NYC councilman demands judge’s resignation for freeing criminal who shot cop

A New York City Councilman says a Queens judge showed a “stunning lack of judgment” when he freed a career criminal who then shot and injured two people, including a police officer, on Tuesday.   Democrat Councilman Robert Holden is urging Mayor Eric Adams to demand the resignation of Queens Criminal Court Judge Edward Daniels … Read more

In Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road retail street, a new era is starting

The Far East Shopping Center on Orchard Road in Singapore, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Far East Shopping Center along Singapore’s Orchard Road has seen better days. Despite being five minutes’ walk from the Orchard MRT station, one of Singapore’s busiest subway stations, the 42-year-old mall suffers from very … Read more

‘Suicide pod’ creator speaks out, rejects claim that 1st user was strangled – National

The man behind the so-called “suicide pod” has spoken out, rejecting allegations that the U.S. woman who was the first to die using the device may have actually been strangled. Dr. Philip Nitschke, a right-to-die advocate with Exit International and trained medical doctor, said Wednesday that while he didn’t attend the woman’s death on Sept. … Read more

'Politicised circumstances': ICC issues 'contentious' arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant & Deif

The world’s top war-crimes court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the arrest warrants issued in “very contentious and politicised circumstances”, FRANCE 24’s François Picard is joined by Rosa Freedman, … Read more

Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’? | Conflict News

For Gómez-Suárez, if Colombia’s conflict is regional, then the solution should be too. He draws a contrast between his approach to the Comuneros and the way the Colombian government previously negotiated peace with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), once the largest rebel group in the country. In 2016, under then-President Juan Manuel Santos, … Read more

Gautam Adani’s fraud charges could have wider repercussions for India

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The head of a $25 billion Indian energy company, the former CEO of a New York-listed energy … Read more

Police indict former president for coup attempt

Getty Images Police have been investigating whether Bolsonaro incited a failed coup after losing the 2022 election Ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and some of his closest allies have been formally accused of allegedly plotting a coup, after he lost the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro’s vice-presidential candidate Walter Braga Netto and 35 other people have also … Read more