Elderly Israeli woman killed in New Zealand car accident, ZAKA says
An Israeli woman in her 70s was killed in a car accident in New Zealand, the ZAKA International Unit announced on Monday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong commentator facing up to 7 years in jail in seditious posts case
Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court
· Fiona Chow
Former youth worker treated alleged victim 'like a dog', court hears
Geoffrey Guest leaves Cairns Courthouse after the first day of his trial. (ABC Far North: Conor Byrne)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/conor-byrne/11499764
Bus accident in Nepal leaves 17 dead, 24 injured - DailyNews
At least 17 people were killed and 24 injured when a passenger bus heading to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu from the city of Pokhara fell into the Tishuli River in Dhading district.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Panelo: No role in crafting Duterte’s defense at ICC
MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo said on Monday that he traveled to The Hague primarily as a friend of former president Rodrigo Duterte, offering moral support ahead of the International Criminal Court’s confirmation of charges hearing, and not as a member of the official…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Revolver bookkeeper accused of fleecing nightclub out of almost $4.5m
The owner of Prahran nightclub Revolver has launched a civil claim against the venue’s bookkeeper, who is accused in court documents of misappropriating almost $4.5 million from the famed late-venue on Chapel Street.
· Cameron Houston, Marta Pascual Juanola
Childcare worker extradited from Fiji returns to Qld on rape charge
The former childcare worker appeared in Maroochydore District Court on Monday. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/madeline-grace/105327646
Family of Alameddine-linked clothing brand founder was intended abduction target
Kidnappers who mistakenly abducted an elderly man from his home were believed to be targeting a relative of a Sydney businessman who claims to be the driving force behind a clothing brand linked to the Alameddine crime family.
· Riley Walter, Perry Duffin, Kate McClymont
Man rushed to hospital, another arrested after stabbing
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Incheon care facility probe uncovers 8 more suspected victims
Eight more suspected victims have been identified in a widening police probe into Saekdongwon, a residential facility for people with severe disabilities in Incheon, where residents were allegedly beaten, confined and sexually assaulted.
· Lim Jae-seong
Police to scour mine shafts in search for missing outback mum
Missing woman Trisha Graf's whereabouts have been unknown since December 12. (Supplied: SA Police)
Déjà vu: House will try to impeach VP Sara Duterte again
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· Dwight de Leon
Ukraine probes deadly Lviv blasts that killed police officer
Ukraine is investigating a deadly attack in Lviv after two explosions killed a police officer and injured about 25 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said several suspects were detained, including a 33-year-old woman accused of planting bombs on orders from a Russian contact. The first blast hit as police answere…
· AfricaNews
Lawmakers push PH return to ICC
MANILA, Philippines—Seven lawmakers on Monday filed resolutions seeking the return of the country to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
· Reina C. Tolentino
Tammy Shipley drank 67 glasses of water before her death in custody from water intoxication, inquest hears
Coroner to examine whether police told prison staff about Aboriginal woman’s acute mental health conditions, despite previous arrest under mental health act
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/sarah-collard
Police bodycam video shows force used on hit-and-run driver
Bodycam footage shows tactical police forcing Tayler Hazell to the ground after he was handcuffed following a hit-and-run outside St Edmund's College in 2025.
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/elizabeth-byrne/3603426
Lesbian group seeks legal exemption to exclude trans women from events
Nicole Mowbray says there are plenty of trans-only events and that the Lesbian Action Group wants to be afforded the same right. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/paige-cockburn/7065460
Alleged victim of former NSW MP tells court he didn’t understand their meet-up was for a sexual encounter
Man, now 22, told jury he messaged friend after the alleged incident saying he had anxiety and stomach pains
· Australian Associated Press
Federal Court dismisses historic ‘greenwashing’ case against Santos
Allegations of greenwashing levelled against one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel producers have been dismissed after a court ruled Santos was justified in portraying itself as a clean energy company with a realistic plan to reach net zero emissions.
· Nick Toscano
Inside the operation to eliminate Mexico's biggest drug lord 'El Mencho'
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/luke-cooper/104477724
ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to hold a hearing to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity over his deadly antidrug crackdown.
· Ted Regencia
Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen
Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry
· Edith Lin
Seoul police warn of proxy ticket scams ahead of BTS comeback show
Police have issued a warning over potential ticketing scams ahead of BTS’ free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.
· Youn Ye-jin
Man jailed for dragging tied-up kangaroo along country road
An unremorseful business owner has been jailed for tying a ligature around a kangaroo's neck and dragging it along a road, causing severe deformities.Michael Anthony Holmes, 61, was sentenced at Queanbeyan Local Court today after he pleaded guilty last December to committing an act of aggravated animal cruelty.Holme…
· AAP
Warning to Aussies in Mexico after drug boss killed in police shootout
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Man found dead inside mental health facility, patient under police guard
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Police investigate alleged antisemitic assault at scouts event
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Afternoon Update: clean-up order to tackle Sydney fatberg; Mexico violence after cartel boss killed; and a bear at the Baftas
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· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kris-swales
Man who murdered former partner on Gold Coast sentenced to life in prison
Mary Benedito's former partner has been handed a life sentence for her 2021 murder. (Supplied)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/talissa-siganto/9290322
Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country's most wanted drug baron was killed in a security operation to arrest him involving US intelligence.
· Ottilie Mitchell
Two Filipino lawyers to represent victims at ICC hearing
MANILA, Philippines — Only a small number of Filipino representatives of victims will be present when the International Criminal Court (ICC) starts the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, said human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Gordon Brown urges police to investigate if Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/lucia-stein/7093484
The ‘decanting’ game: Inside Victoria’s ‘cruel’ prisoner shuffle
Hundreds of Victorians are being moved between police cells each night to battle the state’s prison overcrowding, with one unsentenced Indigenous man housed in various station cells for 26 days – almost double the legal limit.
· Erin Pearson
Family's despair drives push for tougher bans on charged drivers
Kelly T'Hart was killed by a drunk driver in 2024. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/keane-bourke/12799768
'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
LONDON — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood's Academy Awards next month.
· Associated Press
WA tragedy to change state’s road laws forever
Kelly T’Hart was walking less than a kilometre from her home in Furnissdale when she was killed by a drunk driver, who left her to die by the roadside on May 19, 2024.
· Hamish Hastie
Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan
Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment
· Emily Hung
Chris Baghsarian: evidence linked to Sydney kidnap victim, 85, discovered in burnt-out car as search continues
NSW police say they found links between the car and abandoned Dural property 11 days after man abducted in case of mistaken identity
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jordyn-beazley
Two men charged over Goldfields stabbing
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. (ABC Goldfields: Katrina Tap)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/katrina-tap/103166408
What led to Sydney police boss's alleged assault after knock and run game
Jonathan Andrew Beard is accused of arming himself with a baseball bat and assaulting two men, who prosecutors argue had been playing a drunken game of knock and run. (ABC News: Ethan Rix)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/sarah-gerathy/4980248
Youth arrested with 'Ice' in Grandpass - DailyNews
Officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) successfully intercepted a significant quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice,’ during a targeted raid in the Grandpass area.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
More details emerge about Mar-a-Lago shooting
More details have emerged about the man shot dead by the Secret Service at US President Donald Trump's Florida residence.
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/brianna-morris-grant/13965022
'Inattentive' driver avoids jail for crash that killed new employee
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· https://www.abc.net.au/news/eva-blandis/104105260
Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan - DailyNews
Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed at least 18 people, including women and children.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
'Faith shaken': Family of young mum murdered by her ex describe heavy toll
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Rex Martinich
Man pleads not guilty over alleged home invasion shooting
Police at the scene of a shooting in Syme Street in South Hobart, on January 12. (ABC News: Owain Stia James)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/sophie-jaggers/103532852
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence - DailyNews
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
There are only a handful of names that have had a lasting impact in the history of Mexican organised crime.
· Will Grant
Woman arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend
A woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of stalking, after she allegedly harassed her former romantic partner despite police orders to stay away.
· Yoon Min-sik
Police grill ex-PSS deputy chief over alleged naval ship party
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday questioned Kim Seong-hoon, former deputy chief of the Presidential Security Service, over allegations that former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, held a drinking party on a Navy vessel during their summer vacation in 2023.
· Yoo Cheong-mo