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theepochtimes.compolitics58 min agoUpdated
Chicago shootings kill seven, wound 38 over weekend
Chicago police recorded seven deaths and 38 injuries from multiple shootings that began Friday evening and continued through Sunday. Officials reported at least two dozen separate incidents since 5 p.m. Friday.
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Euronewsworld58 min agoUpdated
Australian Police Find Record 2.7 Metric Tons of Cocaine on Sydney Property
Australian authorities uncovered the country's largest cocaine shipment on a Londonderry property on June 19. Two men face charges after the 816 million Australian dollar haul was traced to a boat landing in Queensland.
foxnews.compolitics14 hrs ago
Five Killed, 22 Wounded in Chicago Weekend Shootings
At least five people died and 22 were injured in shootings across Chicago from Friday night through early Saturday. A drive-by attack on a Juneteenth celebration left multiple victims wounded.
channel4.compolitics16 hrs ago
Mother says police guided family statements after daughter's killing by asylum seeker
The mother of a hotel worker killed at a train station in October 2024 alleges police encouraged her family to soften public comments to avoid unrest. The suspect, a Sudanese national who arrived by small boat, received a 29-year sentence in January.
news.sky.comworld16 hrs ago
Man Charged After Five Injured in Knife Attacks Across Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man was charged after five people were injured in a series of attacks across Edinburgh on Friday night. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incidents as suspected anti-Muslim hate crimes.
news24.comworld12 hrs ago
Five Men Injured in Edinburgh Attacks; 36-Year-Old Man Charged
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man after five men aged 22 to 39 were injured in a series of attacks on 19 June 2026. Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland is leading the investigation.
ABC Newspolitics16 hrs agoUpdated
Convicted killer charged in death of 14-year-old girl after sentence commuted
A man previously convicted of manslaughter was charged with multiple federal counts after his 14-year-old niece died from a suspected cocaine overdose. Prosecutors say the death occurred one day after the girl was reported missing in March.
nbcnews.comworld20 hrs ago
Interrogation Footage of Liver King Released After Arrest Over Rogan Threat
@MarioNawfal reported the release of police interrogation-room footage from Liver King's arrest last year after he threatened Joe Rogan.
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Fox Newspolitics20 hrs ago
DHS Honors Fathers Whose Children Were Killed in Crimes Linked to Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security marked Father's Day by sharing the stories of three fathers whose children were killed or injured in incidents involving illegal immigrants. The recognition was issued through the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office.
foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
Six People Wounded, None Fatally, in Hanover, Maryland Shooting
Anne Arundel County police responded to reports of an unknown disturbance at 4:40 a.m. Saturday and found six victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
nypost.comfinance1 day ago
David Pearce sentenced to 146 years to life for two murders
A Los Angeles jury convicted Pearce of two murders and seven sexual assaults. Brandt Osborn received probation after pleading no contest to accessory charges.
eonline.comworld1 day ago
Police find ten sets of remains, arrest Long Island suspect
A 2010 search for Shannan Gilbert uncovered multiple bodies near Gilgo Beach. Police later arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with several of the deaths.
sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Australian government reduces fuel excise cut and confirms H5N1 bird flu case
The government will halve its temporary fuel excise relief next month. Authorities confirmed the first H5N1 bird flu detection in Australia on Saturday.
prnewswire.comworld1 day ago
California man convicted of two murders and seven sexual assaults
A Los Angeles jury found David Pearce guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales. He was also convicted of raping seven additional women who testified at trial.
middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Police arrest suspect in Edinburgh stabbing attacks
Police detained a man carrying a machete after a series of stabbings in Edinburgh. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attacks absolutely appalling. Bystanders recorded video of the arrest.
nypost.comsports1 day ago
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Suspect in Kansas City Highway Shootings
A 22-year-old man is wanted in connection with five shootings along Interstate 70 near Arrowhead Stadium and an earlier shooting in Wyandotte County, Kansas. One person was killed and several others injured.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Multiple Arrests Made at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After Vandalism Reports
U.S. Park Police detained at least eight people over two days for incidents at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A $14.8 million restoration project finished weeks earlier.
news24.compolitics1 day ago
Five Men Injured in Edinburgh Knife Attacks, 36-Year-Old Man Arrested
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man after five men were injured in separate incidents across Edinburgh on Friday evening. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating.
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ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld1 day ago
Counter-terrorism officers investigate attacks in Edinburgh after five injured
Scottish counter-terrorism officers are investigating a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh that left five men injured. Three victims were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following threats, robbery, and vandalism.
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rediff.comworld1 day ago
Machete Attack in Edinburgh Injures Five, Suspect Arrested
A 36-year-old man attacked five people with a machete in Edinburgh on Friday. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Two men charged with importing seven tons of GBL into New York City
Two Manhattan residents face federal charges after authorities say they imported seven tons of gamma-butyrolactone, a substance also used as a date-rape drug. Prosecutors allege the pair brought in enough for roughly one million doses between August 2023 and June.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Former Student Files $10 Million Lawsuit Alleging Abuse at Defunct New York School
A man who attended the now-closed Family Foundation School from 2000 to 2003 filed a civil suit in Brooklyn Federal Court alleging repeated sexual abuse and forced labor at the $80,000-a-year facility in Hancock, New York.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
FBI Adds Vanessa O’Rourke to Most-Wanted List Over Alleged Cancer Fraud
The 37-year-old, last known in Queensland, faces 15 counts of wire fraud for raising more than $100,000 through false claims of terminal brain cancer.
thehindu.comsports1 day ago
Thousands of Offenders Fitted With Ankle Tags to Enforce Alcohol Ban During World Cup
Authorities have equipped thousands of offenders with electronic ankle monitors designed to detect alcohol consumption ahead of the World Cup.
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thehindu.comsports1 day ago
UK Fits Alcohol-Monitoring Tags to Thousands of Offenders Ahead of World Cup
Electronic tags have been attached to thousands of offenders across the UK to monitor alcohol consumption and reduce violence linked to drinking during the World Cup.
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thehindu.comfinance1 day ago
Vickrum Digwa Moved to HMP Frankland After Murder Conviction
The 23-year-old, sentenced last month for killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, is now under constant surveillance at the high-security prison in County Durham.
Rapplerworld2 days ago
Philippine authorities arrest U.S. fugitive Herbert Leon Kimble in Manila
Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was taken into custody in the Philippines on June 20, 2026, after fleeing sentencing in a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud case. The U.S. Department of Justice said the arrest marks the second capture from its Most Wanted Fraudster list in two weeks.
nypost.comworld2 days ago
FBI Receives Illinois Murder Suspect from Mexico After 17-Month Delay
Arnoldo Jimenez, arrested in Monterrey in January 2025, arrived back in the United States on June 18, 2026. The FBI Chicago office said the transfer marks an important milestone in the long-running case.
calgaryherald.comworld2 days ago
Three Inmates Get Whole-Life Orders for Killing Convicted Child Murderer at HMP Wakefield
Leeds Crown Court sentenced Mark Fellows, Lee Newell and David Taylor to whole-life orders on Friday for the November 2024 stabbing death of Kyle Bevan inside HMP Wakefield. The three men already faced life sentences for prior murders.
rte.ieworld2 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Stealing Luggage from Abu Dhabi Royal Family Members at London Station
Abdel Aitkebir received two years and six months; Medhi Fatih received two years and four months for the October theft of three suitcases containing more than £600,000 in jewellery.
yna.co.krworld2 days ago
Family of Murder Victim Attends Killer's Execution
The father and adult son of a Florida woman abducted and killed in 2008 spoke about attending the execution of her convicted killer. They described the event and their ongoing work tied to the case.
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foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
Texas Teen Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder, Sentenced to 35 Years After Self-Defense Claim Rejected
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was convicted and sentenced after fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, at a Frisco high school track meet. Collin County released body-camera footage and other exhibits after the verdict.
upi.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Frank Stronach convicted on two of twelve sexual-assault charges
Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy found the 93-year-old founder of Magna International guilty on two charges tied to separate complainants. The incidents occurred decades ago.
dailycaller.comworld2 days ago
State Lawmaker Sentenced to Over 33 Years in Child Exploitation Case
A state lawmaker received a sentence exceeding 33 years after conviction on child exploitation charges. Court records cited statements describing the victims as young children.
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New York Postpolitics2 days ago
Mangione Withdraws Mental-Health Defense Notice, Keeping Murder Charge Intact in State Case
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers withdrew notice of a psychiatric defense one day after filing it. The move came after a Manhattan judge ordered disclosure of medical records by Thursday afternoon.
Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Former New Hampshire lawmaker sentenced to 33 years for child sexual exploitation
A former New Hampshire state representative received a 33-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to receiving explicit images of children. The images originated from a daycare employee who was sentenced earlier this month.
westernjournal.comfinance2 days ago
Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested on State Tax Evasion Charges
Stand-up comic Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles and charged with failing to file or pay state taxes on more than $8 million in earnings from 2019 through 2024.
politics2 days ago
British Court Sentences Two Men for Arson Attacks on Starmer-Linked Properties
A London court sentenced Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych to seven years and Romanian citizen Stanislav Carpiuc to two years for conspiracy to damage property by fire in attacks ordered via Telegram.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Seven Gilgo Beach Murders
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering seven women whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach. He also admitted in court to killing an eighth victim.
france24.compolitics2 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Arson Attacks on Starmer-Linked Properties
A court sentenced two men for conspiring to set fires at properties and a car connected to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacks occurred in north London in May 2025 and were directed by an anonymous Russian-speaking contact.
themandarin.com.auworld2 days ago
Retired probation officer Janice Nix, 67, sentenced to 12 years for 1978 manslaughter of stepdaughter
A retired probation officer received a 12-year prison term at Isleworth Crown Court on 19 June 2026 for placing her five-year-old stepdaughter in scalding water nearly 50 years ago.
rte.ieworld2 days ago
Three Inmates Receive Whole-Life Orders for Murder at HMP Wakefield
A Leeds Crown Court jury convicted Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell of stabbing fellow prisoner Kyle Bevan 25 times on 4 November. The judge imposed whole-life orders on all three men.
The Independentworld2 days ago
Gunfire Erupts in Times Square After Knicks Parade Ends Without Incident
Shots rang out in Times Square on June 18, prompting crowds to scatter, though police quickly detained a suspect and no injuries were reported.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Arrested on Firearm Charge in Houston
A Cleveland Cavaliers player was arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge after police found a pistol in his vehicle. The arrest occurred under a Texas law requiring a holster for firearms carried in vehicles.
japantimes.co.jpworld3 days ago
French Appeals Court Confirms Rape Trial for Achraf Hakimi
A French appeals court ruled that Achraf Hakimi will face trial on rape charges. The decision follows review of the case in France.
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New York Postpolitics3 days ago
Florida man indicted on charges tied to alleged plot at pro-Israel office
A 27-year-old Gainesville resident faces federal charges after authorities say he drove to a South Florida building he believed housed a pro-Israel lobbying group and intended to carry out a shooting. Prosecutors say the attempt occurred on December 23, 2024, and ended when the m…
newser.compolitics3 days ago
Defense Drops Psychiatric Argument in New York Murder Case
Attorneys for the defendant in a New York state murder case withdrew their plan to argue extreme emotional disturbance one day after a hearing on the issue. The judge will keep related records sealed.
Nbc Newsworld2 days ago
Comedian Carlos Mencia Charged With 12 Felony Tax Counts in California
Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday at his Encino home and charged with 12 felony counts of failing to file personal and corporate tax returns. Prosecutors allege he did not report $8.7 million in income from 2019 through 2024.
leftfootforward.orgworld3 days ago
Grooming Gang Survivor Told Her Abusers Might Be Eligible for Early Release Under Labour Plan
Fiona Goddard received notice that the seven men convicted of raping her as a teenager may serve only one-third of their sentences under a new government scheme. She said the letter has triggered trauma and left her feeling unsafe at home.
forbes.comfinance3 days ago
Taller Ticket Barriers Installed at High Wycombe Station
New barriers at Buckinghamshire's busiest station form part of a wider rollout under Great British Railways. The change follows increased enforcement and data showing persistent fare evasion on Transport for London services.
The Independentpolitics3 days ago
Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas Arrested; Party Suspends Whip and Membership Pending Investigation
Cameron Thomas, Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire Police last night. The Liberal Democrats have suspended both his party whip and membership pending the outcome of the investigation.
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nypost.comworld4 days ago
Judge Revokes Bail for Teen Accused of Killing Stepsister After Shared-Room Cruise Death
A federal magistrate ordered Timothy Hudson held without release after finding the evidence showed danger no monitor could contain. The ruling came days after what would have been Anna Kepner’s 19th birthday.
The Guardianpolitics4 days ago
New York court sentences Gilgo Beach serial killer to life without parole
A New York judge imposed a life sentence without parole on the man who pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted an eighth. Family members of the victims addressed the court during the sentencing in Riverhead.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Partner Of Suspect In Charlie Kirk Case Receives Limited Immunity
A person identified as the partner of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk case was granted limited immunity after speaking with authorities in April. The development was reported by multiple outlets covering the investigation.
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yahoo.comworld4 days ago
Gunman Kills One Hospital Employee, Wounds Another in Delaware
A gunman shot two employees at a hospital in Delaware, killing one. Police described the shooting as a targeted incident and arrested a 23-year-old suspect in Philadelphia.
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nypost.comworld4 days ago
Gilgo Beach Killer Receives Maximum Sentence for Eight Murders
A New York judge sentenced Rex Heuermann to three life sentences plus additional consecutive terms for murdering eight women whose remains were found on Long Island beaches. The hearing included statements from victims' family members before the court imposed the maximum penalty.
Nbc Newsworld4 days agoUpdated
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Multiple Life Sentences
A Suffolk County judge sentenced the Gilgo Beach serial killer to multiple life terms without parole after he pleaded guilty to killing eight women. The hearing included victim family statements and sharp remarks from the bench.
nymag.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Long Island architect sentenced to life without parole for eight murders
A 62-year-old architect from Massapequa Park received a life sentence without parole after pleading guilty to seven murders and admitting to an eighth. The killings spanned from 1993 to 2010.
pockettactics.comworld4 days ago
Long Island Architect Admits Killing Eight Women After Years of Concealed Violence
A Long Island man who worked as an architect admitted to killing eight women. Authorities say he maintained a secret pattern of violence spanning years before his confession.
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The Boston Globeworld4 days ago
Prosecutors Seek to Play Husband's 911 Call in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Prosecutors want jurors to hear Patrick Clancy's 911 call from the day his three children were killed. The request is one of several pending motions ahead of a July 20 trial start.