Man charged with manslaughter, drug driving over Woodford crash
The driver has been charged with failling to remain at the scene. (ABC News)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Explosion 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
Cruise ship at centre of suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock - DailyNews
The cruise ship at the centre of a deadly outbreak of hantavirus has been refused permission to dock, with nearly 150 people still on board – two of them seriously ill. The virus is suspected to have killed three passengers and sickened four more, with one patient hospitalised in critical condition, authorities said…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Former SLPP MP, Hanguranketha PS member arrested over Romania job scam - DailyNews
A former MP of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and member of the Hanguranketha Pradeshiya Sabha who had defrauded individuals by promising foreign employment opportunities and embezzled over Rs. 20 million from the victims were arrested by the Police Unit officials of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (S…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Three prison guards arrested on suspicion regarding death of an inmate at Welikada - DailyNews
The Borella Police have arrested three prison guards on suspicion regarding the death of an inmate who was serving a sentence at the Welikada Prison.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Three men walked into a whisky bar. Eight years on, a court case has ended
Sullivans Cove Distillery became the first distillery outside of Scotland or Japan to win the world's best single malt at the World Whiskies Awards. (Facebook: Sullivans Cove Distillery)
· Jano Gibson
With its planes grounded, Spirit seeks court's OK to sell off assets
A traveler walks past covered Spirit Airlines kiosks, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, in Houston. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)
· Rio Yamat
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two pro-Palestinian activists taken from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza last Thursday, according to a rights group representing them.
· David Gritten
Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story
What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for King Charles.
· RT
Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story
What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for King Charles.
· RT
Trump administration sues Denver over assault weapons ban
The Trump administration sued Denver and its police department on Tuesday seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban that has been in place for Colorado’s largest city since 1989.
· Matthew Brown
Former police sergeant who shot two men in 2023 is sentenced to probation
A former Rutland City police sergeant was sentenced to two years of probation for a 2023 incident in which he shot and wounded two men while on duty in Rutland.
US says two dead in strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat
WASHINGTON — The US military says it killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll from the contentious campaign to at least 187.
· Agence France-Presse
2 killed and 3 injured in shootings near
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said.
Israel’s deep state debate, judicial legitimacy crisis - opinion
In February 2026, an Israeli constitutional law professor launched a public petition calling on US President Donald Trump to impose personal sanctions on Israel’s Supreme Court president and attorney-general – modeled on those applied to International Criminal Court judges. Within weeks, more than 80,000 Israelis ha…
· JOHANNA MAMANE
Syria foils 'Hezbollah assassination plot' with raids across country | The National
Syria on Tuesday declared it had foiled a Hezbollah plot to assassinate members of President Ahmad Al Shara's government, as police seized weapons and explosives in raids across the country.
· The National
Man accused of Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO's home pleads not guilty
Daniel Moreno-Gama, right, leaves court with public defender Diamond Ward on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
· Olga R Rodriguez
Man and ex-partner killed in Bristol blast after he forced entry into house
Ryan Kelly, 41, had ‘explosive device’, say police, who are treating death of woman, Jo Shaw, 35, as homicide
· Stevenmorris
Israeli strikes kill two Palestinians near Gaza City
At least two Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes near Gaza City, according to Wafa news agency.
· Middleeasteye
UK convicts four Palestine Action activists over break-in at Israeli firm
Four of six British pro-Palestinian activists have been convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of striking a police officer with a sledgehammer.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
A police officer has recalled the moment he was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river in South Africa as part of an effort to recover human remains.
· Mayeni Jones
Blake Lively displayed ‘reserved sadness’ at Met Gala 2026 after shocking Justin Baldoni settlement: body language expert
Blake Lively displayed a “reserved sadness” and “signs of discomfort” at the Met Gala 2026 after she and Justin Baldoni settled their nasty court battle, according to multiple body language experts.
· Leah Bitsky, Bernie Zilio
Zelensky slams Russia as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before announced cease-fire: ‘Utter cynicism’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said that it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own pause in hostili…
· Associated Press
Israeli army chief says West Bank troops ‘killing like we haven’t killed since 1967’
Leaked remarks by Maj Gen Avi Bluth describe fatal shootings of stone-throwers and different treatment for Jewish settlers
· Julianborger
Jailed Iranian Nobel prize winner Narges Mohammadi ‘between life and death’
Activist’s latest arrest was in December and she has recently had two suspected heart attacks in prison
· Agence France-Presse in Paris
Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse
Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, left, and Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo fight for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Everton in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour named as Canada's next governor general
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with Louise Arbour to announce the new governor general during an event in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 5 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
Everton fan arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse
Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City from Bournemouth for £65m in January
· Bbcsport
Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby', court hears
A teacher accused of the abuse and murder of a baby he adopted with his partner begged medics "don't let him die" and said "I effing killed him", a court has heard.
· BBC News
A-G tells High Court to cancel Second Authority appointments over serious legal flaws
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara told the High Court of Justice on Monday that the government’s appointments to the Second Authority Council should be canceled and returned for renewed review, arguing that the process was tainted by serious legal flaws.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until Sunday
The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday extended the detention of two foreign activists taken into Israeli custody after Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla, allowing authorities to continue questioning them until Sunday morning.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
Hate crime prosecutions are to be fast-tracked following a spate of recent antisemitic incidents, the director of public prosecutions has confirmed.
· Olivia Ireland
Israeli court extends detention of Gaza aid flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla who were seized by Israeli forces last week near Greece.
· Middleeasteye
At least 24 soldiers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad
Chad's armed forces said at least 24 soldiers have been killed in an overnight attack by Boko Haram militants on an army post in the Lake Chad region.
· AfricaNews
Crime series ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence’ set for 2026 release
A crime drama series centered on the Philippine drug war is set for release in 2026, with the show now in the final stages of post-production.
· The Manila Times
Cruise ship infected with terrifying hantavirus strain that has 40% mortality rate, WHO believes — here’s what happens next
Health officials believe a rare strain of hantavirus that spreads from person-to-person and has a 40% mortality rate is responsible for the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship that has killed three passengers, and sickened seven others.
· Georgia Worrell
Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region
At least 23 Chadian soldiers have been killed and 26 injured in a Boko Haram attack on a military post in Chad’s Lake Chad region, according to the country’s armed forces.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Florida mom arrested for ‘kicking a child’ during youth football game as video shows wild scene
A Florida mother is facing child abuse charges after she was involved in a physical altercation at a youth football game Saturday in Fort Myers, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Post.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Police probing arson attack at former London synagogue after a wave of antisemitic violence in the UK
LONDON (AP) — Counterterror police were investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue on Tuesday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a meeting to respond to a recent wave of antisemitic attacks that have caused outrage and fear in the Jewish community.
· Associated Press
Woman and ex-partner killed in house explosion named
A man and a woman killed in a house explosion have been named by police.
· BBC News
Four Palestine Action activists convicted over 2024 damage to Israeli weapons factory
A UK court has convicted four pro-Palestinian activists of criminal damage after a 2024 action targeting a facility operated by Israeli military technology company Elbit.
· Middleeasteye
The rise of the manosphere divorce: Meet the women ditching their Joe Rogan- and Clavicular-influenced husbands
From toxic masculinity podcasts to divorce court, “manosphere” ideologies are leaving a trail of broken marriages, according to legal experts.
· Kyra Breslin
UK police probe arson at ex-synagogue as PM decries antisemitism 'crisis'
Counterterror police are investigating the latest blaze in east London. (Reuters: Jack Taylor)
‘White shirt guy’ claims he was assaulted by police at the Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog. Now he plans to sue
Exclusive: Derek Jones, 56, who works in finance, claims police conduct during February protest against Israeli president was ‘absolutely mad’
· Jordyn Beazley