Crime

Could double jeopardy end Luigi Mangione's New York state murder case? - explainer

After Luigi Mangione pled guilty to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he faces state charges as well, which his lawyers say amounts to double jeopardy.

Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026.
ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

An investigator works at the World War II Memorial, after the pool was reportedly vandalized with soap and graffiti in Washington, DC, US, August 13, 2026.

Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial

Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026.

Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case


Man arrested for threats after bullets, knives, and red X's placed at banks, supermarket

According to Walla, a bullet was found attached to the front door handle at the Bat Yam bank and at Rami Levy, while knives were stuck in the front door of the Tel Aviv branch of Mizrahi Bank.

A Bank Mizrahi in Tel Aviv.

Israeli lawyer arrested after allegedly smuggling drugs to inmate during prison visit

According to the allegations, the lawyer arrived for a meeting with a prisoner she represents and attempted to hand over the suspected drugs during the meeting.

Police at the scene of where a well-known lawyer was murdered in apparent targeted killing at Rishon Lezion office.

Well-known Israeli singer arrested on domestic violence charges, name not yet released

The arrest follows the suspension of right-wing activist and musician Yoav Eliasi from his position as commander of a Tel Aviv District rapid response squad.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Sports instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting residents with disabilities

Security cameras at a facility for children with disabilities allegedly captured a sports instructor committing indecent acts against several female residents during a covert police investigation.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Terror infiltration warning in Ofarim lifted after suspected car thief arrested

According to the IDF, a suspected car thief broke through the checkpoint while attempting to flee security forces before exiting the vehicle and being apprehended while trying to escape on foot.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Three Israelis arrested for transporting Palestinians accused of illegally entering country

The arrests all occured on major Israeli highways as the drivers were transporting the Palestinians.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Mexico arrests ex-governor over alleged destruction of evidence in 2014 student case

The ​remains of three victims have since been positively ​identified, but the others have yet to be found.

Guerrero's state governor Angel Aguirre gestures while speaking during a press conference at the Flag Museum in Iguala, Guerrero state, Mexico on October 11, 2014. The case of 43 Mexican students missing since an attack by gang-linked police took another grim turn earlier this week with the discover

Eldar Dayan's body found near Petah Tikva after three weeks of searching, police confirm

Dayan’s family said it learned that a body had been found through media reports rather than directly from police.

Eldar Dayan.

Israel Police find body near Petah Tikva during search for missing Eldar Dayan

The mother of missing 23-year-old Eldar Dayan arrived at the scene, pleading to police to "take her to the child" and allow her to see the remains for identification purposes.

Israeli authorities search for a body near the Yarkon Interchange in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 6, 2026

Police probe suspected grenade attack on Tel Aviv residential building

An explosion heard across northern Tel Aviv was caused by a suspected fragmentation grenade thrown at a residential tower, according to Hebrew media reports.

Illustrative: Hand grenade -  A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.