Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar break silence on son Joseph’s arrest: ‘Heartbroken’
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are speaking out after their son Joseph was arrested and accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl.
· Antoinette Bueno
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US used new ballistic missile in strike that killed teens in Iran sports hall: Report
A US-made ballistic missile previously untested in combat struck a sports hall and an elementary school in southern Iran on the opening day of the US-Israeli war, according to a report by the New York Times.
· Middleeasteye
Long Island teen accused of throwing boiling water on grandma’s fiancé during fatal attack
A Long Island teenager allegedly tossed boiling water on his grandmother’s new fiancé and then knifed him to death in the middle of the night as the helpless victim was asleep, according to authorities.
· David Propper
Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of “terror”, but will not impose the same penalty on Jewish Israelis convicted of kiling Palestinians.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular’s girlfriend booked for viral Florida catfight
The girlfriend of the bizarre “looksmaxxing” influencer known as Clavicular turned herself into police after she became involved in a catfight with another influencer that was livestreamed online.
· Alex Oliveira
At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack
Nearly 6,000 people forced to flee, human rights group says, as it criticises ‘abandonment’ from authorities
· Reuters
Powerful human rights chief who led San Francisco defund the cops push has spectacular fall from grace
A disgraced former San Francisco department head and her longtime beau have been arrested for allegedly grifting millions in taxpayer funds for personal use through a city program intended to help the city’s black communities.
· Annie Gaus
Change to Florida law could affect Tiger Woods' rollover crash DUI case
Tiger Woods leaves the Martin County Sheriff’s Office jail facility following his involvement in a car crash where he was arrested on a DUI charge on Friday, March 27, 2026 (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
· Mike Schneider
'It's a prison': Afghans stranded in US camp in Qatar exposed to Iranian strikes
Behnaz Jamshidi has packed her bags again, despite not receiving explicit guidance to get ready. She has no idea what is going to happen to her and her family, or where they will end up, but she knows it won't be the US.
· Middleeasteye
Creepy Arizona deputy allegedly tried to force ‘hot MILF’ detainee into having sex before his kidnapping bust
A perverted Arizona sheriff’s deputy arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a detainee called her “hot,” a “MILF” and made sexual advances on her inside his patrol car.
· Ella Morrison
International observers urge violence-free elections after clashes at 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
Hosts Sri Lanka deliver early blow at ITF Asia U-14 finals - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s young tennis stars made a powerful start with convincing first-round victories at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship Finals 2026, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo yesterday.
· damith
Thirty hardcore criminals repatriated in three years - DailyNews
Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said that 30 hardcore criminals have been brought back to Sri Lanka in the last three years under the programme to bring suspects involved in crimes who are hiding in foreign countries.
· damith
Forensic audit into purchase of drugs during Keheliya Rambukwella’s tenure - DailyNews
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the Auditor General is conducting a forensic audit into the procurement of drugs and medical equipment during the tenure of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
· damith
FBI says Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah
Police tape hangs outside the Temple Israel synagogue Friday, March 13, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
· Corey Williams
Chile vows tighter school security after weapons incidents
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast gives a press conference at the military base “Solo de Zaldivar,” near the Chacalluta border crossing, in Arica, Chile, Monday, March 16, 2026, after signing a decree to deter irregular migration along the northern border with Peru and Bolivia. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
· Nayara Batschke
Eddie Murphy almost killed ‘Coming to America’ — and ruined Arsenio Hall’s first threesome
Arsenio Hall’s dreams of having a threesome were thwarted by Eddie Murphy — after the actor got into a physical altercation on the set of “Coming to America.”
· Nicki Gostin
Judge frees accused in Thotagamuwa triple murder - DailyNews
All four accused in the controversial triple murder in the Thotagamuwa area were acquitted and released recently by Balapitiya High Court Priyantha Liyanage after a lengthy trial of nearly ten years.
· damith
OIC faces disciplinary action for allegedly hosting party for Ishara Sewwandi - DailyNews
Police have taken steps to initiate strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC) of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) who allegedly hosted a birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi, a prime suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.
· damith
Kandy Police SCIU initiates probe into financial fraud of Rs. 7 Mn at Municipal car park - DailyNews
The Special Crime Investigation Unit (SCIU) of the Kandy Police has initiated an investigation into a financial fraud of about Rs. 7 million that occurred at the Municipal car park belonging to the Kandy Municipal Council, following a complaint filed by Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe.
· damith
Australia’s most high-profile manhunt ended in a sleepy high country farming community. But how did Dezi Freeman get to Thologolong?
Until they heard the gunshots, locals say they had no idea the 56-year-old fugitive had been hiding out next door
· Caitlin Cassidy, Cait Kelly
French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
French police have arrested two more people over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris headquarters as authorities probe a suspected link with the Iran war.
· Al Jazeera
Dave Portnoy has ‘no sympathy’ for Tiger Woods after latest DUI arrest: ‘Put him in jail’
Dave Portnoy has weighed in on Tiger Woods’ latest car crash.
· Noah Nussbaum
Ex-Biden staffer said he accidentally shot girlfriend in shower, charged with death
An ex-security staffer for President Joe Biden charged with killing his girlfriend in San Francisco told police it was a horrific accident.
· Ben Chapman
California school district must hire qualified teachers, court sets statewide precedent
West Contra Costa Unified teachers and supporters march along a picket line as they strike outside of El Cerrito High School in El Cerrito, Calif., Dec. 4, 2025. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, file)
OneTaste co-founder Nicole Daedone gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case
Nicole Daedone, center, founder and former CEO of OneTaste, departs Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)
· Philip Marcelo
Police killer Dezi Freeman may be dead but many questions still remain
A photo of Dezi Freeman issued by police following the shooting. (Supplied: Victoria Police)
· Danny Tran
Glamorous leader of ‘orgasm cult’ OneTaste learns fate for grooming employees to have sex with clients
The glamorous leader of infamous alleged “orgasm cult” OneTaste was hit with a nine-year prison sentence Monday for coercing employees into sex acts — as a judge ripped her “egregious, insidious” scheme.
· Ben Kochman
Transphobia nearly killed Kaz. Now he just wants to be 'me'
Kaz is proud to be a young trans man. He hasn't always felt this way. (Supplied: Kaz)
· Tessa Flemming
White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday expressed "concerns" over Israeli police blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader from accessing Christianity's holiest site on Palm Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
‘Sopranos’ showrunner finally addresses rumors James Gandolfini kept ‘going missing’ from set
“The Sopranos” showrunner and creator David Chase has confirmed the rumors that James Gandolfini kept “going missing” from set while filming the hit crime drama.
· Connor Surmonte
Police continue hunt for anyone who assisted fugitive Dezi Freeman
Fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead in Thologolong on Monday. (AAP: James Ross)
· Larissa Ham
Inside the police operation that killed Dezi Freeman
It looks almost like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. Seven months after he killed two police officers, Dezi Freeman emerged from a shipping container draped in a blanket. Then, police say, he drew a gun stolen from one of the men he killed.Soon after, Australia's most wanted fugitive was dead, surrounded by o…
· Jorge Branco
Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL
Two more United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in southern Lebanon, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said, in the latest deadly incident involving UN forces since Israel expanded its ground invasion of the country.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Marine accused of stealing weapons from California's Camp Pendleton
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. Marine who was an ammunition specialist at California’s Camp Pendleton is charged with stealing ammo and weapons, including a shoulder-fired missile system, and conspiring to sell them in Arizona, according to court documents.
· Christopher Weber
Security guard shot near NYC’s Madison Square Park in broad daylight attack
A security guard at a Manhattan shelter was shot Monday afternoon near Madison Square Park — and police believe the assailant opened fire over an ongoing clash, law enforcement sources said.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy
The newspaper claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling
· Associated Press
Cambodia approves crackdown on internet scammers — with severe punishment on the table
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian lawmakers on Monday unanimously adopted a new law targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut them down by the end of April.
· Associated Press
Texas student, 15, dead after hospitalizing teacher in shooting at prestigious high school
A 15-year-old student is dead after shooting a teacher at his high school near San Antonio Monday morning, authorities said.
· Jared Downing
Spain signs deal for compensation of church sex abuse victims
From left, Luis Arguello, the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Angel Gabilondo, the Ombudsman and Felix Bolanos the Minister of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament after the signing of an agreement to provide redress to victims of time-barred abuse in Madrid, Spain, Monday, March 30, …
· Suman Naishadham
French court convicts Chinese captain of oil tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet
Chen Zhangjie, who is currently at sea, was jailed for a year in absentia. The Borocay was thought to be transporting Russian oil to India
· Agence France-Presse
DOJ sues Minnesota for allowing transgender atheletes to compete in girls’ sports
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice sued Minnesota on Monday for discriminating against female athletes by letting biological males compete against them and enter their bathrooms and locker rooms.
· Josh Christenson
Out-of-control boat kills woman in Miami’s Biscayne Bay — days after fatal hit-and-run boat crash that left CEO dead
A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured when they were tossed from their out-of-control boat and then run over — the second fatal boating accident in Biscayne Bay in a week.
· Patrick Reilly
Justice Department targets Minnesota in transgender athletes lawsuit
Attorney General Pam Bondi listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Steve Karnowski
UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail
London, United Kingdom – Qesser Zuhrah, a young pro-Palestine activist who was released on bail last month, has been arrested again.
· Anealla Safdar
Angry parents push for legislative action after Meta court ruling: ‘Phones should be illegal for kids until they’re 18!’
Parents are desperate for help to protect their children from harmful social media platforms following two bombshell court rulings last week that fined the tech giant Meta with penalties in the millions.
· Marie Pohl
Palestine Action hunger striker arrested in dawn raid by masked police
A former Palestine Action-linked prisoner has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by masked police in a dawn raid on her home, weeks after she was released on bail.
· Middleeasteye
Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Heavy rain that has caused severe flooding and landslides has killed at least 45 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past five days, authorities say.
· Edna Mohamed
PNP boosts police visibility in transport hubs
POLICE presence in key transportation hubs in Metro Manila and tourism hotspots across the country has been intensified as more travelers trooped to bus terminals and sea ports for the Holy Week, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday.
· Izel Abanilla, Benjamin L. Vergara