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Murder/Manslaughter

Son of James Handy’s girlfriend charged with actor’s murder

If convicted for the murder of James Handy (pictured), the suspect faces up to 26 years in prison.
If convicted for the murder of James Handy (pictured), the suspect faces up to 26 years in prison.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 6, 2026

Demonstrators holding signs early on June 6 reading, "Rerun election", outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO: REUTERS
Demonstrators holding signs early on June 6 reading, "Rerun election", outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO: REUTERS

US V-P Vance blames Britain’s handling of student’s murder on migrant ‘invasion’

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters after his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 28, 2026 on his return from Colorado where he attended the 2026 graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. (Photo by Matt Rourke / POOL / AFP)
US Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters after his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 28, 2026 on his return from Colorado where he attended the 2026 graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. (Photo by Matt Rourke / POOL / AFP)

Veteran US actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles

Handy was found unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.
Handy was found unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.

US criticises ‘two-tiered policing’ over Britain murder case

Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2.
Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2.

British PM Starmer says Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder

The case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was put in handcuffs by the police as he lay mortally wounded after being stabbed, has become highly politicised in the UK.
The case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was put in handcuffs by the police as he lay mortally wounded after being stabbed, has become highly politicised in the UK.

British PM calls for calm after protests over handcuffing of dying student

A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.
A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.

Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy

Norwegian teen, hired by Swedish crime group used by Iran, planned UK murder, London court told

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Gabriel Wessman, Director of Rosersberg Prison, unlocks a cell being rebuilt to house teenage offenders in Rosersberg Prison, near Stockholm, Sweden, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little
Gabriel Wessman, Director of Rosersberg Prison, unlocks a cell being rebuilt to house teenage offenders in Rosersberg Prison, near Stockholm, Sweden, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little

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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.