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Ryan Routh begins self-defense in attempted Trump assassination trial
Minutes into his trial, Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, got cut off by the judge for veering off topic."Modern trials seem to eliminate all that is human," Routh, who is defending himself, told...
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Charlie Kirk: What we know about fatal shooting of conservative US activist
In June, Minnesota's top Democratic legislator and her husband were murdered in their home.In 2022, the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was bludgeoned with a hammer after a man broke into the couple's home looking for the top-ranking...
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Beauty and the Bester: South Africa’s Thabo Bester in court bid to block release of Nextflix documentary
Pumza FihlaniSouthern Africa correspondent, JohannesburgGallo Images via Getty ImagesBester's lawyer, Advocate Moafrika Wa Maila, said the documentary infringed his right to a fair trial. "There is not proof that he had escaped. He has not yet been convicted on...
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Kim Dotcom loses latest bid to avoid U.S. extradition on Megaupload charges
Wellington, New Zealand — A New Zealand court has rejected the latest bid by internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom to halt his deportation to the United States on charges related to his file-sharing website Megaupload. Dotcom had...
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Riek Machar: South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country's civil war.Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to...
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Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
ReutersNato members are sending troops, artillery, and air defence systems to secure its eastern flank after what Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace.In the early hours of Wednesday, three Russian drones were shot down after...
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Ban social media for under 15s, says French report warning of TikTok dangers
French children under 15 should be banned from social media and there should be an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds, a parliamentary commission has recommended.The six-month inquiry into the psychological effects of TikTok on minors has found...
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Netanyahu warns Israel may strike Hamas in Qatar again after Trump declares it
As the people killed in Israel's surprise strike on a Hamas meeting in the Qatari capital were buried at Doha's Grand Mosque on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch new attacks on...
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U.S. influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Australia is under investigation:
Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the "extremely dangerous and illegal" activity.In a series of videos on his Instagram, bare-chested Mike Holston, who goes by...
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Australia to deploy fleet of underwater attack drones dubbed
Australia will spend $1.1 billion on building dozens of locally developed underwater attack drones, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday.The first of the stealthy, long-range "Ghost Sharks" will be delivered to the Australian navy...
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Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago
President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to address what he says...