A 20‑year‑old man from Bindoon, a small town north of Perth, was taken into custody last Friday on charges that he planned attacks against mosques, police headquarters and the state parliament. Police say he wrote a manifesto that outlined how to cause mass harm. The Australian Prime Minister descri
The United States and Albania have found themselves oddly linked by the same man: Jack Smith. In 2020, Smith, then chief prosecutor at a special court in The Hague, announced charges against Hashim Thaci, a former Kosovar leader and close ally of U. S. President Donald Trump during his first term. T
The state’s top prosecutor has filed federal accusations against 30 additional people who took part in a January demonstration inside a Minnesota church that hosts an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The new charges come after earlier indictments of journalists and a local activist wh
Artificial intelligence has turned the world’s memory chip supply into a bottleneck, pushing smartphone prices higher than ever. According to a recent study by a Boston‑based research firm, the shortage of memory chips is expected to crush phone makers who can no longer sell devices under $100. Th
A new city order gives Denver police the power to shield peaceful demonstrators from federal immigration agents. The mayor’s directive also bars ICE officials from using any municipal property for enforcement work. This move follows a wave of actions by Democratic leaders in response to the Trump ad
The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th
Bianca Censori, known for her architectural talent and as Kanye West’s partner, recently turned heads in Los Angeles with a striking pink pixie cut. She appeared solo, paired with a nude bra and a silver pencil skirt that highlighted her confidence. The change follows their 2025 Grammy appearance,
In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic
Police in New York City have taken a 27‑year‑old man into custody after he allegedly hurled snow and ice at officers during a park fight. The incident happened in Washington Square Park earlier this week, sparking a debate about public safety and protest tactics. Authorities say the man, identified
A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda
