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Verdict: Woman found guilty in ‘mushroom murder’ case

Erin Patterson now faces a life sentence, with a sentencing date yet to be set

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Patterson was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived the meal after a lengthy hospital stay.

Saudi Arabia arrests 17,863 illegal residents in a week

Among those detained were 10,746 violators of residency regulations

The coordinated inspections, conducted between June 26 and July 2, involved security forces working alongside various government agencies. Illustrative image.

Interstate drug network busted, 313kg ganja recovered

Operation marks significant breakthrough in fight against the narcotics trade

The investigation began with the seizure of 288 kg of ganja from two individuals, Mukesh and Rajesh, who had concealed the contraband in a truck’s cavity.

Saudi hikes fines for meter tampering to SR100,000

Regulator unveils sweeping amendments to its enforcement rules

Among the most notable amendments are steeper fines for tampering with electricity meters. Offenders now face penalties ranging from SR5,000 to SR100,000, depending on the breaker’s amperage capacity.

Keralite caregiver, employer found dead in Israel home

38-year-old caregiver’s death in Israel under investigation amid robbery claims

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Nehal Modi arrested in US on India’s request

Nehal Modi allegedly helped Nirav Modi launder funds during UK extradition case

Extradition proceedings begin for Nehal Modi in US

Man gouges wife’s eyes after sorcerer demands offering

The victim’s father said she refused her husband’s repeated ritual demands

Tunisian woman blinded by husband in ritual attack over ‘curse-breaking’ sacrifice

From Mogul to Monster? Sean Diddy 's trial explained

After an intense eight-week trial and three days of jury deliberation, verdict was mixed

US producer-musician Sean "Diddy" Combs

110kg narcotics shipment seized in UAE-Kuwait crackdown

Haul worth KD 1.15 million (approx. Dh 14 million) delivers major blow to drug network

Domestic help kills woman, teen son for yelling at him

He confessed, saying he acted in rage after being scolded

The man enraged by scolding commits double murder in Delhi

Iraq to pay stipend to beggars who quit street life

Initiative includes awareness campaigns to educate citizens on risks of organised begging

Kazem Al Atwani, Director of the Ministry’s Department of Media and International Relations, said that individuals apprehended during anti-begging campaigns will be assessed through field research and, if deemed eligible, granted a monthly stipend after signing a written pledge not to return to begging. Illustrative image.

Saudi Arabia uncovers major corruption cases

Nazaha arrests public sector workers over bribery, fake reports and misuse of resources

Among the more serious violations, a resident doctor at a government hospital was suspended for allegedly issuing fake sick leave reports and other fraudulent medical documents in exchange for bribes — a case uncovered in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Illustrative image.

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