A man died in a Rotorua geothermal lake on Jan. 12, 2026, after failing to resurface during a swim.

A New Zealand undocumented migrant, used as a money mule in a $3M tax scheme, reports threats, kidnapping, and assault after aiding authorities.

An LA officer, praised for stopping a 2023 stabbing at Bondi Beach, is undergoing cancer treatment and is on light duty.

A teen was shot in Fresno; suspect is still at large.

A fatal shooting at a Minneapolis ICE facility has intensified tensions over immigration enforcement.

A delayed airshow drew crowds in Florida amid ongoing security alerts and jail strain from immigration enforcement.

A jailed driver's latest bid for release was denied, continuing legal challenges over his sentence.

Leaked private content attributed to Preet Jatti and Jasi.bae circulates online, sparking debate over privacy and ethics, but authenticity and official details remain unconfirmed as of January 12, 2026.

A doctor was permanently banned for sexually exploiting a vulnerable patient, violating trust and breaching medical ethics.

A 2026 federal law targets violent or hateful religious preaching that incites imminent lawless action, expanding prosecution powers while protecting lawful religious expression.