Google quickly disabled an AI image generation tool for Google Earth, hours after its global debut, citing policy violations and the potential for disinformation. Experts had immediately raised alarms about the feature's ability to create fake satellite imagery, which could be misused by journalists and researchers.
Inter Miami has signed midfielder Casemiro to a one-year contract, but Major League Soccer is investigating the club for potential tampering in acquiring his discovery rights from LA Galaxy. The league will release settlement terms after the review is complete.
Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami for alleged tampering after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who left Manchester United. The probe concerns Casemiro's discovery rights, which LA Galaxy held, despite Miami announcing a settlement. This follows a $2m fine for Miami in 2021 over Blaise Matuidi's transfer.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea alleging that accused in the Karur stampede case, now ministers in the Vijay-led government, are influencing witnesses. The plea seeks to bar ministers from making threatening statements regarding the ongoing CBI investigation.
Old videos of Siya Goyal, accused of murdering fiancé Ketan Agarwal, have resurfaced. One shows her in a nightclub, another at a family function weeks before the death. Police are investigating Goyal's handling of Agarwal's phone post-death, suspecting evidence tampering. The couple allegedly conspired to kill Agarwal.
Parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim allege Dr. Abesh Banerjee, nephew of former CM Mamata Banerjee, was involved in concealing evidence. They demand CBI summon him as probe into alleged "larger conspiracy" expands.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, 31, indicted for first-degree murder of his 29-year-old partner Gabriella Perpetuo, who died from multiple blunt force injuries, including hematomas, fractures, and stab wounds, in February; prosecution may seek death penalty.
Saga Prefectural Police Chief Hideyuki Fukuda apologized for the widespread tampering of DNA analysis results at the Prefectural Police's Forensic Science Laboratory, acknowledging a significant loss of public trust. He admitted the initial internal investigation was insufficient and expressed regret for not seeking external expertise earlier.
CBI officers recreated the circumstances of Twisha Sharma's death using a dummy to test the plausibility of her ex-judge mother-in-law and her lawyer son's account of bringing her down after she was found hanging. The investigation also includes scrutinizing the son's movements and potential evidence tampering.
Public documents related to the Moritomo Gakuen land deal are being disclosed. This Q&A explains why the land was sold at an 820 million yen discount, the basis for the price reduction, and the reasons behind the tampering of official documents.
Korean police will conduct a two-month crackdown on large trucks (over 3.5 tons) that illegally disable their speed limiters. The operation aims to curb the rising number of fatal accidents involving trucks, which have seen a 30.3% increase in fatalities this year compared to last.
Gangneung Sports Council member organizations refuted allegations of organized election interference, calling them false and irresponsible. They stated that claims of forced support for a specific candidate and confiscation of phones were untrue, and vowed legal action against the accusers.
TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination for the Falta re-poll in West Bengal, scheduled for May 21. The Election Commission had previously canceled the original polls due to severe electoral offenses.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a Republican election official convicted for her role in breaching county election systems. Polis called her nine-year sentence "harsh" and disproportionate for a first-time, non-violent offender, leading to her parole in June. Critics, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Senator John Hickenlooper, condemned the decision as an "affront to our democracy" and a bad message to those undermining election confidence.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, convicted of election equipment tampering. The decision, which makes Peters eligible for parole June 1, follows pressure from Donald Trump and a state appeals court ruling that her sentencing improperly considered protected speech.
The South Carolina Supreme Court grants Alex Murdaugh a new trial for the murders of his wife and son due to jury tampering by a court clerk, who allegedly influenced jurors against him.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
A father in Pune brutally murdered his nine-year-old daughter with a chainsaw after she altered her exam marks to prank her brother. He then set their house on fire to conceal the crime, claiming she was trapped in the blaze. The man and an accomplice were arrested for murder and evidence tampering.
Hong Kong police are seeking a man suspected of criminal damage to the US consulate sign in Central. The first 'S' in 'States' on the Garden Road sign was partially dislodged on Sunday afternoon. The suspect was last seen wearing a black top, white trousers and a grey backpack. No arrests have been made.
The Election Commission of India has ordered a complete repoll in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency, declaring the April 29 election 'seriously vitiated' due to widespread EVM tampering. At least 60 polling stations (21% of booths) had ballot buttons masked with black tape or substances like perfume, affecting over 53,000 electors. Fresh polling will take place on May 21.
The Election Commission has ordered a repoll in West Bengal's Falta assembly constituency on May 21 after finding severe electoral offences during April 29 voting. EVM buttons were defaced with black masking tape at 60 of 285 polling stations (21%), affecting 53,967 voters. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP to contest from Falta, calling them the "Bangla Birodhi Gujarati gang". This is the first time in Bengal a full assembly constituency will go to polls after declaration of results. Tension also flared in Hasimnagar locality where villagers alleged threats from TMC candidate's associates, leading to EC ordering arrests of two aides.
The Election Commission has ordered a repoll in West Bengal's Falta assembly constituency on May 21 after discovering severe electoral offences during April 29 voting, with 60 of 285 polling stations (21%) affected by defaced EVM buttons affecting 53,967 voters. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP to contest in Falta, while two aides of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan have been arrested following allegations of voter intimidation in Hasimnagar locality.
The Election Commission has cancelled the April 29 polling in the Falta constituency of West Bengal due to widespread EVM tampering. A repoll is set for May 21, with results to be counted on May 24, marking a rare instance of a full constituency repoll in the state.
