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Blue city, red state battle: Kansas City feuds over ‘colonial’ police system
Democratic city does not control its police force – and reform attempts have been thwarted by RepublicansQuinton Lucas said he thinks his city’s police department “is a colonial system”.“I think it is anti-Black. I think it is anti-immigrant. I think it is anti-almost everything we stand for in terms of making sure that diverse populations in major cities have a voice in terms of navigating it,” the Kansas City mayor said. Continue reading...
‘We waited 12 years’: escapees from Syria’s camps face an uncertain future
A young Albanian woman’s escape from al-Hawl offers rare hope – but as the camp empties many are left stranded, prompting urgent calls for repatriationFor weeks he hovered near Turkey’s border with Syria hoping for good news. In early February, Xhetan Ndregjoni got word of what he was waiting for – his niece Eva was on her way after escaping the squalid desert camp in Syria where she had been held without charge since she was a child.“I don’t have the words to describe that moment,” Ndregjoni sa...
Woman raped by several men outside church
Woman raped by several men outside church32 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCraig BuchanSouth EastGoogleThe incident is believed to have happened outside Epsom Methodist Church A woman has been raped by several men outside a church after leaving a nightclub in Surrey, police have said.The woman, in her 20s, said she was followed after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub and attacked between 02:00 BST and 04:00 on Saturday.The attack is believed to have occurred outside Epsom Methodis...
Woman in her 20s is 'raped by several men outside church' after being followed leaving night club
Woman in her 20s is 'raped by several men outside church' after being followed leaving night clubBy MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:43, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 12:52, 12 April 2026 e-mail
REVEALED: Tougher Garda line against fuel blockaders - including use of pepper-spray - was taken only when Commissioner Justin Kelly was forced to cut short family holiday after gardaí learned far-right agitators had 'infiltrated' genuine protest groups
REVEALED: Tougher Garda line against fuel blockaders - including use of pepper-spray - was taken only when Commissioner Justin Kelly was forced to cut short family holiday after gardaí learned far-right agitators had 'infiltrated' genuine protest groups Published: 12:36, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 12:39, 12 April 2026 e-mail
380 Wang Fuk Court households seek second visit to collect belongings
About 380 households from Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged housing estate in Tai Po have expressed a desire for a second visit to their homes to retrieve belongings, ahead of their first session starting from April 20, an official has said. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Sunday that dedicated social workers had notified more than 1,730 families from seven of the eight Wang Fuk Court towers about retrieving their items between April 20 and May 4. Authorities expect 98 per cent of.....
UAE: Man to be deported after secretly filming woman and issuing threats
Dubai: A man who owns a shipping company will be deported after being convicted of secretly filming a woman and threatening to publish the footage. According to Emarat Al Youm, the woman had initially dealt with the man to arrange the shipment of personal belongings to her home country. Their relationship developed over time, and she later enlisted his services again to handle a shipment for an acquaintance in return for a commission, which he failed to honour.Get updated faster a...
At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti
Officials said many killed at popular tourist site were young, with more people reported injured or missingAt least 30 people, many of them young, have died and dozens more are reported to have been injured after a crush at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti that is a popular tourist spot.Jean Henri Petit, the head of civil protection for the country’s Nord department, said the incident took place on Saturday at Citadelle Henry – also known as Citadelle Laferrière – a large 19th-century fo...
BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announces reopening date
Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Sunday announced it will reopen to the public after a temporary closure that lasted several weeks.In a social media post, the Mandir management shared “a heartfelt message from Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the reopening on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.”The management also confirmed opening hours and the need for registration prior to the visit. A heartfelt message from Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the BA...
At least two members of Quetta’s Hazara community killed in firing incident
QUETTA: At least two people from the provincial capital’s Hazara community were killed and another three injured after unknown assailants opened fire on them on Sunday. Senior police officer Muhammad Khair Sumalani told Dawn that the men came under attack while they were travelling back to Hazara Town from the Hazarganji vegetable market. “Unidentified armed men riding motorcycles opened fire at their vehicle, killing two people on the spot and injuring three,” he said. The senior police officia...
Helper, 35, arrested in Hong Kong after allegedly pulling baby’s hair
Hong Kong police have arrested a 35-year-old domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly pulled a baby girl’s hair in a village house on Lantau Island. Officers said they received a report at noon on Sunday from the infant’s mother, who suspected the helper of mistreating the child at home in a house off Shek Mun Kap Road in Tung Chung. The baby had reddening on her head and was taken to North Lantau Hospital for treatment. Police said the 35-year-old Indonesian helper was...
Boatyard employee found 'exhausted' missing American's husband when he washed ashore after night adrift
EXCLUSIVE: An overnight security guard at a boatyard on a Bahamian island encountered American man Brian Hooker when he washed ashore about eight hours after his wife disappeared into a dark and stormy sea last weekend. Edward Smith works at Marsh Harbour Boatyards, a boat storage and repair facility in the tourist destination, and was alerted by another employee that a man had stumbled onto the property talking about a key and a woman. That man was Hooker, 58, who is currently being held in a F...
Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week
Exclusive: closures are part of pledge by Labour to end all use of hotels for asylum seekers by end of this parliamentThe Home Office is to announce the closure of 11 asylum hotels this week as part of its pledge to close all hotels by the end of this parliament.The use of hotels to house asylum seekers has been controversial since it became widespread at the start of the Covid pandemic. Anti-migrant protesters have staged demonstrations outside the hotels, claiming asylum seekers are living a l...
Hunt launched after woman raped by 'several men' after leaving Epsom nightclub
Hunt launched after woman raped by 'several men' after leaving Epsom nightclubA major manhunt has been launched after a woman in her 20s was raped after being followed by 'several men' from a nightclub in EpsomNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network11:30, 12 Apr 2026Updated 11:38, 12 Apr 2026View ImageEpsom Methodist Church (Image: Google Maps)Police have launched a major manhunt after a young woman in her 20s was attacked and raped by a group of men after leaving a n...
Teen's chilling words after 'killing and dismembering sex offender'
Teen's chilling words after 'killing and dismembering sex offender'Lucas Sander Jones, 19, targeted convicted sex offender Colie Lee Daniel, 28, before telling investigators harrowing seven-word statement detailing the alleged attackNewsCally Brooks Features Writer11:28, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLucas Sander Jones uttered a shocking seven word statement after the alleged murder(Image: Brevard County Sheriff's Office)A 19-year-old teen accused of carrying out a brutal killing h...
Horror as police chase through Bradford ends in crash with three injured
Horror as police chase through Bradford ends in crash with three injuredThree men have reportedly suffered injuries after a police chase through a busy city road ended in a crashNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network11:05, 12 Apr 2026Updated 11:05, 12 Apr 2026View ImageThe crash occurred after a police chase(Image: Getty Images)A horror car crash which left two men trapped in their cars occurred just after a police chase through a busy city road in Bradford.Three men are said to have b...
Two boys, aged 12 and 16, are arrested after 'crashing stolen car into taxi'
Two boys, aged 12 and 16, are arrested after 'crashing stolen car into taxi'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and MARK BRANAGAN Published: 11:03, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 11:03, 12 April 2026 e-mail
Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people
Heavy use of a joss paper burner led to a fire at a Hong Kong columbarium that sent ashes flying, injuring at least two people on Sunday. Police said that they received a report at 11.37am that a fire had broken out at Diamond Hill Columbarium. A preliminary investigation found that the fire was caused by an overheated exhaust fan connected to a joss paper burner, the force said. Firefighters arrived and put out the flames, which were classified as a No 1 alarm fire, the lowest in Hong Kong’s...
Asha Bhosle dies at 92: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute, says 'Her voice carried a timeless brilliance'
India is mourning the loss of one of its most versatile musical voices, as tributes continue to pour in following the death of Asha Bhosle at the age of 92.Among those who paid tribute was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reflected on the singer’s extraordinary legacy and personal memories of their interactions.“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Asha Bhosle ji, one of India's most renowned and versatile voices. Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultur...
Dozens killed in stampede at Haiti tourist site
NewsWorldAmericasDozens killed in stampede at Haiti tourist siteThe prime minster added that ‘many young people’ were in attendance at the site’s celebrationsReuters Sunday 12 April 2026 09:51 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2956033","articleMeta":{"ur...