Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Irish organised crime group, arrested in UAE
Arrest by Dubai police comes as Irish authorities issue warrant related to alleged organised crime offences
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ex-NYPD police sergeant avoids jail during manslaughter appeal
Former New York City police sergeant Erik Duran stands during his sentencing hearing at the Bronx County Hall of Justice Thursday, April 9, 2026, New York, for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, Eric Duprey, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died. (AP Photo/Michael R. Sisak)
· Michael R Sisak
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner seen cleaning truck after murdering Athena Strand in disturbing security footage
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner was seen cleaning the van he used to abduct and murder 7-year-old Athena Strand in disturbing security video taken from the vehicle.
· Anthony Blair
The week around the world in 20 pictures
View image in fullscreenTyre, LebanonDisplaced children queue to receive toys at a shelter in Tyre. On Thursday, Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon to be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week, in a deal that it is hoped will bring progress toward a parallel peace agre…
· Jim Powell
Family of cuffed man who died in Kansas files federal lawsuit
A portrait of Charles Adair, who died after a deputy kneeled on his back in a Kansas jail, is displayed at a news conference held by his family and their attorneys at Friendship Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Heather Hollingsworth, File)
· Heather Hollingsworth
Ramy Youssef's new stand-up and return of American Gladiators – shows and films to stream this week | The National
From reboots of classic formats to true-crime deep dives and new comedy specials, this week’s streaming releases bring a mix of familiar concepts and fresh storytelling. Whether you’re after light entertainment, prestige drama or something more offbeat, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist.
· David Tusing
West Virginia girl who sparked Supreme Court case on transgender athletes leans into track season
Becky Pepper-Jackson is part of a potentially history-making case before the U.S. Supreme Court this summer. For now, the West Virginia high schooler is focused on her sophomore year track season, hoping it won’t be her last. (AP Video: John Raby, Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)
· John Raby
‘Scuba Steve’ busted for impersonating cop — after being asked to move his car at Mississippi arts festival
Steven Michael Johnson, best known as cancer-fighting T-shirt designer “Scuba Steve,” was arrested for allegedly impersonating a cop when authorities asked him to move his car at a local arts festival — but he claims it’s all a big “misunderstanding.”
· Patrick Reilly
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
New young German police officer trainees throw their hats in the air after taking their oath of service and officially entering the service for security, law and democracy in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Disturbing look inside $3.5M house where D4vd was hiding before murder arrest
D4vd remained out of sight from the public for months, holed up in a $3.5 million Hollywood Hills home and surrounded by messy chaos before he was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
· Brad Appleton
Ex-NYPD ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran to be freed on $300K bail as he appeals manslaughter rap
Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran will be released from prison as he fights his manslaughter conviction for fatally chucking a picnic cooler at a fleeing drug-suspect.
· David Propper
Dubai Police arrest Irish citizen with alleged links to organised crime group | The National
Dubai Police on Friday announced an Irish citizen had been arrested over allegations he played a role in an organised criminal group involved in international crimes in his home country.
· The National
Dr. Cerina Fairfax is mourned after she was killed by her husband
Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, right, and his wife, Cerina, at the inauguration of Gov. Ralph Northam at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Kevin Morley, File)
· Brian Witte
Mugabe's son avoids attempted murder charge with guilty plea
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, left, son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, appears with co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze at the Alexandra Magistrates Court in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, April 17, 2026, after submitting partial guilty pleas on separate charges linked to a February shooting at his h…
· Michelle Gumede
Irish fugitive and alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai, police say
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.
· BBC News
The major potential hang-up in the D4vd murder case
Police dramatically arrested the singer D4vd in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas — but the case may have a major potential issue, according to TMZ.
· Kevin Barr
What to know about D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old girl's killing
Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year in his apparently abandoned Tesla that was towed from the Hollywood Hills, authorities said Thursday. (April 17)
Mounted NYPD officer and horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan
NEW YORK — A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police officer and his horse.
· Associated Press
UK: Footage used in Palestine Action trial contains 'perceived gaps', court hears
Footage used in the trial of six Palestine Action activists facing charges connected to a break-in to an Israeli-owned arms factory contains "perceived gaps", a UK court has heard.
· Middleeasteye
Of failed revolution and Raymond Powell
THE original intention for the meeting was to discuss the filing of a petition at the Supreme Court for restraining Raymond Powell from interfering with the internal affairs of the Philippines, particularly the conduct of government. Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute (ACPSSI) President Herman Tiu…
· Mauro Gia Samonte
A testimony built on sand? Dangerous gambit of anchoring Sara Duterte’s impeachment on a tainted witness
BY any legal or political standard, impeachment is meant to be a solemn constitutional process, not a theater for speculative narratives or unverified accusations. Yet the April 14 hearing before the House Committee on Justice raises a troubling question: Why would lawmakers anchor such grave proceedings on the test…
· Anna Malindog-Uy
10 militants killed in arrest gunfight
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· Agence France-Presse
No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
Police investigating the rape of a woman by several men outside a church in Epsom say they have "not found any evidence" that the offence took place as initially reported.
· Patrick Barlow
Mounted police officer, horse corner suspected purse snatcher in New York
A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police officer and his horse.
New details of D4vd arrest revealed after bombshell charges in 14-year-old’s murder
The singer D4vd was booked into a South Los Angeles jail late Thursday night after his arrest on murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
· Patrick Hedlund
Justices side with oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Dy welcomes arrest of former lawmaker Zaldy Co
MANILA, Philippines - Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd has welcomed the arrest of former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co in Prague, Czech Republic, calling it a "significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people,"
· Red Mendoza
Driver fleeing cops makes death-defying escape from moving car during wild SoCal chase
A suspected car thief used a daring escape tactic as police chased him along a Southern California freeway early Friday morning.
· Ross O'Keefe
Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
A nursery, its boss and a worker have been sentenced over the death of a 14-month-old boy who was subjected to "excessive" force as staff tried to make him sleep.
· Josh Sandiford
FedEx killer Tanner Horner’s chilling response while trying to act innocent after Athena Strand’s kidnapping
FedEx killer Tanner Horner pretended to act surprised after “learning” of his 7-year-old victim, Athena Strand’s kidnapping, chilling footage played for his murder trial jury in Fort Worth, Texas, shows.
· Anthony Blair
Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
The actor Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".
· Abigail Taylor
NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says
Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’
· Jordyn Beazley
78-year-old innocent bystander shot dead yards from his NYC home after being hit by stray bullet
A 78-year-old innocent bystander was killed after being hit by a stray bullet just yards from his home in The Bronx, police and sources said Friday.
· Joe Marino, Anthony Blair
The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice
Paul Quinn’s conviction, 23 years after the attack, exposes how a victim was repeatedly failed and an innocent man wrongly jailed
· Josh Halliday, Stevenmorris
Eagles’ Super Bowl standout Alshon Jeffery arrested for insurance fraud
Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud on Wednesday in California, according to TMZ Sports.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Myanmar frees Win Myint, cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s prison term in broad-ranging amnesty deal | South China Morning Post
Newly-elected president Min Aung Hlaing also commuted all death sentences and released 4,300 prisoners to mark the Thingyan New Year.
Report of drone with ‘dangerous substances’ near London’s Israeli embassy sparks UK police probe
LONDON — British police said on Friday they were investigating a security incident near the Israeli embassy in London after a group reported online that it had targeted the premises with drones carrying “dangerous substances.”
· Reuters
London police investigating incident near Israeli embassy
London police in protective clothing are investigating an incident that took place near the Israeli embassy on Friday.
· Middleeasteye
UN chief warns of eroding international law at World Court anniversary
Judges walk to their seats before reading the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on what Israel must do to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, file)
· Molly Quell
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
The son of Zimbabwe’s late former leader Robert Mugabe has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in a high-profile shooting case in South Africa.
· AfricaNews
Simon Patterson to pen memoir after mushroom murder case
The husband of death cap mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will share his story publicly for the first time as he prepares to release a tell-all book.
· Erin Pearson
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties
Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country
· Paul McNamara
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: German star combining rugby with police duties
Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country
· Paul McNamara
Israel can talk to Lebanon - so why not the Palestinians? - opinion
At first glance, it almost didn’t look real: more than 60 Palestinian men packed into the back of a garbage truck – a place meant for refuse, not people – who were pulled out one by one by police officers.
· YAAKOV KATZ
Women and girls comprise more than half of Gaza war dead | The National
More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 − an average of at least 47 each day, said a report by UN Women released on Friday.
· The National
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities
· dpa
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities
· dpa
Manila court grants bail to Arnolfo Teves in 2019 Negros Oriental killing case
MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 30 has granted the petition for bail to former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo Teves in connection with the alleged killing of Pacito Libron in 2019.
· Allen Limos
Zaldy Co arrested in Germany, now in Czech Republic | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· Jaira Roxas
Victims may pursue universal jurisdiction if ICC loses jurisdiction over Duterte case — ICC lawyer
Victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) could still seek justice in other jurisdictions if the Appeals Chamber rules that the tribunal no longer has authority over the case, a lawyer representing victims said on Friday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña