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UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law

The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks,

UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law
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Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital

China is stepping up a years-long anti-corruption drive against securities regulatory officials as Beijing works to improve the image of its

Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital
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US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a ruling by a lower court to approve the Justice Department decision to dismiss a criminal case against

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
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When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?

The widening Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East and threats to target oil facilities, electricity

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'
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US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push

President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to

US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
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Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says

The judge overseeing the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail at London's High Court

Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
Asia|Crime|Political|World

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers

A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers
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London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital
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US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump

Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in Orlando

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre

Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre
Crime|Political|World

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
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Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
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Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths
Crime|Health|Sports

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
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Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

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Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
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North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services
Crime|US|World

Suspect enters new guilty plea in the case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay

A man charged in the disappearance of a Navajo grandmother has pleaded guilty to robbery as part of a second plea agreement

Suspect enters new guilty plea in the case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three more men in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London last month.

UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
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Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out

Court records show that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family’s home before police say he killed his wife and then himself

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
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Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident
Crime|Europe|World

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
Crime|Interview|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
Crime|Political|World

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan

The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream

U.S. authorities have raided the offices of Ikon Midstream, a Houston fuel trader whose diesel

US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot

France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices, its anti-terrorism

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|US

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

U.S.

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
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Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US

Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States.

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out
Crime|Political|US|World

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

Minnesota prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a Minneapolis highway

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort
Africa|Crime|World

Burundi says 13 killed in explosion at military ammunition depot

Thirteen people were killed and 57 injured when ammunition exploded due to an electrical short circuit on a Burundian military base on Tuesday

Burundi says 13 killed in explosion at military ammunition depot
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Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport

Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport

Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
Crime|Political|US|World

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says

A Massachusetts man accused of making threats on Facebook to kill U.S.

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

‘Everlasting hug’: Community creates quilt in memory of Kaylee Goncalves

‘Everlasting hug’: Community creates quilt in memory of Kaylee Goncalves

‘Everlasting hug’: Community creates quilt in memory of Kaylee Goncalves
Americas|Crime|US|World

DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says

Utah officials announced on Wednesday that they were closing a five-decade-old case after finding "definitive proof" that American serial killer Ted Bundy killed a

DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says
Americas|Crime|World

FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shootout

A technical team from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived in Cuba this week to launch an "independent investigation," the U.S.

FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shootout
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Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question

A New York state judge on Wednesday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial on charges of murdering a health insurance executive to September

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question
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Sam Altman's sister amends lawsuit accusing OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse

Sam Altman's sister amended her civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI chief executive of sexually abusing her more than two decades ago, after the judge said she

Sam Altman's sister amends lawsuit accusing OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse
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House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role

Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been appointed U.N. resident coordinator in Kenya, the U.N. said on Wednesday, adding he would take up his post that

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Crime|Environment|US

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge
Australia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family. 

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams — but also in combatting it

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 

Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to U.S. server supplier Dell Technologies, linking

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 
Crime|Political|US|World

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
Crime|Europe|World

Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe

Lithuania is preparing a request to the United States for cooperation in its investigation into potential human trafficking with links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law
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Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona

The following is a chronology of key developments in what authorities describe as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah

Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona
Crime|Entertainment

Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial

Court records show one of three men charged in the killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty

Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
Crime|World

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

A South African opposition party leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking firearm laws

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
Crime|Education

Police say teen shot father in school car line after argument

Police say teen shot father in school car line after argument

Police say teen shot father in school car line after argument
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election
Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case
Business|Crime|Lifestyle

Largo man arrested with more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana in camper: FHP

Largo man arrested with more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana in camper: FHP

Largo man arrested with more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana in camper: FHP
Crime|Education|Political|World

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot dead eight fellow pupils at a school in Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say