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US crime

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction, sentence

FILE PHOTO: Diddy attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Diddy attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

DeCarlos Brown Jr, alleged killer of Ukrainian refugee in US, ruled incompetent to stand trial

DeCarlos Brown Jr (left) is charged with stabbing to death Ms Iryna Zarutska, in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August 2025.
DeCarlos Brown Jr (left) is charged with stabbing to death Ms Iryna Zarutska, in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August 2025.

Alexander brothers, known as top US real estate brokers, convicted at sex trafficking trial

High-profile real estate agent brothers Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander with their legal team in a New York City court on March 9.
High-profile real estate agent brothers Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander with their legal team in a New York City court on March 9.

Epstein estate’s $44 million settlement with accusers wins preliminary judge approval

Protesters and members of the news media gather outside Manhattan Federal Court, during the arraignment hearing of Ghislaine Maxwell for her role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Protesters and members of the news media gather outside Manhattan Federal Court, during the arraignment hearing of Ghislaine Maxwell for her role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar

US authorities probe Iran, terror links in Texas bar shooting, but say too soon to tell

Austin police officers work at the scene after a deadly mass shooting outside Buford's, a popular roadhouse-style bar in Austin, Texas, U.S. March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona
Austin police officers work at the scene after a deadly mass shooting outside Buford's, a popular roadhouse-style bar in Austin, Texas, U.S. March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 2, 2026

Smoke rises after coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 1, 2026, as joint military operations hit targets in the capital.
Smoke rises after coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 1, 2026, as joint military operations hit targets in the capital.

US Texas bar shooting leaves three dead; gunman expressed ‘pro-Iranian regime sentiment’

Members of the FBI and local law enforcement investigate after a mass shooting outside of Buford's bar in downtown on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Members of the FBI and local law enforcement investigate after a mass shooting outside of Buford's bar in downtown on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

US Secret Service kills man trying to access Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

The US President was not in at the time of the incident.
The US President was not in at the time of the incident.

FBI releases images of armed man in ski mask at Nancy Guthrie’s door

The photos released by US officials show a person wearing a face mask, gloves, backpack and what appears to be a gun holster.
The photos released by US officials show a person wearing a face mask, gloves, backpack and what appears to be a gun holster.

‘We believe our mum is still out there’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie pleads in latest video

Police said Mrs Nancy Guthrie had extremely limited mobility and could not have left her home unassisted.
Police said Mrs Nancy Guthrie had extremely limited mobility and could not have left her home unassisted.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.