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Incestuous rapist Josef Fritzl allowed to move to regular prison by court in Austria

Fritzl raped his daughter whom he held captive for 24 years in a dungeon he built under his home, fathering seven children over the period.
Austrian incest-rapist Josef Fritzl is being transferred to regular prison
Austrian incest-rapist Josef Fritzl is being transferred to regular prison

Russia defense scandal deepens with arrest of new bribery suspect

The arrest of Yuri Kuznetsov signals a widening of the biggest government corruption scandal in years, two days after President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly removed Sergei Shoigu from the post of defense minister.
Russian defense ministry’s head of HR detained on suspicion of bribery
Russian defense ministry’s head of HR detained on suspicion of bribery
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Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison

Rights advocates argue that David McBride’s conviction and sentencing before any alleged war criminal he helped expose reflect a lack of whistleblower protections in Australia.
McBride, 60, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges including theft and sharing with members of the press documents classified as secret.
McBride, 60, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges including theft and sharing with members of the press documents classified as secret.
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Voter turnout in India’s election has been low, but it’s surging in Kashmir

Voters who had boycotted past elections in the disputed Himalayan region are expressing their displeasure over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2019 removal of its semi-autonomy.
Kashmiri voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling
Kashmiri voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling
3h ago

Former Kazakh minister gets 24 years in prison for murdering wife

Kuandyk Bishimbayev was found guilty of torture and murder in a widely watched trial that some saw as a litmus test of the president’s promise to strengthen women’s rights.
Bishimbayev is on trial for killing his wife, Saltanat Nukenova, and the case has touched a nerve in the Central Asian country, with tens of thousands of people signing petitions calling for harsher penalties for domestic violence.
Bishimbayev is on trial for killing his wife, Saltanat Nukenova, and the case has touched a nerve in the Central Asian country, with tens of thousands of people signing petitions calling for harsher penalties for domestic violence.
3h ago

Giant billboard collapse kills at least 14 in Mumbai

At least 74 others were hospitalized with injuries from the accident during a sudden thunderstorm in India’s financial capital.
Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India's financial capital Mumbai, officials said on May 13.
Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India's financial capital Mumbai, officials said on May 13.

Orcas sink sailing yacht in Strait of Gibraltar

Passengers reported feeling sudden blows to the hull and rudder before water started seeping into the ship.
Underwater view of a female orca splashing through the water after it has gone up to breath, Pacific Ocean, New Zealand.
Underwater view of a female orca splashing through the water after it has gone up to breath, Pacific Ocean, New Zealand.
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LGBTQ community in progressive Argentina says President Milei has turned back the clock

Few in Argentina are more enraged by Milei’s "anti-woke" agenda than LGBTQ activists, who worry his government is rolling back their hard-won gains.
Javier Milei delivers a speech
Javier Milei delivers a speech
18h ago

U.S. museum curator allegedly tried to smuggle 1,500 dead spiders and scorpions out of Turkey

The curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, who was detained in Istanbul, said he had permits from the government to conduct his research.
Scorpion in a test tube on a table of evidence
Scorpion in a test tube on a table of evidence
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3rd trespassing reported at Drake's mansion as man from previous incident comes back for bike

A security guard at Drake's property was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting last Tuesday.
Drake stands onstage during a concert
Drake stands onstage during a concert
22h ago

Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections

It was the first time the Socialists have led a Catalan election in both votes and seats won.
Socialist candidate Salvador Illa makes a toast with members of his team and party colleagues after the announcement of the results of elections to the Catalan parliament in Barcelona.
Socialist candidate Salvador Illa makes a toast with members of his team and party colleagues after the announcement of the results of elections to the Catalan parliament in Barcelona.

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