Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules
Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approval
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Newest first · UTC+11:00UN peacekeeper killed and three wounded in south Lebanon shooting
A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded after a Unifil patrol came under small-arms fire while clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the southern Lebanese village of Ghandouriyeh, the peacekeeping mission said on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
'I thought I might die': A Palestinian mother's account of Israeli detention
Each night, Saeda al-Shrafi feels as though she is back in the cell: boots in the corridor, a headcount barked in the dark, the cold of Damon prison seeping into her bones.
· Middleeasteye
Israel kills two Gaza water truck drivers – UNICEF
UNICEF has said two truck drivers it had contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza have been killed by Israeli fire. The agency reported it had suspended activities at the site and called on West Jerusalem to investigate the incident.
· RT
UK’s counterterror police probe another London arson attack
The fire in Hendon on Friday follows another arson attack on a synagogue in nearby Finchley on Wednesday
· Agence France-Presse
UK’s counterterror police probe another London arson attack
The fire in Hendon on Friday follows another arson attack on a synagogue in nearby Finchley on Wednesday
· Agence France-Presse
French soldier killed in Lebanon attack
Barber Mohammad Mehdi cuts the hair of his client Ayman Al Zein inside his shop, which was damaged in an Israeli airstrike that also damaged Al Zein’s shop, in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says
A French UNIFIL soldier was killed, and three others were wounded during an attack in southern Lebanon, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in an X/Twitter post on Saturday.
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'Everything points to Hezbollah' for French Unifil soldier killing, says Macron | The National
A French soldier has been killed and three others wounded in an attack on a UN peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, adding that "everything points to Hezbollah bearing the responsibility".
· The National
Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
A French soldier who was part of international forces stationed in southern Lebanon has been killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say
· Ng Kang-chung
Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say
· Ng Kang-chung
Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice
Justice for Fayed and Harrods Survivors group claim there are ‘dozens of individuals who must be held to account’
· Sarahbutler
Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Ex-death row inmate's sister slams Japan's retrial review plan
The elder sister of former death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, 90, who was acquitted in a high-profile retrial, on Saturday criticized the Justice Ministry's bill to reform the nation's retrial system.
· No Author
Napolcom orders sweeping PNPA reforms, vows to end hazing
THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) has reiterated its strongest condemnation of the reported hazing incident at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and announced decisive reforms to eliminate hazing within the institution.
· The Manila Times
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1 and wound dozens; Ukraine targets Russian industrial areas
A civilian was killed and dozens more wounded in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine, local officials said Saturday. One person was killed in a strike on Mykolaivka in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, local leader Vadym Filashkin said in a post on social media. Other officials reported at least 26 people had b…
· The Associated Press
'Caring' father killed after allegedly being run over by teen driver
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Patrick Brischetto
Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire
Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes
· Jess Ma
Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire
Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes
· Jess Ma
LA must pay $11.8M to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration
The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a man who was blinded by a projectile fired into a crowd by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win.
· Associated Press
Multiple protestors charged under Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ ban
Police arrested 20 people in Brisbane after protestors chanted phrase at Saturday demonstration
· Australian Associated Press
State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.
· Fox News
Pedestrian killed, another injured in collision outside Melbourne showgrounds
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
Car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, killing Supernova Comic Con attendee
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
One dead after being hit by car outside comic convention
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
Boy charged after allegedly running over and killing a father
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Major police operation underway outside massive comic convention in Melbourne
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Patrick Brischetto
‘Everyone’s feeling the absence’: Randwick rugby honours the life of Peter ‘Marzo’ Meagher
Before being tragically killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in December, Peter “Marzo” Meagher’s life had been defined by service to the NSW Police and for Randwick Rugby Club. Meagher’s work for others was tireless and time-consuming, but it was always done without ceremony.
· Jonathan Drennan
Iran reinstates restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground,” in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid S…
Daylight shooting at home of alleged crime boss
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Police probe alleged sexual assault of Chinese tourist by Japanese man in Busan
Police are investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Japanese man at a guesthouse in Busan, according to officials Saturday.
· Yonhap
Georgia Navy vet ‘had argument with roommate’ before shooting spree that left two dead
A US Navy veteran accused of killing two people and critically injuring another in a series of attacks in the Atlanta area had, shortly before the shootings, stormed out of his communal house after getting into an intense argument over the air conditioning in the home, according to his roommates.
· Associated Press
Police probe alleged sexual assault of Chinese tourist by Japanese man in Busan
BUSAN, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Police are investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Japanese man at a guesthouse in Busan, according to officials Saturday.
· Chang Dong-woo
Properties linked to Alameddine family targeted in shootings, police say
NSW Police are investigating a shooting at a home in Merrylands. (ABC News)
Protesters arrested at pro-Palestine rally in Brisbane
Hundreds attended the pro-Palestine rally in Brisbane. (ABC News)
Sentences halved by Court of Appeal for WA miners seen beating pigeon to death
Two men convicted over the brutal death of a pigeon, described by a magistrate as ‘disgusting’, ‘disgraceful’, ‘vile’, ‘abhorrent’, ‘incomprehensible’ and a ‘betrayal of humanity’ have had their sentences slashed in half by the Court of Appeal.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Another Melbourne bar targeted in attempted arson attack
Another Melbourne hospitality venue has been targeted in an attempted arson attack, less than a day after police warned revellers to beware firebombings following a string of attacks at bars across the city this week.
· Angus Delaney
Israeli forces kill person in Negohot settlement, army says
The Israeli military said a person carrying a knife was killed in the settlement of Negohot in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
'My partner died a hero saving our daughter's life'
When Chris Tuczemskyi reflects on the freak accident that killed his partner, he gives thanks that her final act was to save their daughter's life.
· George King
IDF kills terrorist armed with knife after Negohot infiltration alert
The IDF killed a terrorist who infiltrated Negohot, a town in the West Bank near Hebron, after terrorist infiltration sirens sounded in the settlement early on Saturday morning.
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US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project
· Reuters
US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project
· Reuters
Triple murderer Erin Patterson's estranged husband Simon writing memoir
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
· Andi Yu
Canadian man facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
York Regional Police Inspector Simon James speaks during a news conference in Mississauga, Ont., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, with the image of Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances on the internet to people at risk of self harm, seen on screen. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP, FIle)
Lawmaker urges scrutiny of bagman's confession; survey reveals more than half disapprove of Sara impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker and official at the House of Representatives called on the committee presiding over the impeachment,case against Vice President Sara Duterte to scrutinize the testimony of her alleged bagman. Bagong Henerasyon Partylist Rep. Robert Nazal underscored the need to uphold truth, fairness…
· Red Mendoza
Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny
Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs
· Letters
Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny
Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs
· Letters
Palestinian rights orgs. push Australian Ministry of Defense to release arms export documents
A group of Palestinian human rights organizations has launched legal actions against Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles over Australian exports of arms to Israel, according to an Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ) press release on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF