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Criminal record of citizen does not justify extrajudicial killings by police: SHC
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday ruled that a citizen’s criminal record cannot justify extrajudicial killing by police. The court issued a written order while hearing a petition regarding the alleged killing of a missing citizen in an alleged staged police encounter. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the victim, Shah Mir, was taken into police custody and later killed in a fake encounter. In response, the state prosecutor claimed that the deceased was a...
Sharp hike in fuel prices challenged in Lahore High court
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has been asked to set aside the recent sharp increase in fuel prices. A civil miscellaneous application has been filed in a pending intra-court appeal challenging petroleum pricing. The application, moved by the Judicial Activism Panel through Advocate Azhar Siddique, contends that the federal government has raised petrol and diesel prices in an abrupt, excessive and non-transparent manner during the pendency of the main case, further burdening the public. It highli...
Professor of Christian 'sexual ethics' at Midwest university, and father of TEN, arrested on counts of rape and sexual battery, including minors
Professor of Christian 'sexual ethics' at Midwest university, and father of TEN, arrested on counts of rape and sexual battery, including minorsSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 03:39, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 03:39, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran conflict: Debris from aerial interception hits Dubai Marina building
Dubai: Authorities responded to an incident in Dubai Marina after debris from an aerial interception struck the facade of a building, the Dubai Media Office said.Officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control, with no reports of injuries or fire.
Debris from aerial interception falls on Dubai Marina building facade; no injuries
Dubai authorities have confirmed that they responded to an incident caused by debris from an aerial interception that fell onto the façade of a building in the Dubai Marina area. No fire or injuries were reported.
Sydney councils fear new datacentres could cause blackouts, block housing and affect locals’ health
Datacentres ‘directly competing’ with possible residential builds near public transport, one council tells NSW inquiry, amid growing concernsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDatacentre developments are crowding out opportunities for housing and job-rich industries across Sydney, a New South Wales inquiry has heard, with one local council reporting a rise in blackouts linked to the industry’s expansion.Several Sydney councils, all facing an influx of datacentre developme...
Feral daycare worker accused of slamming a child's head into a wall while drunk
Feral daycare worker accused of slamming a child's head into a wall while drunkSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By JENSEN BIRD Published: 02:46, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 02:48, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Storm Dave due to hit northern UK with high winds over Easter weekend
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Thousands of Californians evacuated as Santa Ana winds fuel two fast-spreading wildfires
The Springs Fire broke out at around 11am Friday and by 3:30pm had nearly tripled in size to 4.45 square miles, while at the same time, the Crown Fire burned 280 acres near Acton.
Punjab rain-related incidents leave two dead, 18 injured
LAHORE: Heavy rainfall with stormy winds leaves at least two persons dead and 18 others injured in collapse of houses and rooftops in Punjab, a spokesperson said on Saturday. Rescue Punjab spokesperson Farooq Ahmed has stated about several incidents across the province during rainfall. “A woman and a child were injured in a wall collapse incident in Sahiwal,” Farooq Ahmed said. “A man Umar Hayat 55 was killed, four people injured and six goats died in roof fall incidents in Sar...
Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California
Stiff winds ‘spreading the smoke’ as Springs fire bears down on Moreno Valley while smaller Crown fire also burningA pair of wildfires broke out in southern California on Friday, marking the region’s first significant burns in a spring that has seen a major heatwave.The fires started in windy conditions that have caused them to spread quickly. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for parts of southern California through midday Friday, warning of gusts up to 50mph. Continue reading...
60 people injured after 'structural collapse' at football stadium in Peru
60 people injured after 'structural collapse' at football stadium in PeruThe Ministry of Health has stated that there are multiple injuries and local hospitals have been put on high alert to treat those who have suffered injuries in the incidentNewsPeter Hennessy UK & World News Editor02:06, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesEmergency services at the scene of the incident in Peru(Image: X)At least 60 people have been injured after a 'structural collapse' at a football stadium in Pe...
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Angela begged social services for help with her son Tristan... they ignored her and then he killed her with a hammer: Now her sister and elder son lay bare the truth to BETH HALE
Angela begged social services for help with her son Tristan... they ignored her and then he killed her with a hammer: Now her sister and elder son lay bare the truth to BETH HALEGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By BETH HALE Published: 23:15, 3 April 2026 | Updated: 01:54, 4 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Canberra on edge after woman randomly bashed and threatened with a knife by another female in vile racist attack
Canberra on edge after woman randomly bashed and threatened with a knife by another female in vile racist attackKnife pulled on Chinese woman in BelconnenREAD MORE: Son charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his father By MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:47, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 01:49, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
ZAB's 47th death anniversary observed nationwide
The 47th death anniversary of former prime minister and founding chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, is being observed across the country on Saturday. Leaders are paying tribute to his political legacy and contributions to Pakistan’s constitutional and democratic development. President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, called for upholding justice and institutional integrity, saying, “Institutions must uphold the rule of law, protect due process...
Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday
Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
FBI arrests suspected Unabomber in Montana (1996)
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News
The girls being groomed and raped in vape shops: Our horrifying investigation into new crisis gripping Britain... as one victim's mother reveals sick way store owners are getting teenagers hooked before abusing them
The girls being groomed and raped in vape shops: Our horrifying investigation into new crisis gripping Britain... as one victim's mother reveals sick way store owners are getting teenagers hooked before abusing themBy INDERDEEP BAINS, CHIEF NEWS CORRESPONDENT Published: 01:26, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 01:26, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Police 'guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan' leave bag of guns on street in shocking security blunder
Police 'guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan' leave bag of guns on street in shocking security blunderThe bag of guns found on the London street at around 9.30pm on Tuesday is believed to have contained a MP5 semi-automatic Heckler & Koch carbine, a Glock pistol, Taser and ammunitionNewsPaige Ingram01:18, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArmed officers reportedly guarding London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns on the street outside (Image: James Veysey/Shutterstock)Armed police office...