Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
Culture
bbc.com
01.05.2026
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.
World
bbc.com
29.04.2026
Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade
The war has affected trade with some of Iran's largest partners, including China and the UAE.
World
aljazeera.com
29.04.2026
Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
World
bbc.com
28.04.2026
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime
The attack last year on a migrant detention facility killed at least 68 people.
World
aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects
Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Politics
nytimes.com
27.04.2026
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
Finance
bbc.com
27.04.2026
Goodwin expects transfer interest in Ferry - gossip
Dundee United boss expects interest in left-back, Rangers head coach cites penalty incident and John McGinn on Everton's radar.
Sport
bbc.com
27.04.2026
Hotel Where Reagan Was Shot in 1981 Becomes a Crime Scene Again
The Washington Hilton was the site of an assassination attempt against the 40th president.
Politics
nytimes.com
26.04.2026
Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus
Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.
World
aljazeera.com
26.04.2026
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
World
aljazeera.com
25.04.2026
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.
World
aljazeera.com
25.04.2026
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss to Man United.
World
aljazeera.com
25.04.2026
Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.
Culture
bbc.com
25.04.2026
Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
World
bbc.com
25.04.2026
US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executions
In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.
World
bbc.com
25.04.2026
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
World
bbc.com
25.04.2026
UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations: Report
UK newspaper reports that Foreign Office unit logging possible war crimes has shut amid funding cuts.
World
aljazeera.com
24.04.2026
Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
Culture
bbc.com
24.04.2026