Vandalism

US drops Reflecting Pool case, admits damage due to botched work

US President Donald Trump had personally overseen the renovation of the Reflecting Pool, including the addition of an ‘American flag blue’ liner.

Doctor who damaged Japan temples, shrines by performing ‘anointings’ admits to own ‘delusion’

Traces of an oil-like liquid are seen at the Katori-Jingu Shrine in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture.

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

Former canoeist David “Davey” Hearn is facing a felony destruction of property charge after federal prosecutors alleged he intentionally damaged lining material at the bottom of the pool in June.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 02: U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. Pirro announced that former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged reflecting pool vandalism

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 02: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is fenced off in preparations for Independence Day fireworks on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. The "Salute to America" Freedom 250 Independence Day firework celebration on the National Mall will feature over 800,000 fireworks and will attempt to break a world record. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Washington’s Reflecting Pool to be drained again as algae, peeling paint appear after makeover

A duckling swims as cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC on June 22.

Trump, blaming alleged vandals, says Washington Reflecting Pool needs repairs

Trump did not provide evidence to support his allegation of vandalism.

Police probing after motorcycle from viral Sembawang crash pelted with eggs

Aftermath of the motorcycle covered with what appears to be raw eggs.

Israel’s top court condemns ultra-Orthodox attack on judge’s home

Israeli police disperse ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against conscription by blocking the entrance to Jerusalem, on June 1.

Foodpanda rider who wrote on wall outside customer’s unit remorseful, cleans up writing

A Foodpanda spokesperson said the platform also reached out to the customer directly to offer compensation.

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