South Africa criticised as 78 corpses pulled from mine
Rescuers have pulled 78 dead miners from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for months during a stand-off with authorities.
crime, law and justice
‘Tragic reminder’: 16yo dies in Xmas alcohol poisoning
A coroner has found the death of a 16-year-old boy after consuming more than a dozen drinks surrounded by family at a Christmas lunch could have been prevented.
S Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been questioned for hours by investigators after he turned himself in.
‘Political exercise’: dismay over youth crime laws
A rapid decision to alter youth justice laws following a supermarket stabbing could tempt other jurisdictions into similar crackdowns, an expert has warned.
Fatal bus crash case delayed by mechanical report
Prosecutors have yet to provide a full report into a crash allegedly involving a bus driver fatally pinning an 18-year-old female pedestrian against a wall.
NBL player to fight assault, choking charges
Suspended Cairns Taipans player Jackon Makoi has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and choking a woman more than a year ago.
South Korean police arrest impeached President Yoon
South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol is refusing to talk, investigators say, after the impeached leader was arrested for questioning over his declaration of martial law.
Aussie Chelsea striker Sam Kerr faces court in London
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court to set a date for her police officer harassment trial.
Queer group slams ‘slap on the wrist’ over Nazi salute
A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march.
South Korean president a no-show for impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of South Korea's president over declaring martial law has been adjourned after the nation's leader failed to attend its opening session.
Surgeon faces court over alleged confidentiality breach
An anti-corruption body has accused a neurosurgeon of disclosing that it required a person to appear at one of its hearings.
States defend ‘no body no parole’ from killer’s appeal
A man jailed for murdering two women, one of whom was never found, claimed in the High Court that having his parole blocked unlawfully altered his sentence.
Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing
A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.
‘Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash
The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.
Woman overturns casino ban over ‘unaffordable’ gambling
A woman was banned from a casino after spending more than half her income on gambling, but she argued her multi-million dollar inheritance gave her the means.
Woman shot in car faces ‘life-altering’ injuries
Detectives are appealing for people to come forward to help locate a white tow truck after a woman was shot in the back while sitting in a vehicle.
Unapologetic activist faces fate for office ‘liar’ tag
A climate activist who spray painted the word "liar" on the federal environment minister's electorate office says more politicians should be called out.
Man paroled over shooting at police admits drug stash
A man jailed for firing at a police woman after she shot him in the groin was later caught with drugs he intended to sell while on parole.
State you crime squad to swoop on youth crime areas
A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.
Hunt for vandals over ‘disgusting’ synagogue attack
Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.
Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges
A man has been remanded in custody, accused of kidnapping, torturing and murdering a 52-year-old man in an extortion attempt.
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas
Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.
Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge
Donald Trump's hush money sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.
Murder, torture charges over alleged fatal assault
A man will face court charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, torture and kidnapping after a "planned" attack that left a 52-year-old dead.
Court won’t halt Trump sentencing in hush money case
US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Man shot twice, tasered by police in ‘dynamic’ incident
Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.
Dictator’s daughter agrees to booze ban on flights
The glamorous daughter of ex-Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Sr has agreed not to drink alcohol on planes following an alleged drunken incident.
Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution
Flashing lights and a siren were used by shooters to stop a slain organised crime figure before he was sprayed with bullets.
Cold-case murder charge to be heard near body scene
The case of a man accused of killing his partner 27 years ago will return to court in a coastal town close to where police allege he committed murder.
More online drug sales would be ‘pure stupidity’: judge
A man accused of selling 285 types of cannabis seeds via his website has argued his first experience of jail has left him seeking a new path in life.
Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder
A man who allegedly evaded police across eastern Australia for 18 months has been extradited to face a murder charge over his partner's death in 1997.