Police search for absconding prisoner
Queensland police and correctional services are searching for a man convicted of armed robbery who has escaped from prison.
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Several people killed in attack in southern Germany
Police say several people are dead following an attack in the town of Lautlingen in southern Germany.
Biden to call for unity over Trump’s shooting
President Joe Biden is set to address the US public after a Situation Room briefing about the apparent assassination attempt on his predecessor, Donald Trump.
Trump survives assassination attempt
Donald Trump's campaign says he's doing well after what authorities dubbed an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Advice sought on ‘abhorrent’ alleged union crime links
The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.
Trump vows to push on after assassination attempt
Donald Trump is headed for Milwaukee on Sunday, where Republicans will formally make him their presidential nominee, after he survived an assassination attempt.
Biden calls for unity over Trump’s shooting
US President Joe Biden has flagged he will give an address to the American people from the Oval Office following the Trump shooting incident.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
Lehrmann one of Australia’s most hated men, lawyer says
Media "harassment" has forced Bruce Lehrmann to move interstate and left him unable to defend himself in a $20,000 property dispute, a tribunal has been told.
Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion ‘war zone’
Ex-Wallabies star Toutai Kefu's family home resembled a "war zone" after a confrontation with two teenagers who broke in early one morning armed with knives.
Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office
A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.
Flatmate arrested over woman’s share house killing
Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.
New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
Share house stabbing murder ‘very distressing’ scene
A man will remain in custody charged with murder over the stabbing death of a female housemate, who he had been living with for as little as two weeks.
‘Profound responsibility’ for new victims’ commissioner
Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Alleged threat to PM’s family by terror plot accused
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears while revealing the manifesto of a teen terror suspect allegedly included threats towards his family.
‘Got what he deserved’: boyfriend guilty of murder
The family of Maryam Hamka say they are relieved a Supreme Court jury found Toby Loughnane guilty of her murder.
Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner
Prisoners should be kept in watch houses for a maximum of 72 hours, not 21 days, says a coroner following an inquest into the deaths of two women in custody.
Scam takes millions of dollars from hundreds of victims
A crime syndicate has allegedly duped hundreds of Australians into sending it millions of dollars using sophisticated scams.
Young driver who killed tourist ‘feels sick’ over crash
A 27-year-old woman whose negligent driving caused the death of a tourist has good prospects for rehabilitation and feels sick over the crash, her lawyer says.
‘Fire in belly’: call for home invasion sentence appeal
An attorney-general is seeking advice on whether to appeal sentences handed to teens who attacked a former national rugby star's family in a home invasion.
US top court raises bar for Jan 6 obstruction charge
The US Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against Donald Trump.
Man charged with domestic violence murder in rural town
A man will face court after he was charged with the alleged stabbing murder of a woman at a property in a rural town in Queensland's north.
Silent Assange’s presence felt as lawyer takes stage
Julian Assange, who has not spoken publicly since release, is yet to comment on his plans after five years of solitary confinement in jail.
Police DV murder response probed as man refused bail
It took police almost an hour to respond to a call for help as a woman lay dying on the floor of a home in northern NSW.
Australia can do the ‘right thing’ in new press fight
Australia should join a new press freedom fight after a Hong Kong businessman was jailed during a crackdown on civil liberties, Julian Assange's lawyer says.
Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading a warrant for his arrest.
Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai
Australia is being urged to back a campaign for the release of newspaper founder Jimmy Lai after Julian Assange won his bid for freedom.
Ex-presidents do have some immunity: US Supreme Court
Hopes of a pre-election trial on charges Donald Trump plotted an insurrection were dimmed when the US Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity.
US Supreme Court due to rule on Trump’s immunity bid
Donald Trump is due to find out whether his bid for immunity in the criminal case involving his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result is successful.