Hyderabad police arrest 29 gutka, mainpuri dealers in 24-hour crackdown
Hyderabad police arrested 29 manufacturers and sellers of gutka and mainpuri in 24-hour raids, recovering 4,600 sachets and filing 32 FIRs under provincial prohibition laws.
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Gamescom 2026 security breach: indie dev's booth stripped, multiple exhibitors hit
Multiple indie developers' demo booths were stripped overnight at Gamescom 2026, with laptops and equipment stolen. Developer Ryan Laley filed a police report and criticized inadequate overnight security at the Cologne venue.
Judge backs consumer 'ripped off' by dealer despite legal loss in VW Beetle case
A New Zealand woman lost her legal appeal over a faulty VW Beetle purchased for $7,150, but the judge criticized the dealer for selling a defective vehicle and urged them to refund her.
California councilman sentenced to 18 months for burying bribes in backyard
Former Baldwin Park councilman Ricardo Pacheco was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accepting bribes tied to police contracts and marijuana permits, with FBI agents discovering $62,900 buried in his backyard.
South Carolina officer killed in gunfight with domestic dispute suspect
A Columbia, South Carolina police officer was killed and another wounded during a gunfight with a suspect at a park following a domestic dispute call. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Adam Tyler Dowdy, was also killed in the exchange.
Freedom Fuel owner sued for $4M in unpaid gas as Trump-backed chain faces fraud allegations
The owner of Freedom Fuel Network gas stations is being sued for nearly $4 million in unpaid fuel purchases. The defendant has a history of fuel-related theft allegations.
Renegade Niger soldiers attack presidential palace and key air base
Renegade Nigerien soldiers attacked the presidential palace, airport, and air base hosting Russian mercenaries in the capital, challenging the junta's control.
Nashville police fatally shoot sword-wielding man in standoff over trapped woman
Nashville police fatally shot a 54-year-old sword-wielding man during a standoff outside a sedan where a woman was reportedly held against her will. A SWAT officer was stripped of authority pending investigation.
NYC parolee arrested after FBI manhunt for killings during 48-hour robbery spree
Jesus Acosta, a parolee with 13 prior arrests, was captured Friday after an FBI manhunt for allegedly killing two people during robberies in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Former Ecuadorian President Moreno Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery
Lenín Moreno, former Ecuadorian president, has been sentenced to five years in prison for accepting bribes from a Chinese state-owned firm to secure a hydroelectric dam contract. He will serve under house arrest and has indicated plans to appeal.
Flash floods kill dozens in Nepal, hundreds missing
Flash floods in Nepal have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers, sweeping through communities and disrupting travel across the Himalayan nation.
40,000 Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Stolen in California Beer Heist
Approximately 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen from a truck in California. Police are investigating the theft and seeking suspects.
Gamescom Theft Sparks Industry Backlash Over Security Response
Laptops and equipment were stolen from exhibitors at Gamescom 2026, prompting mixed responses from the gaming industry and criticism of the event's security measures.
Empresária morta a facadas em SP: marido confessa crime durante discussão
Empresária de 34 anos foi morta a facadas em chácara entre Rio das Pedras e Piracicaba. Marido, suspeito do crime, confessou e foi preso; filho de 5 anos estava na casa.
Mulher é morta a facadas em Santarém; suspeito é preso em menos de 40 minutos
Mulher foi morta a facadas em hospedaria no bairro Esperança, Santarém, e suspeito foi preso pela PM menos de 40 minutos após o crime. Vítima ainda não foi identificada oficialmente.
Military Judge Suppresses KSM's 9/11 Confession, Citing Coercion
A military judge ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 2007 FBI confession was involuntary due to prior CIA torture, suppressing it as evidence and complicating the long-delayed 9/11 prosecution at Guantanamo Bay.
Thai tourist's cocaine smuggling sentence cut to 17 years on appeal
A High Court judge in Kenya reduced a Thai national's cocaine trafficking sentence from 27 to 17 years, ruling the original term was excessive for a first-time offender despite upholding the conviction.
Four arrested after series of unprovoked assaults in Dunedin
Police arrested four teenagers following an investigation into three unprovoked assaults in Dunedin that injured multiple victims between August 16-21.
AIA suspends employee after viral Hong Kong mall incident involving child
Insurance giant AIA suspended an employee after a viral video showed an elderly woman slapping a 5-year-old girl at a Hong Kong mall. Three women were arrested and charged with fighting in public.
PM de folga é morto em tentativa de roubo na marginal Tietê, em SP
Um policial militar de folga foi morto durante um roubo na marginal Tietê, zona norte de São Paulo, na noite de sexta-feira. A PM investiga o crime, mas nenhum suspeito havia sido preso até o fechamento da reportagem.
Military Judge Voids KSM's Confession in 9/11 Case, Delaying Justice 25 Years On
A military judge ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confessions to FBI agents at Guantanamo Bay were involuntary and inadmissible at trial, significantly complicating prosecution of the alleged 9/11 mastermind ahead of his June 2028 trial date.
Singapore to auction 200+ seized luxury properties in record $3B laundering case
Singapore is liquidating over 200 luxury properties seized in a S$3 billion money laundering case involving a Chinese criminal network, with Deloitte managing the sale process through auctions.
Japan dismisses GSDF officer after Chinese embassy intrusion
Japan's GSDF dismissed an officer who broke into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo with a knife and threatened staff. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions with China demanding an apology.
Orang Asli man freed after 9 years in remand as murder charge reduced
An Orang Asli man was released after spending nine years in remand while his murder trial remained at the prosecution stage. His lawyer's intervention led to a charge reduction from murder to culpable homicide.