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Newest first · UTC+11:00Israeli strike kills three in south Lebanon despite ceasefire
An Israeli air strike has killed three people in southern Lebanon, according to National News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Youth offending falls in crime hotspot but adult rates more stubborn
Crime data shows police actions against youths in Moree have halved since 2022. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· James Paras
He ordered coffee — then a killing: Sydney gangster named in failed $2m hit
Ibrahem Hamze at the Owl Cafe in Auburn where he offered millions of dollars for hit men to take out members of the Alameddine crime network in 2021. (Supplied: NSW District Court)
· Anton Rose
London’s top cop warns Brit Jews face greatest-ever threat as Iran-linked group claims attack spree
British Jews face the greatest threat in their history, as police investigate an Iran-linked group claiming responsibility for a spree of antisemitic attacks, London’s top cop warned.
· Shane Galvin
High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cannot prevent representatives of the Israel Police and the Israel Prison Service from appearing before Knesset committees, Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday, reinforcing the legislature’s oversight authority over the executive branch.
· AVI SOLOMON
Toronto anti-Israel activists who stormed IDF veterans lecture face new charges
New charges were laid against Toronto anti-Israel activists who stormed a building hosting a lecture by IDF veterans in November, the Toronto Police Service announced on Friday.
· MICHAEL STARR
Questions grow over alleged child murder in Northern Territory
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Nearly 40 people charged after dangerous drug operation in Queensland
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War criminal ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ begs for prison release amid serious illness
Attorneys for the “Butcher of Bosnia” have pleaded for his release from prison after about 15 years behind bars, saying the notorious war criminal is already on his death bed after a stroke.
· Sonya Gugliara
Evidence of explosive device found after crash at Oregon health club that killed 1, police say
Police shut down the block surrounding the Multnomah Athletic Club in Northwest Portland, Ore., on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP)
Migrant delivery driver says assault claim was not taken seriously by SA Police
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· James Wakelin
Three dead, man arrested after incident at home in Sydney
Three people have died and a man has been arrested after a violent incident at a family home in Sydney's south-west overnight.
Brother charged after three family members died in 'grisly' incident
Three people have died after a violent incident at a family home in Sydney's south-west. (ABC News: Liam Patrick)
· Shannon Corvo
Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
A 19-year-old man has been charged over a bomb hoax that led to the evacuation of show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham.
· BBC News
Man arrested after three killed in alleged attack in Sydney home
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Terrifying doorbell cam captures knife-wielding maniac stalking Sacramento neighborhood
A knife-wielding maniac was caught on terrifying doorbell camera footage repeatedly making stabbing motions outside stunned Sacramento-area homeowners’ front doors — sending an Arden neighborhood into panic as the suspect remains on the loose.
· Nina Joudeh
Ilhan Omar’s name came up six times in resurfaced trial exhibits from Feeding Our Future fraud case
“Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar’s name appears at least six times in recently resurfaced court documents from the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case, fueling speculation about whether the Minnesota socialist had a hand in the widespread scam in her district.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
Abortion pill maker asks US supreme court to halt ban on mail-order access
Danco Laboratories files emergency appeal after lower court blocks telemedicine providers from prescribing
· Edwardhelmore
Alabama frat boy accused of beating ex-girlfriend before her LI cop dad confronted him
A University of Alabama frat boy has been the center of an online frenzy after being arrested for allegedly beating up his ex-girlfriend.
· Sonya Gugliara
California dad claims Dutch horse trader knowingly sold lame $475K equine
A California man is galloping to court after a Dutch horse dealer allegedly saddled him with a $500,000 lemon.
· Kathianne Boniello
Ex-MLB pitcher dined in Malibu less than 24 hours after lover mowed down brothers, court hears
Former MLB player Royce Clayton spotted ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson chowing down on a burger and enjoying a beer in Malibu less than 24 hours after Erickson watched his then-lover, Rebecca Grossman, mow down two young brothers, according to a chilling courtroom testimony.
· Sonya Gugliara
Making wine in memory of officers killed by Dezi Freeman
Police and community members volunteer their time to pick grapes. (ABC News: Annie Brown)
· Annie Brown
Khartoum drone strike kills five Sudan NGO reports
A drone strike carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed five civilians in Khartoum, according to an NGO.
· Daniel Tari
Man arrested in NYC robbery in which victim was shot multiple times
A man has been arrested in connection with a wild, caught-on-video shooting and robbery this week in NYC that left the victim in critical condition.
· Joe Marino, Tina Moore
Police respond to shooting near Chris Brown’s Los Angeles home
Authorities responded to a shooting near the home of Chris Brown in Los Angeles — and the suspect is already in custody.
· Audrey Rock
Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria in connection with a case in which rat poison was found in jars of baby food, police say.
· Henri Astier
Glamorous SoCal inmate claims pervy sheriff deputy used jail records to stalk her
A Southern California jail worker who was arrested earlier this year allegedly mined inmate records to track down a newly released female prisoner — then called her in the middle of the night to tell her he wanted to “shoot his shot,” according to a bombshell legal claim.
· Josh Koehn
Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member
Madrid has demanded the release of a Spanish citizen who was arrested during a raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza and taken to Israel for “questioning”.
· Christine Maguire
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey charge 4 with illegally voting
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have charged four residents with illegally voting.
Iran says 'ball in US court', but ready for talks or war
TEHRAN — Iran said Saturday that it was up to the United States whether to pursue a negotiated settlement or to return to open war, but that Tehran was ready for either outcome.
· Agence France-Presse
Five pickleball players killed in horrific Texas plane crash on way to tournament ID’d
The identities of the five victims who were killed in a fiery plane crash in Texas on their way to a pickleball tournament have been released by the players’ mourning club.
· Sonya Gugliara
Deranged social media veterinarian posts clips performing deadly medical procedures on pets
A deranged California woman was arrested after allegedly posting disturbing social media videos of herself performing unauthorized medical procedures on animals — actions police say left at least one dog dead.
· Nina Joudeh
Shady ex-HOA president pleads guilty in $11M Miami fraud scheme
A shady ex-homeowners association president and her husband — who authorities said ran their Miami homeowner’s association like “an organized crime syndicate” — confessed this week to their part in a massive $11 million fraud that drained money from the community’s fund.
· Sonya Gugliara
Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran hospital after 'cardiac crisis', foundation says
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was in an unstable condition in an Iranian hospital on Saturday after she was taken there from prison following a catastrophic deterioration of her health, a foundation run by her family said.
· REUTERS
K-9 appears to sniff out White House Correspondents Dinner shooter – but get pulled back
A police dog at the White House Correspondents Dinner appeared to have gotten a sniff of the would-be assassin – but was pulled away seconds before Saturday’s shooting, new security footage shows.
· Geoff Earle
Newark man arrested in fatal New Jersey Chik-Fil-A shooting
A Newark man has been arrested and charged with murder after police said he opened fire in a New Jersey Chick-fil-A, killing a man and leaving six other people hurt.
· Katherine Donlevy
Building scaffolding gives burglars easy access, police say after 2 arrested
Force urges security guards at buildings undergoing renovation to heighten vigilance after scaffolding used to access homes in HK$6,000 theft
· Leopold Chen
Building scaffolding gives burglars easy access, police say after 2 arrested
Force urges security guards at buildings undergoing renovation to heighten vigilance after scaffolding used to access homes in HK$6,000 theft
· Leopold Chen
Seeking justice from the Supreme Court for abused children
THERE are times when the challenges of daily life sadden and discourage us, even when we are doing our very best to serve and help the needy. Many believers find encouragement in the inspiring words of Jesus of Nazareth. He said to not lose heart, but to have a stronger conviction that trying your best is all that i…
· Fr. Shay Cullen, SSC
Indonesia's genocide case puts spotlight on Myanmar atrocities
LONDON — Yasmin Ullah, a member of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority, is determined to see justice. On April 13, she filed with the Indonesian attorney general’s office a complaint alleging genocide against Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing. Min Aung Hlaing led the Feb. 1, 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu K…
· Andrew Firmin
Police seize P6.8M shabu, arrest 2 in Mabalacat City anti-drug Ops
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· Philippine News Agency
New BARMM police chief commits to secure peaceful Parliament election
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· Ali Macabalang
Cebu City court denies plea to halt Carbon Market redevelopment
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· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Trump administration is increasingly ignoring US courts, new analysis shows
Critics warn that respect for rule of law could break down as executive branch flouts judicial decisions
· Associated Press
Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges
The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state has temporarily resigned days after being charged by United States authorities in a sweeping drug trafficking indictment that has further strained relations between the two countries.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Gaza death toll rises to 72,608
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least four people and wounded 26 others in the last 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Driverless cars are becoming more common in some California cities, but when the autonomous vehicles violate traffic laws, police haven't been able to ticket them - until now.
· Grace Eliza Goodwin
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle’s estate facing $30 million in wrongful death lawsuits over deadly plane crash
The estate of late NASCAR legend Greg Biffle is being sued for a total of $30 million following a fatal plane crash that killed seven in December.
· Jake Nisse
New York City police release footage of machete-wielding man shot at Grand Central
Police investigate the scene after a reported stabbing and shooting at the Grand Central subway station in New York on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)