Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax

ABC News - 1d

A Sydney caravan laden with explosives was a ‘fake terrorism plot’. Here’s what we know

Police say they believed soon after the caravan’s discovery in January that it was a ‘con job’, alleging it was fabricated by criminals for personal benefit. Follow our Australia news live blog ...

The Guardian - 1d

Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege

‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - 2d

Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say

A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.

NBC News - 1d

Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House

The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.

CBS News - 2d

Surfer attacked by shark in Australia is presumed dead, police say

A body has not been recovered after a surfer was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia. Police say drone footage that captured the aftermath of the incident.

CBS News - 16h

Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism

The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...

The Hill - 1d

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - 2d

Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals

Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims. • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did . Children as ...

The Guardian - 2d

Gold investing pros and cons to know as the price rises

Gold's price is on the rise. Is it still worth it to invest in the precious metal? Here are the pros and cons.

CBS News - 1d

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 4d

Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say

A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.

NBC News - 20h

Tories say rights act should not apply to deportations

Kemi Badenoch previously criticised how some foreign criminals and illegal migrants were using the act.

BBC News - 2d

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. US politics live – latest updates ...

The Guardian - 7h

CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...

The Hill - 7h

Florida school shooting thwarted, police say

A Florida teenager was arrested Sunday after a video emerged of him apparently threatening to carry out a mass shooting on the local high school. The Sanford Police Department, about 25 miles ...

The Hill - 1d

Floodwaters threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.”

ABC News - 1d

Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, is arrested on International Criminal Court warrant

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court amid accusations that he committed crimes against humanity during ...

NBC News - 1d

Tories announce policy to deport all foreign nationals with criminal convictions

Policy would apply to those seeking asylum as well as anyone who had been charged with or convicted of immigration offences. All foreign nationals in the UK who receive a criminal conviction would ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump vows to take ‘hundreds of billions’ in tariffs as Australia’s hopes of getting exemption fades

Australia unlikely to escape US president’s global steel and aluminium tariffs despite intense lobbying to be carved out. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The Guardian - 1d

Cowboys star Micah Parsons loves the apparent dismantling of the 49ers in free agency

“No more rookie QB lol welcome to reality!”

Yahoo Sports - 7h

‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’: with the Ukrainian Navy as they battle for supremacy on the waves

Captain Oleksandr and his crew are on constant alert to shoot down Vladimir Putin’s swarming drones. Captain Oleksandr put his hand on the throttle and nudged it forward. His patrol boat roared ...

The Guardian - 3d

Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained inundated with perilous floodwaters.

NBC News - 1d

Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape

Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investment

Financial Times - 3d

Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes

Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.

BBC News - 2d

Russian court accuses veteran journalist of 'justifying terrorism'

Yahoo News - 1d

Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm

At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.

BBC News - 3d

Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

The New York Times - 3d

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

BBC News - 2d

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - 3d

Trump wants to go after criminal networks. A new approach to sanctions is needed.

President Trump has designated international drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and a National Security Presidential Memorandum has been issued to intensify sanctions against Iran, ...

The Hill - 1d

Diego Maradona medics go on trial accused of criminal negligence

Seven health professionals who worked with football legend in days before his death face trial in Argentina. An Argentinian neurosurgeon and six other medical professionals have gone on trial in ...

The Guardian - 19h

A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not

This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 years of civil war — and it threatens to open an endless cycle of vengeance

ABC News - 17h

Duterte’s Arrest Shows Power and Limits of the International Criminal Court

The arrest represents a significant victory for the I.C.C., but only a narrow set of circumstances made it possible.

The New York Times - 9h

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested over accusations of crimes against humanity

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the International Criminal Court accused the 79-year-old of crimes against humanity for his administration's deadly "war on ...

CBS News - 14h

Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties

The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.

The New York Times - 1d

Palestinian who made antisemitic posts charged with immigration offence

Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, aka Abu Wadee, is charged with knowingly arriving in the UK without leave.

BBC News - 1d

Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus

Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...

NBC News - 19h

US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations

Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...

The Guardian - 14h

Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"

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