Man trying to board international flight charged with murder
A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered south-west of Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.
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· Sam Mednick
Israel Police decry online defamation campaign against female officer in Jerusalem
The Israel Police condemned an online defamation and shaming campaign being perpetuated on social media against a female officer stationed in the Jerusalem district on Thursday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Three men charged over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London
British prosecutors said on Friday they had charged three men in connection with an arson attack last month on Jewish community ambulances in North London.
· Reuters
Florida man allegedly stabbed woman to death in random attack in quiet neighborhood
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after authorities say he randomly stabbed a woman to death in a quiet South Florida neighborhood, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
· Fox News
Horse racing identities arrested over drugs plot
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Man and woman arrested amid Dezi Preeman probe
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Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family
An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed eight members of the same family when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara area of Kabul province.
· Al Jazeera
One killed, dozens hurt as Peru stadium event goes awry
At least one person was killed and several injured on Friday ahead of a soccer derby match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in the Peruvian capital, said club Alianza Lima, a day before it faces off against Universitario.
· Reuters
One killed, dozens hurt as Peru soccer stadium event goes awry
At least one person was killed and several injured on Friday ahead of a soccer derby match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in the Peruvian capital, said club Alianza Lima, a day before it faces off against Universitario.
· Reuters
Five Met Police officers taken off duty after bag of weapons is left in the street
Five Metropolitan Police officers have been removed from front-line duties after a bag containing firearms and a Taser was left on a London street, the force has said.
· Imogen James
Police ask for help in locating missing woman in Albany national park
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· Yiying Li
Chinese woman whose pet dog was poisoned, killed by neighbour, sacrifices job for the cause
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· Fran Lu
Chinese woman whose pet dog was poisoned, killed by neighbour, sacrifices job for the cause
Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers
· Fran Lu
Debris fall in Dubai marina after aerial interception, one killed by shrapnel in Abu Dhabi
Authorities in Dubai said on Saturday that no fire or injuries were reported after debris fell onto the facade of a building in the city's Marina area following an aerial interception, according to a post on X/Twitter by the emirate's media office.
· REUTERS
Police investigate Lahav 433 officer accused of sexually harassing subordinate policewoman - report
An officer from Lahav 433, Israel's "FBI," is being investigated after he sexually harassed a policewoman who was working as his direct subordinate, KAN reported on Friday.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Victoria police arrest two people as part of Dezi Freeman investigation
Man and woman to be interviewed by police after arrests at separate properties in state’s north-east on Saturday morning
· Cait Kelly
Probe launched after Hospital Authority data breach involving 56,0000 patients
Patients’ names, identity card numbers, genders, dates of birth, dates of hospital visits and medical history compromised
· Edith Lin
Probe launched after Hospital Authority data breach involving 56,000 patients
Head of IT federation rues ‘spilled milk’ of data leak but urges vigilance as patients’ names, identity card numbers and medical history compromised
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients
Privacy watchdog and police investigating after patients’ names, identity card numbers, dates of hospitals visits and medical procedures leaked
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients
Privacy watchdog and police investigating after patients’ names, identity card numbers, dates of hospitals visits and medical procedures leaked
· Edith Lin
Two arrested as part of investigation into movements of Dezi Freeman
Police are investigating how Dezi Freeman remained on the run and whether he had assistance. (Supplied)
Man and woman arrested over Dezi Freeman probe
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· Sarah Swain
Man and woman arrested over Dezi Freeman probe
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· Sarah Swain
Madison Booker's offense disappears during tough shooting night as Texas falls to UCLA in Final Four
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· David Brandt
Shooting down US military aircraft is exceedingly rare
A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
· Ben Finley
UCLA women shrug off cold shooting to beat Texas in Final Four
PHOENIX – Dancing all postseason, one victory after another followed by lively celebrations, the UCLA women’s basketball team waited for the biggest stage to unveil its best move.
· Ben Bolch
Woman charged with murder following investigation into death of 24yo
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Ocean rescue leads police to ‘mother ship’ drug smuggling plot
Nine men have been charged and are accused of conspiring to import tonnes of cocaine and methamphetamine before distributing the drugs across Australia using trucking connections.
· Maeve Bannister
Second air strike hits PMF base in western Iraq
An air attack targeted the headquarters of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in the city of al-Qaim in western Iraq, Al Jazeera reported, quoting an Iraqi police source, marking a second reported strike on the paramilitary group.
· Middleeasteye
As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters
HAVANA, Cuba — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of a prison on the outskirts of Havana, waiting with other families for their loved ones to be freed in one of the biggest prison releases by the Cuban government in years.
· Associated Press
Trio facing arson charges over UK Jewish ambulance attack
LONDON, United Kingdom — Three young men have been charged with arson over the vandalizing of four ambulances run by a Jewish charity in London, British police said Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine brags that Maduro signed his SpongeBob toy in infamous NYC lockup
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· David Propper
Homeless man accused of horrific random stabbing of woman on DTLA street is already on parole
The homeless man accused of a random stabbing an elderly woman in the neck as she innocently walked on a Downtown LA street was on parole for killing another man.
· Ben Chapman, David Thompson
Man arrested after admitting to starting fire at Tokyo's Shibuya crossing
A man was arrested Friday night after claiming responsibility for pouring gasoline on the ground in the middle of a busy crossing in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station and igniting it, authorities said.
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Walmart employee fatally stabbed in random attack by thug who believed victim was a ‘demon’: cops
A Walmart employee was fatally stabbed during a late-night shift in a seemingly random attack, and the man told police he believed he was killing a “demon” that had been stalking him.
· Fox News
Air strike targets Iraqi paramilitary headquarters in Mosul
An air attack struck the headquarters of the 34th Brigade of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Mosul, Al Jazeera reported, quoting an Iraqi police source. There were no immediate reports of casualties following the strike.
· Middleeasteye
Court rejects activist's injunction request against passport return order
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has dismissed an injunction request by a female activist seeking to nullify the foreign ministry's order to return her passport for entrance into the Gaza Strip, according to sources Saturday.
· Park Sang-soo
Second suspect arrested in Brooklyn stray-bullet killing of baby
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Nine charged over alleged conspiracy to import tonnes of cocaine and meth via ‘mother ship’ in Australian waters
Police allege drugs were to be collected from a drop zone in Bass Strait and distributed across the nation using trucking connections
· Australian Associated Press
Dezi Freeman associates questioned as police map escape
Two associates of Freeman were arrested on Saturday after he was shot dead earlier this week. Source: AAP, SBS
· Sbsaustralia
Former death row inmate asks Utah judge to dismiss murder case slated for retrial
Douglas Carter, who was sentenced to death in 1985 and had his conviction reversed in 2025, appears for a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, Friday, April 3, 2026. (Chris Samuels/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool)
Sunken trawler alerts police to alleged drug smuggling plan
Eight men were arrested in Victoria and one man was apprehended in Sydney. (Supplied: Victoria Police)
Islanders honor slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller days after shock murder trial verdict
The Islanders held a tribute to slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller on Friday night at UBS Arena just two days after Diller’s shooter was stunningly acquitted on a charge of first-degree murder.
· Ethan Sears
Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires
Three people have been charged after four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set on fire in north London last week.
· Lucy Manning
Second thug accused of gunning down 7-month-old in horror NYC drive-by shooting nabbed
A second suspect in the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby girl in Brooklyn has been arrested after a days-long manhunt, sources said.
· Larry Celona, Matt Troutman
Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft
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· Anne M Peterson
Nine men charged for alleged involvement in multi-tonne drug importation into Victoria
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Multiple men charged following alleged plan to import multiple tonnes of drugs into Victoria
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· Joseph Sahyoun