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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'
BBC News – World
· Europe
In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fam…
A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown
Wired
· Global
The Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee black market sells services that help prop up scam operations. British officials just hit the highly lucrative marketplace w…
2 bid-rigging syndicates ‘potentially linked’ to estate destroyed in Tai Po fire
South China Morning Post – World
· China
At least two bid-rigging syndicates could be linked to the HK$336 million (US$43 million) renovation bid for a housing estate destroyed in Hong Kong’s deadlies…
Knife-wielding man kills woman at Tokyo Pokemon shop before taking his own life
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A man brandishing a knife stabbed a woman in a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo before turning the knife on himself, leaving both dead, Japanese police said on …
Arizona gun dealer accused of selling firearms to two Mexican cartels
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Laurence Gray charged with attempting to provide material support to terrorist organizations An Arizona licensed gun dealer was charged this month with attempt…
Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend given whole-life order after court rules 42-year term too lenient
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Shaine March fatally stabbed Alana Odysseos, who was in early stages of pregnancy, after being released on licence for killing teenager in 2000A man who murder…
Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners’ strike
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Terms of reference are to seek fullest disclosure of information and to produce a report by spring 2028UK politics live – latest updatesThe government has anno…
“There's no accountability,” one expert tells WIRED of ICE’s ability to lie to the public. "The consequence of this is that it’s going to be a systemic harm ac…
Nepal’s probe into deadly uprising finds ex-prime minister, officials ‘reckless’
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A high-level probe in Nepal holds former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other senior government officials responsible for criminal negligence over the shoo…
Woman, 34, held over death of newborn found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong plaza
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of concealing a child’s birth after a newborn boy was found abandoned in a toilet rubbish bin a…
Italy seizes €20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress
The Guardian – World
· Europe
‘Misappropriation of financial resources’ from actor, 90, tracked to property, vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany Italian authorities have seized €20m (£17.…
Sydney high school teacher accused of grooming 14-year-old girl and offering money for sexually explicit material
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Man was teaching at a secondary school for boys when he allegedly targeted the girl – who police say he did not knowGet our breaking news email, free app or da…
Designer accused of domestic violence, arrested by authorities
Times of India – World
· India
In a shocking turn of events, rapper Desiigner, famed for his hit 'Panda', found himself in handcuffs in South Carolina on Monday, facing charges of third-degr…
Stabbed, buried, covered up: How Hyderabad teen, lover killed mother who opposed affair
Times of India – World
· India
- Srinath Vudali, Assistant Editor at TOI-Hyderabad Bureau, has 17 years of experience in Telangana reporting.
- Specializes in Crime and Legal issues, with …
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell to stand trial after allegedly leading attack on Melbourne Indigenous camp
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Sewell pleaded not guilty to five charges over alleged group assault on Camp Sovereignty last yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our…
Businessman on cycle killed as car ‘driven by 17-year-old’ hits him near Mumbai
Times of India – World
· India
A 42-year-old businessman was killed on Kalyan's incomplete Ring Road after being hit by a speeding car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The boy fled the…
Chinese nationals, companies charged in US with smuggling AI chips and drug trafficking
South China Morning Post – World
· China
In two different cases on Wednesday, United States authorities charged Chinese nationals on offences ranging from conspiring to smuggle advanced AI chips to Ch…
TSA tipped off ICE in arrest of mother and child at San Francisco airport
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Guatemalan nationals Angelina Lopez Jimenez and Wendy Godinez Lopez, nine, apprehended en route to Miami, report saysSign up for the Breaking News US email to …
Strike on alleged drug vessel kills four in the Caribbean, US military says
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Latest strike brings number of deaths to at least 163 since attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ began in SeptemberThe US has launched another strike on a ves…
Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Bill Pulte reportedly urges examination of alleged fraud as New York attorney general’s lawyer attacks ‘vendetta’ The Trump administration’s federal housing di…
Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Reversal by London police comes as Shabana Mahmood prepares an appeal against high court overturning ban on the groupThe Metropolitan police has said it will r…
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that “someone needs to do t…
US offers up to US$3 million bounty for information on finances of powerful Haiti gangs
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The United States on Wednesday offered a reward of up to US$3 million and possible relocation in exchange for information on the financial activities of Haiti…
Nottingham attack victims tested for drugs but killer was not, inquiry told
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Father of Grace O’Malley-Kumar calls decision to take sample from his daughter after her death ‘disgusting’The father of a university student killed while tryi…
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna and to assaulting singer’s family
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, also pleaded not guilty throu…
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home pleads not guilty
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Woman pleads not guilty to firing shots at Rihanna’s home while the singer and her family were thereA woman from Florida pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the…
Men accused of murdering Lyra McKee linked to scene by clothing, Belfast court told
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Three men from Derry charged with murder of journalist, who was hit by bullet while observing 2019 riotingThree men accused of the murder of the Belfast journa…
Minister caught in Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ saga denies US$2.4 million bribe claim
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A Malaysian minister on Wednesday denied he was the unnamed politician at the centre of fresh allegations in the country’s so-called corporate mafia controvers…
Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Tan Ruisong, the former boss of China’s top military aviation company, has been given a suspended death sentence for reaping over 613 million yuan (US$89 milli…
Berlin court jails 4 men over Hamas weapon stockpiles
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
A court in Berlin has ruled that four men gathered and stored weapons for use in terror attacks as members of a Hamas-linked cell. Prosecutors listed potential…
Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possession of crystal meth
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Former prisons minister appears in court to admit four drugs charges stemming from raid on his Surrey homeThe former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt has pleaded …
Teenager in Wales handed life sentence after killing his mother with a hammer
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Tristan Roberts, who expressed misogynistic views and had fascination with American Psycho, carefully planned attackAn 18-year-old man who expressed misogynist…
Man extradited from Singapore to New Zealand faces rape, home invasion charges
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A Chinese national accused of raping and strangling a woman during a violent home invasion appeared in a New Zealand court on Wednesday to face charges, seven …
UK police arrest 2 men over Jewish ambulances arson attack
South China Morning Post – World
· China
British police said on Wednesday they had arrested two men over a London arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation.
The arrests ca…
Ex-teammate of quadruple amputee US cornhole pro accused of murder says case shocks him
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Dayton Webber’s former playing partner says: ‘Dayton has a great family, and I care about that family. Yet obviously, there is somebody [who] died’The former d…
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Susie Wiles was on plane and witnessed event, according to files shown to House judiciary committeeFederal prosecutors examined whether Donald Trump showed a c…
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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'
Source: BBC News – World
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- Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is believed kidnapped; ransom notes are real, but authorities seek more info to locate her. (25 words)
- Storms caused flash flooding and mudslides, displacing residents and triggering emergency warnings. (23 words)
- Lindsay Clancy faces trial for murdering her three children in 2023; jurors deadlocked on verdict. (22 words)
- Feminist icon Bella Abzug died at 92, marking the end of a pivotal era in U.S. women's rights movement. (24 words)
A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown
Source: Wired
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- Chinese-language black markets drive global cybercrime, processing tens of billions in illicit funds, fueling scams and human trafficking.
- UK sanctions $20B Xinbi marketplace, linked to scams and human trafficking, aiming to disrupt its cryptocurrency operations.
- UK targets Cambodian scam compounds, seizing assets and penalizing individuals tied to industrial-scale fraud networks.
- Xinbi rebuilds post-sanctions, diversifying infrastructure and expanding, despite efforts to disrupt its cryptocurrency and tech services.
2 bid-rigging syndicates ‘potentially linked’ to estate destroyed in Tai Po fire
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Competition Commission hasn't ruled out two syndicates linked to Wang Fuk Court renovation project.
- May seek damages from Will Power and Prestige for alleged misconduct in the project.
- Investigating fraud claims over residents' selection of the HK$336 million proposal.
- Formal complaint excluded Will Power and Prestige, involving 8 companies and 12 individuals.
Knife-wielding man kills woman at Tokyo Pokemon shop before taking his own life
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Japan's Tokyo saw a fatal knife attack at a Pokemon store, where a man stabbed a woman and then himself, killing both.
- Police confirmed critical injuries before deaths, identifying the victim as a 20s employee.
- Pokemon Centre Mega Tokyo closed temporarily to aid police and support staff.
- The attack highlights Japan's strict gun control and rare violent crimes amid rising knife violence.
Arizona gun dealer accused of selling firearms to two Mexican cartels
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Arizona gun dealer Laurence Gray charged with providing material support to Mexican cartels (CJNG, Sinaloa) via weapon sales.
- Mexican government pressures US to curb gun flow, citing 62% of seized weapons in 2024 traced to Arizona.
- Trump designated cartels as foreign terrorist groups; Mexico sues US manufacturers over illegal arms trafficking.
- ATF investigates Gray’s case, highlighting straw purchasers and lax US gun laws enabling cartel smuggling.
Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend given whole-life order after court rules 42-year term too lenient
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Court of appeal overturned Shaine March’s 42-year sentence, ruling it “too lenient” and imposing a whole-life order after his murder of pregnant Alana Odysseos.
- March, previously jailed for killing a teenager in 2000, faced renewed calls for a life sentence due to the “prolonged violence” and victim’s pregnancy.
- The ruling cited aggravating factors, including the victim’s fatal injuries and March’s history, to justify a life sentence instead of a minimum term.
- Alana Odysseos, a “brilliant mother,” was among victims highlighted in UK femicide data; her family welcomed the justice outcome.
Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners’ strike
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Government launches inquiry into 1984-85 Orgreave policing violence and discredited prosecutions, with report due by spring 2028.
- Terms of reference prioritize full disclosure and public understanding, mirroring the Hillsborough inquiry model.
- Orgreave campaign criticizes delays but welcomes inquiry, stressing miners’ voices must shape the process.
- Panel includes legal, academic, and historical experts; minister emphasizes transparency and accountability.
Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement
Source: Wired
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- ICE agents detained Azerbaijani student Elmina Aghayeva at Columbia University without judicial warrant, falsely claiming to be police.
- University policy restricts federal agents on campus without warrants, but ICE used administrative warrants to bypass rules.
- Protests erupted over the incident, with critics accusing ICE of misleading staff and highlighting gaps in campus training for ICE encounters.
- Legal debate centers on ICE’s use of deception, with experts noting it’s a longstanding tactic but raising concerns about overstepping legal guardrails.
Nepal’s probe into deadly uprising finds ex-prime minister, officials ‘reckless’
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Report recommends 10-year prison sentences for Oli, Lekhak, and Khapung over negligent conduct causing casualties during crackdowns.
- Leaked 900-page report criticizes current government for withholding findings, urging transparency amid protests.
- September 8 anti-corruption protests triggered a deadly crackdown, leading to riots, arson, and $57.8M in damages.
- Report lacks details on September 9 events; activists demand full investigation into the aftermath.
Woman, 34, held over death of newborn found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong plaza
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Cleaner found newborn with umbilical cord in rubbish bin at women's restroom of The Starview Chinese restaurant on Monday at 2:10 PM.
- 34-year-old Indonesian woman arrested in Eastern district on suspicion of concealing a child's birth, remains in custody for questioning.
- Baby, found unconscious, was pronounced dead at Ruttonjee Hospital despite resuscitation; no ID found at scene.
- Case classified as infanticide, under investigation by Wan Chai district crime squad.
Italy seizes €20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress
Source: The Guardian – World
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- €20m in Tuscany assets (property, vineyards, olive groves) seized, allegedly linked to embezzled funds from Ursula Andress.
- Swiss prosecutors allege systematic misappropriation of 18m Swiss francs via opaque transactions.
- Italian authorities in Florence seized assets, citing illicit profit, with no suspects named.
- Andress, 90, famed for her 1962 Bond role, filed a complaint over asset depletion.
Sydney high school teacher accused of grooming 14-year-old girl and offering money for sexually explicit material
Source: The Guardian – World
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- 29-year-old teacher accused of grooming 14-year-old girl, offering money for explicit material, arrested in Sydney’s Beecroft.
- Contacted girl on March 18, pressured her for content despite small sum, police note coercive tactics.
- Charged with grooming under 16 for sex and accessing child abuse material via carriage services.
- Set for Burwood court, denied bail; police urge parents to monitor children’s online activity.
Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison
Source: BBC News – World
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- **Convicted military leader Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité died in custody after a medical emergency, ending his 10-year sentence for the 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea.**
- **His death has sparked mixed reactions, with critics arguing it marks the end of an era for unresolved justice and political tensions.**
- **The 2009 massacre killed over 150 people and 109 women, with Diakité as a key military commander under then-ruler Moussa Dadis Camara.**
- **Guinea’s unresolved tensions persist, as former military figures continue to influence politics amid debates over accountability and reconciliation.**
'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
Source: BBC News – World
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- Nicky, a survivor, describes being drugged and raped by Epstein after a massage, leading to unconsciousness and sexual assault.
- She urges the DOJ to release remaining files on Epstein, criticizing delayed transparency and the law’s name as glorifying the abuser.
- Nicky highlights the psychological toll of constant media exposure, feeling like a pawn in political debates.
- The Epstein Transparency Act faces backlash for failing to protect survivors’ identities and for its offensive naming.
U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean
Source: The New York Times – World
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- **163+ deaths** reported in Trump administration's Caribbean drug-smuggling strikes, including a 47th attack since September.
- **Pentagon bombed** a boat in the Caribbean, killing 4, citing "narco-trafficking routes" but no concrete evidence.
- **Legal experts** claim strikes are illegal, as they target civilians without imminent threat of violence.
- **General Donovan** acknowledged strikes disrupt operations but are not a long-term solution to drug trafficking.
Designer accused of domestic violence, arrested by authorities
Source: Times of India – World
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- TOI Entertainment Desk is a global team covering Bollywood, Hollywood, and entertainment hotspots, delivering real-time scoops and insights.
- They blend reporting with storytelling, highlighting stardom tales and untold narratives of industry veterans and rising stars.
- Coverage spans new sensations and seasoned veterans, offering front-row access to entertainment’s evolving landscape.
- Beyond news, they explore entertainment’s cultural, political, and societal intersections, celebrating its impact on everyday life.
Stabbed, buried, covered up: How Hyderabad teen, lover killed mother who opposed affair
Source: Times of India – World
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- Srinath Vudali, Assistant Editor at TOI-Hyderabad Bureau, has 17 years of experience in Telangana reporting.
- Specializes in Crime and Legal issues, with expertise in terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, regional strife, and Cyber Security.
- Has in-depth experience in terrorism, Left Wing Extremism, regional conflicts, and cybersecurity.
- Focuses on complex issues impacting Telangana, including regional strife and legal challenges.
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell to stand trial after allegedly leading attack on Melbourne Indigenous camp
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell committed to trial after leading attack on Indigenous protest site, pleaded not guilty to five charges (violent disorder, affray, unlawful assault).
- Attack in August caused injuries: three people hurt, one woman required scalp staples.
- Prosecutors reduced charges from over 20 to five; magistrate deemed evidence sufficient for conviction.
- Co-accused Nathan Bull and others face charges; Blake Cathcart pleaded guilty, others to trial in August.
Businessman on cycle killed as car ‘driven by 17-year-old’ hits him near Mumbai
Source: Times of India – World
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- A 42-year-old businessman died after a speeding car hit him on Kalyan's incomplete Ring Road.
- The incident occurred on an unfinished section of the road, raising safety concerns.
- A 17-year-old driver is alleged to have caused the accident by speeding.
- The tragedy highlights risks on underdeveloped infrastructure and youth-related road safety issues.
Chinese nationals, companies charged in US with smuggling AI chips and drug trafficking
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- U.S. charges Chinese nationals in two cases: smuggling advanced AI chips to China via Thailand and an alleged fentanyl supply chain.
- Defendants face conspiring to export tech critical to U.S. strategic interests and drug trafficking.
- U.S. officials highlight AI chips as vital to American technological leadership and investment.
- Cases underscore efforts to combat illicit trade and financial crimes linked to China.
TSA tipped off ICE in arrest of mother and child at San Francisco airport
Source: The Guardian – World
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- ICE arrested Guatemalan mother and daughter at SFO after TSA flagged their status, sparking scrutiny over Trump-era data-sharing agreements.
- The women, previously detained in 2018, were ordered removed in 2019; their arrest was filmed and widely shared, showing ICE officers’ face masks and public backlash.
- Trump’s expanded TSA-ICE data sharing shifted enforcement to domestic flights, while TSA worker absenteeism persists due to pay delays.
- Democrats condemned the incident, citing ICE’s violent tactics, and raised concerns about San Francisco police complying with sanctuary policies.
Strike on alleged drug vessel kills four in the Caribbean, US military says
Source: The Guardian – World
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- US strikes in Caribbean/Pacific killed 163 since September, targeting alleged "narco-terrorists" in 45+ operations.
- Strikes aim to disrupt cartels, with no evidence provided to confirm drug trafficking.
- UN and humanitarian groups condemn attacks as extrajudicial killings.
- DEA report shows 74% of US cocaine arrives via Pacific, not Caribbean fast boats.
Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Bill Pulte urges Florida/IL prosecutors to investigate Letitia James for mortgage insurance fraud linked to Universal Property and Allstate.
- Previous Virginia fraud case against James collapsed due to unlawful prosecutor appointment; federal probes now target her financial ties to a Louisiana hairdresser.
- James’s office appeals $450M Trump fraud penalty after court rejected it; she faces ongoing legal battles against Trump allies.
- Trump administration faces accusations of using DOJ to pursue political vendettas, with James’s lawyer calling charges baseless and politically motivated.
Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action
Source: The Guardian – World
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- **Met Police resumes arrests** for supporting Palestine Action after reversing earlier decision post-high court ruling.
- **High Court ruled** the ban unlawful, but enforcement paused pending government appeal; ban remains in place.
- **Hunger strike protesters** allege medical negligence; they plan legal action against prison authorities.
- **Government defends** medical care, stating policies were followed during hunger strikes.
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Source: BBC News – World
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- Ivanna Ortiz pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and 13+ charges after shooting at Rihanna’s mansion, with no injuries reported.
- She faces life imprisonment, remains in $1.875m bail detention, and is barred from her speech pathologist job.
- DA claims she planned the attack with a wig, fired 20 rounds, and posed a lethal risk, leading to denied bail.
- Charges include 10 assault counts and 3 shooting-at-inhabited-dwelling charges targeting Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and others.
‘Monsters’: BJP leader’s son held for alleged sexual abuse of minors in Goa
Source: Times of India – World
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- Sex scandal in Curchorem intensifies after 20-year-old Soham Sushant Naik's arrest.
- Case transferred to higher authorities for further investigation.
- Public attention grows as scandal escalates post-arrest.
- Incomplete article leaves details of the case unclear.
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Savannah Guthrie shares anguish over her mother's disappearance, pleading for info to aid the investigation.
- Authorities suspect Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped against her will amid stagnant leads.
- NBC's *Today* will air her full interview, with both Guthrie and Hoda Kotb emotional.
- Kotb, Guthrie’s former co-host, returned to *Today* while Guthrie is away, highlighting their bond.
US offers up to US$3 million bounty for information on finances of powerful Haiti gangs
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- US offers $3M reward and relocation for info on Haiti’s Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif gangs, shifting focus to financial activities.
- Haitian forces, supported by UN and US private military, target gangs controlling the capital but haven’t arrested major leaders.
- Gangs now economically independent, moving beyond elite sponsorship to dominate urban and rural areas.
- Previous bounties targeted leaders, but new strategy prioritizes disrupting financial networks.
Nottingham attack victims tested for drugs but killer was not, inquiry told
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Father criticizes police for testing victims for drugs/alcohol but not the killer, calling it "disgusting."
- Police apologize for not taking Calocane’s hair sample, citing its inability to detect drugs at a specific time.
- Father argues Calocane’s earlier arrest could have changed the outcome, comparing him to an "oil tanker."
- Victims’ families condemn police for sharing private injury details via WhatsApp, calling it "disgusting."
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna and to assaulting singer’s family
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, allegedly fired 20 rounds at Rihanna’s LA home on March 8, targeting an Airstream trailer where Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were staying.
- Rihanna reported hearing gunfire, found bullet holes in the trailer, and alerted Rocky to take cover, ensuring their children and staff’s safety.
- Police confirmed shots hit the trailer, patio, nursery wall, and a neighboring property, with bullet holes found at multiple locations.
- Ortiz, from Florida, faces charges related to the alleged shooting incident at the celebrity residence.
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home pleads not guilty
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Woman from Florida pleads not guilty to attempted murder and 13+ felony charges after shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home.
- Bail denied; judge cites flight risk; prosecutor warns of potential fatalities from the deliberate attack.
- Charges include assault on Rihanna’s family, staffers, and neighbors, plus shooting at multiple occupied properties.
- Rihanna, a Grammy-winning artist and Fenty Beauty founder, is mother to three children with A$AP Rocky.
Men accused of murdering Lyra McKee linked to scene by clothing, Belfast court told
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Three Derry men charged with Lyra McKee's murder linked to the scene via clothing and features; New IRA claimed responsibility for her death during 2019 riots.
- Trial resumed in 2024 after judge rejected "no case to answer" defense; prosecution claims suspects assisted a lone gunman.
- Six other Derry men face rioting and petrol bomb charges; all deny accusations, with one defendant deceased during trial.
- Forensic evidence ties accused to riot footage via distinctive clothing, tattoos, and physical traits, with McIntyre deemed a key figure.
'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
Source: BBC News – World
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- Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy, has been missing since 2 February, with police releasing security footage and offering a $1m reward for her safe return.
- The family faces anguish, with Guthrie describing nightly nightmares of her mother's plight and urging someone to "do the right thing."
- Pima County sheriff warns of potential further abductions, citing a motive but no suspect, as DNA and ransom notes remain key clues in the investigation.
- A separate incident sees flash flooding in Arizona leaving 14 missing, with authorities urging vigilance amid ongoing searches for hikers.
South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
Source: BBC News – World
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- South Africa's police chief, General Fannie Masemola, summoned to court over a $21m health contract linked to corruption allegations.
- He faces charges tied to the tender awarded to Vusimuzi Matlala, who also faces fraud and attempted murder charges.
- Three police bosses previously charged while in office, with Masemola’s case part of a broader corruption investigation.
- President Ramaphosa emphasizes legal processes, while 12 officers and Matlala await court proceedings on corruption charges.
Minister caught in Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ saga denies US$2.4 million bribe claim
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Ramanan Ramakrishnan challenges Victor Chin to name "Mr R," central to a corporate scandal.
- Controversy began in February with claims of businessmen and officials colluding to seize companies.
- Victor Chin alleges a PKR MP demanded 10M ringgit for speaking to a "corporate mafia."
- Chin claims he paid 9.5M ringgit but no resolution occurred, implicating "Mr R" and others.
Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Tan confessed to $89 million in bribes and insider trading during his AVIC tenure.
- He faces prison with a two-year reprieve, and all assets were confiscated.
- Pleaded guilty to embezzlement, leaking secrets, and corruption from 1998–2024.
- Embezzled 90 million yuan (2003–2010) as AVIC’s assistant general manager.
Two arrested over London Jewish ambulance arson
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Two men (47, 45) arrested over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London; CCTV suggests more suspects involved.
- Four ambulances set on fire, gas canisters exploded, causing evacuations and synagogue damage.
- Iran accused of using proxies for attacks; MI5 disrupted 20+ Iran-backed plots; group claims responsibility linked to Iran.
- Police caution against attributing attack to state, increase patrols as precaution, urge public cooperation.
Berlin court jails 4 men over Hamas weapon stockpiles
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Berlin court sentenced four Hamas-linked men to 4.5–6 years for stockpiling weapons for terror attacks targeting Israel, Jewish sites, and European facilities.
- Defendants planned attacks on German-Israeli sites, including Berlin’s embassy, Ramstein Airbase, and Tempelhof, with caches in Poland, Bulgaria, and Denmark.
- Men, born in Lebanon, denied Hamas ties but admitted to a Bulgarian arms cache, claiming it was private. All were arrested in 2023.
- Prosecutors linked them to Hamas’ Qassam Brigades, citing a tip after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-Israel attack, amid ongoing arrests for arms procurement.
Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possession of crystal meth
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Former prisons minister Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty to four drug charges, fined £1,200 for possessing meth, cannabis, and GBL after a police raid linked to a chemsex party.
- Blunt claimed charges stemmed from blackmail by a drug dealer, with no rape charges pursued after an 18-month investigation.
- He argued for drug legalization, criticized the legal system, and suggested political views may have influenced the case.
- Sentenced by a magistrate, Blunt faced criticism for undermining public trust as a former minister, with additional fines and costs ordered.
Teenager in Wales handed life sentence after killing his mother with a hammer
Source: The Guardian – World
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- 18-year-old Tristan Roberts, influenced by *American Psycho* and misogynistic views, killed his mother with a hammer, recording the attack.
- He planned meticulously, researched weapons, and used an alter ego "Alex," later confessing via voice notes.
- Police found his mother’s body in a nature reserve, with evidence linking him to the crime and his legal access to weapons at 18.
- Judge condemned the "awful" murder, noting his lack of remorse, while family praised his mother’s resilience.
Man extradited from Singapore to New Zealand faces rape, home invasion charges
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Zhang Xuesong accused of raping, strangling, and fleeing to China after March 2024 Auckland break-in.
- No extradition treaty between China and New Zealand complicates arrest efforts.
- Faces charges including rape, burglary, and assault; pleaded not guilty, trial set for March 2027.
- Potential 20-year prison term if convicted of top charges.
UK police arrest 2 men over Jewish ambulances arson attack
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Two men arrested in London over arson attack on Jewish ambulances near a synagogue, linked to Islamist group HAYI.
- Police investigate HAYI’s claim of responsibility, alleging ties to Iran and similar attacks in Belgium/Netherlands.
- HAYI claimed London attack via Telegram, citing intent to endanger lives and target Jewish communities.
- Belgium arrests of two minors on suspicion of involvement in HAYI-linked “terrorist” activities after car fire.
‘A heinous crime’: Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq’s Anbar
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Aerial strikes in Iraq’s Anbar province killed 7 and wounded 13, targeting Iran-aligned PMF positions, which condemned the attack as a violation of sovereignty.
- Iraq’s government accused the US, summoned the US charge d’affaires, and plans a UN complaint, granting PMF the right to respond to attacks.
- Previous strikes on the same base killed 15, with PMF blaming the US, escalating tensions between Iraq’s factions and the US.
- US and PMF conflict intensifies as strikes on pro-Iran groups and Iraqi forces continue, risking strained US-Iraq relations.
Ex-teammate of quadruple amputee US cornhole pro accused of murder says case shocks him
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee and cornhole champion, faces murder charges after allegedly killing a passenger in a car argument.
- Former teammate Mike Hoffman expressed shock, calling the case a tragedy for two families, though he didn’t confirm Webber’s guilt.
- Webber’s resilience and skill in cornhole, despite his amputations, earned him national acclaim and professional success.
- The incident sparked public interest, with Hoffman emphasizing respect for the victim’s family amid unanswered questions about the motive.
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
Source: The Guardian – World
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- **Susie Wiles witnessed Trump show a classified map on a 2022 flight**, per a 2023 DOJ memo linked to the Mar-a-Lago case.
- **Classified documents** were deemed highly sensitive, with some accessible only to six people, and linked to Trump’s business interests.
- **Jamie Raskin demanded details** on the map’s disclosure and flight passengers, amid legal disputes over case file access.
- **Trump’s map disclosure** wasn’t charged as a separate offense, as it occurred post-withdrawal, lacking national defense relevance.
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