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
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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.
· No Author
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
Woman missing in Brisbane River as fatal incidents mar start of Easter
A search is continuing for a woman believed to have entered the Brisbane River from a South Brisbane CityCat terminal early on Friday, as police and emergency services responded to a series of fatal crashes and serious incidents across Queensland going into Easter.
· Cameron Atfield
Elite Special Forces commando at heart of $1.5M-a-month mercenary killing unit funded by royal family: Suit
A former Special Forces commando made millions of dollars carrying out assassinations for the United Arab Emirates, new court documents claim.
· Jeremy Louwerse
Federal officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing teen on reservation
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former federal law enforcement officer pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual abuse after prosecutors said he raped an intoxicated 14-year-old girl on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and tried to cover it up.
‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure
The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party
· Alastair McCready and Yu-chen Li in Taipei
Police arrest dozens in operation targeting soaring Ballarat car thefts
Police have arrested 12 people during a major operation launched in response to a rise in car thefts in Ballarat.
Police arrest dozen in operation targeting soaring Ballarat car thefts
Police have arrested 12 people during a major operation launched in response to a rise in car thefts in Ballarat.
Reality TV couple’s road-rage nightmare ends in arrest after suspect seen attacking car in Hollywood
A man accused of attacking the car of the duo behind “Gown and Out in Beverly Hills” has been arrested after the reality TV stars described the road-rage incident as one the most frightening of their lives.
· Zain Khan
Tiger Woods called Trump after DUI crash, he told cop on bodycam video
Golf legend Tiger Woods told a police officer he spoke to President Donald Trump on the phone shortly after his DUI rollover crash in Florida, a bodycam video obtained by TMZ and published Thursday shows.
· Dan Mangan