Delays ‘not outcome changing’ after refugee’s fall
A coroner has found a delay in consulting a neurosurgeon and an air ambulance's arrival after a refugee's ultimately fatal fall were not "outcome changing".
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Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11
At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.
Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict
A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.
Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on
A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.
‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead
An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.
Nepal’s PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.
Real-life ‘Succession’ ends with Lachlan taking control
The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.
‘My superhero’: touching funeral tributes for slain cop
Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.
‘Danger to public’: Neo-Nazi leader loses bid for bail
Dozens of supporters yelled "heil Australia" as their white nationalist leader was denied bail after a magistrate ruled he was a safety risk to the community.
Ex-reporter in child abuse material case seeks evidence
A former TV reporter with A Current Affair is in custody while charged with more than 60 offences of transmitting child sexual abuse material.
Venezuelan jets fly near US warship as cartel boat shot
Military tensions have risen in the Caribbean with Venezuelan jets flying near a US Navy destroyer after the Americans attacked a suspected cartel drug boat.
Search over as man’s missing head formally identified
Police have confirmed that a skull found in bushland has been formally identified as the remains of murder victim Julian Story, ending months of searching.
Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told
A businessman is facing trial on charges of conducting an unlawful lottery, over promotions with prizes worth millions of dollars.
Coles, Woolies staff stuck in mass underpayment case
A major supermarket failed to keep proper shift records and docked employees' pay for branded clothing, but four major underpayment lawsuits remain in limbo.
Trial delay for US man linked with Wieambilla shootings
A US man accused of telling an Australian family to show no mercy to police before two officers were shot has been given more time to prepare his legal defence.
Prison safety in focus after officer’s horrific abuse
The NSW government has plenty of work to do to implement all recommendations from a landmark inquiry into failures in the state's prison system.
Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers
The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.
Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters
Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from Apocalypse Now.
Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang ‘cancer’
With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".
‘Steve Irwin gene’: slain veteran cop’s bravery saluted
A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.
Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s
Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.
NZ father on the run for years shot dead by police
A father who disappeared into dense forest and was on the run for almost four years with his children has been shot and killed by police in New Zealand.
Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over ‘unlawful’ sacking
The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him.
Uber driver repeatedly stabbed fought back, court told
A teenager suffered "defensive injuries" in a struggle with a female Uber driver who was repeatedly stabbed in a shopping centre car park, a court has heard.
Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court
The Supreme Court could hear a Trump administration appeal of a lower court's ruling against tariffs that have become a pillar of US foreign policy.
Roberts-Smith’s appeal bid reaches end of the road
Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.
‘Lambo Guy’ outburst as unlawful lottery trial begins
In an outburst outside court, high-profile businessman Adrian Portelli says he "won't let them walk all over me" as he defends illegal lottery charges.
‘Shameful’: state takes out crime hotspot title again
A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.
Friend saw men hanging from plane amid skydive ‘chaos’
A young mechanic has become emotional while describing how he saw his friend dangling upside-down from a plane before a fatal skydiving fall.
Slain teen’s partner vows to ‘never forgive’ killers
The family of a 19-year-old man murdered by a father and son during a high-speed pursuit say his death has been the harshest life sentence possible.
Deaf, non-verbal man among ‘inexcusable’ Optus targets
Optus is hoping a court will approve a $100 million fine after it engaged in "unacceptable" sales tactics affecting Indigenous and disabled customers.