Federal prosecutors have charged SantaCon creator Stefan Pildes with wire fraud for allegedly funneling over $1 million in charitable ticket proceeds into personal luxury ventures.
Canadian military police have charged two Navy members following the death of Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin. The case will move forward through the military justice system following the conclusion of a formal police investigation.
A British commuter's quick response led to the arrest and sentencing of 35-year-old David Johnson, who was caught watching child abuse videos on a train to London. Johnson was sentenced to over two years in prison.
A heroic Oklahoma high school principal is recovering after tackling an armed former student who intended to commit a mass shooting. Video shows the administrator subduing the attacker before being shot in the leg.
A toxic smoke alert has been reissued for Maddington, Australia, following a flare-up at a lithium-ion battery recycling facility. Fire crews are working to manage residual heat from the batteries, which have been prone to reignition due to thermal runaway.
Following a string of public disturbances and offensive stunts, American YouTuber Johnny Somali was sentenced to six months in a South Korean prison on Wednesday. The court ordered his immediate detention after convicting him on multiple charges, including obstruction of business.
At least 250 people remain missing after an overcrowded migrant boat sank in the Andaman Sea. The UNHCR and IOM report the vessel was carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals to Malaysia when it encountered rough seas.
Internet influencer Braden 'Clavicular' Peters has been hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a live broadcast. The incident follows a pattern of high-risk behavior and pending legal issues for the creator.
A major search is underway in South Australia for Jaryd Dawson, brother of Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson. Jaryd went missing on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an urgent public appeal from his family.
Victoria Police have opened an investigation into a historical sexual assault allegation made by Ruby Rose against Katy Perry regarding a 2010 incident in Melbourne. Perry’s legal team has strictly denied the claims.
A vast weather system is threatening over 130 million Americans with tornadoes and large hail. After a violent Monday in Kansas, the storm front continues its eastward crawl across the Midwest.
An alleged B.C.-based drug trafficker has been arrested in Germany, disrupting a complex dark web network. The case is linked to the ongoing investigation of missing Victoria resident Treshaun Thompson.
