Israeli strikes hit Bekaa Valley as army claims fighters killed in south
Two Israeli air strikes hit the town of Shamshtar in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Wisconsin judicial panel tosses Democratic redistricting lawsuit targeting congressional map
Voters cast their ballots in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
· Scott Bauer
Lawmaker convicted of ‘insulting’ gays over 20 years ago
The Finnish Supreme Court has found Christian Democrat MP and former cabinet minister Paivi Rasanen guilty of “insulting homosexuals” in a 2004 church pamphlet, in which she described gays as having a developmental disorder.
· RT
Arkansas psychiatrist indicted over alleged drugging and abduction of patients
Police cruisers are stationed outside the Arkansas State Medical Board building during a medical board meeting, Feb. 5, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Mike Wintroath)
Inside Tiger Woods’ exclusive Florida community — where residents reel from golfer’s DUI crash
Professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was involved in a terrifying car accident near his Florida home on March 27.
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The dangerous risks of the pills found in Tiger Woods’ pocket in DUI arrest
Tiger Woods allegedly had two hydrocodone pills in his left pant pocket when he flipped his Land Rover in Florida and was subsequently arrested on DUI charges last Friday.
· Rachel Sacks
Prince Harry's last lawsuit against British tabloids hinges on private eye's credibility
Britain’s Prince Harry arrives at London’s High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail’s publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
· Brian Melley
Joseph Duggar held on $600,000 bond in child molestation case
Joseph Duggar, 31, is charged with lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under 12 years old, according to an arrest affidavit from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Panama City, Florida.
· Freida Frisaro
Iran says will target Apple, Google and Meta if more of its leaders are killed
A list of 18 US tech firms released by the Revolutionary Guards also included Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle and Palantir
· Agence France-Presse
‘Evil’ abusive dad allegedly killed baby son by burying him alive
An evil dad with a history of domestic violence has been accused of murdering his baby boy by partially burying him alive — months after the boy’s mom had tried to get a restraining order.
· Chris Bradford
Israeli strike in southern Gaza kills five-year-old
An Israeli air strike in southern Gaza killed a father and his five-year-old son, according to health officials at Nasser hospital, where the bodies were taken.
· Middleeasteye
Tiger Woods had prescription painkillers and failed sobriety tests after crash: police
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Indonesia arrests Scottish man wanted by Spain in connection with organized crime
A Scottish man identified as Steven Lyons, who is described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, center, is escorted by police officers at the regional police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo)
Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris who pleaded guilty to child sex abuse freed from Oklahoma jail
Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris is escorted out of the building after pleading guilty to lewd and indecent acts with a child at the Osage County Courthouse in Pawhuska, Okla., Oct. 2, 2025. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)
· Sean Murphy
Ex-NYPD sergeant arrested in connection to federal corruption probe over migrant shelter contracts
An ex-NYPD police sergeant was arrested Tuesday — reportedly in connection to a federal corruption probe involving a City Council member, her politically connected sister and the husband of the Brooklyn Democratic Party boss over migrant shelter contracts.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Matt Troutman
South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment targeting gangs, illegal mining, and organized crime across the Western Cape. The operation, set to begin in April, will cover five of South Africa’s nine provinces, focusing on areas struggling with ram…
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UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists
London, United Kingdom – Civil rights groups and Palestine solidarity campaigners are accusing the United Kingdom of “intimidation tactics” after two young pro-Palestinian activists were recently arrested while on bail.
· Anealla Safdar
The postwar Japan constitution: a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card
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· Grant Newsham
Cebu street performer arrested for begging
CEBU CITY — A street performer who posed motionless for passersby was arrested by authorities along Colon Street last week said the violation happened when he started asking for money.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Bangsamoro peace process 'utter failure' – monitoring group
THE ambush that killed five police officers over the weekend is more than just another outbreak of violence in the Bangsamoro region; it is a stark indictment of the near collapse of the post-conflict normalization process, a civilian monitoring group said.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
A look at birthright citizenship, and how it's seen around the world
The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
· Tim Sullivan
Tiger Woods had pills in his pocket at scene of car crash, police say
Orlando, Florida: Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report.
· Mike Schneider
Grenoble rugby club drops coach after domestic violence case
GRENOBLE, France (AP) — French rugby club Grenoble dropped plans to hire a coach after he was sentenced in a domestic violence case.
Senegal doubles prison sentence length for same-sex relations
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.
· AfricaNews
Iran soccer team honors alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup
Iran’s players sing the national anthem, holding pictures of children allegedly killed in U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran, before a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel)
Fox News prevails in lawsuit filed by fired journalist
A tour group walks by a plaque honoring police service on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
US top court rules against state ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth
The justices agreed the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard
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Joseph Duggar begs to be treated ‘fairly’ in court as judge sets harsh conditions for child molestation arrest
Joseph Duggar’s bond was set at $600,000 during his first court appearance Tuesday — nearly two weeks after being arrested and accused of child molestation.
· Riley Cardoza, Leah Bitsky
Joseph Duggar begs to be treated ‘fairly’ in court as judge sets harsh conditions for child molestation arrest
Joseph Duggar begged to be treated “fairly” despite being a television star during his first court appearance Tuesday — nearly two weeks after being arrested and accused of child molestation.
· Riley Cardoza, Leah Bitsky
Spain uncovers 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco
Spanish police on Tuesday said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and "maze-like" underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe.
· AFP
‘Imperfect Women’ Puts Female Friendships Under Investigation
Apple TV’s newest drama series, Imperfect Women, chronicles a murder investigation that unravels the lives of three best friends, testing their decades-long bond in revealing their ugly truths and betrayals. Based on the psychological thriller by Araminta Hall, Imperfect Women delves into themes of female friendship…
· Isabella Albaig
Top Spanish court rules non-consensual hand kiss is sexual assault
MADRID, Spain — Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person’s hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Kendra Duggar drops major bombshell on Joseph Duggar during prison call amid child endangerment case
Kendra Duggar told Joseph Duggar during a jail call that she hired a lawyer only for herself in their misdemeanor child welfare case in Arkansas.
· Eric Todisco
Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe
NEW YORK (AP) — A retired New York City police sergeant whose company provided security to the city’s migrant shelters has been indicted on bribery charges in a corruption investigation linked to a New York City Council member and an aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
· Jake Offenhartz
UN says initial probe findings show Lebanon peacekeepers killed by blast
The UN has said that the initial findings of an investigation into the deaths of two Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on 30 March point to a roadside explosion striking their convoy.
· Middleeasteye
Extreme weather and flooding causes more deaths in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Extensive flooding in many parts of Afghanistan has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours, authorities said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths over the past five days to 42 with more heavy rain forecast.
US supreme court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’
Court in 8-1 decision sides with Christian counselor who argues law banning the practice violates first amendment
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Oakland officers ‘dump’ homeless man at strip mall after ripping out his braids in fight: new video
Oakland police officers “dumped” a homeless man at a strip mall in December 2024 after they couldn’t figure out what to do with him, according to newly unearthed video.
· Ross O'Keefe
Supreme Court sides with Christian counselor, strikes down Colorado ban on conversion therapy
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a Colorado law restricting licensed mental health professionals from performing voluntary conversion therapy to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
· Ryan King
Special ed teacher admits to having sex with 2 students — once with both in same room: police
A high school special education teacher has allegedly admitted to having sex with two 16-year-old students — once when they were in the same room.
· Chris Bradford
Shooting erupts during wild teen party at quirky home made out of old Boeing 72 jet
Two kids were injured in a shooting at a wild party thrown at a distinctive home made out of an old Boeing 727 parked in the woods in Oregon.
· Anthony Blair
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’
The Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Disheveled Joseph Duggar smirks in new mugshot for child molestation charges
Joseph Dugger was seen smirking in a new mugshot after he was extradited to a Florida jail on molestation charges.
· Leah Bitsky, Teresa Roca
Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance
Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Lebanon death toll rises
At least nine people have been killed and 137 others wounded in Israeli attacks across Lebanon in the last 24 hours, the country's health ministry is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
Small-town Kentucky teacher, soccer coach busted for sex with student after anonymous tip
A Kentucky high school teacher and assistant soccer coach has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a student after an anonymous tip.
· Patrick Reilly
Sunglass-wearing police horse Luna retires
A police horse known for wearing custom sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sun due to an eye condition is set to retire.
· Indy Almroth-Wright
Painters keep perfect record, rub out Bossing
MANILA, Philippines — Andrei Caracut led Rain or Shine’s charged-up offense from the get-go, leading to the Elasto Painters’ lopsided 151-95 demolition of Blackwater Bossing to stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· Richard Dy
EU mission in Serbia is concerned over reports of violence in Serbia vote
People clash with Serbian police officers during a local election, in Crvenka, small town located in the municipality of Kula, Serbia, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Jovana Gec
Spanish Police uncover high-tech drug tunnel beneath Ceuta border
Spanish police have uncovered a highly sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, right along the border with Morocco.
· AfricaNews