Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID
Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing into his handling of the COVID pandemic.
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Man convicted of terrorism in Salman Rushdie stabbing
Already serving time on attempted murder charges, 28-year-old Hadi Matar has been convicted of terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
Young girl’s family baffled as ‘manic’ driver jailed
A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter.
Woman ‘exterminated’ and body dumped over theft claims
A woman received a disturbing phone call from her partner after he had planned to confront and tie up another woman he suspected of theft, a jury has heard.
Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments
Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.
Police sent to mum’s home hours before family tragedy
The search for a missing baby has been called off as police confirm the child's mother visited police the day before her body was found alongside her toddler's.
‘On holidays’: flatmate’s claim after mum went missing
A woman reported her mother missing after a housemate claimed she had taken a holiday but personal items had been left behind, a murder trial jury has heard.
Rapper’s alleged rape victim ‘enthusiastic and willing’
A woman who accused a British rapper of raping her after an Australian show went to a hotel for sex and was an enthusiastic participant, a jury has been told.
Family raise questions over cheerleader balcony death
Messages appear to demonstrate a cheerleader's relationship involved "surveillance-type behaviours" before she plunged to her death, a coroner has been told.
Energy giant took weeks to respond to major data breach
Almost one million Origin Energy customers are being warned about potential scam activity after their data was leaked in a suspected hack.
Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge
Pro-Palestine protesters are taking a state's new hate speech laws to the High Court, arguing a ban on two slogans unlawfully criminalises political speech.
Well-connected rapist’s identity to remain a secret
A prominent Melbourne identity has been found guilty of raping a younger woman but a gag order over his identity will remain in place to protect his safety.
‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back
Torres Strait Islanders have taken the federal government to court for a second time in a bid to secure climate change justice.
Woman ‘tied up and murdered’ after Mother’s Day dinner
A day before two friends allegedly violently ambushed a mother, one described her in derogatory terms and said he was "done with" her, jurors have heard.
‘Love bite’: rape-accused rapper denies violent sex
A British rapper accused of raping a fan after an Australian show says he didn't discuss sex before allegedly attacking a woman during sex.
Man ‘attempted to bribe’ with cash stuffed bag of tea
A man has been extradited to Queensland after being accused of trying to bribe an official for "business gain" with $20,000 that was hidden inside a bag of tea.
German police shoot dead suspect in Berlin Pride attack
Berlin police have shot dead a suspect being sought over a Pride parade attack in the German capital, authorities say.
‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet
A Greens senator has declared she will always stand up to bullies after a court confirmed she had been racially vilified by Pauline Hanson.
Germany hunts Islamist suspect after Pride ramming
A manhunt is ongoing in Germany after what officials are calling an Islamist attack in which a van hit Berlin Pride parade participants.
Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest
Ethical standards are investigating two police shootings in one state after a bystander was caught in the crossfire during an attempted arrest.
German leader condemns ‘heinous’ pride festival attack
Police have released a photograph of the suspected perpetrator of a vehicle attack on a gay pride parade in Berlin that's left one woman dead and 16 injured.
Two people shot by police after knives incident
Two people have been shot and injured by police after reports of a man armed with knives.
Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off
A 45-year-old man has been found dead in a garden shed after shooting at police officers called to a property on a domestic violence matter.
Stand-off after police officer shot at property
Police are engaging with a man after an officer was shot while responding to an incident at a property.
Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress
Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.
Sea World crash families tell of ‘loss beyond measure’
A fatal mid-air collision at a theme park has caused lifelong grief for families of victims and ongoing medical problems for survivors, a coroner has heard.
Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case
Detectives have doubled a reward and launched new forensic tests as they renew efforts to solve a brutal stabbing that has remained unsolved for decades.
Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine
A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.
Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Women ‘listed for sex’ on alleged AI deepfake posters
Detectives say a man hijacked women's faces for AI porn posters, advertising them for sex and leaving them humiliated, fearful and deeply distressed.
As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?
As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.