Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer
Nigerian authorities have withdrawn terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
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Protesters clashed with police at a protest in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia. (ABC News: Digby Werthmuller)
· Alexander Lewis
Florida woman Kami Ellis charged with DUI after being pulled over driving wrong way, handing cop Barnes & Noble gift card instead of license
A Florida woman was allegedly so drunk behind the wheel that she was pulled over driving the wrong way down the road and then handed a cop a Barnes & Noble gift card instead of her license.
· Richard Pollina
Court strikes down Minns government’s controversial protest restrictions
The state’s top court has struck down laws rushed through parliament by the Minns government to restrict protests in Sydney after the Bondi terrorist attack.
· Michaela Whitbourn, Jessica McSweeney
Mother convicted for selling child online
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it has secured the conviction of a mother who sold her child online, following a ruling by a Quezon City court.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
NSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack
Court finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutional
· Jordyn Beazley
15-year-old allegedly stabbed another teen to death at Ohio State University campus field
A 15-year-old is facing murder charges after allegedly fatally stabbing another teenager on the campus of Ohio State University, according to reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Malaysia pumps up police action at border petrol stations to curb subsidised fuel leaks
Malaysia is trying to prevent its heavily subsidised petrol and diesel from being siphoned across land and sea borders as the global energy crisis bites
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia pumps up police action at border petrol stations to curb subsidised fuel leaks
Malaysia is trying to prevent its heavily subsidised petrol and diesel from being siphoned across land and sea borders as the global energy crisis bites
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants
More than 350 cannabis plants and half a kilogram of cannabis plant material were located and seized. (ABC Goldfields: Jarrod Lucas)
· Jarrod Lucas
Australian federal court issues warning to lawyers over ‘unacceptable’ use of AI
New guidance to legal profession ‘embraces’ use of technology but flags penalties for lawyers who ‘mislead the court’ with AI-generated errors
· Josh Taylor
4 suspects, including 2 dismissed policemen, killed in rescue operation
MANILA, Philippines — Four suspects, including two dismissed policemen, were killed while a personnel of the Anti-Kidnapping Group was injured (AKG) in a firefight on Wednesday (April 15) in the rescue of a businessman in Paranaque, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.
· Izel Abanilla
Animal rights group plans to raid Wisconsin breeding facility and free 2,000 beagles
An armada of animal rights activists warned that they will be raiding a contested breeding facility in Wisconsin to free 2,000 beagles trapped inside — and preemptively labeled any police intervention as “illegal.”
· Caitlin McCormack
US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three
Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177
· Guardian staff and agencies
13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills
A middle school pickup turned into a chaotic crime scene when a 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School in North Hills Wednesday afternoon — leaving a 17-year-old wounded.
· Pierce Sharpe
Russia pummels Ukraine with drone and missile strikes, killing three
Two killed, including a child, in Kyiv with another death in the city of Dnipro amid strikes across the country
· Agence France-Presse
What to know about Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2
This 2025 photo provided by Sunisa Kim Kipe shows Lauren Bullis at the Green Meadows Preserve in Cobb County, Ga. (Sunisa Kim Kipe via AP)
‘The Fear of 13’ review: Adrien Brody goes to prison in a predictable criminal justice schlep on Broadway
One hour and 50 minutes, with no intermission. At the James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th Street.
· Johnny Oleksinski
Top court rules POSCO should directly hire group of subcontract workers
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling that ordered steelmaker POSCO to directly hire over 200 subcontract workers who worked for the company for more than two years.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.
· Victor Nava
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner Mohammadi ‘critical’ after heart attack
Supporters say the life of 2023 peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is at ‘immediate and irreparable risk’ in an Iranian prison
· Agence France-Presse
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner Mohammadi ‘critical’ after heart attack
Supporters say the life of 2023 peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is at ‘immediate and irreparable risk’ in an Iranian prison
· Agence France-Presse
YouTuber attends arrest warrant hearing over alleged defamation of Lee
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil appeared at a court Thursday to attend a hearing on his potential arrest on charges of defaming President Lee Jae Myung and Lee Jun-seok, leader of the minor New Reform Party.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape.
· Yonhap
Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences in El Salvador
El presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, habla durante una conferencia de prensa con el presidente electo de Chile en el palacio presidencial en San Salvador, El Salvador, el viernes 30 de enero de 2026. (Foto AP/Salvador Meléndez)
NBA says Ball should have been ejected for foul that injured Adebayo
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) lies on the court during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
· Tim Reynolds
Mom of 2 boys killed by LA socialite in hit-and-run crash reveals vile message killer sent from jail
A mom still mourning the tragic deaths of her two boys after a LA socialite killed them after speeding through a crosswalk reacted to the disgusting message the killer sent her from jail.
· Katie Jerkovich, Daniel Farr
Texas mom of 3 accused of helping hubby run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
A Texas mom of three who pleaded her innocence when her hubby was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution ring frequented by local cops is now accused of coaching women to sell their bodies out of the couple’s home.
· Caitlin McCormack
Police gatecrash bikie clubhouse party in Sydney
A party at the Mongols’ Sydney headquarters ended early after NSW Police’s anti-bikie squad gatecrashed the event and forced 200-odd revellers to lay face down on the ground as they seized alcohol, drugs and cash.
· Perry Duffin
Sonia Sotomayor apologizes to Brett Kavanaugh in US supreme court justice spat
In a spilling of the court’s divisions in public, Sotomayor had criticized Kavanaugh over a dissenting ruling on ICE raids
· Reuters
Ex-Top Gun pilot loses appeal against extradition
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Adelaide Lang
How the law protects when a parent abducts their child across borders
Hong Kong is a signatory to a law that enables children to be returned to their habitual residence, and the local court to make a determination
· Eugene Yim
How the law protects when a parent abducts their child across borders
Hong Kong is a signatory to a law that enables children to be returned to their habitual residence, and the local court to make a determination
· Eugene Yim
Police flood site of Orange Crush festival, warn of teen takeovers at controversial hot spot
Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.
· Fox News
Police investigate death after woman's body found
Police were called to the scene in Mareeba at around 7.15am today. (ABC News: Crystalyn Brown)
· Holly Richardson
Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
A knife-wielding woman was fatally shot by police outside a Walmart in the US state of Nebraska after she kidnapped a child, police said.
· Sareen Habeshian
Boasberg faces new call for impeachment after appeals court orders judge to end ‘contempt crusade’ against Trump officials
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) called on House Republicans Tuesday to impeach District Judge James Boasberg after a federal appeals court ordered the jurist to end his criminal contempt probe against Trump administration officials.
· Victor Nava
NSW Police target bikie clubhouse
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‘Hunger Games’ actor arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, intent to kill
“Hunger Games” star Ethan Jamieson was arrested for allegedly assaulting three men with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.
· Vanessa Serna
Breaking: Former US Marine pilot Dan Duggan to be extradited from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in December 2022 after Australia agreed to his extradition. (Supplied)
Lindsay Lohan’s stepmom arrested for allegedly attacking ex Michael Lohan
Lindsay Lohan’s stepmother, Kate Lohan, was arrested for allegedly attacking the actress’s father, Michael Lohan, on Tuesday, Page Six can confirm.
· BreAnna Bell
California attorney John Eastman who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses license
John Eastman, a California law professor, speaks to reporters after a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
At least 16 in Ukraine reportedly killed as Russia launches 2026's deadliest attack so far
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured after a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, according to the country's state emergency service. Source: AAP / EPA / Sergey Dolzhenko
· Sbsaustralia
Minns says NSW government 'disappointed' as protest laws ruled unconstitutional
A judge has ruled against NSW's strict protest laws introduced in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. Source: AAP / Flavio Brancaleone
· Sbsaustralia
Mother fears kids filmed by hidden cameras in theatre change rooms
Police seized multiple electronic devices from the Horsham Town Hall. (ABC News: Ed Gannno)
· Tamara Clark
NSW nurses win pay rises of up to 26 per cent in end to two-year dispute
More than 60,000 nurses and midwives in NSW will receive pay increases of up to 26 per cent after the industrial court acknowledged the majority-female workforce had been historically undervalued, ending a two-year battle with the state’s Labor government.
· Angus Thomson
NSW nurses win pay rises of up to 28 per cent in end to two-year dispute
More than 60,000 nurses and midwives in NSW will receive pay increases of up to 28 per cent after the industrial court acknowledged the majority-female workforce had been historically undervalued, ending a two-year battle with the state’s Labor government.
· Angus Thomson
Men charged with bringing bombs to anti-Muslim New York protest plead not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges they brought homemade bombs to an anti-Islam protest outside New York City’s mayor’s home in a failed attempt at a terror attack inspired by the Islamic State group.
Video shows father and son illegally scuttling boat off NSW South Coast
Father and son Mark Anthony and Marcus Clem McDermott have been fined $15,000 for illegally scuttling a vessel in an Australia-first ruling.
· Penny Burfitt