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Geopolitics

Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Malaysian minister has been remanded for five days as part of an anti-corruption inquiry into the management of the country’s state haj fund. The susp…

Geopolitics

Southeast Asia’s scam gangs regroup after Cambodia’s purge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cambodia says it has flushed out a scam industry estimated to have stolen tens of billions of US dollars last year alone, but a string of arrests in recent day…

Geopolitics

South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residents

BBC News – World · Europe

The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.

Geopolitics

Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and MayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQuee…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion

The New York Times – World · US

The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.

Geopolitics

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

The Hindu – World · India

The other victim was a 68-year-old man whose identity hasn't been released. He was hospitalized, and no update on his condition was immediately available on Tu…

Geopolitics

'Just returned from maternity leave': Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

Times of India – World · India

A shocking event unfolded on Monday in Times Square as a vice president of Bank of America was violently stabbed in an unprovoked attack. Armed with kitchen kn…

Geopolitics

Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

BBC News – World · Europe

Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.

Geopolitics

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with Robinson facing potential death penalty

The Hindu – World · India

Robinson's lawyers tried to block a trial, arguing that prosecutors failed to show Kirk's shooting placed others around him at risk of death. That's an aggrava…

Geopolitics

US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial, could face death penalty

South China Morning Post – World · China

The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face th…

Geopolitics

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

BBC News – World · Europe

The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Geopolitics

'Smothered with plastic bags': Mystery surrounds Surat techie’s death

Times of India – World · India

Police are still searching for the killer of Nidhi Patel, a computer engineer. She was found dead in her home, and investigators have no strong leads. A spec…

Geopolitics

News live: Labor has ‘grave concerns’ for missing Australians in Nepal-Tibet flooding; Canavan claims ‘feminisation of curriculum’ led to rise of ‘manosphere’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during …

Geopolitics

US Congress seeks to identify foreign countries behind scam calls

South China Morning Post – World · China

US lawmakers are trying to identify which foreign countries are the biggest sources of unlawful robocalls targeting Americans, as Congress steps up efforts to …

Geopolitics

Cleveland police to get £2m extra to tackle serious crime in Middlesbrough

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cash announced after horror car crash that killed two police officers and house fire in which woman and young girl diedCleveland’s police force is to receive a…

Geopolitics

Dozens arrested after fatal pre-dawn shootout in Dutch village

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police urged people in Overasselt to stay indoors after one person died and 34 were arrestedAuthorities have arrested 34 people, including French, Belgian and …

Geopolitics

Israeli Authorities Charge 12 Guards in Beating Death of Palestinian Prisoner

The New York Times – World · US

The rare prosecution comes amid widespread reports from rights groups about mistreatment in Israeli detention centers, where, activists say, scores of Palestin…

Geopolitics

Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station

Geopolitics

Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Several foreign suspects were among those arrested, according to prosecutors.

Geopolitics

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying

BBC News – World · Europe

The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.

Geopolitics

Five held by police after newborn baby dies from stab wounds in Sheffield

The Guardian – World · Europe

Officers responded to reports concerning safety of baby girl at property in Wincobank area of the cityFive people are being held on suspicion of murder after a…

Geopolitics

Operation ‘Rotten Apple’: US arrests over 2,100 illegal immigrants across New York

Times of India – World · India

During a comprehensive operation aimed at reinforcing public safety, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 2,197 undocumented individuals throughout …

Geopolitics

Husband and 12 Men in Britain Are Accused of Woman’s Yearslong Drugging and Rape

The New York Times – World · US

Prosecutors said that the man, in his 60s, drugged and abused his wife while she was unconscious, alongside a dozen other men aged 28 to 73.

Geopolitics

German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister saysOver in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday …

Geopolitics

'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief

BBC News – World · Europe

The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.

Geopolitics

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

BBC News – World · Europe

Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history.

Geopolitics

Bank of America vice president identified as victim in Times Square attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in daytime stabbing on New York City thoroughfare.

Geopolitics

Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

South China Morning Post – World · China

A ⁠Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. “We are shocked ‌and deeply saddened by the tragic loss o…

Geopolitics

Inside knowledge or ‘making stuff up’? Charles Perrottet’s advice to Jean Nassif put under microscope by Icac

The Guardian – World · Europe

Brother of former treasurer and premier faces questions about texts that appear to indicate he was aware of fast-tracking policy before it was announcedGet our…

Geopolitics

MPSC exam paper leak: ‘Top ranker’ arrested, intentionally gave 10 wrong answers

Times of India – World · India

Mumbai Police arrested a top-ranking MPSC candidate in the drug inspector exam leak case. This arrest brings the total number of accused individuals to seven …

Geopolitics

$4 million diamond necklace stolen in daylight heist at Vienna museum

Times of India – World · India

- Two men stole a $4M diamond-encrusted necklace from Vienna's MAK museum during a daylight heist. - Stolen item: diamond-encrusted necklace valued over $4 m…

Geopolitics

Not just guilty or not - The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial

BBC News – World · Europe

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

Geopolitics

Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack

BBC News – World · Europe

Prosecutors say the 17-year-old from North Carolina also published a manifesto from the two teenage shooters in the 18 May attack.

Geopolitics

'He killed her, then went back to sleep': Calm of Hyderabad nurse's killer baffles cops

Times of India – World · India

A bike mechanic was arrested for raping and strangling a nurse in Pahadishareef. He allegedly watched the woman for a month before entering her room through a…

General

Thai police crackdown on sex workers ahead of USS Lincoln’s arrival

NBC News – World · US

Police in Pattaya, Thailand, are intensifying a crackdown on sex workers ahead of the arrival of the USS Lincoln after the aircraft carrier’s lengthy deploymen…

Geopolitics

Malaysian police smash cross-border drug ring, seize US$1 million of meth disguised as tea

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian police have crippled a cross-border drug syndicate with the seizure of 86.2kg of methamphetamine worth 4.31 million ringgit (US$1 million) in Penang …

Geopolitics

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

BBC News – World · Europe

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.

Geopolitics

Times Square stabbing in NYC leaves 1 dead, assailant killed

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A woman armed with two kitchen knives killed one person and wounded another in New York City's Times Square before police fatally shot her. Authorities said th…

Geopolitics

South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work

BBC News – World · Europe

The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.

Geopolitics

Jury convicts Keffe D for 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

The Hindu – World · India

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, was convicted for orchestrating the 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, a case that has captivated the public fo…

Geopolitics

Times Square stabbing video: Woman attacks 2 with knives before NYPD shoots her

Indian Express – World · India

- Woman stabbed two in Times Square, then shot dead by police after refusing to drop knives. Both victims hospitalized; man stable, woman died. - Officers tr…

Geopolitics

Tupac Shakur murderer found guilty after three decades

Indian Express – World · India

- Duane "Keffe D" Davis convicted of Tupac Shakur's murder after 30 years, with jury finding him guilty of first-degree murder based on his accounts. - Prose…

Geopolitics

Woman randomly stabs 2 people in New York City’s Times Square, shot by police

The Hindu – World · India

Police reportedly do not believe the stabbing was terror-related.

Geopolitics

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.

Geopolitics

Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder

BBC News – World · Europe

The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.

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