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.
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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.
Epstein victims demand Congress force document release
Self-described victims of Jeffrey Epstein have rallied to demand Congress pass laws forcing the release of documents on the convicted sex offender.
Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued
A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.
Human remains found in missing man search
A search for a man who has been missing for almost two weeks has led to the discovery of human remains at one of several crime scenes being investigated.
Disused bowlo in Aboriginal hands after High Court win
An abandoned lawn bowls club will be passed to an Aboriginal land council, with a High Court decision set to ripple across numerous crown land leases.
Trail leads cops to boy, as Uber driver critical
An Uber driver is fighting for her life after being stabbed and left for dead, with a 16-year-old boy criminally charged over the attack.
Australia’s deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b
Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.
‘Super lab’: man denied bail after huge meth haul
A man has been accused of trying to flee overseas when police allegedly uncovered a drug "super lab" they claim could have produced $500 million worth of meth.
‘Promise to Jack’: parents warn about fatal knife crime
Hard truths about dabbling with deadly weapons are being delivered by the parents of slain teen Jack Beasley after an escalation in youth stabbings.
Grieving parents dismayed after driver goes free
The grieving parents of a boy killed when a woman drove through his school fence have called for legislative change to make sure drivers are held accountable.
US strikes vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela
The US has carried out a strike on a drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean that left from Venezuela and was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang.
ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking
The ABC has rallied against a proposed $350,000 penalty for illegally firing a journalist, arguing the decision arose from a "single inadvertent mistake".
Wife of accused cop-killer ‘present’ for shooting
Police have revealed the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman was present when he allegedly executed two officers in cold blood.
‘Immature’ superyacht worker avoids jail for kidnapping
A superyacht worker who abducted his ex-girlfriend in an "extremely terrifying" ordeal has been handed a three-year intensive correction order.
Newborn’s fatal heart defect mistaken for lung disease
An inquest into the death of a newborn in hospital has heard how pediatricians tried to save the baby's life but remained unaware of her heart condition.
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.
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.
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.
Prosecutor-turned-judge in firing line at Mokbel appeal
Lawyers for a drug kingpin have taken aim at a judge claiming he should have disclosed a police informer's status sooner when director of public prosecutions.
Public information about accused cop killer floods in
Police are sifting through a raft of information about an accused police killer after a public appeal for help, as the cost of the search raises questions.
Baby’s heart issue missed at ultrasound, coroner hears
Parents of a baby who died in hospital just hours after birth say they have faced an anxious two-year wait for answers over their daughter's death.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
‘Evil’ woman jailed for forcing women into sex slavery
A woman has been jailed for keeping two Thai women as slaves and forcing them to perform painful sex work every day for at least 12 hours.
Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices
An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in Aldi, which one expert says could lead to greater transparency and lower prices.
‘Endless grief’ for parents of boy run over at school
The parents of a young boy killed as he sat at a school picnic table have questioned why the killer driver only faces a careless driving charge.
‘People know’ hideout for fugitive alleged cop-killer
Investigators are urging anyone who might be helping fugitive Dezi Freeman to come forward and contact authorities, believing someone knows his whereabouts.
Manhunt for accused cop killer enters sixth day
Police say there have been several reported sightings of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman since he fled in dense bushland, though none have been confirmed.
Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs’ pay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.
‘Please surrender’: wife’s plea to accused cop killer
A man wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers is being urged to surrender by his wife and children.
Most of Trump’s tariffs are not legal, US court rules
An appeals court says Donald Trump had no legal right to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.