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Geopolitics

Israel says killed two top Iran intelligence officers in Tehran

The Hindu – World · India

Israel said the two men, identified as Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, were senior officials in the intelligence directorate of the Khatam al-Anbiya, t…

Geopolitics

Murder arrest after 18-day-old baby falls from central London property

The Guardian – World · Europe

Met police says woman, 43, was detained after newborn girl in Westminster taken to hospital and pronounced deadA woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder…

Geopolitics

Arrest Badshah: Haryana women's panel to police

Times of India – World · India

- Haryana Women Commission orders arrest of rapper Badshah in registered cases. - Alleged violations under women's rights laws prompt legal action. - Polic…

Geopolitics

Homicide charge dropped against Georgia teen after teacher’s prank death

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jason Hughes died after falling and being struck by a car driven by a student who had just pranked the teacherA Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges …

Geopolitics

Police issue warning to protesters before al-Quds Day rally in London

The Guardian – World · Europe

Demonstrators on Sunday will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or intifada chants, says MetPolice have warned demonstrators that they wil…

Geopolitics

‘Upset with girlfriend’, Maharashtra man hurls stones at passing train

Times of India – World · India

A 23-year-old man in Kalyan allegedly threw stones at a Vande Bharat Express, damaging four coaches. The incident occurred between Thakurli and Kalyan stations…

Geopolitics

Irked over charity spend, couple kills mother in Bengal, dumps body in sack

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded in Howrah where a son and his wife were arrested for allegedly murdering his 62-year-old mother. The victim's body was discovered …

Geopolitics

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

South China Morning Post – World · China

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong, according to police. The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday w…

Geopolitics

‘Kill the people’: How men were left to starve in a South African gold mine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline.

Geopolitics

Amsterdam Jewish school targeted in attack

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

No injuries were reported in what Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema described as a "deliberate attack." It follows an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam a …

Geopolitics

‘Deliberate attack’: explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mayor condemns ‘cowardly act’ on south side of Amsterdam which caused limited damage and no reported injuriesAn explosion has damaged a Jewish school in Amster…

Geopolitics

Husband away since youngest’s birth, mom kills four daughters in Madhya Pradesh

Times of India – World · India

A woman in Sagar district allegedly drowned her four daughters in a farm well before taking her own life. Police are investigating domestic tension, possibly l…

Geopolitics

Gangster groom arrested from marriage venue in Bhopal; fiancée pleads for his release

Times of India – World · India

A notorious criminal, Akash alias Bhura Haddi, was arrested on his wedding night for orchestrating a honey trap and extortion scheme. He and his gang abducted …

Geopolitics

Robberies grow bolder and more organised with guns, knives and deception

Times of India – World · India

Despite the digital age, India witnesses daring real-life heists targeting large cash movements and businesses. From Delhi's Chandni Chowk to Surat's highways …

Geopolitics

More Malaysian scammers target Singapore-based victims to pass cash, gold to ‘mules’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Scam syndicates allegedly from Malaysia are increasingly relying on couriers and physical handovers when targeting victims in Singapore, as tighter banking saf…

Geopolitics

'Made to abort': Student rapes 3 minors, impregnates 1; detained

Times of India – World · India

A 17-year-old student in Nagarkurnool was detained for allegedly raping and impregnating three minor girls, blackmailing them with filmed assaults. His friend,…

Geopolitics

Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

BBC News – World · Europe

The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.

Geopolitics

'Danced when he fell, and fled': Bengaluru man hacked 68 times in revenge attack

Times of India – World · India

A fruit vendor, Santosh R, miraculously survived a brutal assault of 68 blows with iron straps on a Bengaluru road. He is an accused in the murder of the attac…

Geopolitics

Robbery for residency: How 11 Indians allegedly defrauded US authorities to claim U visas

Times of India – World · India

Eleven Indian nationals face US charges for orchestrating fake armed robberies. The scheme aimed to allow store clerks to falsely claim victim status for immig…

Geopolitics

11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme

The Hindu – World · India

The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000

Geopolitics

Japanese man gets 14 years for deadly tequila-fuelled rape attempt

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Japanese court on Friday sentenced a man to 14 years in prison for attempting to rape an intoxicated woman after forcing her to take 32 shots of tequila, whi…

Geopolitics

Abu Dhabi police arrest 45 people of ‘various nationalities’ for filming, spreading misinformation on Iran attacks

The Hindu – World · India

"They were also accused of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, which could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the community," the pol…

Geopolitics

Cartel boss on US ‘most wanted’ list captured in Bolivia raid

South China Morning Post – World · China

An alleged cocaine boss with a US$2 million bounty on his head was captured by Bolivian forces as the Andean nation renews cooperation with the US after decade…

Geopolitics

Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Marset was transferred into the custody of the United States, which has pushed for more aggressive antidrug tactics.

Geopolitics

Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovationA federal judge on Friday blocked the justice department from se…

Geopolitics

Bolivia arrests alleged drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money launderingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get…

Geopolitics

Man jailed for 26 years for ex-wife’s murder and burial in Cardiff garden

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alireza Askari, 42, sentenced for killing Paria Veisi after she left him, and aunt Maryam Delavary jailed for helping bury herA man has been jailed for at leas…

Geopolitics

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

BBC News – World · Europe

The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

Geopolitics

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

BBC News – World · Europe

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

Geopolitics

Governors warn of increasing violence of ‘nothing-to-lose’ inmates attacking notorious prisoners

The Guardian – World · Europe

Longer sentences, overcrowding and inexperienced staff cited as factors in ‘rising tensions’ in prisonsNotorious prisoners such as the Soham killer Ian Huntley…

Geopolitics

Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue has been killed.

Geopolitics

Dutch police investigate Rotterdam synagogue fire

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

There are no reports of injuries and the blaze went "out on its own," authorities have said. Jewish institutions have been on high alert over fears of possible…

Geopolitics

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

The Guardian – World · Europe

Under oath, officers said they were told to make eight arrests a day and given special tech to help choose ‘targets’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to g…

General

4 of 6 U.S. crew members confirmed dead after refueling plane crashes in Iraq

NBC News – World · US

Four of six U.S. crew members have been confirmed dead after their military refueling plane crashed in Iraq on Thursday while taking part in Iran war operation…

Geopolitics

Four U.S. service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. ​military said the incident involved another aircraft but ⁠was not the result of ‌hostile or friendly fire

Geopolitics

Cable thefts at key Malaysian train lines soar amid copper’s red-hot demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

As soaring copper prices make the metal highly sought after, more cable thieves are targeting some of Malaysia’s busiest urban rail lines, causing significant …

Geopolitics

Malaysian businessman releases photo of armed officer to prove he was held at gunpoint

South China Morning Post – World · China

Businessman Albert Tei has released a photo purportedly showing a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer brandishing a firearm to back his claims …

Geopolitics

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

BBC News – World · Europe

The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

Geopolitics

Bihar: Class X student gang-raped and murdered; was thrown into well

Times of India – World · India

A Class X student was allegedly gang-raped and murdered by five individuals in Saran district. The victim was reportedly dragged to a bathroom, assaulted, and …

Geopolitics

Ferozepur triple murder case: Gangster Bhuvnesh Chopra arrested at Delhi airport

Times of India – World · India

Punjab Police have apprehended Bhuvnesh Chopra, a key fugitive, at Delhi's IGI Airport following his deportation from Central Asia. Wanted for a Ferozepur trip…

Geopolitics

Israeli Military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement, while human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in …

Geopolitics

Sacked vendor storms Hindustan Petroleum plant, kills manager & deputy manager

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck HPCL's Budaun plant as a disgruntled former vendor, Ajay Singh, fatally shot two senior officials, plant manager Sudhir Gupta and deputy manager…

Geopolitics

'I am in love with her': Man nabbed for stealing woman's underwear, tattoos her name

Times of India – World · India

A bizarre theft unfolded in Ujjain as a 25-year-old man was apprehended for stealing a woman's innerwear from her clothesline. CCTV footage captured the peculi…

Geopolitics

U.S. military says refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq ‘during Operation Epic Fury’; rescue effort under way

The Hindu – World · India

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait

Geopolitics

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, police say

South China Morning Post – World · China

A gunman and one victim are dead and two other victims are injured after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia university’s p…

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