Legal team to meet Myanmar’s detained Suu Kyi soon
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, and her lawyers intend to visit her within days to discuss her next legal steps.
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Family calls for calm after riot over accused murderer
An alcohol ban has been enforced and rioters are being targeted in an outback town after violence erupted over an accused child murderer's arrest.
Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man
A man charged over the planned underworld execution of Gavin Preston has claimed he was not one of the gunmen who shot dead the gangland figure.
UK vows to tackle state-backed threats after stabbings
Britain's government is fast-tracking laws to pursue people who carry out threats for state-sponsored groups following the latest anti-Semitic attack in London.
‘No evidence’ superyacht operator’s son knew of cocaine
A superyacht tour operator's son has denied knowing about cocaine hidden in the hull of a cargo ship after a plot to retrieve the drugs went awry.
Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush
Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.
‘Snapped’: man to stand trial for cold case murder
Decades after Meaghan Louise Rose's body was discovered, a 73-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial for murder following a committal hearing.
Latham slammed with maximum fine for ‘obnoxious’ tweet
Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet.
Accused killer cop’s mum to remain behind bars for days
Having been charged with perverting the course of justice, Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother did not apply for bail in court and will remain in custody.
Rebel styles herself as ‘truth-teller’ amid film feud
Rebel Wilson claims she has been bullied and harassed for speaking up about an alleged sexual harassment complaint by the star of her directorial debut.
Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe
Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.
US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police
A suspect charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, authorities say.
Two Jewish men stabbed in terrorist incident: UK police
UK police say a stabbing of two men in north London is being treated as a terrorist incident.
Hundreds honoured in Wieambilla shooting bravery awards
Hundreds have been honoured for their bravery during the Wieambilla shootings and its aftermath including the two officers who survived the fatal ambush.
Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism
Rising racism, anti-Semitism and other challenges are undermining Australians' basic dignity, the Australian Human Rights Commission president warns.
Alleged killer cop’s mum accused of perverting justice
A women has been charged with perverting the course of justice after allegedly attempting to influence a witness in her son's high-profile double murder trial.
‘Scared for years’: child of cold-case murder accused
The child of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend decades ago claimed she was pressured to lie and support her father's alibi, a magistrate has heard.
Husband betrayed by ‘cruel’ wife who faked son’s cancer
A mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to raise thousands of dollars has been jailed for more than four years.
US DOJ indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over post
Ex-FBI head James Comey has been indicted again in a probe over a social media photo that officials say constituted a threat against US President Donald Trump.
Not OK to ‘loot a charity,’ Musk says at OpenAI trial
Elon Musk has told a court his lawsuit, which could reshape the development of artificial intelligence, is about defending the institution of charitable giving.
Fan club fed star’s whereabouts to Rebel in film feud
Rebel Wilson has revealed she was leaked information by a fan club dedicated to hating a producer at the centre of her blockbuster defamation fight.
Gasps as ex-charity worker avoids jail over abuse book
An author will be placed on the sex offenders register after penning a novel found to describe the sexual abuse of a child through explicit toddler role-play.
Children’s commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids
Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.
Police fatal shooting in farm gun battle ‘justified’
A man was shot four times and his vehicle was struck by dozens of police bullets after he drove at officers while armed with a rifle, a coroner has heard.
Tech ‘perfect storm’ needs ambitious online safety plan
Online safety advocates say a global push from governments is required to ensure tech companies design their products with the safety of citizens in mind.
Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
‘The worst’: Rebel claim over star’s alleged complaint
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has labelled a sexual harassment complaint from a lead actor in her directorial debut as the 'worst thing' that could have happened.
UK PM faces vote on Mandelson parliamentary probe
UK parliamentarians will vote on whether to refer the prime minister to an inquiry to consider if he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson's appointment as an envoy.
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Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits
The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.
Family’s ‘life sentence’ after carer murdered by friend
The family of a much-loved carer who was murdered by his friend and patient say they have been handed a life sentence following his brutal death.
King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting
King Charles is visiting the US, aiming to strengthen ties despite tensions over the Iran war and concerns over a shooting that likely targeted the president.