Rebel Wilson accused of 'dumping' her mobile amid defamation trial
Rebel Wilson arrives at court for another day of cross-examination. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
· Isobel Roe
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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks during a news conference outside of the Northwest ICE Processing Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Tacoma, Wash. (Nick Wagner/The Seattle Times via AP)
Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla
More than 100 guests were invited to the state dinner that President Trump hosted for King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla on Tuesday night, a list that included many allies and friends of Mr. Trump’s, top administration officials, six Supreme Court justices, Republican lawmakers, billionaires and other con…
· The New York Times
Breaking: Mother who faked 6yo son's cancer diagnosis sentenced to over four years' jail
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· Jordanna Schriever
Grim past fails to spook buyers as San Francisco home sells for jaw-dropping price
A quaint San Francisco home that became the site of a grisly quadruple murder-suicide sold only four days after it went on the market, for more than $700,000 over the asking price.
· Katie Jerkovich
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in the West Bank, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions ahead of the FIFA Congress.
· REUTERS
Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)
New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance
· Guardian staff
Illegal migrant uses wild disguise to impersonate US Border Patrol agent
A Mexican man living in the US donned outrageous disguises to disrupt deportation missions near the southern border, newly released court documents show.
· Ben Chapman
Former FBI director charged over alleged social media photo threat to Trump
James Comey has been indicted for the second time in a matter of months. (AP: Charles Krupa)
· Elissa Steedman
Hamilton dessert bar vacates site following clash with prominent developer
Construction of a luxury apartment block in Hamilton has been cleared to start after a holdout tenant who took one of the city’s most prominent developers to court vacated the site.
· William Davis
Man with gel blaster sends Queensland school into lockdown
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Lara Pearce
Accused killer fronts court over cold case death of Meaghan Rose
A man who was tracked by police across Australia over the alleged murder of his ex-partner has appeared in court before a two-day hearing to cross-examine a dozen witnesses.
· Cloe Read
Appeals court set to rule on ex-President Yoon's obstruction of justice case
An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a lower court sentenced him to five years in prison.
· Yonhap
Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
· Agence France-Presse
DOJ Sues Cloudera For Deliberately Excluding American Workers From High-Paying Tech Jobs
The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Cloudera Inc., accusing the enterprise data and artificial intelligence company of deliberately engineering a hiring process that excluded American workers from at least seven lucrative technology positions while the firm pursued permanent residency sponsorship for foreign work…
· Tyler Durden
‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Shirlene ‘Ms. Juicy’ King-Pearson arrested in Georgia
“Little Women: Atlanta” star Ms. Juicy was arrested in Georgia last week after allegedly driving with a suspended license and no insurance, according to reports.
· Anna Young
Increasingly desperate search for Alice Springs 5yo continues for fourth day
Police say they expect the dozens of volunteers who turned up to help look for Sharon Granites on Tuesday to again pitch in today. (ABC News: Will Green)
· Jason Walls
NT police believe five-year-old Sharon Granites still alive as search ramps up
Local volunteers join police and emergency services to scour thick scrub and terrain surrounding the Todd River in Alice Springs. Source: AAP / Rhett Hammerton
· Sbsaustralia
New research from the University of Melbourne says the High Court could determine First Nations sovereignty
For 47 years, the High Court has left recognition of First Nations sovereignty to the political arena, but new findings 'put the option back on the table'. Source: AAP
· Nitvaustralia
Lebanon condemns Israeli strike killing rescue workers
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned an Israeli air strike on the town of Majdal Zoun that killed at least five people, including three civil defence personnel who were responding to an earlier attack, National News Agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Appeals court set to rule on ex-President Yoon's obstruction of justice case
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a lower court sentenced him to five years in prison.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Husband kills high school sweetheart wife, commits suicide in woods less than 2 years into their marriage
A young Pennsylvania couple who were high school sweethearts are both dead in a murder-suicide carried out by the husband less than two years after they tied the knot, police said.
· Caitlin McCormack
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing | April 29
MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice is expected to take a crucial step Thursday as lawmakers weigh whether probable cause exists in the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, following weeks of high-stakes hearings and explosive testimonies.
· INQUIRER.net
Rebel Wilson returns to the witness box in high-stakes defamation battle
Rebel Wilson is facing another day of cross-examination in the Federal Court in Sydney as she fights a defamation case brought against her by one of the stars of her directorial debut.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Ultra-Orthodox protesters storm home of Israeli military police chief
A group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters stormed the home of Israeli military police chief Brigadier-General Yuval Yamin in Ashkelon, barricading themselves in his garden in protest against enforcement measures targeting draft evasion.
· Middleeasteye
'Let's go': Comey responds after being charged with threatening Trump
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DOJ lawsuit seeking Arizona voter information is dismissed
A spool of stickers rests on a table at a polling station during Massachusetts state primary voting, Sept. 3, 2024, at the Newton Free Library, in Newton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
· Josh Kelety
Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
What would you do if the person you love told you they had killed a man?
· Yasmin Rufo
Our radical universities are turning out an army of educated assassins
The ranks of would-be presidential assassins are a cavalcade of losers, yet the latest shooter who set out to murder President Donald Trump — the man who opened fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Sunday — turns out to have an elite educational background.
· Daniel McCarthy
US Army soldier arrested for threatening to ‘walk into a synagogue with my AK’ and ‘kill every single Jew ‘ inside: feds
A US Army soldier stationed at a Louisiana base allegedly threatened to walk into a synagogue with an assault rifle and “kill every single Jew” there in a vile Discord rant, according to authorities.
· Zoe Hussain
Israeli strike on Jebchit kills two as Lebanon toll rises
An Israeli air strike on the town of Jebchit in southern Lebanon has killed two people and wounded 13 others, according to initial reports.
· Middleeasteye
White-haired Long Island politician who allegedly beat down rival during government meeting denies charges
A white-haired Long Island politician who allegedly socked a political rival during a closed-door government meeting stood stone-faced in court Tuesday as he dodged an order of protection against his colleague.
· Brandon Cruz
Pressure on DOJ to prosecute Anthony Fauci grows after adviser indicted—with days left to charge COVID ‘lies’
WASHINGTON — The indictment of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former adviser David Morens Tuesday revived calls for the Justice Department to prosecute Fauci himself for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in China before the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Steven Nelson
More than 30 guns stolen from Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico Zorro Ranch — but staff stonewalled police probe
Dozens of guns were reportedly stolen from Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in 2018 — but his staff refused to cooperate when police tried to investigate.
· Alex Oliveira
Video captures moment Pilates studio set alight in brazen arson attack
Police have released video of the moment a Pilates studio was set alight on the NSW Central Coast.
· Mary Louise Vince
Port Arthur gun reform was swift. Bondi is proving a different challenge
Port Arthur survivor Carolyn Loughton is urging Australia to push ahead with the stronger gun laws proposed after last year's Bondi terror attack.. (ABC News: Monty Jacka)
· Adam Holmes
UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer (right) appointed Peter Mandelson to the UK's most prestigious diplomatic role. (Reuters: Carl Court)
Concert to benefit Bondi Beach victims canceled after Greek choir refuses to sing with Jews
A concert to raise money for the victims of the shooting attack on a Hanukkah party on Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been canceled after the Greek choir that was to take part voted not to sing with a Jewish choir.
· PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Former FBI director charged with threatening President Trump's life
The US Justice Department brought criminal charges against James Comey on Tuesday for a second time, accusing the former FBI director of threatening President Donald Trump by posting a photo of shells arranged to show the numbers "8647."
· REUTERS
Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon
Amer Hujirat, a civilian working for the IDF in southern Lebanon, was killed on Tuesday, according to Israeli media citing a statement from Ziv Medical Center.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump administration faces legal scrutiny over Kennedy Center
Ohio Democrat, Rep. Joyce Beatty, speaks at press conference, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Washington, following a federal court hearing on lawsuit she has filed in the renaming and pending closure of the Kennedy Center by the Trump Administration. Her lawyer, Norm Eisen, is right. (AP Photo/Gary Fields)
· Gary Fields
Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Former FBI Director James Comey has again been indicted by the United States Department of Justice, this time over a social media post that officials have said constituted a threat to President Donald Trump.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How a suspect in the killing of two Florida students asked ChatGPT about body disposal
Hisham Abugharbieh, facing two counts of first-degree murder appears in court via video on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Tampa, Fla. (WFTS-TV via AP)
White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup
The White House are reviewing US President Donald Trump's security in the wake of Saturday's shooting
· Bbcsport
Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose court case against record label
The estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who both died in the 2000s, disputed the copyright of studio recordings from the 1960s
· Nadeembadshah
Ex-actress details failed threesome and passing out under 300-pound Harvey at Weinstein’s latest NYC trial
Ex-powerhouse producer Harvey Weinstein tried to force a young actress into a torturous threesome with an Italian-born starlet before later raping her, she tearfully testified in Manhattan court Tuesday.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Ben Kochman
2 strangers busted for fatally stabbing man, wounding another in bloody brawl outside NYC bar: cops
Two strangers were arrested for allegedly stabbing one man to death and wounding another in a bloody brawl outside a Brooklyn bar over the weekend, authorities said.
· Amanda Woods
2nd Circuit court rejects Trump's no-bond immigration detentions
The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Rebecca Boone
LI gang queen learns fate for ordering kidnap, murder of motorist for parking in front of her house
A heartless Long Island gang leader was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday for ordering the kidnapping and murder of an motorist who fell asleep in front of her house.
· Brandon Cruz
Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder
James Lawhead was arrested after forensic DNA analysis lead in decades-old killing of Cindy Wanner
· Uwa Ede Osifo