Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth Scoot flight
If convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, the suspect faces a jail term of up to 12 years
· CNA
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest
Surrey Police has said it "will not tolerate disorder" following a protest in Epsom over the rape of a woman outside a church by several men.
· Nathan Bevan
Laotian arrested for smuggling 5 kilograms of meth
A Laotian national was arrested for allegedly smuggling 5 kilograms of methamphetamine into South Korea through an express shipment from Thailand, the Korea Customs Service’s Gwangju office said Wednesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Ben Roberts-Smith seeks taxpayer funding for criminal defence
Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking public funding for his criminal defence after being charged with war crimes over the alleged murders of five unarmed detainees in Afghanistan.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Minns might have lost in court, but he knew failed protest laws were a winner
The decision by NSW’s top court on Thursday to strike down controversial anti-protest laws rushed through parliament after the Bondi terror attack is an embarrassing defeat for Premier Chris Minns.
· Michael McGowan
American citizen held in Zanzibar after partner's death
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (AP) — Police in Zanzibar are holding an American citizen whose partner died in mysterious circumstances following a dispute at the hotel where they were staying.
At least 16 killed as Russia pounds Ukraine in overnight attack
KYIV — At least 16 people were killed and more than 100 injured as Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with nearly 700 drones and 44 missiles.
· Veronika Melkozerova
We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing
Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary
· Brian Wong
We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing
Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary
· Brian Wong
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to time in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a party rally.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks
The army on Wednesday buried officers and soldiers killed in attacks killed in recent Islamist militant attacks in the north east.
· AfricaNews
'Attention-seeking' man allegedly targeted police, defence in 'cybercrime spree'
Aiden Wood is charged with 12 offences. (LinkedIn)
· Eva Blandis
Police probe supervisor who assaulted Nepalese workers, threatened them with imitation gun
Police are investigating a man in his 70s on suspicion of assaulting two Nepalese migrant workers and threatening them with a homemade imitation firearm at a poultry farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, police said Thursday.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested over possession of T-56 ammunition
Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following the recovery of firearms-related items from his residence in Piliyandala, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
BEIJING (AP) — A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijing’s behest.
· Dake Kang
Beninese pan-African activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa
Police in South Africa have arrested pan-African activist, Kemi Seba, who is wanted in Benin for “inciting rebellion” after he supported a foiled coup in December.
· AfricaNews
IDF to issue tender for 12,000 Israeli-made assault drones
IDF Ground Forces and the Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate are seeking to equip the army with Israeli-made assault drones, as part of the developing drone war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has been making increased use of drones in recent weeks. Just yesterday, an IDF spokesm…
· ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS
Man arrested for smashing car with hammer on Ulsan street
A man in his 50s was arrested for smashing a car carrying his wife and another man with a blunt object in Ulsan, police said.
· Lim Jae-seong
Attempted murder charges possible over Wangaratta stabbing
Victoria Police have charged a man over a stabbing at a social housing complex in Wangaratta on Wednesday. (AAP: James Ross)
· Philippe Perez
Hospitals ordered to pay W400m for ER refusals in death of 4-year-old
Two hospitals that refused to accept a critically ill 4-year-old patient have been ordered by a South Korean court on Thursday to pay a combined 400 million won ($272,000) in damages to the child’s family.
· Tammy Park
3 senior police officials, 8 others reassigned amid hazing incident at PNPA
MANILA, Philippines — Three senior police officials were reassigned in the latest reorganization within the Philippine National Police (PNP), stemming from developments at the PNP Academy (PNPA).
· Izel Abanilla
'No-one's committed murder here': Port CEO urges change to tribunal process
Port Adelaide Football Club chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL Tribunal process needs to improve. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)
Hakea prisoners take WA government to court over ‘inhumane living conditions’
Six men who spent time incarcerated in Hakea Prison are taking the West Australian government to court, alleging they experienced “inhumane living conditions” while in the prison system.
· Michael Philipps
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife and hiding her body in freezer arrested after international manhunt
A Navy reservist accused of murdering his wife in Virginia and fleeing the country has been arrested and is expected to be extradited to the United States.
· Fox News
Samsung Electronics seeks court injunction over union's potential action
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. has filed for a court injunction in connection with potential collective action by its labor union that could disrupt production, industry sources said Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Controversial post-Bondi protest restrictions struck down in court
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Kat Wong
7 French tourists arrested after viral Songkran spray clash with van driver in Phuket
Police said the group of revellers blocked traffic, sprayed water at the driver and ignored orders to disperse
· SCMP’s Asia desk
7 French tourists arrested after viral Songkran spray clash with van driver in Phuket
Police said the group of revellers blocked traffic, sprayed water at the driver and ignored orders to disperse
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Photos of Nazis with red paint were left at the entrance to the Haifa District Health Bureau on the morning of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Tuesday), the Health Ministry stated, in what was described as an offensive act targeting public employees.
· SHIR PERETS
Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war
Opening his visit to Cameroon on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV delivered a pointed message on the integrity of leadership, urging authorities to confront endemic corruption. Speaking at the presidential palace in Yaoundé, he told President Paul Biya, 93, that public authority must restore its credibility by breaking “the …
· AfricaNews
Exoskeleton devices to help Wang Fuk Court residents visit fire-ravaged flats | South China Morning Post
Wang Fuk Court residents are set to return home for the first time since the deadly blaze to retrieve personal belongings in designated time slots starting from April 20.
Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel
Israel Police officers seized over 5 million shekels in cash, as well as weapons and ammunition across several neighborhoods in the Bedouin city of Rahat, near Beersheba in southern Israel, the police confirmed on Thursday.
· JAMES GENN
15-year-old dead, 2 injured, in gang-related shooting at popular Long Island park
A teen was killed, and two people were wounded after gunfire erupted at a barbecue inside a popular Long Island park on Wednesday night — with two people now in custody, according to authorities and reports.
· Larry Celona, Zoe Hussain
What will come of the talks between Lebanon and Israel? | The National
US-brokered negotiations between Lebanon and Israel began this week in Washington. This comes after at least 1,500 Lebanese have been killed in Israeli strikes since March and more than one million remain displaced.
· The National
‘I could see his face had been shot out’: Court hears of underworld figure’s final moments
Slain underworld figure Gavin “Capable” Preston attended his local cafe Sweet Lulu’s almost daily in the lead-up to his death in a hail of bullets, but had never sat at a table outside until the day he died.
· Erin Pearson
Pro-Palestinian campaign at Yonsei prompts police response
A student group at Yonsei University held a campus campaign Wednesday, prompting school officials to call police over what they described as unauthorized activities.
· Yoon Min-sik
Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead
Ukraine reports that Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro overnight into Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. In the capital, four people were killed, including a 12-year-old boy, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. In Odesa, six people died, while officials in Dnipro reported one fatality …
· AfricaNews
Special counsel seeks 2-yr sentence for ex-President Yoon over perjury
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Thursday sought a two-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of giving false testimony during former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's insurrection trial.
· Lee Haye-ah
Hong Kong police bust beautician-led syndicate behind HK$410,000 credit card theft
Mong Kok beautician allegedly led a syndicate that stole clients’ cards during treatments and splurged on phones, gold and herbal goods
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong police bust beautician-led syndicate behind HK$410,000 credit card theft
Mong Kok beautician allegedly led a syndicate that stole clients’ cards during treatments and splurged on phones, gold and herbal goods
· Lo Hoi-ying
Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were ‘inappropriate’
US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday she regretted “hurtful” remarks about a colleague, apologizing in a court-issued statement after seemingly taking aim at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s perspective on immigration enforcement.
· Fox News
Stepfather tells Japanese investigators ‘there’s no doubt’ he killed missing boy
About 1,000 people were mobilised to find Yuki, who went missing on March 23. His body was found on Monday in a rural area in Kyoto
· Kyodo
Stepfather tells Japanese investigators ‘there’s no doubt’ he killed missing boy
About 1,000 people were mobilised to find Yuki, who went missing on March 23. His body was found on Monday in a rural area in Kyoto
· Kyodo
191 people killed during ‘world’s largest water fight’ in Thailand
The annual festival of Songkran usually signifies a dazzling week-long celebration — but this year’s death toll paints a picture that’s anything but.
· News.com.au
Hong Kong reports 99% participation of young 2019 protest convicts in rehab project
Security Bureau says nearly all young protest offenders have taken part in Project PATH, with a recidivism rate of just 0.2 per cent
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong reports 99% participation of young 2019 protest convicts in rehab project
Security Bureau says nearly all young protest offenders have taken part in Project PATH, with a recidivism rate of just 0.2 per cent
· Jess Ma
Underworld figure had 'never' sat outside at cafe until day he was shot, court told
Gavin Preston was a frequent diner at Sweet Lulu's cafe before he was killed in 2023. (Facebook)
· Kristian Silva
Justice for John: ‘I am very happy that it will create a precedent’
The voice on the other end of the phone was frail but happy. We both knew the man on the line was dying, but he was ringing with good news.
· John Silvester
Former Brazil spy chief freed from US ICE detention, ally and source say
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem was freed from immigration detention in the United States on Wednesday, according to an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro and a source from Brazil's federal police.
· REUTERS
Student kills 9 in Turkey’s second school shooting in 2 days
A student opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13 others, the interior minister said, in the country’s second such shooting in two days.
· Associated Press