Epstein documents include probe emails about his death
US Justice Departments documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include emails between investigators about his death in 2019.
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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests
A day after thousands marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, Donald Trump has ordered them to stay away from protests.
Judge declines to halt Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.
Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges
A well-known charity founder has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations after he was charged with more than 50 offences.
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
An 18-year-old who was injured in the fire that tore through a Swiss bar one month ago has died, authorities say.
Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead
A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.
Venezuela opposition leader says transition unstoppable
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona has been freed in a prisoner release as opposition leader María Corina Machado says a political transition is unstoppable.
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE returns home
A five-year-old boy and his father are back home in Minneapolis after a judge ordered they be released from a US detention facility in Texas.
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
‘Extremely concerning’: Australia Day terror plot claim
A young man allegedly planned a Molotov cocktail attack for Australia Day celebrations in order to overthrow the government.
Three shot dead in regional town, gunman on the loose
Three people have been shot dead and another seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a regional town, with police urging residents to stay inside.
Gunman on the run after three people shot dead
Police have flooded a small country town to hunt for a gunman after a man and two women were shot dead.
Alleged gunman deemed ‘low risk’ before shooting spree
The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
‘Unlawful’ police powers ruling a win for protesters
A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.
‘Partisan warrior’ farewelled after tragic death
A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.
Family launches GoFundMe to bring teen’s body home
Tensions are mounting over how to manage a World Heritage island's tourist numbers and dingo population after a teenager's death.
Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer
Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.
Mangione appears in court in CEO killing case hearing
Luigi Mangione's US federal murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will begin with jury selection in early September, a judge says.
Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire
Italy's prime minister has called the decision to release a Swiss bar owner charged over a deadly fire an "insult" to the victims' families.
Tension mounts in Minneapolis after man shot dead
Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.
Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed
Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".
Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque
A man accused of posting threats and inciting violence against minority groups on Australia Day has been charged over an "abhorrent" message.
Remote town tip-off in search for accused triple killer
Police are searching farms and homes over a vast area as they respond to a potential sighting of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram.
Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release ‘understandable’
Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where a deadly fire broke out.
Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies
Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions.
Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis
Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.
US Supreme Court yet to issue ruling on Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court has yet to decide on a dispute over the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to paper: lawyer
Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has "endured a sustained campaign of attacks against him for having had the temerity to stand up to" tabloid newspapers.
Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife
A father-of-four is facing 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to his wife's murder after she was found stabbed to death in their back yard.
Man accused of revealing sex offender details gets bail
A man accused of abusing a newly legalised ability to access a list of child sex offenders has appeared in court after allegedly disclosing sensitive details.