Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers urge appeals court to overturn conviction
In the United States, a new development has emerged in the legal saga surrounding hip hop mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Gaza ceasefire deal marks 6 months amid Iran war tensions
Dozens of Palestinians gathered Thursday morning at Al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza to bid a final farewell to Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli drone strike the day before.
· Wafaa Shurafa
Nigeria general killed as troops repel Borno base attack
An army general and several soldiers were killed during an attempt to raid a military base in northeastern Nigeria early Thursday, officials said.
· AfricaNews
Man accused in director Kim Chang-min’s death apologizes on YouTube
A man accused of fatally assaulting late director Kim Chang-min issued a public apology through YouTube, as scrutiny grows over the police’s initial handling of the case.
· Lee Seung-ku
Ruling party's Busan mayor candidate cleared in Unification Church scandal
A joint investigation by prosecutors and police has cleared Democratic Party Rep. Chun Jae-soo of bribery allegations linked to a broader Unification Church scandal.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Not obscene? Court approval of sex doll import sparks dispute
Decision emphasizes private use, but backlash intensifies over concerns of commodification, public morality
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Five arrested over killing of 19-year-old following assault involving private university students
A 19-year-old has been killed following an incident at a hotel on Moragahahena Road within the Homagama Police Division last night, with five suspects arrested in connection with the incident.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Sydney man jailed after stomping on police officer's head in 'brutal' attack
Koby Weaver was one of three men who pleaded guilty to assaulting two off-duty police officers in Newtown. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Jury hears mum accused of son's murder allegedly claimed she 'wanted to put something in his drink'
Maree Mavis Trial is on trial for the alleged murder of her son. (AAP: Jason O'Brien)
· Talissa Siganto
Israeli air strike kills one in southern Lebanon
An Israeli air strike on the town of Hanawya in the south killed one person and injured another, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Work from home tax claims restricted after ATO court victory
Australian workers wanting to claim tax deductions for expenses related to working from home may face a higher hurdle for doing so after the Federal Court ruled against a Melbourne man who claimed part of his rent and transport expenses during the pandemic.
· Millie Muroi
Morris dazzles at home, shares spotlight with Cruspero
MANILA, Philippines — Mitchellen Cruspero and Matthew Morris delivered standout performances in contrasting fashion to share top honors in the Governor’s Cup Age Group Championships at the NODSEP courts in Dumaguete City last Thursday.
· The Manila Times
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Irish mob boss arrested in Lanzarote, big temperature drop expected over the weekend in Spain, four Spanish film directors vie for top Cannes Festival prize and more news on Friday April 10th.
· The Local
Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes
Text on plaque in Hall of Valour updated to include references to war crime – murder charges and the ongoing legal process
· Kelly Burke
Brazil: Indigenous marches in Brasília enter third day over land rights
The main procession moved on Thursday along the Esplanade of the Ministries towards Congress, while a smaller group headed to the Supreme Court. The march marked the peak of the gathering, held from 6 to 11 April and bringing together around 7,000 participants from more than 200 groups. Leaders, including Marinete T…
· AfricaNews
‘See it through’: Killer teen’s sentence cut challenged
A grieving husband has attended a High Court appeal after his wife’s teenage killer had his sentence reduced over a brutal Boxing Day home invasion.
· Andrew Stafford, Laine Clark
South Korean minister vows to expand legal remedies for adoptees and other rights victims
South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho speaks during a roundtable interview at the Justice Ministry in Gwacheon, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Family of skydiving instructor who died in freak incident speaks outside of court
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Second midwife charged with manslaughter after failed NSW homebirth
Jordan Michaela Holland was arrested on Friday, following the arrest last year of Oyebola Coxon in relation to the death of a newborn in Newcastle in 2024
· Natasha May
Hong Kong authorities spend HK$34 million on Tai Po fire recovery works
Expenditure mainly covers removal of dangerous scaffolding and nets, and assistance to police and other departments in clearing debris
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong authorities spend HK$34 million on Tai Po fire recovery works
Expenditure mainly covers removal of dangerous scaffolding and nets, and assistance to police and other departments in clearing debris
· Edith Lin
151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years
Police force accounted for the highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025
· Fiona Sun
151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years
Police force accounted for the highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025
· Fiona Sun
Lebanon reeling as Israeli strikes continue after 300 killed yesterday
Lebanon has seen renewed Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in the south, including the village of Choukîne, where rescuers carried bodies from the rubble as fires burned. The Israeli army said it had begun striking rocket launch sites “a short while ago”, following warnings that Hezbollah could expan…
· AfricaNews
Florida woman who posed as nurse and treated more than 4,400 patients without a license avoids jail time
A Florida woman who posed as a nurse and treated more than 4,400 patients without a license was sentenced this week to probation and community service after pleading no contest, avoiding jail time in a case authorities once called deeply disturbing.
· Fox News
Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who robbed bank in Wan Chai
Police say preliminary investigations showed HK$36,000 was stolen
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who robbed bank in Wan Chai
Police say preliminary investigations showed HK$36,000 was stolen
· Edith Lin
South Korea vows clean break from era of state-chaebol collusion
South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho speaks in an interview on April 9 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. (Photo by Kim Jaewon)
· KIM JAEWON
Dezi Freeman flees police during the pandemic
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Man pleads guilty to dealing with millions of dollars from illegal tobacco
Police linked the millions of dollars seized to illegal tobacco sales in Queensland. (ABC News)
· Giselle Wakatama
Man behind wheel in horror crash that killed little girl charged with drug driving
A truck driver who crashed into four cars, resulting in the death of a little girl, has been charged with drug-driving.
· Dominique Tassell
Texas lawyer no-shows jerk judge’s order to appear in court after critiquing him for berating IT worker
The Texas attorney who called out the viral judge caught on tape tearing into an IT worker and demanding he apologize for his behavior, was a no-show in court after being ordered to appear before the magistrate.
· Richard Pollina
P101.5M shabu seized, 6 drug suspects nabbed in separate operations — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Two separate anti-narcotics operations on April 9 resulted in the confiscation of illegal drugs estimated at P101.5 million and the arrest of six individuals in Paranaque City and Leyte province, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday.
· Izel Abanilla
Family devastated after Qld man charged with murdering girlfriend on road trip
Christine Joyce Diane Marshall Hunter was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend. (Supplied)
· Madeline Grace
Dad of man killed skydiving holds 'no animosity' against man convicted over incident
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Stephanie Gardiner
South Korean youth hooked on easy access to drugs online
The number of teenagers arrested for drug-related crimes in the country has surged from just 30 in 2005 to 1,477 in 2023
· The Korea Times
South Korean youth hooked on easy access to drugs online
The number of teenagers arrested for drug-related crimes in the country has surged from just 30 in 2005 to 1,477 in 2023
· The Korea Times
Dubai Police arrest key member of notorious UK crime gang as part of global crackdown | The National
Dubai Police and the UAE's Ministry of Interior have played a key role in an international effort to dismantle a Scottish crime gang described as one of the "most violent" to emerge from the country in decades.
· The National
Court rulings highlights 'narrow' view of school bullying in S. Korea
Private messages and one-on-one conduct do not consitute ostracism, courts find
· Lee Seung-ku
‘I have not tasted the gin’: Former police commissioner cleared of misconduct over gifts scandal
The state’s policing watchdog has cleared former NSW Police commissioner Karen Webb of serious misconduct over the controversial taxpayer-funded purchase of dozens of personalised bottles of gin from a friend’s Hunter Valley distillery.
· Riley Walter
Iran war live updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
Israeli strikes on Wednesday without warning killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, Lebanon’s health ministry said. Israel’s military said it targeted Hezbollah sites, but several strikes hit densely packed commercial and residential areas during rush hour, leading to widespread civilian casualties.…
Army general and several soldiers killed in attack on military base in Nigeria's northeast
An army general and several soldiers were killed during an attempt to raid a military base in northeastern Nigeria early Thursday, officials said.
· AfricaNews
Snoozing seal blocks road in popular coastal spot
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Nothing left of couple who 'loved life', two of 300 people killed in Israeli attack on Beirut | The National
Zahra Chami looked through the wreckage of what was a seven-storey building on Thursday, hoping to find anything that belonged to her cousin and his wife, Mohamad and Khatoun Krisht – two of at least 303 people killed the day before in Israel’s attacks on central Beirut.
· Nada Maucourant Atallah
Life sentence for Sunshine Coast man who stabbed victim with his own knife
Robert Noel Rogers has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of Raymond Scopelitis. (AAP: Darren England)
· Talissa Siganto
Man who allegedly claimed partner died in ‘crash with kangaroo’ in NT charged with murder
Woman, 27, found dead near Tennant Creek on Sunday with ‘visible facial injuries’, police say
· Australian Associated Press
Brother's 'heart-wrenching' decision to turn off surfer's life support
Guy Haymes was found with serious head injuries inside a unit in Manly. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
Family 'empty and shocked' after surfer's death over $50 dispute
Guy Haymes was found with serious head injuries inside a unit in Manly. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
Iran war latest: US to host Israel-Lebanon talks next week as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire | The National
'It's going to be very painful' if Iran doesn't make a deal, Trump saysAt least 303 killed in Israeli attacks on LebanonWarning over 'unacceptable' attacks on UN peacekeepers in LebanonPresident Sheikh Mohamed and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discuss Iranian attacksNato allies stepping up to provide US support, vo…
· The National
Trump shares 'vicious', uncensored footage of woman being killed
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· April Glover