Couple rebuked over ‘sexy time’ at Malaysian cemetery: ‘you 2 again’
Caught in a viral video, the duo’s graveyard escapade was interrupted by a witness threatening police action
· The Star
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Supreme Court hears arguments Monday over late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday in a case from Mississippi over whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump.
· Associated Press
US Park Police officer wounded in Washington shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded Monday evening in a shooting in Washington, federal law enforcement officials said.
· Alanna Durkin Richer
Iranian professor, two children killed in US-Israeli strike in Tehran
An Iranian academic and two of his children were killed in a strike on their home in northern Tehran, according to reports by Press TV.
· Middleeasteye
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane granted day release from prison
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· April Glover
Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Refusing to comply could lead to up to one year in jail and a hefty fine, while providing false or misleading information carries up to three years in prison
· Reuters
Out of intensive care, Bolsonaro awaits ruling on home detention
BRASILIA — Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, who was hospitalized with pneumonia, was moved out of intensive care Monday, one of his doctors reported, as the jailed ex-president awaits the Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant him house arrest.
· Agence France-Presse
Foreign visitors injured by drunk driver in Hongdae
Four people were injured in a drunk driving accident on Monday evening, according to police on Tuesday, with two of them being Japanese nationals.
· Yoon Min-sik
Convicted man back in custody after threatening Trump, then demanding pardon: ‘I’ll kill him’
An Oregon man is back in police custody after threatening to “kill the president” in a slew of text messages to his probation officer.
· Fox News
Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil
In incident filmed by security cameras in Rio de Janeiro, group of attackers beat animal with sticks and iron bars
· Agence France-Presse
True crime has never been so daggy. This is NZ’s answer to Only Murders in the Building
It’s been 12 years since the first season of hit podcast Serial altered our collective brain chemistry, convincing us all that, given enough time on Reddit, we could probably solve a murder. The true-crime boom that followed has produced some hugely impactful journalism; Hedley Thomas’ The Teacher’s Pet contributed …
· Meg Watson
Hong Kong’s national security better protected with changes, experts say
Revisions that came into effect on Monday give police powers enjoyed in other jurisdictions and will speed up investigations, they say
· Jess Ma
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ Season 2 On Acorn TV, Where Jay And Mary Swan Settle In A Small Town With A History Of Murder And Missing Kids
Australia’s brand of small-town mystery is different than we see from most other countries, mainly because the small towns are tiny and insular, and the people who live there wear their biases on their sleeves (they’re also full of crocs, but that’s another matter). It definitely helps inform Acorn TV‘s prequel seri…
· Joel Keller
Out of intensive care, Bolsonaro awaits ruling on home detention
BRASILIA (AFP) -- Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, who was hospitalized with pneumonia, was moved out of intensive care Monday, one of his doctors reported, as the jailed ex-president awaits the Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant him house arrest.
· Korea Herald
Co-pilot killed in LaGuardia plane crash ID’d as Mackenzie Gunther
Mackenzie Gunther has been identified as the second Air Canada pilot killed in Sunday night’s plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, according to reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Iconic Los Angeles donkey attraction in peril as judge makes bombshell ruling
An iconic donkey stand may soon have to go after a state court ruled the owners need to be evicted.
· Titus Wu
At least 34 people killed in Colombian air force plane crash
The plane hit the ground just one-and-a-half kilometres away from where it took off. Source: AAP / EPA / MiPutumayo.com.co
· Sbsaustralia
Philadelphia abortion doctor serving life for murder dies in prison
Dr. Kermit Gosnell is seen during an interview with the Philadelphia Daily News at his attorney’s office on March 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. (Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News via AP, File)
Lebanon's justice minister says Hezbollah serves as 'pretext' for Israeli attacks
Israeli strikes have destroyed buildings in the Beirut neighbourhood of Dahiyeh. (ABC News: Hamish Harty)
· Matthew Doran
Shocking footage shows aftermath of knife rampage in downtown Los Angeles
Shocking video shows the aftermath of a mass stabbing in a trendy downtown Los Angeles restaurant that sent four women to the hospital — and left another with a slashed face.
· Ben Chapman, David Thompson
Deranged NYC woman charged in deadly scissor attack on elderly roommates: cops
A deranged woman was charged in a vicious scissor attack that left one of her elderly roommates dead and another seriously injured, authorities said Monday.
· Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Cops pull rifle from Lamborghini and woman is arrested after woman and dog found shot to death in suspected lesbian love affair gone wrong in posh Beverly Grove
Cops were spotted pulling a rifle from a black Lamborghini after a woman and a dog were found shot to death in a suspected lesbian love affair gone wrong at a posh home in upscale Beverly Grove, according to witnesses and police.
· Ben Chapman
Lakers’ defensive improvements are real, but they’re also getting lucky
DETROIT — Multiple things can be true at the same time.
· Khobi Price
Blow to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as she suffers referendum defeat
Experts say the referendum vote could be a huge blow for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of next year's general election. (Reuters: Remo Casilli )
South Florida judge clears police officers in UPS driver shooting death
Authorities investigate the scene of a fatal shooting Dec. 5, 2019, in Miramar, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Illegal migrant sits stone-faced in court as sickening details emerge of alleged babysitting rape
An illegal migrant sat stone-faced in Long Island court Monday as prosecutors outlined sickening new details of his alleged babysitting sex attack on a young girl he left needing surgery.
· Brandon Cruz
California man breaks into woman’s home and sucks her toes while she slept
A California man was arrested after he was caught breaking into a home and sucking on a woman’s toes.
· Zain Khan
Raptors sign 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract
Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz (20) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 4, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman,File)
Kalshi and Polymarket ban insider trading by politicians and athletes
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks at the Arizona State Prison, March 19, 2025, in Florence, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
· Ken Sweet
Fred Hoiberg turns Nebraska basketball around
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court after a game against Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
· Cliff Brunt
Alleged Iranian spies are already in the US and infiltrating Silicon Valley
Alleged Iranian spies with ties to regime bigwigs have been charged with infiltrating Silicon Valley.
· Isabel Vincent
Court orders Bill Cosby to pay US$19 million to 84-year-old woman over sex abuse claim
Donna Motsinger said she was working as a waitress when the entertainer drugged and sexually assaulted her more than 50 years ago.
· Agence France-Presse
Exclusive: 'Handful' of ICC states aim to sabotage report clearing Karim Khan
A minority of members from the bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are calling for the findings of a judges’ report, which found no evidence of misconduct against Karim Khan, to be ignored, Middle East Eye can reveal.
· Middleeasteye
Why Joseph and Kendra Duggar were charged with endangering a minor, false imprisonment
Joseph and Kendra Duggar were recently charged with endangering a minor and false imprisonment after police found several suspicious locks in their family home.
· Jolie Zenna
Clean governance, social renewal and strategic neutrality - DailyNews
In the aftermath of its worst economic crisis since independence, Sri Lanka is attempting not just recovery, but reinvention. Under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country is shaping a new national identity, one grounded in discipline, social justice and strategic independence. What is emerging is a delibera…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Michigan prison art program helps inmates find voice — and hope
Kushawn Miles El is shown in front of a banner welcoming visitors to the 30th annual exhibit of the Prison Creative Arts Project on March 17, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Janelle D. James/Bridge Michigan via AP)
· Janelle D James Bridge Michigan
Sri Lanka off to flying start with 3-0 win over Macau - DailyNews
Sri Lanka made a powerful start to their campaign at the 2026 Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event with a convincing 3-0 victory over Macau at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Arjuna, Dhammika, indicted over Rs. 800 Mn loss to CPC - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court yesterday served indictments to former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga for allegedly causing nearly Rs. 800 million in losses to the CPC. Following serving the indictments, the accused were ordered to be released on two surety…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Antoine Forest identified as one of the Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash
One of the pilots killed in Sunday’s Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport has been identified as Antoine Forest, the Toronto Star reported Monday.
· David Propper
IGP remembers fallen heroes on commemoration day - DailyNews
A total of 5,789 police officers have laid down their lives in the line of duty from the time Police Constable Sabahan lost his life trying to apprehend Saradiel in Utuwankande under the direction of Kegalle District Attorney E. R. Saunders to the present day.
· Gayan Abeykoon
FR petition over arrest, detention of Suresh Salley fixed for support - DailyNews
A Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the legality of the arrest and detention of former State Intelligence Service Director, Suresh Salley, in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks was yesterday fixed for September 25 by the Supreme Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Loyola student Sheridan Gorman’s mom makes solemn vow after daughter was ‘executed by illegal migrant’
The “shattered” mother of a New York teen murdered near her Chicago university vowed to get “justice” for daughter — but refused to even acknowledge the migrant gunman accused of executing her in front of her friends.
· Steven Vago, Alex Oliveira
ICI turns over documents to Justice department
MANILA, Philippines—Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chair Andres Reyes met with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Monday to turn over documents and other materials it gathered during investigations into anomalous flood control projects.
· PNA
‘Be vigilant’ post fake, warns Police - DailyNews
A message currently circulating on social media, purportedly issued by the Sri Lanka Police under the headline ‘Be vigilant’ is false, the Police Media Division said yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of Cannabis - DailyNews
Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a search operation was conducted at Kirinda, Amaduwa area in coordination with officers of the Police Special Task Force, Katharagama. During the operation, a suspect was arrested while transporting 1.06 kg of local Cannabis and 500g of Cannabis seeds on S…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Five arrested with Rs.16 Mn worth of cigarettes, other items at BIA - DailyNews
A group of officers from the Airport Customs and the Customs Narcotics Division arrested five passengers both local and foreign who were attempting to smuggle into the country a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes, medicines and perfumes worth over Rs. 16 million.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Organised crime ring netted in Nellikkadu for murder and robbery - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police said that five suspects, including a woman, were arrested on Sunday (22) in connection with the discovery of a dead body of a woman and the rescue of another woman found inside a well in the Nellikkadu area of Kokkadichcholai.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CIABOC nets a former Customs Superintendent for alleged corruption - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Customs Superintendent over an alleged corruption scheme involving an illegal sale of palm oil for Rs.4 million.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Two killed, dozens injured as Air Canada flight hits fire truck on runway at LaGuardia Airport, official says - DailyNews
An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Sunday, killing the flight’s pilot and co-pilot, injuring dozens and temporarily shutting down the New York area’s third-busiest airport, officials said.
· Gayan Abeykoon