Greek coast guard intercepted a drifting boat Tuesday near Alexandroupolis port, discovering 61 firearms including handguns, pistols, and automatic rifles, plus silencers and 3,000 rounds of military-grade ammunition. The 55-year-old Turkish suspect, hospitalized under police guard, faces weapons smuggling charges.
Authorities seized the vessel for inspection.
Les Papillons, founded by abuse survivor Laurent Boyet, installed 360 mailboxes across France, including Blanche school under Géraldine Gythiel. The system received 30,000 messages in 2022, with 2.4% triggering official reports and 1.4% immediate prosecution.
10% concern home abuse. Twice-weekly police collection enabled successes like a grandfather's 12-year sentence for incestuous rape.
Youngblut, 21, killed Agent Maland in Vermont shootout, where Bauckholt died. Case links to Zajkos' 2022 Chester Heights murder, with LaSota facing obstruction charges. Michelle Zajko, gun purchase suspect, owns Derby land.
Borhanian and Leatham, from 2019 Occidental protest, connected to Lind's Vallejo murder. Investigation spans multiple states, revealing interconnected crimes.
Wisconsin cornerback Fourqurean filed injunction after NCAA denied waiver, arguing his 2020-2023 Grand Valley State years shouldn't count against eligibility. Following Pavia precedent, he cites Sherman Act violations, unequal NIL benefits, and contract interference.
Starting cornerback made 51 tackles, 1 interception in 5-7 season, faces Feb 7 NFL deadline without extension.
Polish activist Justyna Wydrzynska appeals her March 2023 conviction and 8-month community service sentence for providing abortion pills. A three-judge panel will rule February 13, following her challenge to judge impartiality.
The case, supported by protesters, could set precedent in Catholic Poland, where abortion assistance carries 3-year imprisonment unless involving rape, incest, or health risks.
A$AP Rocky faces 24 years for allegedly shooting A$AP Relli in Hollywood 2021. Rihanna, mother of RZA and Riot Rose, attended court as Relli testified about being shot and threatened. Their relationship began with 2012's "Cockiness," becoming official in 2020.
She revealed second pregnancy at 2023 Super Bowl. Rocky claims blanks use, accusing Relli of extortion.
Justice Jackson, 54, channels minority-justice frustrations through boxing while serving alongside Barrett and other conservatives. Her achievements include a $900,000 memoir discussing daughter Talia's autism, Broadway debut in '& Juliet', and wearing symbolic cowrie shells at Trump's 2025 inauguration on MLK Day.
She notably ruled for Jan 6 defendants, maintaining impartiality despite personal views.
FBI faces 300 sexual misconduct allegations since 2021, up 50% from previous period. Cases include Valdivia's assault charges, Fontenot's suspension, and Sallet's harassment investigation. $22M settlement addressed systemic harassment. Despite 24/7 hotline and reforms under Wray, male-dominated culture persists.
Patel's appointment and privacy laws impact transparency. Grassley demands accountability.
The European Court ruled Italy violated life rights in Naples' Land of Fires, where Camorra's multibillion-dollar toxic waste racket affects 2.9 million residents. Since 1988, northern industrial waste has contaminated wells with lead, arsenic, and tetrachloride, poisoning farmland serving central-south Italy.
Forty-one residents and five organizations from Naples and Caserta provinces brought the successful case.
Chelsea Adolphus, 28, died of hypothermia at Vista Medical Center, 46 miles north of Chicago. Admitted 4am Wednesday, disappeared 2am Thursday, found 7 hours later on roof in hospital gown. Body temperature 50°F, pronounced dead 11pm despite 14-hour resuscitation.
Coroner Banek ordered record preservation, Waukegan police investigating. Toxicology pending, CEO Spiegel cited privacy rules.
Salwan Momika, 38, who arrived in Sweden in 2018, was fatally shot in Sodertalje. The Iraqi man conducted multiple Quran burnings in Stockholm during 2023, claiming to protect Sweden from Islamic messages.
Several arrests followed his death. Facing incitement charges at Stockholm District Court, his actions sparked international riots despite police allowing protests under free speech.
Pakistani military reported a Wednesday raid on Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan hideout in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six militants and two soldiers, including a major. The operation targets TTP, an Afghanistan Taliban ally that has intensified regional attacks.
Forces continue pursuing militants to eliminate terrorism through ongoing operations.
Parliament member Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism charges at Durban Magistrates Court for inciting 2021 riots via Twitter posts. The unrest, following father Jacob Zuma's imprisonment and amplified by COVID-19 lockdown frustrations, caused 350 deaths and 5000 arrests.
Zuma, replaced by Ramaphosa and expelled from ANC, formed opposition MK Party with strong KwaZulu-Natal support.
Police chief Babar Baloch reported a father murdered his 15-year-old US-born daughter in Quetta, Balochistan, over "objectionable" TikTok content. After relocating from America, he and his brother-in-law were arrested for opposing her videos on the platform used by 54 million Pakistanis.
Honor killings frequently occur when women defy local traditions.
An American Airlines flight from Wichita collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter at 9PM near Reagan National Airport. Kennedy Center surveillance captured the fireball collision.
The incident evoked memories of the 1982 Air Florida crash that killed 78 in the Potomac. FAA confirmed the crash as rescue operations continued.
Federal prosecutors seek dismissal of charges against Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (2005-2022), first congressional trial since Traficant's 2002 conviction.
He resigned after reversed conviction over $30,000 in illegal contributions through middlemen from Paris-based Nigerian billionaire Gilbert Chagoury at 2016 LA fundraiser, violating foreign nationals prohibition, despite FBI warnings.
Dutch authorities arrested three suspects for stealing Romania's 2500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet and three golden wristbands from Drents Museum's six-month exhibition. The Dacian artifact, worth 85,000 euros per kilo, remains missing.
More arrests possible as President Iohannis, Director Oberlander-Tarnoveanu, and museum officials hope for recovery, fearing melting could destroy its cultural value.
NY architect Rex Heuermann faces charges in Gilgo Beach murders of Barthelemy, Costello, Waterman (2009-10) and Costilla (1993). Attorney Brown challenges Astrea Forensics' DNA evidence, seeks separate trials. DA Tierney defends whole genome sequencing and mitochondrial testing.
Evidence includes computer murder blueprints. 10 victims total. Court: Feb 18.
The ICC in The Hague, with 125 member states and $200M budget, faces unprecedented trial vacancy.
Despite 32 warrants targeting Putin, Netanyahu, and al-Bashir, and past successes like Lubanga's conviction, the court confronts Trump's sanctions, Bensouda's intimidation, 2023 cyberattack, Russian spy incident, and member states' non-compliance with arrest obligations.
Justice Burns convicted 14 Saints members of manslaughter after Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died from untreated type-1 diabetes in Toowoomba on January 7, 2022. Parents Jason (53), Kerrie (49), brother Zachary (22), and leader Stevens (63) face life sentences February 11.
Burns cited 'cloistered atmosphere' in rejecting murder charges. Sister Jayde condemned systemic failures.
Justice Burns convicted 14 Saints members of manslaughter after Elizabeth Struhs, 8, died from untreated type-1 diabetes in Toowoomba. Leader Stevens, 63, father Jason, 53, mother Kerrie, 49, claimed divine healing would save her. Court cited cloistered atmosphere, not reckless indifference.
Sister Jayde criticized system failures. Sentencing February 11, maximum life imprisonment.
Justice Burns convicted 14 members of The Saints, including parents Jason and Kerrie Struhs, brother Zachary, and leader Stevens, of manslaughter after Elizabeth, 8, died January 7, 2022, in Toowoomba without insulin for six days. Self-representing defendants claimed divine healing beliefs.
Sister Jayde criticized system failures. Sentencing February 11, maximum life imprisonment.
Former Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, previously Union City mayor and indicted in 2015, faces sentencing for accepting $480,000 cash and gold bars. Wife Nadine, fighting breast cancer, awaits trial.
Co-defendants Fred Daibes received 7 years, Wael Hana and Jose Uribe provided bribes including Mercedes-Benz. As Foreign Relations chair, he aided Egypt's $300 million military funding and meat monopoly.
Former Senator Bob Menendez, previously indicted in 2015, faces sentencing after a 50-year public service career for accepting $480,000 cash and $150,000 gold bars. The scheme involved aiding Egypt, helping secure $300 million in aid, and assisting businessmen Fred Daibes (7-year sentence) and Wael Hana.
His wife Nadine, battling cancer, faces March trial.
Australian police found Powergel explosives and Jewish targets list in Dural, Sydney on January 19, 2025, capable of 40-meter blast zone. Deputy Commissioner Hudson revealed escalation in antisemitic violence.
Premier Minns launched counterterrorism investigation as Sydney and Melbourne, housing 85% of Jewish population, face increased attacks. Israeli Minister Saar condemned 'unchecked antisemitism epidemic' following December synagogue arson.
Judge Cahill determines distribution of $4B Lahaina wildfire settlement after 102 deaths in 2023. Agreement involves Hawaiian Electric, state defendants, and competing claims between class action suits and individual plaintiffs like Kevin Baclig, who returned family urns to Philippines.
Supreme Court review of $2B insurance claims could void Gov. Green's settlement.
The Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's Jim Crow-era voting ban, rejecting cruel and unusual punishment claims. Rights restoration requires governor's pardon or two-thirds legislative approval, rarely granted.
Of 50,000 affected since 1994, 29,000 completed sentences, 58% Black in 38% Black state. The 1890 constitution targeted crimes, including forgery and timber theft.
Radja Nainggolan, 36, arrested in Brussels cocaine trafficking investigation from South America through Antwerp port. The ex-Belgium midfielder (30 caps) played for Roma, Inter Milan, and Royal Antwerp before joining Lokeren-Temse, scoring from corner on debut.
Career marked by 2018 drunken Instagram incident and 2022 e-cigarette suspension. Police conducted 30 searches; he'll miss KAS Eupen match.
Teresa Youngblut, 21, faces charges for killing Border Patrol Agent Maland during a January 20 I-91 shootout in Coventry, Vermont. Previously reported missing from Seattle, she traveled with Felix Bauckholt, a Waterloo mathematics graduate and quantitative trader.
Found with tactical gear and military equipment, they drew suspicion at their hotel before the fatal confrontation during an immigration stop.
Students and farmers blockade Belgrade over November's Novi Sad station collapse that killed 15. Daily 11:52 commemorations mark the tragedy, while two women suffered injuries from ramming incidents. Thirteen face charges, though minister Vesic's release sparked controversy.
Chinese-led renovations preceded the collapse. President Vucic, PM Vucevic, and Speaker Brnabic plan response.
Richard Lapointe's family receives $5.9 million for his wrongful 25-year imprisonment. His Dandy-Walker syndrome led to coerced confessions during Manchester police interrogation about Bernice Martin's 1987 murder. Writers Miller and Styron supported his release.
Connecticut Supreme Court cited withheld evidence. DNA cleared him. He died of COVID-19 in East Hartford nursing home.
Two toddlers died in a Mediterranean smugglers' boat sinking near Lampedusa. German ship Sea Punk I rescued 17 survivors with severe hypothermia. UN reports 24,506 dead/missing in Central Mediterranean (2014-2024), with remains washing ashore in Libya and ghost ships indicating higher casualties.
Malta helicopter evacuated a pregnant woman and injured man. Multiple others drowned during the voyage.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper fatally shot an unidentified suspect during an altercation at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital's emergency department on Friday. The incident, occurring 80 miles northwest of Orlando, resulted in the suspect's death.
No hospital staff or officers were injured. The Highway Patrol requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport December 29, killing 179 of 181 passengers. The plane skidded off runway, hit concrete localizer and caught fire. DNA analysis confirmed Baikal Teal remains in engines.
NTSB investigating after landing gear failure. Controllers warned of birds before emergency landing. South Korea will remove localizer structure.
Three pedestrians sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a car struck crowds near Philadelphia's Center City at 9:30 PM after the Eagles' 55-23 playoff victory over the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Police detained the driver, ruling the collision unintentional.
Eagles advance to face Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans Super Bowl on February 9.
A liquified petroleum gas truck exploded overnight near Multan's industrial area in Pakistan's Punjab province, killing 5 and injuring over two dozen. Rescue official Mohammad Bilal reported firefighters extinguished the blaze that damaged homes and shops, with deaths caused by fire and roof collapses.
Officials investigate the gas leak's cause.
Vatican confirms sanctions against Cardinal Cipriani Thorne, Opus Dei's first cardinal, amid sexual abuse allegations. The 81-year-old former Lima archbishop, restricted to Madrid and Rome, denies charges exposed in El País.
Simultaneously, Pope Francis dissolves Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, founded 1971, following investigations into abuse by its 20,000-member movement based in Peru and Denver.
February 28, 2023 passenger-freight collision killed 57 in Greece's worst rail disaster. Protests in 110 cities including 30,000 in Athens and Thessaloniki demand justice. Victims' families led by Maria Karystianou and Pavlos Aslanidis challenge official narrative, alleging chemical cargo cover-up.
50-60 officials await trial amid delays. Opposition's no-confidence motion failed. 'I have no oxygen' slogan echoes globally.
Darren Osborne received 16 years, concurrent with 5-year Minnesota sentence, for hiding 4 bodies 65 miles east of St. Paul.
His son Antoine Suggs got 103 years for killing Jasmine Sturm, Matthew Pettus, Loyace Foreman III, and Nitosha Flug-Presley in September 2021. Three attorneys withdrew; a farmer found victims in abandoned Mercedes SUV.
Vatican sanctions restrict Cardinal Cipriani Thorne, Opus Dei's first cardinal and former Lima archbishop, following abuse allegations. He denies charges from his Madrid-Rome exile.
Simultaneously, Pope Francis dissolved Sodalitium, a 1971-founded, 20,000-member conservative movement, after Escardó's revelations and 'Half Monks, Half Soldiers' exposed systemic abuse and financial misconduct. Peru's bishops expressed regret while defending their response.
Peru's 1980-2000 conflict saw Sendero Luminoso insurgents and military forces cause 69,000 deaths, including 20,000 disappeared. In Ayacucho, Lidia Flores leads victim advocacy after her husband Felipe Huamán's military execution.
Despite Truth Commission efforts, only 3,200 remains found. Restitution ceremonies with Quechua interpreters continue, including Pablo Valerio's five slain relatives at Cabitos base.
A knife attack by an Afghan asylum-seeker undergoing psychiatric treatment killed a 2-year-old Moroccan boy and intervening German man in Aschaffenburg on January 23, injuring three others. The tragedy, occurring before February's election amid migration debates, drew officials including Söder, Faeser, Herzing, and Mehmood to St.
Peter and Alexander Basilica for commemoration.
A gasoline tanker explosion on Enugu-Onitsha expressway killed 18 and injured 10 after hitting 17 vehicles. Federal Road Safety Corps reported victims burned beyond recognition. Without railways, accidents plague Nigeria.
A Suleja incident killed 98. Following Tinubu's subsidy removal, increased fuel prices led to widespread hardship and dangerous gasoline scooping practices, prompting safety campaigns.
Latin America's disappeared span multiple conflicts: Colombia (124,000), Peru (20,000), Argentina (30,000), Paraguay (500). Colombia's 2016 FARC peace deal established Special Courts and Search Units under President Petro. Paraguay's Colorado Party maintains Stroessner's legacy.
Peru's Shining Path conflict and military response caused widespread disappearances. Truth Commission attributed killings to paramilitaries (45%), guerrillas (27%), government (12%). Red Cross assists ongoing searches.
Peru's 1980-2000 conflict claimed 69,000 victims, including 20,000 disappeared. Only 3,200 bodies recovered. ANFASEP, founded 1983 with 140 members, seeks justice.
Truth Commission documented atrocities by Armed Forces and Shining Path. Military killed Lidia Flores's husband; Adelina García's spouse vanished at Los Cabitos crematorium. Pablo Valerio's family, massacred 1984, returned 2024.
144,500 disappeared across Latin America: Colombia's FARC/ELN conflicts (124,000), Peru's Shining Path era (20,000 disappeared, 69,000 dead), Paraguay's Stroessner regime (500). Colombia's 2016 peace deal established Truth Commission and Special Peace Jurisdiction.
Peru recovered 3,200 bodies, Paraguay 15 under Goiburu. Colorado Party maintains power, impeding justice.
Two PETA activists face illegal dumping charges and February 11 court date after attempting to dump frozen New Jersey sanctuary manure outside ASPCA's Manhattan office. Spokesperson Ashley Byrne confirmed police confiscated the truck after freezing temperatures hampered unloading.
Through full-page ads, PETA accuses ASPCA of humane-washing via Global Animal Partnership certifications, while ASPCA defends standards.
Following an FBI tip, Shannon Depararra Atkins, 46, was arrested Friday night near Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach for threatening President Trump online, including mass shooting and terrorism threats. Found with cocaine during a traffic stop, he's held without bond.
The Secret Service is reviewing federal charges. A public defender represents him.
Boston federal court sentenced Kemal Mrndzic, 52, to 65 months prison plus 3 years supervision for fraudulently gaining US citizenship. Convicted October for torturing countless Serb victims as Celebici prison guard supervisor during 1990s Bosnian War.
Living in Swampscott until 21 detainees exposed his crimes. Crossed to Croatia, falsely claimed refugee status, naturalized 2009.
65 FARC dissidents, including 15 minors and 11 Venezuelans, surrendered to Army Commander Cardozo in Catatumbo, marking largest displacement since 1997. Government offered $700,000 for ELN leaders amid violence causing 80 deaths (41 identified, UN confirms 60) and 40,000 displaced.
Minister Cristo provided 295 tents. Ombudsman warns of EMC FARC threats in southern regions.
Thirty attackers wearing balaclavas and wielding iron bars assaulted Nimes fans at Châteauroux's third-tier match, injuring four who needed emergency care. Images showed beaten supporters lying on the ground.
The perpetrators, from Montpellier - Nimes' rival 50km away - traveled 500km, indicating a pre-planned attack. Officials will press charges.
In Multan, Pakistan, Judge Ayub sentenced 4 to death for social media blasphemy against Islam and Quran, imposing 4.6M rupee fines plus alternate jail terms. No executions yet under 1980s laws. Lawyer Rahmani contests evidence, citing judicial fear of acquittals.
Laws criminalizing Islamic insults, mosque defacement face criticism for personal dispute exploitation. High Court appeal pending.
Brandon Scott Poulos, 46, wounded seven San Antonio officers responding to a family-reported suicide call. Released after January 18 protection order violation, he fired when officers arrived. Chief McManus led response after female witness warned of shooting.
SWAT negotiated for hours before finding Poulos dead, cause uncertain. Six officers released Thursday, all expected to recover.
A psychiatric patient's self-immolation at Tunis's Grand Synagogue during Sabbath prayers ended in police fatally shooting him and two burn injuries.
Tunisia's 1,500 Jews faced multiple 2023 attacks: a national guardsman killed 5 at Djerba's 2,600-year-old shrine, pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized El Hamma synagogue, and Sfax synagogue's garden burned.
Secret Service agents from Chicago Field Office investigated a government official threat at Hamline Elementary. Initially misidentified as ICE when showing DHS credentials, they provided business cards but were denied entry.
Chicago Public Schools' response demonstrated system preparedness with community organizations. The incident in America's third-largest city reflected immigration concerns.
Interior Minister Yerlikaya oversees rescue of 2 trapped Syrians in Konya's 4-story collapse, 160 miles from Ankara, with 3 saved from 79 residents.
Following a 78-death hotel fire under investigation for prevention measures, and near earthquake anniversary killing 59,000, it recalls 2004's 92-death Konya collapse.
Following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack killing 1,200 Israelis, Gaza's toll reached 47,283 with 8,000 missing. With only 3 excavators, teams led by Dr.
Zuhair recover 50-120 bodies daily. The ceasefire enables identification efforts at Rafah's forensics center, where families like Ibrahim Qeshta's find closure after months of waiting.
8th Circuit Court upheld Biden DOJ's block on Iowa's immigration law criminalizing undocumented presence while dismissing Iowa Migrant Movement's parallel case. ACLU's Fowler pledges continued opposition.
26 Republican governors, including Reynolds, support Trump's enforcement plans, offering National Guard assistance. AG Bird vows to fight Biden-Harris border policies.
Former columnist Quintez Brown conducted premeditated attacks on Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg, including internet stalking and a failed attempt before firing 6 shots, grazing Greenberg's sweater on February 14, 2022. Despite mental illness claims and controversial bail release, Brown received 17.5 years federal time plus 5-year supervision.
State charges pending.
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a 34-year-old Dallas surgeon who leaked transgender care data from his former residency at Texas Children's Hospital.
He faced 10 years imprisonment and $250,000 fine for sharing patient information with conservative media before Texas's September 2023 minor care ban. Attorney Ryan Patrick welcomed the dismissal.
Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves, 26, faces 5 years to life at April 11 hearing for November 2022 smuggling conspiracy. She collected $11,500 to transport 18 migrants on an ill-equipped vessel that sank 30 miles out. 16 died, including children aged 9 months to 7 years and two 16-year-olds.
4 bodies recovered from drowning. 2 survived. Her boyfriend remains free in Cuba.
Nigerian forces killed 79 militants, arrested 252 including 28 oil theft suspects, and freed 67 hostages. Operations address insurgency that killed 35,000 and displaced 2 million.
Country lost $46 billion to oil theft (2009-2020). Campaign targets Boko Haram's Chibok kidnapping legacy and separatist tensions dating to 1967-1970 Biafra war that killed 1 million.
Justice Department chief Mizelle restricted FACE Act prosecutions to extraordinary cases, dismissing three civil suits including Philadelphia Planned Parenthood blockade. Trump, hailed as most pro-life president, pardoned anti-abortion activists and addressed March for Life alongside Vance.
Post-Roe, 100+ pro-life facilities faced attacks, while FACE Act primarily targeted protesters.
25-year NYC resident Joseph Lynskey, 45, survived Kamel Hawkins' New Year's Eve subway attack at West 18th Street station. The Gray V executive and DJ, who lives with Leo his dachshund, was rescued by firefighters from near the third rail. Despite severe injuries, missed Armando's party, and trauma (later surfacing on his TikTok), he remains committed to subway travel.
Gov. Hochul pledged increased security.
FBI arrested Douglas Thrams, 23, from Indiana, for TikTok death threats against Trump, referencing a July Pennsylvania assassination attempt. Agent Pletz identified him in multiple videos facing interstate commerce charges in South Bend.
TikTok faced U.S. ban, but Trump paused it 75 days for security review and potential American buyer.
Greek authorities arrested six individuals, including two pharmacists, doctor, and accountant, seeking 10 more suspects in migrant health data exploitation. Network used fictitious companies to generate 1,016 fraudulent prescriptions for 100,000 psychiatric drug doses through eight Athens pharmacies.
Evidence seized: forged stamps, handgun, 29,250 euros. Charges include fraud, forgery, immigration violations.
LA DA Nathan Hochman declined charging Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) in sexual assault case, citing statute limitations and insufficient evidence. Game of Thrones actor Esmé Bianco provided abuse documentation, while former fiancée Evan Rachel Wood alleged grooming since age 19 in 2007.
The 1990s shock rocker, known for 'The Beautiful People' and 'Antichrist Superstar', denied allegations.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, drafted 2017 by Cleveland, faces assault charges after October 9 incident where naked woman refused hospital treatment. Placed on exempt list, missing 7 games, he denies choking claims.
Attorney Brofsky challenges $9.5M lawsuit following confrontation at Braintree home. Police documented injuries; contract runs through 2027.
FBI arrested Teresa Youngblut, 21, for fatally shooting Border Patrol Agent David Maland on Interstate 91 in Coventry. She and German national Felix Baukholt were monitored since January 14 after a hotel employee reported seeing her with a gun.
The pair, wearing tactical gear, claimed they were property hunting. The stop over Baukholt's expired visa ended in a fatal firefight.
Welsh-born Axel Rudakubana, 18, of Rwandan parents, murdered Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9, Elsie Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6, at a Southport Taylor Swift dance class. Previously violent, he wounded eight children and two adults.
His 52-year sentence, restricted by UN child rights conventions, sparked debate. Starmer's government opposes law changes despite public outrage.
U.S. District Judge Mehta barred far-right Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering D.C. without permission two days after his Capitol visit.
Released from Maryland prison after Trump commuted his 18-year sentence for the January 6, 2021 violent plot, Rhodes met lawmakers and defended his actions. Restrictions extend to other convicted members.
Maj. Gen Peter Cirimwami, North-Kivu's governor, died from frontline injuries in Kasengezi, 13km from Goma. M23 rebels captured Sake, 27km away, severing the last main route.
Multiple anonymous sources, including military and UN officials, confirmed his death. The city of 2 million faces rebel encirclement, sparking panic amid humanitarian concerns.
Kimberlee Singler faces Colorado charges for killing Elianna, 9, and Aden, 7, after drugging them with milk and claiming God's instructions. She attempted to murder her 11-year-old daughter, who survived and exposed her. Found in London's Chelsea after fleeing, she blamed her GPS-alibied ex-husband.
Judge Zani approved extradition despite life-sentence concerns, citing Gov. Hickenlooper's 2018 commutations.
Fire at wooden-clad Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu killed 78, including 36 children and Inal sisters, mother Defne, and Georgian nanny. Lacking alarms and safety systems, blaze from fourth-floor restaurant trapped 238 guests. 14 detained, including hotel owner.
HaberTurk reports 8 face charges. Erdogan pledges accountability.
White couple Whitefeather and Lantz face 13+ felony counts for allegedly confining their 5 Black adopted siblings (ages 5-16) in a West Virginia shed. The October 2023 arrest followed neighbor reports.
While Whitefeather claims unrestricted movement and food access, their 18-year-old daughter and detective testimony indicate hidden keys and restricted diets. All children entered protective services.
Indonesia will repatriate cancer-stricken Serge Atlaoui to France, joining recent transfers of Mary Jane Veloso and five Australians. Arrested 2005 at MDMA factory claiming to be innocent welder, the father of four faced death after 2007 appeal, survived 2015 execution.
Indonesia holds 530 death row inmates, 100 foreigners, in major UN-designated drug hub. Last executions: July 2016.
116 CITES-protected tortoises, including pancake, radiated, and Aldabra species, were seized at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from a Ukrainian smuggler later arrested in Bulgaria. The case, exposing Thailand as a major trafficking hub, led to 14 additional arrests.
98 specimens died before returning to Tanzania. Interpol estimates annual illegal wildlife trade at $20 billion.
Reality stars Montag and Pratt join 20+ plaintiffs suing LA and Water Department over Palisades Fire damages. Gov. Newsom demands investigation after offline Santa Ynez Reservoir left firefighters dependent on three depleted 1-million-gallon tanks.
Chief Quiñones confirms system failure led to 28 deaths, 12,000 structures destroyed. Repairs delayed until 2025.
ICC Prosecutor Khan requests arrest warrants for Taliban officials over women's persecution. Since 2021 takeover, Taliban banned women from jobs, public spaces, and education beyond sixth grade.
UN's Otunbayeva calls 1,225-day education ban a tragedy affecting millions. Afghan Women's Movement celebrates ICC decision while ex-governor Fidai warns of propaganda exploitation.
Judge Coughenour blocked Trump's January 2024 executive order challenging birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The Reagan appointee issued a 14-day restraining order, scheduling further hearings February 6.
Twenty-two states and CASA nonprofit filed suits, while DOJ pledges defense. Coughenour, known for sentencing millennium bomber Ressam to 37 years for LAX plot, deemed order unconstitutional.
A$AP Rocky faces 24-year sentence in assault trial for allegedly shooting A$AP Relli near Hollywood/Vine on November 6, 2021. Rocky, Rihanna's partner and father of two, rejected 6-month plea deal.
Defense claims starter pistol used, questions Relli's delayed shell casing evidence. Rocky maintains Met Gala chair role, stars in upcoming Spike Lee/Denzel Washington film.
Mizuhara, Ohtani's former Angels-then-Dodgers interpreter, faces February 6 sentencing for stealing $17 million through impersonation, including a recorded $200,000 transfer. He spent $325,000 on baseball cards and gambled extensively, though never on baseball.
Their close relationship included the 2021 Home Run Derby, Ohtani's MVP wins, and $700 million contract signing.
Cori Clingman faces 13 counts and 30 years for killing Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson (Alabama, Oregon), Isaiah Hazel (Maryland, Charlotte), and Anthony Lytton Jr. (Florida State, Penn State) in a 3 a.m. July 6 crash. The state champions from Dr.
Henry A. Wise Jr. High School died when her speeding vehicle struck their car in Prince George's County.
Cartel violence in Sinaloa following El Mayo Zambada and El Chapo's son's arrests led to brothers Gael and Alexander Sarmiento's death in carjacking. Thousands, organized by Culiacan Valiente's Estefanía López, stormed Governor Rocha's office.
President Sheinbaum faces US pressure over fentanyl trafficking amid ongoing violence disrupting schools and businesses.
At the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 36-year-old hip-hop superstar and fashion maven A$AP Rocky faces trial for allegedly shooting a former friend in 2021. Rejecting a 180-day plea deal, he risks years in prison on two felony semiautomatic firearm assault charges.
Five men and seven women, plus four pending alternates, comprise the jury.
The State Bar's disciplinary commission dropped its lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton over false fraud claims in his U.S. Supreme Court challenge of Biden's 2020 victory over Trump.
Following December's Texas Supreme Court ruling protecting his deputy, Paxton avoided sanctions ranging from admonition to disbarment. He previously survived a 2023 impeachment trial and resolved securities fraud charges.
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers faces assault charges and $9.5M lawsuit after October incident in Braintree. Police confirmed victim's assault claims; cocaine found at scene. Placed on NFL exempt list, missed 7 games, later injured reserve.
Former Browns/Giants player's contract runs through 2027. League review ongoing; cocaine charge may be dropped.
Border Patrol agent David Maland, 44, died January 23, 2025, during an I-91 traffic stop in Coventry, Vermont. His career spanned Air Force service, Pentagon security during 9/11, K-9 handling in Texas, and 9 years with CBP.
The FBI investigates a deceased German national and injured suspect. Hundreds escorted his hearse to Burlington.