Emergence of printed weapons complicates gun crackdown
As Australia grapples with an increasing number of guns on its streets, emerging technologies could be making it easier for criminals to access deadly weapons.
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Central bankers defend Fed’s Powell after Trump threat
Fed chair Jerome Powell has the backing of fellow central bankers from Europe to Australia after the Trump administration threatened him with criminal charges.
Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe
Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq
Doubt lingers over whether an underworld figure linked to Australia's illicit tobacco wars will be extradited after his Middle East drug trafficking arrest.
Man freed by High Court handed jail for visa breaches
A man sent to immigration detention after a string of violent offences and later freed by a High Court ruling has admitted breaching his new visa conditions.
Arrest warrant for man days after carer’s body found
A man is set to be extradited to Queensland over the alleged murder of his carer following an interstate arrest and high-speed chase.
Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked
Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.
Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge
A former lieutenant of Australia's neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the "rhetorical rape" of a politician.
Surgeons ‘took bribes’ for $2.8 million hospital sales
Two surgeons were allegedly offered secret 20 per cent commissions from a company to choose its medical implants when performing surgery at public hospitals.
Teacher’s alleged plot to ‘pimp’ out drugged children
A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.
Men fatally crushed at Eagle Farm in ‘safety failure’
An "egregious disregard for safety" led to the deaths of two construction workers crushed by concrete slabs at Eagle Farm Racecourse, a coroner has found.
Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the US Insurrection Act and send troops to quell persistent protests against immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Exploited worker’s death sparks anti-slavery calls
The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.
S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison on some charges related to his failed martial law decree.
Iran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown
Iran's security forces seem to have quelled the country's nationwide protests, residents and rights groups says, while fears of a US attack have retreated.
Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters
Firearms advocates have raised objections to a planned overhaul of the nation's gun restrictions, although the government insists changes won't impact shooters.
Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group
A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.
Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws
Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.
Pentagon readies troops for Minnesota deployment
US soldiers in Alaska are on standby to be deployed to the mid-western state of Minnesota, amid rising tensions after an ICE agent killed a woman.
‘Horrific’: pack of dingoes found near woman’s body
A woman's body has been found on an island with markings that indicate she was "interfered with" by dingoes but police will not speculate on her cause of death.
Potential drugs claim delays helicopter collision probe
A second round of coronial hearings into one of Australia's worst air disasters has been delayed for more than five months after a new witness came forward.
‘Deeply sad day’: leaders mourn Labor figure’s death
Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.
Motorcyclist charged after two police horses injured
A motorcyclist has been accused of accelerating into two police horses on the Gold Coast, with police releasing footage of the incident.
Green light for Invasion Day march despite protest ban
Controversial protest restrictions after the Bondi terror attack will continue for at least a fortnight but Invasion Day rallies will be allowed to go ahead.
Prince Harry says publisher’s actions left him paranoid
Prince Harry's lawyer says a newspaper publisher's methods of information-gathering left the Duke of Sussex "paranoid beyond belief".
‘Chilling’ protest ban extended over safety concerns
A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.
Ultimatum for Nazi accused after bid to leave country
A man accused of displaying Nazi symbols has sought removal from Australia rather than wait for deportation but prosecutors want him to stay and face charges.
Police slam door on international car theft syndicate
An international crime syndicate has been busted after dozens of Toyotas were stolen and shipped overseas in an alleged $8 million heist, police say.
PM vows quick answers after yielding to Bondi inquiry
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following weeks of pressure after the Bondi massacre.
US plan for Venezuela ‘stability, recovery, transition’
The US policy on Venezuela will end with a transition period preceded by stability and recovery, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
Son of slain filmmaker Reiner assigned new defence team
A judge has delayed Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing of his parents after his high-profile lawyer asked to be replaced.