Paris bans public alcohol consumption to protect residents from heatwave
Paris implements emergency ban on public alcohol consumption from Friday noon to mitigate health risks from intense heatwave affecting France and Europe.
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British influencer faces execution in Dubai over alleged self-defense stabbing
A 23-year-old British TikTok influencer is facing possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing a man she claims repeatedly assaulted her. She says she acted in self-defense during a violent attack.
Kenya police arrest hundreds marking anniversary of deadly 2024 protests
Kenyan authorities arrested hundreds of people as citizens attempted to commemorate the anniversary of deadly 2024 protests, with police dispersing gatherings across the capital.
Israeli forces arrest prominent Palestinian 'doctor of the poor' in West Bank raid
Israeli forces arrested Dr. Mazen Al-Rantisi, a 71-year-old physician known for serving low-income Palestinians, in a pre-dawn raid, drawing widespread condemnation and raising concerns about restrictions on Palestinian civil society.
South Africa police corruption figure pleads guilty, agrees to testify against top officials
A central figure in South Africa's major police corruption scandal has pleaded guilty to bribery, fraud and money-laundering, agreeing to testify against high-ranking officials including the police chief in exchange for an eight-year sentence.
Park Police Seek Public Help Identifying Woman in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
U.S. Park Police are requesting public assistance in identifying a woman photographed in connection with alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial.
Fortescue faces class action over systemic sexual harassment at remote mines
Fortescue is defending a federal court class action alleging systemic sexual harassment, assault and retaliation against female workers at remote Western Australian mine sites since 2006.
Lions' 2024 first-round pick Terrion Arnold charged with kidnapping, armed robbery
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, the team's 2024 first-round pick, was arrested and charged with four counts each of kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with a February targeted attack in Tampa.
Supreme Court Tightens Asset Seizure Rules, Demands Crime Proof in Sh19m Case
Kenya's Supreme Court ruled that state agencies must prove a direct link between assets and criminal activity before seizing them, rejecting the EACC's appeal to forfeit Sh19.7 million from a businesswoman's accounts based on unexplained deposits alone.
SANDF recovers stolen military weapons in Pretoria operations
South African Defence Force and police recovered stolen military weapons including grenade launchers and assault rifles in two operations, arresting three foreign nationals in Pretoria.
Adams Confidant Carone Indicted in $120K Bribery Scheme
Frank Carone, a longtime associate of former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, has been indicted in a $120,000 bribery scheme involving police executives. Federal authorities conducted searches across the city as part of a broader corruption investigation.
Clark exits early with back issue as Fever fall to Mercury 111-109
Caitlin Clark left Indiana's game against Phoenix in the third quarter with a back issue, ruling her out for the remainder. The Fever lost 111-109 to the Mercury.
Uncalled shove on Clark sparks outcry as WNBA reviews technical
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was shoved in the neck by Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas without a foul being called, continuing a pattern of missed calls against the star player.
Trump administration announces arrest of 10,000 suspected gang members
The Trump administration announced federal authorities have arrested over 10,000 suspected gang members since his second term began, citing crimes including murder and drug trafficking as part of broader immigration enforcement.
Body believed to be Kansas City highway shooter found in burned home's basement
Body believed to be Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, suspect in deadly Kansas City World Cup highway shooting spree, discovered by family in burned home basement. Discovery ends massive manhunt after shootings near FIFA World Cup venues.
Jury convicts man of kidnapping toddler in harrowing Harrisburg standoff
A jury convicted Antonio Hammond of kidnapping after he held a 2-year-old girl hostage at gunpoint during a six-hour standoff in Harrisburg, with harrowing video showing the child's mother pleading for her release.
Supreme Court Upholds Hernandez Conviction in Etan Patz Case, Clarifying Miranda Rights
The Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, with Miranda Rights playing a key role in the decision.
DHS targets sanctuary policies after alleged predator's release in Virginia
DHS criticizes Fairfax County officials for releasing an illegal immigrant on drug charges who was later arrested for alleged abduction and indecent exposure at a Virginia park, reigniting debate over sanctuary policies and ICE detainers.
JPMorgan exec faces fines, firing after taking Knicks parade trash can
A former JPMorgan Chase executive faced fines and termination after taking a trash can from a Knicks parade route, with NYC sanitation police issuing two summonses.
Texas family sues Tesla after autonomous vehicle kills mother in home crash
A Texas woman is suing Tesla for at least $1m after a Model 3 crashed into her home, killing her 76-year-old mother. The driver claimed to be using full self-driving mode; Tesla disputes the technology was responsible.
Nobel nominee faces life sentence for activism against Pakistan's enforced disappearances
Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights activist Dr Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment for terrorism and sedition charges related to enforced disappearances advocacy in Balochistan province.
Philippines bans video game after rare school shooting kills three students
The Philippines temporarily blocked the game Gorebox after a 14-year-old suspect allegedly played it before participating in a school shooting that killed three students and wounded 20 others in Tacloban.
Keiko discursa como vencedora e promete unir Peru dividido
Com 99,87% das urnas apuradas, Keiko Fujimori lidera a eleição presidencial peruana com vantagem irreversível sobre o candidato de esquerda Roberto Sánchez, prometendo unir o país dividido.
Pakistan police rescue French woman held captive by husband for 12 years
Pakistani police rescued a French woman and five children from a remote home after she reported being held captive and abused by her husband for over a decade. The husband was arrested and authorities are coordinating her repatriation to France.