‘Bury me in the pines’: harrowing serial killing claims
A judge is considering his verdict after a marathon trial in South Australia's first alleged serial killing case in more than 20 years.
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Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke
An early morning blaze at a mattress store has been brought under control as police and arson detectives begin investigating the suspicious fire.
South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon’s arrest
South Korean protesters have braved the cold to demand impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's ouster as authorities prepare to renew their efforts to detain him.
Woman found dead after house destroyed by fire
Police are investigating after a 71-year-old woman was found dead inside a house that caught fire.
S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis
Key aides of impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol including his chief of staff and national security advisor have tendered their resignations.
Death toll rises to 15 from New Orleans truck attack
The death toll from a deliberate truck crash in New Orleans has risen to 15, according to officials.
Ten killed in Montenegro shooting, gunman dies
Montenegro is in three days of mourning after a gunman shot dead 12 people, including two children, after a brawl at a restaurant.
Fiji ‘tarnished’ after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS
Authorities don't believe an army veteran was acting alone when he rammed a truck flying the Islamic State flag into New Orleans revellers, killing 15 people.
Man released without charge after woman falls to death
A man is free to return home after being arrested in connection to the death of a woman who fell from his balcony.
Investigation as child’s body found after caravan fire
An investigation is under way after the body of a child was found following a caravan fire.
‘We are safe’: worry after air crew allegedly attacked
Alleged attacks on two Australian flight crews in Fiji has left locals worried about the impact the news would have on tourism for the Pacific nation.
New Orleans killer backed IS, slammed music and alcohol
A man who ploughed a truck into New Orleans revellers was "100 per cent inspired" by Islamic State and had made recordings condemning music and alcohol.
Man denied bail on warrant for woman’s suspected murder
Police are seeking the extradition of a man who allegedly evaded a murder warrant for almost 18 months before finally facing court.
Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot
Two brothers accused of murdering a woman on a suburban street were questioned and released without charge before they fled interstate, police say.
Second man arrested after police car shot in pursuit
A second man has been arrested at an airport over an alleged shooting during a police pursuit following an attempted home invasion.
Youth crime ‘revolving door’ as dozens of kids arrested
A debate over youth crime has fired up again after dozens of young people were arrested over armed robberies, car thefts and burglaries over the new year break.
Festival drug arrests as pill testing trial starts
One person has suffered a drug overdose at a festival hosting the start of a pill testing trial, while two men have been charged for trafficking.
Charges laid after police shot at in suburban pursuit
Charges have been laid after shots were fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit, sparked by an apparent botched gangland hit.
Court approves arrest of impeached South Korean leader
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces detention after a court issued a warrant for his arrest.
Knife-wielding man Tasered and shot by police
A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police following allegations he threatened officers with a fishing knife at a suburban business.
Accused getaway driver charged after targeted murder
A gunman remains at large after police charged his associate for not revealing his identity after he allegedly shot dead a man in his driveway.
‘Domino effect’ could unlock national sex offender list
A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.
Trump loses appeal of E Jean Carroll defamation verdict
US President-elect Donald Trump has lost his appeal of the multi-million dollar E Jean Carroll defamation verdict.
Latham fights for right to repeat ‘disgusting’ MP claim
A court has been asked to permanently restrain Mark Latham from again uttering a defamatory and sexually explicit remark about a political rival.
Drug driver jailed for ‘abrupt, cruel’ killing of teen
The parents of a 16-year-old girl killed by a drugged-up drunk driver, who has been jailed for 14 years, are "furious" her life was tragically cut short.
‘Whitewash’: doubt cast over fixes for ‘rotten’ CFMEU
Measures may not be strong enough to weed out construction sector criminality after revelations of bikie and organised crime figures infiltrating the CFMEU.
Woman accused of hit-and-run murder granted bail
A woman has been granted bail in Brisbane Supreme Court after being accused of the "disturbing" hit and run murder of her partner's ex-girlfriend.
‘Hunting season’: soldier’s words on alleged war crime
After committing an alleged war crime by murdering an Afghan civilian, an Australian special forces trooper boasted of having a "good day" in the field.
No methanol or illicits detected in cocktail, Fiji says
Forensic testing of cocktail ingredients at a Fijian resort where seven people fell ill with suspected poisoning has found no evidence of methanol.
‘Drugs are illegal’: premier’s warning over test trial
Drug takers are being warned they could still be arrested despite a state government waving through a pill-testing trial at music festivals over the summer.