Crime & Justice
Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial after 85 witnesses. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jury decides between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
Federal court rules Coles misled shoppers with fake 'Down Down' discounts
Australia's federal court found Coles engaged in misleading conduct by promoting fake "Down Down" discounts, ruling the supermarket giant deceived shoppers bet…
HighDOJ charges 11 in massive marriage fraud scheme involving 1,000+ sham unions
The Justice Department charged 11 people for operating an extensive marriage fraud scheme involving over 1,000 sham marriages between Chinese nationals and U.S…
HighIrish police face criticism for withholding suspect's identity in American woman's murder
Irish authorities face criticism for refusing to publicly identify a person of interest in the murder of American Jamey Carney in Killarney, who fled to Turkey…
HighWembanyama's 33 Points Lead Spurs Past Thunder to Even Western Conference Finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 in Game 4, evening the Western Conference Finals at 2-2 w…
HighTrump Jr. says unsealed evidence in Kirk murder case resolves conspiracy theories
Donald Trump Jr. attended Charlie Kirk's murder preliminary hearing and stated unsealed evidence makes it clear Tyler Robinson committed the killing, dismissin…
HighGlencore tells Mizuho that Radiant World sent fraudulent emails in $100M dispute
Mizuho Bank filed a Singapore lawsuit against Radiant World, alleging the trader fabricated emails from Glencore to fraudulently secure nearly $100 million in…
HighPolice seize P6.8M shabu in Cagayan de Oro drug sting
Philippine police arrested a high-value drug target and seized approximately one kilogram of shabu worth P6.8 million during a buy-bust operation in Cagayan de…
HighShooting attack near Israeli settlement in West Bank kills one, wounds five
One person killed and five wounded in a shooting attack on a highway near Maale Adumim settlement in the West Bank. Three attackers were neutralized by police…
HighBody of missing teenager Jay Slater identified in Tenerife
A post-mortem has confirmed that a body found in Tenerife's Masca village is missing 19-year-old Jay Slater, who disappeared during a holiday in June. Spanish…
HighBC seeks Supreme Court consensus to prevent fintech licensing litigation surge
Brazil's Central Bank seeks a unified legal framework from the Supreme Court to prevent a flood of lawsuits from fintechs denied operating licenses due to new…
HighCristina Kirchner seeks to expand corruption defense in Argentine court
Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner requested a tribunal extension to expand her defense against corruption charges stemming from alleged irregular infr…
HighMan City chairman addresses fans amid 114 charges verdict
Manchester City's chairman rallies supporters following reports the club was found guilty of 114 charges, addressing fan concerns about the club's future.
MediumNorth Carolina family shooting kills two; suspects die in Ohio police pursuit
A shooting at a North Carolina home killed two and critically injured two others. The accused suspects fled across state lines and died during a police pursuit…
HighICC Chief Prosecutor Khan Ousted Over Sexual Assault Allegations
ICC member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Khan following sexual assault allegations, marking an unprecedented institutional crisis at the internationa…
HighInquest finds preventative medication gap contributed to Lady Branson's death
An inquest concluded that private Lister Hospital's failure to provide preventative anticoagulants contributed to Lady Joan Branson's death from cardiac arrest…
HighMeta Faces Landmark Trial Over Child Safety as Legal Threats Mount
Meta confronts a major legal battle over alleged harms to children from social media addiction, with potential trillion-dollar consequences and implications fo…
HighBritish pensioner dies after violent mugging in Tenerife birthday trip
An 88-year-old British man died after being violently mugged in Los Cristianos, Tenerife while celebrating his birthday with his wife. Police are investigating…
HighFour killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
Four people died when a private helicopter crashed and caught fire in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, 50km from Montreal on Saturday afternoon. Victims rem…
HighArgentine prison guards intercept mother smuggling marijuana-laced cookies to incarcerated son
Argentine prison officials intercepted a 45-year-old woman attempting to deliver 20 grams of marijuana hidden in cookies to her 26-year-old son serving an 18-m…
HighDua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes
Pop star Dua Lipa filed a $15m lawsuit against Samsung for allegedly using her photograph on TV packaging without permission, claiming copyright and trademark…
HighBolivia's Prosecutor Orders Arrest of Union Leader Amid Violent Protests
Bolivia's prosecutor ordered the arrest of union leader Mario Argollo, head of the Central Obrera, on charges of inciting crime and terrorism amid violent prot…
HighFrench court convicts Airbus and Air France in 2009 Rio-Paris crash
A French court found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 AF447 crash that killed 228 people between Rio de Janeiro and Paris,…
HighTupac's killer convicted 30 years later as jury finds ex-gang leader guilty
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur's killing in 1996, ending three decades of speculation in one…
HighLe Pen's presidential bid upends EU hopes for moderate right-wing successor
Marine Le Pen announces her candidacy for French presidency despite court-ordered electronic monitoring, defying EU expectations for a moderate right-wing succ…
HighTexas man sentenced to nearly 20 years for methamphetamine trafficking
A 34-year-old Frio County man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S., earning $1,500 per…
HighCalifornia Reels From 4th Mass Shooting This Month; 3 Dead in LA
A mass shooting in Los Angeles killed at least 3 people and injured 4 others, marking California's fourth such incident this month amid a surge in U.S. gun vio…
HighFive South American nations sign regional pact to combat organized crime
Five South American countries signed the Santiago Commitment to coordinate efforts against organized crime, drug trafficking, and irregular migration through j…
HighCounter Terrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Death Investigation
Counter terrorism police have assumed control of the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death after a 28-year-old suspect was re-arrested on terrorism charges…
HighSouth African police discover 10th woman's body in Johannesburg area
South African police discovered the body of a 10th woman near Johannesburg as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of killings. Three people have bee…
HighHaitian Police Kill Four Suspects in President Moise Assassination
Haitian police killed four suspects and detained two others following President Jovenel Moise's assassination. Authorities describe the attackers as trained me…
MediumFive killed in shooting at German youth facility; heat emergency grips Europe
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany. Two suspects, both 21 years old, have been apprehended; motives r…
HighMissing Paris girl, 12, found dead in suitcase with throat cut
A 12-year-old girl missing from Paris was found dead in a suitcase with throat wounds and mysterious numbers on her body. Police have arrested four suspects in…
HighTwo killed, child among 5 injured in Seattle Center mass shooting
Two people were killed and five others injured in a mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. Police have not…
HighThree killed in Idaho shopping area shooting; gunman dead
Three people were killed and at least two injured in a shooting near an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman was also killed; authorities say the t…
HighMan charged with stealing camera gear from Bondi terror attack victim
NSW police charged a man with stealing camera equipment from a 61-year-old shooting victim at the Bondi beach terror attack on December 14, which killed 15 peo…
HighTwo men arrested after stolen vehicle stopped in Newcastle
Two 48-year-old men were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Newcastle's Kenton area on Friday morning. Both remain in custody on suspi…
HighMexico's President Rejects U.S. Intervention Over Governor Drug Trafficking Allegations
Mexico's president rejected US intervention after American authorities accused a left-wing governor of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, demanding irrefutable evide…
HighUtah Author Faces Closing Arguments in Husband's Fentanyl Death Trial
Closing arguments begin in the trial of Kouri Richins, accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors allege she killed him for insurance…
High16-year-old charged with murder after Dungannon attack kills man, injures family
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a Saturday attack in Dungannon that killed a 61-year-old man and injured his wife…
HighFerry fire off Philippines kills 5, leaves 87 missing near Palawan
A fire broke out on the M/V June Aster ferry off Palawan, Philippines, killing at least five people with 87 still missing from 134 aboard. Rescue operations ar…
HighFiji Police Conduct Drug Raids in Suva, Seize Methamphetamine and Cash
Fiji Police and military conducted drug raids in Nadonumai and Narere, seizing over $4,000, methamphetamine, marijuana, and stolen phones across multiple divis…
HighFather of 51 stabbed to death in Bromley; son charged with murder
Paul Maurice, 51, was found with multiple stab wounds in Bromley and died despite paramedics' efforts. His son Sean Maurice, 29, has been charged with murder a…
HighWilson denies bullying claims as defamation trial concludes
Rebel Wilson's nine-day defamation trial concludes as she faces allegations of bullying and orchestrating smear campaigns against young actor Charlotte MacInne…
HighPolice confirm remains of murdered Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian found
NSW Police confirmed human remains found near a Sydney golf course belong to 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was abducted in a case of mistaken identity. Two…
HighPhilippine Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Vice President Duterte Over Assassination Threats
A Philippine court issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte, who is accused of threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two of his relati…
HighArrested businessman's father donated R$1M to Zema's party in 2022
Federal Police arrested the father of Vorcaro, who donated R$1 million to Governor Zema's party in 2022. The arrest is linked to investigations into an intimid…
HighJudge dismisses charges against deportation case symbol, finding Trump admin retaliation
A US federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, finding the Trump administration prosecuted him in retaliation for challenging his…
HighPolice seize gun, knife from students in foiled school violence plot
Philippine police prevented a potential school shooting in Cagayan after discovering a .38 revolver and knife on two high school students. The incident follows…
HighTax worker jailed for two years after BBC exposes genocidal racist posts
A former UK tax worker was sentenced to two years in prison for inciting racial and religious hatred online, exposed through a BBC undercover investigation int…
HighBrazilian influencer Deolane indicted over alleged PCC financial operator links
Deolane, a Brazilian influencer, has been indicted after police linked her to a financial operator for the PCC criminal organization. The investigation include…
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