New York state of mind for crime crackdown pledges
Politicians have drawn on New York-style crime prevention plans to resonate with voters at a state election as youth violence continues to make headlines.
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Mother cleared of killing son and daughter admits fraud
A woman once accused of killing her two adult children, including one with a drug-laced smoothie, has been sentenced for fraudulently accepting welfare.
Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad
Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of the man who shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas in 2009.
Cop got mum to write note to cover lie: colleague
After being caught using an online photo of a bunch flowers to ward off love rivals, Beau Lamarre-Condon concocted a lie with his mum, a court has been told.
Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping
A 17-year-old boy felt too vulnerable to have a shower after talkback titan Alan Jones allegedly kissed and groped him without consent, a judge has heard.
Co-pilot ‘planned FlyDubai attack before being hired’
A co-pilot who stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight in an alleged bid to crash the plane planned the attack before he worked for the airline, officials say.
Pushback over ‘Daniel’s Law’ identifying sex offenders
Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.
Andrew taking legal action police over search warrants
A UK court hearing will take place after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor requested a judge examine the lawfulness of search warrants that preceded his arrest.
Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges
Fitness influencer and former reality TV star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after being charged with domestic violence offences, including strangulation.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
Tennessee execution survivor on ventilator, unconscious
Christa Pike 's lawyers have provided the first detailed account of the extent of injuries she suffered during the failed attempt to execute her in Tennessee.
Alleged killer of UK MP charged over Farage terror plot
The man accused of killing Brexit Party MP Anne Widdecombe has also been charged over a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
‘Real change’ election pledge for One Nation
The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot flagged over ‘extremism’
The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe in a "terrorist attack".
‘Fighting for my life’: pilot recalls FlyDubai attack
An Indian pilot hailed as a hero says he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him and the FlyDubai flight began a steep descent.
Party hosts charged after police pelted with bottles
Two adults and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after glass bottles were thrown at officers at a party and two people were taken to hospital, police say.
Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows
A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.
Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police
Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.
Accused Russian spy faces court for first time
A dual citizen accused of attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia will remain in custody as prosecutors examine his electronic devices.
Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution
Christa Pike is still alive and in hospital, a day after she survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old classmate.
Police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in RAF Fairford probe
UK police say they have arrested a 27-year-old dual citizen in London while a second man has been questioned under caution in a probe of an air base incident.
Co-pilot underwent radical indoctrination: Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain of a Flydubai flight had been indoctrinated by Islamist ideology.
Muffled triple zero call played in cop’s murder trial
CCTV footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon laden with cleaning supplies and a triple zero call made during his alleged murders have been played to a jury.
Attacker’s motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight
The UAE and Israel are trying to learn why a co-pilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane.
Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban
The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states.
US state halts executions after woman survives attempt
Tennessee officials have been unable to put a woman to death after administering two doses of a lethal drug, prompting a pause on executions for the year.
‘Collision course’: men walk over fatal street fight
Two people have walked from court over their roles in a complex chain of events that resulted in a man being gunned down outside a family home.
Norway probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats
Norway has seen a major fallout over alleged connections between some of its politicians and diplomats to Jeffery Epstein, triggering police investigations.
UK PM links Iran to RAF Fairford air base ‘plot’
Intrigue remains surrounding events near RAF Fairford in England where five UK men in their 20s were arrested on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
‘Rusted water’ under surfboard bags at dead man’s home
A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.
Passengers overcame pilot trying to crash plane: Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Saudi authorities have arrested a co-pilot accused of stabbing a pilot on a Flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel.