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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

Crime

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New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

A woman has accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her, saying at a news conference that the congressman raped her in 2018 at a Los Angeles-area hotel. A lawyer for Swalwell responded in a statement that “Swalwell categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him.”

April 15, 2026
New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her
Crime|Technology|US

Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home held without bail

Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home held without bail

April 15, 2026
Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home held without bail
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil's

April 10, 2026
Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a

April 10, 2026
UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

April 15, 2026
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on

April 10, 2026
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday

April 15, 2026
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
Business|Crime|Technology

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

San Francisco police arrested a person for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence

April 11, 2026
Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
Crime|Technology|US|World

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser

April 11, 2026
FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech

U.S.

April 11, 2026
US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

April 15, 2026
After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

April 15, 2026
Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station
Crime|Education

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages

April 15, 2026
Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages
Crime|World

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie

April 11, 2026
ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

April 11, 2026
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
Crime|Election|US

Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, denies sexual assault allegations

U.S.

April 11, 2026
Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, denies sexual assault allegations
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark

April 11, 2026
Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.

April 11, 2026
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Crime|Political|Travel|World

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could

April 12, 2026
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Crime|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March

April 12, 2026
Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter

April 12, 2026
Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for

April 12, 2026
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Business|Crime|World

Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief

Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said on Sunday.

April 13, 2026
Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
Crime|Political|US|World

US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell said on Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor as he deals with sexual assault allegations.

April 13, 2026
US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations