The United States and Israel have sharply criticised Belgium after prosecutors in Antwerp sought a trial over circumcision cases involving two men accused of operating without the required medical licence.The Antwerp Public Prosecutor's Office said the men should face trial for what it described as intentional assault or battery with premeditation against minors.Antwerp's Chamber of Indictments is due to decide on 18 June whether the case will proceed.The dispute escalated after the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar both issued public condemnations on X on Wednesday.White said the prosecution of the religious figures was... [Continue Reading]
Australia says 13 women and children with links to Islamic State have booked tickets to return from a Syrian camp, with police warning that some adults may be arrested and charged on arrival.Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government was alerted when the bookings were made hours earlier and had not provided help to the group.He said the people involved had spent years in a camp in Syria and that the government would not assist their return.The Australian Federal Police said officers would be ready when the group arrives, and Commissioner Krissy Barrett said some individuals would be arrested... [Continue Reading]
A 66-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a car bomb attack outside Dunmurry Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) station in Belfast.The incident occurred on Saturday night when a hijacked delivery vehicle, fitted with a gas cylinder device, exploded near the police station.The delivery driver was forced to drive the vehicle to the police station after being hijacked in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast.Residents in the nearby homes, including families with young children, were evacuated before the explosion.No injuries were reported as a result of the blast, with police crediting swift action by officers for preventing... [Continue Reading]
A senior officer and two staff members at Northamptonshire Police are under criminal and misconduct investigation for allegedly perverting the course of justice.The probe relates to their handling of body-worn video footage connected to a woman's 2021 arrest.Nadine Buzzard-Quashie sought the video under the Data Protection Act after her arrest in Northampton in September 2021.Northamptonshire Police repeatedly refused to release the footage, prompting her to take legal action against Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet.The chief constable was found guilty of contempt of court in November, the first such sanction against a chief constable, and was fined nearly £300,000.The video shows Buzzard-Quashie... [Continue Reading]
Three teenagers have been sentenced to between five and seven years in custody for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford on a beach in Kent.The sentencing took place at the Old Bailey on April 30, 2026.The victim, 49-year-old Alexander Cashford, was lured to Leysdown-on-Sea by the teenagers after a chance encounter at an arcade.The group believed Cashford was a paedophile and attacked him violently.Cashford suffered more than 30 external injuries after being chased and struck with rocks and a bottle.Despite attempts to flee, he was found lying face down in the mud.The attack was described by the Crown Prosecution Service as... [Continue Reading]
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday to face charges alleging that an Instagram post he shared threatened the life of President Donald Trump.The post contained a photo of seashells arranged to read "86 47," which prosecutors interpret as a call to violence against Trump, the 47th president of the United States.Comey denies any wrongdoing, stating he was unaware of the meaning behind the numbers and claims the prosecution is politically motivated.He did not enter a plea during his brief court appearance in Virginia.The charges include knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life of... [Continue Reading]
Authorities have revealed that the individual who attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner had planned the assault weeks in advance.A prosecution memorandum released on April 29, 2026, provides detailed information about the preparations made in the days and weeks leading up to the event.The attack targeted the high-profile political gala held in Washington, D.C., an event known for gathering journalists, politicians, and public figures.The memorandum outlines the methodical approach taken by the suspect to carry out the assault.While specific details about casualties or disruptions have not been disclosed in the memo, the incident has prompted a significant law enforcement response.The... [Continue Reading]