US rapper Pooh Shiesty charged over Dallas robbery case
Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Dallas, Texas.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan to be tried for 'apology for terrorism'
French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan, who was held in police custody for several hours in France on Thursday, will be tried in July for "apology for terrorism" due to a post on social media, the Paris prosecutor's office announced.
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One killed and four injured after falling debris causes fires at Abu Dhabi gas plant | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· The National
Trump told Pam Bondi ‘I think it’s time’ day before he fired her as attorney general: report
President Trump told Attorney General Pam Bondi her time in his administration was up while the two rode from the White House to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, according to a report.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted second-degree murder of frontman’s father
Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his car
· Laura Snapes
Flash floods in Afghanistan’s Herat destroy homes, crops
Fast-flowing floodwater surges through the Afghan village of Zawul in Herat province after days of heavy rain and storms. The extreme weather has killed dozens across Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. Villagers are appealing to the authorities to build dams for protection.
· The Manila Times
US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘bait and switch’
Richard Blumenthal says company acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show it upping fees to cut losses
· Rosalind Adams
Queensland man jailed for 15 years after live-streaming child abuse
The man was arrested after a tip-off from the FBI. (Supplied)
Israel strikes over 3,500 Lebanon targets in a month, says military
Lebanon’s health ministry said on Thursday that 1,345 people have been killed and 4,040 wounded since the war began, including 125 children
· Agence France-Presse
Bangladesh mourns six citizens killed by Iranian strikes and calls for end to war | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Ramola Talwar Badam
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$280,000 worth of dried shark fins from Panama
Officers say goods declared as dried fish maw and weighed about 162kg
· Fiona Sun
Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?
Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Husband of Florida politician Nancy Metayer Bowen’s chilling confession after he allegedly killed wife — as he texted with her worried colleagues
The husband who allegedly murdered the vice chair of Florida’s Democratic Party admitted to committing the grisly killing to his uncle because he “couldn’t take it anymore” — while he hid his crimes from his wife’s worried colleagues.
· Nicholas McEntyre
UK mass crackdown on Palestine activism has brought chaos to the courts
The conviction of two leaders of the Palestine solidarity movement, Chris Nineham, the vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition, and Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, for breaching police conditions as organisers of a peaceful Palestine protest has been widely seen as a direct assault on the …
· Middleeasteye
3 Chinese nationals arrested in Malaysia over fake US visa passes
Police said investigations uncovered a syndicate supplying counterfeit documents for US entry
· The Star
Protests erupt in Guinea-Bissau after activist’s killing
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, demanding justice following the killing of civil society activist Vigario Luis Balanta.
· AfricaNews
Police shut down $100,000 fuel giveaway
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Your Friends & Neighbours season two review – Jon Hamm was made for this moreish crime caper
The star returns as wealthy neighbourhood thief Coop in this rich dessert of a show. But as he tackles middle-age malaise, there’s a lot of heart – plus a guest appearance by James Marsden
· Jack Seale
Japan to step up its fight against money laundering by scammers
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approved Friday amendments to the criminal proceeds transfer prevention law to give police stronger ammunition to crack down on money laundering by scammers.
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Police refer notorious 'drug kingpin' to prosecution for trafficking over 10 bln won worth of drugs
UIJEONGBU, South Korea, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they have referred a notorious drug smuggler repatriated from the Philippines to the prosecution for allegedly trafficking over 10 billion won (US$6.6 million) worth of illegal drugs.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Police called, traffic chaos as desperate motorists fight for free petrol
A fuel giveaway gimmick in Melbourne’s west devolved into chaos as motorists snarled traffic around the block before police had to step in.
· Isabel McMillan
Four children killed in machete attack at Kampala nursery school
A shocking attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda has left four young children dead, in an incident that has stunned the nation.
· AfricaNews
‘Devout Christian’ couple forced adopted daughter to soil herself in Fla. bedroom for years and clean up mess: court docs
A Florida fire rescue lieutenant and his wife – who are “devout Christians” – allegedly forced their adopted daughter to soil herself in her own bedroom for years and then clean up her own mess, police said.
· David Propper
Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysian death row returns home: ‘feels unreal’
Ani Anggraeni spent nearly 15 years in prison for drug trafficking before her death sentence was commuted and she was later pardoned
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Misread mockery leads to stabbing, victim faces vision loss
A Chinese national in his 50s has been referred to prosecutors on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault after a stabbing attack in Seoul that left a man with severe facial and optic nerve injuries, police said Friday.
· Park Han-na
Congestion expected in central Seoul Saturday due to rallies, Easter event
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Traffic congestion is expected in downtown Seoul this weekend, as major roads will be closed for large-scale rallies and events, police said Friday.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Tiger Woods says he was 'talking to the president' moments after car crash | The National
Tiger Woods said he was "just talking to the president" on the phone just after his car crash in Florida last week, according to bodycam footage released by police.
· The National
Hong Kong police on the hunt for 2 men who attacked taxi driver after quarrel
Driver asked the pair blocking his vehicle to move aside, triggering an argument that led to the alleged attack, according to police
· Jeffie Lam
Feds’ fraud takedown: Just the start
Federal authorities arrested eight people in Los Angeles tied to a hospice fraud scheme involving more than $50 million in intended Medicare losses.
· Jon Fleischman
Man arrested after threatening an attack on a high-speed train in Germany
A man was arrested on Thursday after threatening an attack on a high-speed train in Germany, police said. Several people were slightly injured when firecrackers were set off.
· Associated Press
Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead
A child has been arrested in connection with the death of 12-year-old girl who was struck by a metal water bottle in an alleged bullying attack at her school.
· Daniel Farr
Ohio brute who was serving 29-year sentence for murder has all but 1 charge dropped by appeals court
An Ohio savage who spent more than two years behind bars on a murder conviction had all but one of the charges dropped this week since the jury saw him shackled during trial, an appeals court ruled.
· Caitlin McCormack
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi – a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration – from her post as America’s top law enforcement officer.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Vicious ‘No Kings’ instigators threw bottles at police horses in chaotic downtown Los Angeles protest
Bloodthirsty ‘No Kings’ protestors threw bottles at two police horses and injured an officer at last weekend’s mayhem-filled riots, Los Angeles Police Department officials said.
· Ben Chapman
Florida man allegedly stuffed human remains in suitcases found in remote area
A Florida man was arrested after human remains were discovered inside two suitcases in a remote area, authorities said.
· Fox News
‘Hotel California’ cocaine found stashed in secret compartment during $1M bust
Police discovered several packs of cocaine worth an estimated $1 million hidden in a car’s floorboards during a traffic stop in Merced.
· Daniel Farr
Son charged after the alleged fatal stabbing of his father in Sydney's west
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Don’t let geopolitical rivalry skew debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing
Courts can be criticised; judgments can be contested. But legal analysis should not be influenced by geopolitical rivalry
· Bernard Chan
50 minutes, 50,000 calls, US$1.2 million lost: Singapore’s high-speed scam
A Malaysian man hired by a gang, who set up the devices at a flat in the city state, was sentenced to jail for five years and three months
· CNA
DOJ to balance transparency, confidentiality in release of ICI report
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would carefully balance transparency and confidentiality in deciding which portions of the report by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) could be disclosed to the public.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Two NSW teenagers charged over violent extremist material allegedly linked to terror
Police say they found a ballistic-style vest, several notebooks and literature they allege contained extremist references
· Benita Kolovos
Motorcyclist killed in traffic light crash in Adelaide, another rushed to hospital
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Trump ballroom approved by panel, remains stalled by judge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom won final planning approval on Thursday, but construction remains in limbo following a court order that he needs congressional approval.
· Agence France-Presse
Jon Hamm is trying to break good in Your Friends and Neighbours
It’s hard not to lean into the easy comparison with this dramedy about a regular guy drawn to a life of crime in middle age: it is indeed Breaking Bad with better, or at least more expensive, clothes and drugs. But in its second season, hedge fund manager-turned burglar Andrew Cooper (Jon Hamm) is much more interest…
· Karl Quinn
PNP chief leads by example, hits the streets to personally inspect Holy Week security in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — As millions of Filipinos prepared to travel and attend religious gatherings this Holy Week, General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, took a hands-on approach, hitting the streets to personally inspect security measures at Metro Manila’s busiest transport termi…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s dad
A former member of the popular hardcore punk band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after hitting the father of the band’s lead singer with his car, authorities said.
· Remy Tumin
Who is Todd Blanche, Trump's pick for acting US attorney general?
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, listens. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)
· Michael R Sisak
NYC pays $8B a year for nonprofits’ promises — let’s demand results
New York City spends $8 billion a year on social services like homeless shelters, addiction programs and senior centers — billions more than it spends on its police department.
· Josh Appel
Solomon Islands residents live in fear of WWII bomb explosions
With more people on the islands killed or injured due to the munitions, a UN team calls for international efforts to remove the danger
· Julian Ryall