Rebel Wilson knew actor had 'zero issue' over bath incident, court hears
Actor Charlotte MacInnes arrives at the Federal Court in Sydney on Friday. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)
· Isobel Roe
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lebanese journalist recalls killing of colleague Amal Khalil
Lebanese journalist Zeinab Faraj, from her hospital bed in southern Lebanon, recounted the moment an Israeli strike killed her colleague Amal Khalil.
· Middleeasteye
From chaebol to prison: Samsung heiress’s ex-husband jailed over elder abuse case
Im Woo-jae, once married to Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin, gets prison time for concealing shaman girlfriend’s crime
· Choi Jae-hee
‘Crazy and nasty’: Secrets revealed as the world’s richest man and his rival go to war
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, are scheduled to face off in court next week in a case brought by Musk that claims Altman and others enriched themselves by allegedly betraying the artificial intelligence company’s founding mission.
· Shira Ovide, Gerrit De Vynck
US special forces soldier arrested for betting on Venezuela raid
A US Army Green Beret has been arrested on charges that he used classified information from the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to place high-stakes bets on prediction markets already rocked by billions of dollars in suspiciously timed wagers during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· RT
US special forces soldier arrested after ‘winning $400k on Venezuela raid bet’
A US Army Green Beret has been arrested on charges that he used classified information from the operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to place high-stakes bets on prediction markets already rocked by billions of dollars in suspiciously timed wagers during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· RT
Kyle Sandilands leaves court
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Kyle Sandilands' explosive comments outside court
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Ex-funeral home owner to be sentenced in Colorado corpse abuse case
State officials and industry representatives say reforms adopted by Colorado lawmakers are making a difference after a search found nearly 200 decomposing bodies at the Return to Nature funeral home in 2023. (AP Video by Thomas Peipert)
· Matthew Brown
Actor felt ‘mocked’ by Rebel Wilson’s wife in Instagram post referencing Finding Nemo, court hears
Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation, says social media post from Ramona Agruma-Wilson featuring animated character Dory, made her feel ‘awful’
· Australian Associated Press
UAE prepares for high-profile extradition of alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan | The National
The UAE is preparing for one of the highest-profile and most complicated extradition cases in its history, after alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan was arrested by Dubai Police last week.
· Ali Al Shouk
UAE prepares for high-profile extradition of alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan | The National
The UAE is preparing for one of the highest-profile and most complicated extradition cases in its history, after alleged drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan was arrested by Dubai Police last week.
· Ali Al Shouk
Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California
SANTA ANA, California — More than two dozen members and associates of the Mexican Mafia were arrested Thursday during an early morning crackdown across Southern California, federal authorities said.
· Associated Press
Supreme Court To Decide Whether Colorado Can Deny Funding For Catholic Preschools
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a significant religious liberty case that pits Colorado’s universal preschool funding program against Catholic schools’ faith-based admissions and operational policies.
· Tyler Durden
North Carolina woman arrested for plotting 'mass casualty event' at Houston synagogue
A North Carolina woman was arrested on Wednesday following a conspiracy to “kill as many Jews as possible” by driving through a Houston synagogue.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — An exchange of gunfire at a food court inside a Louisiana mall on Thursday killed one person and wounded five others and sent workers and shoppers scrambling for safety, police and witnesses said.
· Associated Press
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Israel and Russia.
· REUTERS
DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship of jailed Long Island doctor convicted of grooming an 11-year-old girl
The Justice Department moved Thursday to yank the US citizenship of a disgraced Pakistani-born Long Island doctor convicted of sexually exploiting an 11-year-old girl.
· Victor Nava
Special counsel seeks 30-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon over alleged drone dispatch to Pyongyang
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday demanded a 30-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of benefiting the enemy for allegedly ordering the dispatch of military drones over Pyongyang in 2024.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Kyle Sandilands vows 'truth will raise its head' in case against ex-employer
A NSW judge on Friday will consider whether Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O will have their separate lawsuits against ARN Media heard together. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)
· Jamie Mckinnell
(URGENT) Special counsel seeks 30-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon over alleged drone flights to Pyongyang
Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of unification minister's remarks on N. Korea's nuclear facility in Kusong
· Chae Yun-hwan
Police dismiss claims organised crime linked to farmer's murder
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· Nethma Dandeniya
Drunk man kills woman, then calls 119 about a finger cut
A man in his 50s has been accused of murdering an acquaintance, in an alleged crime that was discovered after the suspect drunkenly called emergency operators and complained about a cut on his finger, according to local police officers on Friday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Oita court rules unmanned stations don't curb freedom of those with disabilities
A district court in southwestern Japan dismissed on Thursday a claim for damages by people with disabilities who said that the unmanned operations of stations by Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu) violated their freedom of movement.
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Brothers sentenced for sinister drug network that used Easter eggs to hide meth
A pair of California brothers tied to a major cross-country drug pipeline have been handed hefty federal prison sentences after authorities unraveled their operation through a sweeping wiretap probe.
· Daniel Farr
Long Island father and teen son arrested for swastika graffiti, explosive materials in home
A father and his teenage son were arrested Wednesday after an investigation into swastika graffiti at the teen’s school led police to search their home, where authorities said they found chemicals used to make explosives.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
Sniper who killed top bikie in public execution revealed after gag on identity lifted
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· Kenith Png
Boy who killed Queensland grandmother in car jacking loses appeal
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Laine Clark
Man dies after fainting on Cathay Pacific flight from UK to Hong Kong
Police receive report of man’s collapse shortly before flight from Manchester lands at Hong Kong International Airport at 6.35am
· Ambrose Li
Man dies after fainting on Cathay Pacific flight from UK to Hong Kong
Police receive report of man’s collapse shortly before flight from Manchester lands at Hong Kong International Airport at 6.35am
· Ambrose Li
Hotheaded teacher, 56, allegedly choked student who called him ‘bruh’ during heated classroom spat
A hotheaded Arkansas teacher was arrested for allegedly choking a student who called him “bruh” multiple times in a caught-on-camera classroom attack.
· Anna Young
The mysteries that spark a thousand theories (most of them wrong)
There are some crime cases that simply go rogue. These are the ones that excite such passion in the public they can no longer be corralled in the courts. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion, and feel compelled to express it, even if the matter is yet to be heard by a jury.
· John Silvester
‘Mocking the evidence’: Post by Rebel Wilson’s wife sparks controversy in court
An Instagram post by Rebel Wilson’s wife has sparked controversy in court after the young actor suing the Hollywood star for defamation said it appeared to be “mocking the evidence that I gave”.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Kyle Sandilands arrives at court in Rolls-Royce
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Homeless man charged with murder for allegedly lighting elderly dementia patient on fire — as grim new details emerge
A homeless man is now facing murder charges accused in the gruesome death of an elderly man who was suffering from dementia when he allegedly beat and set him on fire in downtown Los Angeles.
· Katie Jerkovich
Koroisau faces lengthy ban for hip-drop tackle in win over Raiders
Api Koroisau is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines after being charged with a grade two dangerous contact charge.
· Christian Nicolussi
Distinguished ex-cop arrested for ‘mass shooting’ plot to gun down black people at New Orleans festival
A former North Carolina cop — once awarded “police officer of the month” — allegedly plotted to gun down black people at a Louisiana festival, authorities said.
· Zoe Hussain
The Boyz members granted court injunction to suspend contracts with agency
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- A court has granted an injunction sought by members of K-pop group The Boyz to suspend their exclusive contracts with management agency One Hundred Label, a legal representative said Friday.
· Shim Sun-ah
American soldier arrested over Polymarket wagers tied to Maduro’s capture
The case highlights the swelling concern around the threat of insider trading on prediction market platforms like Polymarket.
· Declan Harty
Four charged over underworld assassination plot
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‘It’s pretty ugly’: Kyle Sandilands tells ARN to put him back on air as he arrives for court hearing in Rolls Royce
Radio presenter arrives for case management hearing into allegations he breached his Kiis FM radio contract
· Ima Caldwell, Amanda Meade
US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
A US Army soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been charged with making $400,000 by betting on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan leader, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
· REUTERS
Gilgo Beach serial killer revealed first murder ‘just happened,’ but fueled unending bloodlust: doc
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann strangled his first victim to death inside his Dodge Ram pickup truck in November 1993 — a grisly murder he later claimed wasn’t planned and “just happened.”
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Arsons at licensed venues continue to baffle Victoria Police
Police arrested two people outside the France-Soir restaurant in South Yarra earlier this week. (Instagram: France-Soir)
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
A US special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro has been arrested after he allegedly bet on the removal of Venezuela's former leader before the information was publicly available.
· Nardine Saad
US soldier charged with making $560,000 on Maduro removal bets
The US soldier was a part of the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro. (Reuters: Eduardo Munoz)
Kyle Sandilands arrives at court over ARN lawsuit
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Southport dads: 'Running for our girls has made us like brothers'
Two dads whose daughters were killed in the Southport attack said running has brought them so close they have become "like brothers" as they prepare to run the London Marathon together.
· Claire Ryan
US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prison
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Kyle declares dispute ‘pretty ugly’ as he arrives at court in Rolls-Royce
Watch the hearing live here from 10.15 AM via the Federal Court.
· Kishor Napier-Raman, Calum Jaspan