Queensland's chief psychiatrist could detain individuals accused of serious crimes for up to 72 hours for mental health examinations, raising concerns from Aboriginal-led groups and unions about human rights and potential for abuse.
FBI investigators and scientists used common pocket moss (Fissidens taxifolius) to help convict four Illinois cemetery workers accused of illegally moving and reselling graves. The moss, found near relocated remains and in the suspected original burial site, helped link the locations. Analysis of chlorophyll in the moss also dated it to one to two years old, placing the disturbance during the defendants' employment.
A 26-year-old former professional boxer, Humzah Khalid, has been refused bail after being charged with multiple offences including conspiracy to kidnap and directing a criminal group, allegedly involved in four abductions and an affray in Sydney between June 2025 and April 2026.
Norway's monarchy is experiencing a crisis of public trust due to scandals involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and her son Marius Borg Høiby's conviction for serious crimes. Despite Mette-Marit's successful lung transplant, public response to these issues has been negative, eroding the institution's popularity.
South Australia will introduce legislation to remove the rights of perpetrators of serious crimes to decide what happens with the remains of their victims. The changes aim to prevent further trauma for victims' families.
Two additional men, aged 19 and 21, have been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney. His remains were found after an 11-day search.
Organised crime groups are allegedly recruiting vulnerable teenagers through encrypted apps and gaming platforms to carry out serious crimes in Melbourne. Police and experts warn the tactic exploits minors with low IQs, disabilities and limited sophistication.
The US Justice Department is pursuing lawsuits to revoke citizenship from over 100 individuals, including a Chinese-born Georgia resident, for alleged immigration fraud and other serious crimes.
A German court ruled that Mondelēz, owner of Milka, deceived consumers by reducing the size of Milka's Alpine Milk bar from 100g to 90g without significantly changing the packaging, constituting shrinkflation.
Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former member.
Pope Leo has urged for the global abolition of the death penalty, asserting that human life is sacred from conception to natural death and that dignity is not lost even after the commission of serious crimes.
The UN human rights office expressed alarm at Singapore's execution of 25 people over 2023-2024, with 24 for drug-related offences. UN High Commissioner Volker Türk called the death penalty for drug crimes 'fundamentally incompatible with human dignity and the right of life,' noting Singapore is among few countries imposing capital punishment for drug offences not involving intentional killing. Singapore maintains the death penalty has made it one of the world's safest cities.
