The BBC says it has uncovered that former Police Scotland officer Alan Greer was a serial rapist and violent offender over at least 14 years. Detectives have identified multiple victims and expect more may yet come forward.
The defence for former NSW Police officer David Robert Blackbourne, accused of raping a teenage girl in 1998, has challenged the complainant's memory, suggesting it was influenced by phone calls made years later. Blackbourne pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and misconduct charges.
A former NSW Police officer, David Robert Blackbourne, is on trial for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in 1998. The court heard the complainant was allegedly locked in a cell and handcuffed by Blackbourne months prior to the alleged assault.
A BJP councillor in Mahad, Suraj Bamane, and two aides were booked for assaulting the chief officer, Dhananjay Kolekar, over an unresolved water pipeline issue. The incident occurred in Kolekar's cabin after Bamane questioned the delay in resolving water supply disruption in his ward.
Anastasia Berezovska, accused of bombing Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco, was found murdered in Ukraine. Evidence suggests involvement of Kyiv's intelligence agencies, with Vladyslav Reut arrested for her killing.
The Philippines' recent upgrade to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank has been met with skepticism by citizens and advocacy groups. Many Filipinos, like Ann Michelle Federez-Abato, struggle with high inflation and daily expenses, finding the GNI per capita figure of $4,850 unrealistic.
Meta has released Muse Image, its first AI image generator, developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs. The tool allows users to incorporate public Instagram photos by default, sparking privacy concerns. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang encourages personal use, like uploading own photos and tagging friends.
Meta has released Muse Image, its first AI image generator from Meta Superintelligence Labs. The tool allows users to create images using personal photos and trending content, and also integrates with Instagram and WhatsApp. However, a feature enabling the use of public Instagram photos by default has sparked privacy concerns.
Israeli police are investigating a border police officer after CCTV footage showed him throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The officer has been suspended pending the investigation, which follows other recent incidents of Palestinian deaths and injuries attributed to Israeli forces.
La Juventus accoglie Frederic Massara come nuovo Chief Football Officer. Lavorerà con il ds Marco Ottolini, mentre Giorgio Chiellini assume il ruolo di Chief Club Affairs Officer, rafforzando la struttura organizzativa e le relazioni istituzionali del club.
A woman, Keiko Altaira Hanafi, was found stabbed in her home in Hamamatsu, Japan, and later died. A neighbor heard a scream, and a man in black was seen leaving the flat. Shortly after, a man matching the description was hit and killed by a train.
Two men in their 20s, accused of assaulting a police officer during a protest at Olympic Park on May 5th, are facing a detention hearing. They allegedly attacked an officer, claiming he was impersonating an election official.
Allan Grimson, already serving life for two murders, is accused of sexually assaulting four boys and men in the mid-to-late 1990s. The jury heard he was an instructor at the navy's firefighting school, holding authority over young recruits.
A Syracuse poll worker, Paigelynne Gonyea, was confronted by two federal officers at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting. The officers claimed she might have violated federal laws by 'doxxing' the officer, though her post did not include the officer's address.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller announced the Belogorsk-Khabarovsk gas pipeline will launch this year and be commissioned in 2026. It will connect existing Power of Siberia and Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok pipelines, integrating gas infrastructure, developing Eastern regions, and boosting exports to China.
A van driver in Kent was praised after giving a lift to an armed police officer pursuing a suspect who had fled a serious assault in Margate. The driver's quick and selfless actions helped officers apprehend the individual, preventing their escape.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that the company and China are discussing new gas supply opportunities, with China confirming its interest. Miller highlighted Gazprom's resources to meet China's growing demand, projecting a 40% increase in consumption over the next decade.
Alexis Hill, a Dollar General manager in Columbus, Georgia, was fatally shot by customer Jerome Willis during a dispute over $1.58 hamburger buns. Willis later shot a police officer and K-9 before being stopped. Authorities have not shared a motive for the initial shooting.
Malaysian police have initiated an internal investigation into an officer identified by her lawyer as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil. Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that disciplinary action will be taken, and potentially more if laws were broken, urging public calm during the inquiry.
CBI arrested IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal in Haryana for alleged involvement in a Rs 60.5 crore funds swindle. He is accused of approving bank accounts and transferring money from state departments through shell entities. This follows the arrest of another IAS officer, RK Singh, in a related case.
A demonstrator, Benjamin Song, was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for shooting and wounding a police officer outside a Texas immigration center on July 4. Seven other protesters, accused of links to antifa, received sentences ranging from 30 to 70 years.
A gunman, identified as Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, allegedly inspired by incel ideology, killed a police officer and an Israeli civilian in Montreal, Quebec. The shooter was killed during the incident.
Nine Texas activists convicted of terrorism charges related to a 2020 Fourth of July protest at an immigrant detention facility received sentences ranging from 50 to 100 years. The unusually harsh sentences, which critics argue are excessive and politically motivated, were praised by the Trump administration as justice for violent extremism.
Ajla Tomljanovic has slammed the four-year doping ban given to Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova as a 'disgrace,' accusing tennis anti-doping authorities of targeting players unfairly. Vondrousova was banned for refusing a drug test at her home in December.
