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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaki…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Taunted woman, harassed': Nashik family chased for 15km after altercation with group
A family visiting Bhavli Dam faced harassment from local men. An argument escalated after a woman was taunted by some individuals. More locals joined the group and confronted th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTeenager left with life-threatening injuries after alleged stabbing at Brisbane school
Queensland police arrest a 16-year-old boy after an alleged altercation with a 17-year-old boy at Islamic College of BrisbaneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting
The shooting happened in Biddeford, a town of 22,000 people in the northern state of Maine, and is likely to fuel criticism of President Donald Trump’s deportation drive
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrest
A man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside her flat went viral…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths
Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsColombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIdentity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsICE fatally shoots 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine during immigration operation – live
Senator Angus King raised concerns that ICE agents were not wearing body cameras; witnesses described the man as being shot in the headSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe De…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice hope new photos will jog memories in investigation of murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio
Northern Territory force reopens evidence boxes in attempt to close investigation after 25 yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesNorthern Territory police hav…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMexico to file criminal complaints over migrants killed by ICE in US
Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans ‘outraged’ over killing last week of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agents in HoustonClaudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico would be filing c…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPolice in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK to change law in bid to deport grooming gang ringleader
Interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced plans on Monday to change UK law to allow a convicted paedophile who led a so-called grooming gang to be deported following his release…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump officials turn over withheld evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti ICE killings
US President Donald Trump’s administration has turned over to Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents’ killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and w…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMan wanted in connection with murder arrested in Jordan
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPerson killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, according to Maine's House speaker. It comes days after ICE allegedly shot a man in T…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death
The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Mastermind was not happy': Louvre burglars reveal inside plot
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers delivers global news with diverse perspectives. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting internatio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics1 killed in ICE-involved shooting in US state of Maine, 1 day after Texas shooting
A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving US immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man was fatally shot by a US agent during a traffi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLayla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder
Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found deadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking n…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsLAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar
A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnn Widdecombe death: UK counterterrorism police probe suspected murder of ex-minister
British counterterrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe in light of new informati…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab
A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsThis US inmate wants pasta in Delhi's Tihar Jail. But what does a prisoner's meal look like?
American Matthew VanDyke, facing terror charges, seeks permission to cook his own meals. He claims Tihar Jail's food is unsuitable and has been on a hunger strike. VanDyke, a form…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown je…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJana Armstrong’s former partner appears in court charged with murder after body found near Toowoomba
Dharminder Singh ‘asserts his innocence’, lawyer tells reporters, amid outpouring of grief for young mother in Queensland cityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest update…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured
The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in recent yearsA fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has killed 27 people, …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFire in Bangkok Bar Kills Dozens
The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing into the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about fire safety standards.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand pub fire: Death toll rises to 27, dozens injured in Bangkok blaze
- **Fire at Bangkok pub killed 27, injured dozens**; cause under investigation, including a power outage and explosion linked to a circuit breaker. - **63 hospitalized, 22 criti…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelivery agent barges into woman's Bengaluru flat, flashes her
A Bengaluru food vlogger reported a frightening incident involving a delivery agent. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself. Police arrested the …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLiquor gangs go to war in 'dry' Bihar, 3 dead in 4 days
Three alleged liquor smugglers died in Samastipur district over four days. One incident involved the murder of Prabhat Choudhary and his associate Sunny Kumar. Another victim, Ish…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand: Bangkok bar fire leaves dozens dead
At least 27 people were killed in a fire at a bar in the Thai capital, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSudan’s RSF committed ethnic cleansing, says Amnesty
The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their attack on El-Fasher city between 2024 and 2025, Amnesty In…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest 69 over laundering HK$200m from cross-border fraud
Hong Kong police have arrested 69 people linked to a syndicate suspected of laundering about HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud affecting more tha…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest boy, 14, after blade found on Citybus double-decker
Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a razor blade found between two seats on a Citybus double-decker earlier this week, the South China Morning Pos…
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