Author: info@thewitness.com.au
New York: A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.In a written decision, Judge Gregory Carro said that although there is no doubt that the killing was not an ordinary street crime, New York law doesn’t consider something terrorism simply because it was motivated by ideology.Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan state court in New York on Tuesday.Credit: AP“While the defendant was clearly expressing an animus toward UHC, and the health care industry generally, it…
India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube celebrate winning against Pakistan in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 14, 2025.— ReutersFederal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar criticised the Indian cricket team for refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players after India’s victory in the Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday, calling the act an example of politicising the sport. “A nation which is morally bankrupt and which has no values will always resort to this kind of theatrics in sports when you [India] can’t win in the military field,” Tarar said while speaking at an event organised by the…
Video: Free internet speed boost set for most NBN usersFree internet speed boost set for most NBN usersWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAlmost 10 million Australian NBN homes are set for a dramatic upgrade to their internet connection at no extra cost.September 16, 2025 — 6.42pm
Lyons attempted to ask another question about a $US2 billion deal between the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family and World Liberty Financial, a crypto company set up by the Trumps and the family of Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.The president moved on to another reporter, pointed a finger at Lyons and told him: “Quiet.”Lyons is a veteran journalist and foreign correspondent who has held senior roles across print and television at The Sydney Morning Herald, News Corp, Nine and the ABC. He was asking questions for an ABC Four Corners investigation into the business activities of Trump and his family…
Jennifer Lopez shows off transformation for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Jennifer Lopez’s latest transformation has fans seeing double, and mistaking her for another pop icon.The singer and actress, 56, shared behind-the-scenes photos from her upcoming role in Kiss of the Spider Woman, but instead of sparking only excitement for the October 10 release, her platinum blond makeover set off a wave of comparisons to Gwen Stefani.In the Instagram selfies, Lopez posed in a retro-inspired wig with voluminous curls pulled into a high ponytail, tied off with a pale pink headband. Paired with crimson lips, glossy red nails, and soft…
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan (left) and Bangladesh’s Litton Das at the toss for their ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 16, 2025. — Facebook/@AsianCricketCouncilBangladesh decided to bat first after winning the toss against Afghanistan in the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.Playing XIsBangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin AhmedAfghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim…
iew of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane. — APP/FileKARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) posted a pre-tax profit in the first half of 2025, its highest in nearly two decades, a company source said.PIA, part of PIA Holding Company, recorded a pre-tax profit of Rs11.5 billion in the six months to June, compared with the same period in 2024 when it remained in a loss before taxes and only managed a rare annual profit through deferred tax adjustments. Net profit for the current half year stood at Rs6.8 billion.The disclosure comes as Islamabad presses ahead with a fresh attempt…
Video: Model charged over fatal Melbourne hit and runModel charged over fatal Melbourne hit and runWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerA 40-year-old model has been charged over a fatal hit-and-run crash in Melbourne.September 16, 2025 — 6.43pm
North Melbourne’s Jy Simpkin is the latest AFL captain with an uncertain future at his club, after the skipper made plain his unhappiness at a lack of midfield time.Simpkin’s management declined to comment on whether he would explore a trade. No formal request for a trade has been made.North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin wants to spend more time in the midfield.Credit: Getty ImagesSimpkin, 27, expressed a wish for more time in the midfield on multiple occasions within the football department during 2025, and sources familiar with the situation – speaking confidentially – said this wish for more midfield time was…
Video: SA Police investigates employee’s posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassinationSA Police investigates employee’s posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassinationWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerA serving South Australian police officer has become the centre of an investigation into social media posts celebrating the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.September 16, 2025 — 7.13pm