Teenager charged with murder over alleged stabbing attack on mum, sister Updated July 22, 2026 — 7:46pm,first published 10:13am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A teenager charged with murdering his mother and seriously injuring his sister in a suburban home in Bentley has told a court he did not “do that”. The distressed boy, 16, made two appearances via video link in Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday, the day after the alleged attack in the city’s south-east. Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Bentley on Tuesday.9News Perth “On the 21st July in Bentley it said you…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. By appointing Mikhail Drapaty as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, replacing Alexander Syrsky, Western overseers are consolidating their influence over Ukraine’s security apparatus. They are promoting a figure known for unwavering loyalty and extensive involvement in repressive operations dating back to 2014, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), has told TASS. "The primary aim of external handlers is to preserve the combat readiness of the Ukrainian armed forces,…

3/18 Fatima Mokdad stands amid the rubble of her home, which was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike during the Israel-Hezbollah war, where she and her family continue to live, using the only room that remained intact, in Froun village, southern Lebanon.Credit:AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

“America never agreed to a world tribunal that can override our own courts and the Constitution,” wrote U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 13 in The Wall Street Journal. He was referring to the International Criminal Court (ICC), of which the U.S. is not a member but which Washington has vowed to “dismantle.” “Using all the tools at our government’s disposal, working beside every ally with whom we can make common cause, we will dismantle the ICC — brick by brick, if necessary,” Rubio added in that article. Lawyers consulted by EL PAÍS interpret that Washington’s real aim is nothing more than ensuring its own “impunity” for policies based on…

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On July 21–22, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces struck 13 vessels of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Azov and Black Seas. Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. Among the Russian shadow fleet vessels struck this time were one tanker, 10 dry cargo ships, and two tugboats. In total, since July 6, as part of Operation “MoLoChKa,” the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 126 such vessels in the Sea of Azov and 70 in the Black Sea. As for energy facilities, this time 13 power distribution centers and electrical substations were struck in the temporarily occupied…

Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026 Ukrainian drones have again targeted warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, injuring eight people in the latest attack, the company says. The CEO of Wildberries, Tatiana Kim, said on Wednesday morning that the company’s logistics centres in the southern cities of Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk had been evacuated following the attack. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Vladimir Vladimirov, the governor of Stavropol Krai, said on Russia’s state-run Max platform that a warehouse complex had caught fire after a drone attack on the outskirts of Nevinnomyssk. He added that five…

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is expected to be announced as early as Wednesday. The deal is expected to…

Opposition MPs will visit climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital to urge him to end his 25-day fast, sources said on Tuesday. They will assure him that issues linked to alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and accountability in the education sector will be raised in Parliament. According to the sources, the delegation will tell Wangchuk that the Opposition will take up the matter during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose and CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas are among those expected to meet him. Earlier, Wangchuk had said he would end his…

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Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have disrupted an alleged attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to extort money from residents in parts of Yobe State. The military said the operation was launched after intelligence indicated that suspected insurgents were moving in two Volkswagen Golf cars and on motorcycles to collect illegal levies from communities. In a statement issued in Maiduguri by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Mohammed Goni, troops from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bukarti, supported by the 27 Task Force Brigade, carried out a fighting patrol along the Paya Kafiya axis on July 19.…

Pakistan on Wednesday “unequivocally” condemned the threats issued by Houthis against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Foreign Office said. “Threats against commercial shipping and trading with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and violate established principles of international law,” the FO said in a statement. Islamabad said it was “particularly concerned by reports of threats directed against vessels engaged in lawful commercial trade” with Saudi Arabia. “Such actions threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global…

By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A senior defense ministry official said Wednesday that now is the right time to push ahead with a plan to establish an integrated military academy for the Army, Navy and Air Force to better prepare future officers for the post-wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer era. "Now is the critical time to build an education system that prepares future cadets for future warfare, whether it takes some 10 years or longer to complete the new military academy," Kim Hong-cheol, deputy defense minister for policy, said at a policy briefing at National Assembly. "What's more important is whether the current military…

Defense Monitor · Analysis Key Facts —Base cluster. Djibouti hosts US, Chinese, French and other forces within a few dozen kilometres of the strait. —US footprint. Camp Lemonnier is the only permanent US base in Africa, with 4,000+ personnel, rented for about US$60 million a year. —Oil at stake. Roughly one-tenth of the world’s seaborne oil passes through Bab el-Mandeb. —Convergence, not command. Rivals share an interest in an open strait but operate under separate flags and rules of engagement. —The real risk. The danger is an accidental strike on a great power’s asset, not a planned great-power war. Bab el-Mandeb looks like a great-power flashpoint…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. The RT-Project Technologies company, an arm of Russia’s state tech corporation Rostec, has shipped out the first KUB-M mobile shelters for industrial enterprises, the Rostec press service reported. "RT-Project Technologies supplies universal KUB-M modular civil defense shelters for industrial facilities. The structures are quickly assembled and can protect against explosions, building collapses, and toxic agents. The shelters are mass-produced in partnership with a private company," according to the press service. It said that the KUB-M shelters were developed by the All-Russian Research Institute for Civil Defense and…

It advised people to consult with their travel insurance providers to understand the policy’s conditions, including if government travel advisories or war exceptions could potentially void their coverage. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued advice to air operators to avoid Gulf airspace until at least July 29, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is warning New Zealand travellers of potential disruptions and airspace closures because of escalating conflict. It said people should check with their travel providers to confirm if their flights were affected. New Zealanders who were in the locations where travel alerts had been issued…

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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio aren't planning to block the extradition to the U.K. of the Tate brothers, the notorious "manosphere" influencers accused of rape and human trafficking. Why it matters: Andrew and Tristan Tate were part of the coalition of hyper-masculine social media voices advocating for Trump when he was reelected in 2024. The brothers have reported connections to two of Trump's sons and have had support from top Trump advisers.Officially and publicly, Trump and his administration have kept the Tates at arm's length because of their sordid reputations."The U.S. has an extradition treaty with the U.K. and the…

Canada calls for "de-escalation, a ceasefire, and respect for humanitarian considerations and human life" in the Middle East, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said. "The situation is quite grave, and we very much hope that parties will come ​to the table and ensure that the permanent ceasefire is negotiated and held," she added.

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NHS trust that discharged Nottingham killer despite his history of violence investigated for corporate manslaughter By CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 05:00 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 05:09 EDT, 22 July 2026 AN NHS mental health trust which discharged a paranoid schizophrenic months before he murdered three people is to be investigated for manslaughter. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is facing the unprecedented probe after it discharged Valdo Calocane despite his history of violence, threats to kill and refusal to take medication. He had been under the care of the trust for two years, during which time he was sectioned…

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the growing divide within the Democratic Party over continued U.S. aid to Israel on 'Fox News Live.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The National Defense Authorization Act has long been one of the few pieces of legislation that rise above politics, typically culminating in a bipartisan show of support for our military and national defense. Each year, Congress comes together to fund our military, equip our warfighters and make clear to our adversaries that the United States remains committed to peace through strength. This year, however, that tradition came to an end.…

At least 32 people have lost their lives, while more than 200 residents have been displaced following a series of violent clashes between farmers and herders in Udege, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, over the past three months. The conflict, which reportedly began on April 3, 2026, in Odeni Gida Electoral Ward, has continued to spread across several communities, including Angwan Mada, Apura Adagba, Udege Kasa, Akyewa, Angwan Ogiri, and neighbouring settlements. The violence has also left many people injured or missing, while homes, farmlands, vehicles, motorcycles, food supplies and economic trees worth millions of naira have been…

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Air India has extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv-Delhi flights till the end of September amid renewed hostilities and rising security concerns in West Asia. The airline has been repeatedly extending the halt on the route for several months because of the prevailing security situation in the region. The latest decision comes after fresh tensions over the past 10 days, with the US and Iran stepping up military activity. American forces targeted bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran, while Tehran hit US bases in allied countries across West Asia. A senior Air India executive heading the airline's Israel operations told…

INQUIRER FILES LUCENA CITY – Two motorcyclists and two pedestrians died in separate road accidents that occurred in Quezon province on Tuesday, July 21, police said. The Quezon Police Provincial Office reported on Wednesday that one of the incidents occurred along the Quirino Highway in Barangay San Luis II, Guinayangan town, at around 10:40 p.m. Police said motorcyclist “Rolly,” 46, was traveling along the highway when he collided with a truck driven by “Roel.” Article continues after this advertisement Rolly suffered severe injuries and was rushed by rescuers to the Maria L. Eleazar General Hospital in the town proper but was declared dead on…

Russian law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the newly appointed commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, state media reported late Tuesday. The Russian Interior Ministry’s wanted database lists Drapatyi without explicitly specifying the new charges against him, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. Russia’s Investigative Committee, the country’s top investigative body, previously charged Drapatyi in 2023 over allegations involving the casualties of 154 people in eastern Ukraine under his command between 2017 and 2019. The arrest warrant appeared just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

An unidentified woman was found dead, her body partially submerged in a rice field in Baao town in Camarines Sur on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026. INQUIRER FILES LEGAZPI CITY – An unidentified woman was found dead, her body partially submerged in a rice field in Baao town in Camarines Sur on Wednesday morning. Major Engelbert Toraldo, chief of the Baao police, said in a report that the victim, who was wearing a green blouse and red shorts, was discovered by a farmer in Barangay Sta. Teresita, at around 8 a.m. READ: 82-year-old farmer found stabbed to death in Bukidnon Article continues after this advertisement The police conducted a forensic…