
Police investigated a complaint about email 'threat' allegedly sent between Redlands city councillors
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Stefon Diggs acquittal clears path for return to field but he could still face NFL discipline
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs reacts after a not guilty verdict at his trial at Norfolk County District Court, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, Pool)
· Rob Maaddi
Some IS-linked women set to soon arrive in Australia will be arrested, police say
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· Sbsaustralia
Panicking LA bosses scramble after bombshell Supreme Court voting ruling
LA City Hall bosses are scrambling to figure out the fallout from a bombshell ruling by the US Supreme that could upend how political power is drawn in America’s second largest city.
· Jamie Paige
‘RV life’ influencer couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Florida campground
A married couple who blogged about their “RV life” was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a Florida campground, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
DC police put 13 officers on administrative leave in crime data probe
Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department listens during a press conference following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
· Gary Fields
Correspondents’ dinner suspect faces new charge of assaulting federal officer
Revised indictment alleges Cole Allen, accused of targeting Trump, assaulted federal officer with deadly weapon
· Uwa Ede Osifo
NYC man, 22, dies of apparent overdose after ambulance fails to show: cops, sources
A Manhattan man died of an apparent overdose after an ambulance failed to show up at his building for more than an hour, forcing frustrated cops to finally rush him to the hospital, to no avail, police and law-enforcement sources said.
· Georgett Roberts, Amanda Woods
School shooting in northern Brazil leaves 2 people dead, 2 others injured
SAO PAULO (AP) — A school shooting Tuesday in Acre state in northern Brazil left two women dead and two others injured, including an underage student, authorities said.
Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer
The California man who allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington gala has been indicted on a fourth charge of assaulting a US officer or employee with a deadly weapon.
· Nardine Saad
Israeli strike kills one in southern Lebanon town of Adshit
An Israeli air strike has killed one person in the town of Adshit in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Inside the historic home at the centre of Supreme Court battle
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· Anna Mcguinness
Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified
The man accused of shooting at Secret Service agents on the National Mall in Washington on Monday has been identified as Michael Marx, 45, of Texas, according to two people familiar with the matter.
· Minho Kim
‘The Bear’ drops surprise episode that may have killed off a major character
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched the surprise episode of “The Bear,” titled “Gary.”
· Lauren Sarner
Knicks are East favorites in sportsbooks and look like it on the court
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts while watching from the bench during the second half of Game 1 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· Brian Mahoney
Illegal immigrant to admit to Colorado firebombing attack on pro-Israel demonstrators — after previously pleading not guilty
A man accused of killing one person and injuring a dozen more in a firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators showing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza plans to plead guilty this week to murder and other charges, according to court documents.
· Associated Press
The ‘concerning’ truth about the hantavirus cruise outbreak — and how long passengers may actually need to isolate
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers and sickened at least four others, worrying health experts.
· Rachel Sacks
Shocking new details in case of illegal LI migrant charged with separately killing 2 women
A Long Island illegal migrant allegedly fatally stabbed his female neighbor at least 50 times with knives, then lay in wait for a Wendy’s coworker before slashing her to death, too, new details of the grisly slayings reveal.
· Brandon Cruz, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Kumanjayi Little Baby's family feel let down after missing court hearing
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· Elsie Lange
Former FedEx driver gets death penalty for killing 7-year-old girl
Defendant Tanner Horner enters the courtroom for closing arguments during the punishment phase of his capital murder trial Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Fort Worth, Texas. (Amanda McCoy/Star-Telegram via AP)
· Jamie Stengle
Physically healthy actress with ‘embarrassment of riches’ begs court to allow her to die by assisted suicide
A Canadian actress who is physically healthy and admitted she has an “embarrassment of riches’’ is begging a court to allow her to die by assisted suicide because of crippling mental illness.
· Patrick Reilly
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt faces new assault charge
This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, center, listening as his attorney Eugene Ohm, left, speaks to U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington, as Tony Towns, the acting general counsel for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, listens at right. (Dana Verkouteren vi…
· Michael Kunzelman
2 dead, 3 injured after deranged gunman, 69, opens fire at mall outside Dallas: cops
Two people were killed and three others injured when a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall outside of Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
· Chris Nesi
Oklahoma shooting left 23 wounded but no arrests yet
Authorities in Oklahoma were looking for suspects Monday in a weekend shooting at an unsanctioned lakeside party packed with young adults that left at least 23 people injured, some critically, according to police and hospital officials. Michael Triplet, who was shot in the leg says describes it as a ‘scary situation.’
· Nick Ingram
WHCD gunman Cole Allen faces life in prison for alleged attempt to assassinate President Trump: docs
The deranged CalTech grad who allegedly opened fire during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been indicted for trying to kill President Trump, court papers show.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Man injured during Melbourne shooting
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Man charged with manslaughter, drug driving over Woodford crash
The driver has been charged with failling to remain at the scene. (ABC News)
· Madeline Grace
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 - DailyNews
A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan Province has killed 26 people and left 61 wounded, according to State media. Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the Southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced authorities to evacuate everyone within a 3km (…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Gammanpila’s claim on Treasury official’s death false - Police - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police have rejected statements made by Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, regarding the recent death of a Treasury official, describing them as baseless and inconsistent with the findings of investigators and the Government Analyst.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pakistan’s former PM Imran completes 1,000 days in jail - DailyNews
The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the completion of 1,000 days of incarceration of its founder and ex-Premier Imran Khan, billing it a blatant act of political victimisation, totally devoid of constitutional and legal justification and demanded his instant release.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Killer FedEx driver who murdered little Athena Strand sentenced to die by lethal injection after horror trial
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner has been sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand by a jury in Texas.
· Anthony Blair
Venus Williams on her tennis-inspired Met Gala 2026 look — and why she was ‘shocked’ to be asked to co-host
With seven Grand Slam singles titles and five Olympic medals to her name, Venus Williams is no stranger to serving aces on the court.
· Elana Fishman
Sotto to reply soon on indirect contempt case filed against him
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III would reply soon to the Supreme Court's order directing the senator to reply on the indirect contempt case filed against.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo