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.
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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.
US repatriates Bali bombers to Malaysia from Guantanamo
The Pentagon has transferred two Malaysian detainees who participated deadly 2002 Bali bombings from Guantanamo Bay military prison to their home country.
Molly Ticehurst’s alleged killer faces new sex charges
The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst will be mentally assessed as he faces new charges, a court has been told.
AGL weighs appeal of ‘significant’ $25m court penalty
An energy retailer is deciding whether to appeal a record court-imposed penalty in a case brought by the regulator for overcharging customers on welfare.
Brutal murderer jailed for killing wife in axe attack
Wife-killer Dinush Kurera will spend at least 30 years behind bars for murdering his estranged spouse Nelomie Perera in front of their children.
‘I hate him’: sad final words before acid-bath murder
A jealous, abusive husband has been jailed for murdering his young pregnant wife and trying to dissolve her body in a bath filled with hydrochloric acid.
Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving
Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.
Jail for man over ‘vile and protracted’ home invasion
A man has been jailed for six years after a violent home invasion in which a woman was tortured, with an accomplice allegedly threatening her with a gun.
‘Unwanted milestone’: family violence sparks crime high
Police are telling families to be alert in the lead-up to Christmas for signs of domestic violence in the wake of a shocking new report.
Ex-husband jailed for 20 years in French mass rape case
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape and imprisoned dozens of others in a landmark trial.
Mum says she reported pedophile 13 years before arrest
A police ethical investigation team is reviewing claims a mother reported abuse by one of Australia's worst pedophiles more than a decade before his arrest.
Cops accused of ‘victim-blaming’ over baby, dad deaths
Police were wrong to make submissions to an inquest into the deaths of a baby and her "dangerous" dad that could be read as victim-blaming, a coroner says.
Pelicot hopes French mass rape trial can change society
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape in a trial she called a "very difficult ordeal".
Release of Bali bombers ‘reopens old wounds and scars’
Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.
Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families
Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.
Accused Russian spy case delayed for months
A couple accused of spying on Australia for Russia will remain in custody as their case faces more delays, with evidence to be translated from another language.
‘Cruel’ murderer who breached protection order jailed
Convicted killer James William Pualic will spend up to 24 years and six months behind bars for the "cruel and vicious" murder of his former partner.
Tears as whistleblower who exposed pedophile cleared
A whistleblower has burst into tears after she was acquitted following allegations she leaked information about one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Accused Christmas market killer held on murder charges
The man accused of ramming his car into a crowded Christmas market in Germany has been charged with five counts of murder and multiple other serious offences.
Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty
The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.