Indemnified soldiers give evidence in war veteran's case, documents show
Court documents reveal details about the prosecution case against Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crimes charges. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
· Jamie Mckinnell
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Spillover Conflict Still Raging In Iraq: Three Iranian Kurds Killed
The Iran war seems to be cooling, as a two week ceasefire holds, but people are still dying from spillover effects and sporadic conflict in neighboring Iraq.
· Tyler Durden
Vile ‘Celeste is a liar’ sky message appears above Coachella after D4vd’s arrest for murder
A mysterious skywriting message reading “Celeste is a liar” appeared over the Coachella area shortly after singer D4vdwas arrested in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
· Daniel Farr
Cop who shot Chicago officer Krystal Rivera waited nearly 2 minutes before giving aid, disturbing bodycam shows
Disturbing new police bodycam footage captured the moment a Chicago cop fatally shot his partner during a chaotic pursuit – then waited nearly two minutes before checking on her as he took cover.
· Anna Young
Alec Baldwin to head back to court in LA as civil trial moves forward in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin will no longer face any criminal charges for his involvement in the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting, but he will be heading back to court once again.
· Brian Gallagher
Rapper Tory Lanez sues California prison after being stabbed 16 times
Singer Tory Lanez returns to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for his trial, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· Andrew Dalton
LA to pay $11.8M to man blinded by projectile during Dodgers celebration
Members of the Los Angeles Police order fans to disperse on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, Oct. 27, 2020, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· Jaimie Ding
Tory Lanez sues prison for ‘$1 million per stab wound’ after vicious inmate attack
Tory Lanez is putting a price on his suffering — at $1 million per stab wound — in a new bombshell lawsuit filed against the California Department of Corrections.
· Annie Gaus
PSOs removed from 119 railway stations, redeployed to crime hotspots
Protective Services Officers are being cut from 119 suburban train platforms to beef up security at the Melbourne’s most dangerous railway stations.
· Grant McArthur
Prosecutor in John Brennan investigation removed from case
Former CIA Director John Brennan arrives for a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Eric Tucker
Fremantle Prison break remembered 150 years on as 'ultimate story' of hope and freedom
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa rescue of six Irish political convicts from Fremantle Prison. (Supplied: Jim Ryan)
· Madigan Landry
Tech CEO denies role in $22M kickback scheme as scope of LAUSD corruption becomes clear
A Texas tech executive accused of helping funnel millions out of the Los Angeles Unified School District pleaded not guilty Friday, as prosecutors push forward in what they describe as one of the biggest alleged corruption schemes in district history.
· Daniel Farr
Twenty protesters arrested for violating Queensland's ban on pro-Palestinian phrases
Officers arrested 20 people for 14 charges of displaying a prohibited expression and seven charges of reciting a prohibited expression. Source: Facebook / UQ Greens
· Sbsaustralia
Unicef says two water truck drivers killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
The United Nations children’s agency said that two men it contracted to drive a truck to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli fire early Monday at the Mansoura water filling point in northern Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Roommates say a dispute preceded Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2
Two women who once lived in the same house as a man charged in a string of deadly attacks in the Atlanta suburbs speak out about his behavior prior to his arrest (AP Video: Ron Harris)
· R J Rico
Memorial grows outside family home of Celeste Rivas after D4vd’s arrest for her murder
The family home of Celeste Rivas has become ground zero for a memorial honoring the 14-year-old found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla linked to D4vd.
· David Thompson
Alec Baldwin ordered to face civil trial over deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
Alec Baldwin is going back to court.
· Fox News
World Cup fans to be charged $200 for 15 minute train trip
Public transport costs to New Jersey's MetLife stadium will skyrocket during the World Cup. (AP: Pamela Smith)
New NYPD photos show backpack-wearing suspect in deadly NYC shooting of boy, 15
New NYPD photos show a backpack-wearing suspect in the deadly Queens shooting of a 15-year-old boy Thursday — as sources say the gun violence erupted while kids gathered for a water balloon fight.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Retail-theft drop again shows we KNOW how to drive down crime
Good news! Precision policing, tweaks to the law and a renewed commitment to prosecuting recidivists have driven down retail theft by 20% citywide, proving that time-honored public safety strategies work, if New York has the will to use them.
· Post Editorial Board
New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941
In the Polish town of Jedwabne, where historians agree that townspeople killed most of their Jewish neighbors during World War II, a brand-new “information center” denies the crime.
· SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas ban
Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU’s Court of Justice challenging the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.
· RT
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Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU’s Court of Justice challenging the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.
· RT
US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
A federal judge in the United States has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to access voter data from Rhode Island.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Karen Bass wants to save the planet. Saving LA? Never mind
LA mayor Karen Bass leads a city reeling from street disorder, a failed homelessness response, wildfires, depleted police staffing, and a fiscal crisis.
· Jon Fleischman
Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
· Al Jazeera Staff
Long before Dezi Freeman, other criminals hid along the Upper Murray
Patrick Brear was part of a high-stakes Upper Murray police operation in the 1980s. (ABC News: Sarah Krieg)
· Sarah Krieg
"F**k It…Just Do It": Carville Lays Out Democratic Plan To Add States And Pack The Court To Retain Power
Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org,
· Tyler Durden
Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday.
· Associated Press
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson in court as defense argues to postpone case, keep cameras out of hearings
The man accused of killing conservative leading light Charlie Kirk was in court Friday for a marathon hearing as his lawyers argued to push his case back four months and to keep cameras out of the courtroom going forward.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Ex-Wisconsin man gets prison sentence for political campaign funding
People vote in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
· Todd Richmond
How Justin Fairfax’s ‘toxic’ home life cruelly victimized his ‘gifted’ teen kids before murder-suicide
Ex-Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina’s teen children were blessed from birth with sharp intellects and impressive athletic prowess, but for years suffered under the crushing weight of their parents’ toxic marriage and a father whose life and mental state were in freefall.
· Chris Nesi
German Holocaust memorial defaced with feces for 11th time
A Saarland Holocaust memorial stele was defaced with feces for the 11th time since January last Wednesday, according to local officials, police, and an organization that maintains the site.
· MICHAEL STARR
Civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin over 2021 Rust film set shooting to go to trial
Actor accused of acting negligently after firing loaded gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed
· Anna Betts
Energy Minister, Secretary resign
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed a high powered Presidential Commission led by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gihan Kulatunga to investigate into coal procurements from the commencement of coal-based power generation in Sri Lanka up to April 16, 2026.
· shanaka
NY fire departments seeing soaring vehicle insurance costs, Hochul says while pushing reforms
ALBANY – First responders like firefighters are seeing soaring costs and increased risks under New York’s trial-lawyer friendly car accident liability laws, Gov. Kathy Hochul charged Friday.
· Vaughn Golden
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Innate’ On Hulu, Where A Woman’s Serial Killer Father Is Out Of Prison And Copycat Killings Start To Happen
There are times when you can see the major points of a thriller’s story coming, but don’t mind as much because the acting is solid and the writing provides enough tense moments. That’s what we get with Hulu’s new thriller Innate.
· Joel Keller
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies
Gov. Greg Abbott ’s office has threatened to cut state funding to three of Texas’ largest cities if they fail to change policies that the governor says limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
· Alex Nguyen The Texas Tribune
US Supreme Court sides with Chevron in environmental case
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of oil giant Chevron on Friday in a case that could impact environmental damage lawsuits.
· Agence France-Presse
New DOJ fraud division thwarted $340M in benefit schemes during first week
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced Friday that its National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) thwarted fraud schemes targeting $340 million in taxpayer funds in its first week on the job — with more than $10 million paid back in restitution.
· Josh Christenson
Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets
Bodycam footage shows the moment a New York police officer patrolling on horseback chases a suspected purse-snatcher around city streets.
ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
During a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Gutteres warned that international law was falling apart before the world’s eyes.
· AfricaNews
The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith
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· Tiffanie Turnbull
Police in Dubai arrest alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan
LONDON (AP) — Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of Ireland’s biggest criminal networks, has been arrested in Dubai, Irish media reported Friday.
Former SLRC Chairman, Additional Director General get bail in corruption case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered the release on bail of former Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Sarath Kongahage and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who were arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges.
· shanaka
Outcry over 'disturbing' video of off-duty police officer pinning 13yo girl on train
A 13-year-old girl alleges she was violently restrained by an off-duty police officer during an arrest on a Perth train.
· Mya Kordic
Racist monster who livestreamed torture of white disabled man is back behind bars
One of the twisted brutes who livestreamed the racist torture of a white disabled man nearly a decade ago is back behind bars for chasing down and mugging a cyclist, according to police.
· Natalie O'Neill
More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025, UN says
Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated Friday, amounting to over half of the more than 72,000 deaths recorded by the territory's health ministry.
· Middleeasteye
Actor Dylan Sprouse’s tackles home invader at his Hollywood Hill home
Actor Dylan Sprouse tackled a home invader who tried to break into his Hollywood Hills estate and held the suspect at gunpoint before restraining the burglar until police arrived.
· Ross O'Keefe
Murder case in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz heads for 3rd trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz is on track for a third trial, after a judge declined Friday to dismiss charges against the onetime New York shop clerk charged with abducting and killing the boy on his way to school.
· Jennifer Peltz