More charges in connection to body under tarp murder
Police have made another breakthrough in a murder investigation, extraditing a 33-year-old man back to the state where he has now been charged.
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US Justice Department releases more Epstein documents
The US Justice Department has published a new cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US judge rules out death penalty in Mangione case
A New York judgehas ruled out the possibility of the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, should he be convicted of killing an insurance executive.
Probe calling for ban of controversial chant panned
Slogans shouted at pro-Palestine protests are under scrutiny as a state moves to outlaw them after the Bondi massacre but critics say it curbs freedoms.
Thousands protest against ICE campaign across the US
Thousands of Americans have braved freezing conditions to demonstrate as the Department of Justice launches an investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape
A well-known charity founder has fronted court after being charged with more than 50 offences, including rape.
Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released
A former Australian prime minister has been named in newly released documents on Jeffrey Epstein, but he says those diary entries can't be taken on face value.
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of "good character" in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Epstein documents include probe emails about his death
US Justice Departments documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include emails between investigators about his death in 2019.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests
A day after thousands marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, Donald Trump has ordered them to stay away from protests.
Judge declines to halt Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.
Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges
A well-known charity founder has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations after he was charged with more than 50 offences.
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
An 18-year-old who was injured in the fire that tore through a Swiss bar one month ago has died, authorities say.
Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead
A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.
Venezuela opposition leader says transition unstoppable
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona has been freed in a prisoner release as opposition leader María Corina Machado says a political transition is unstoppable.
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE returns home
A five-year-old boy and his father are back home in Minneapolis after a judge ordered they be released from a US detention facility in Texas.
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
‘Extremely concerning’: Australia Day terror plot claim
A young man allegedly planned a Molotov cocktail attack for Australia Day celebrations in order to overthrow the government.
Three shot dead in regional town, gunman on the loose
Three people have been shot dead and another seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a regional town, with police urging residents to stay inside.
Gunman on the run after three people shot dead
Police have flooded a small country town to hunt for a gunman after a man and two women were shot dead.
Alleged gunman deemed ‘low risk’ before shooting spree
The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
‘Unlawful’ police powers ruling a win for protesters
A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.
‘Partisan warrior’ farewelled after tragic death
A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.
Family launches GoFundMe to bring teen’s body home
Tensions are mounting over how to manage a World Heritage island's tourist numbers and dingo population after a teenager's death.
Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer
Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.
Mangione appears in court in CEO killing case hearing
Luigi Mangione's US federal murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will begin with jury selection in early September, a judge says.
Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire
Italy's prime minister has called the decision to release a Swiss bar owner charged over a deadly fire an "insult" to the victims' families.
Tension mounts in Minneapolis after man shot dead
Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.
Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed
Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".
Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque
A man accused of posting threats and inciting violence against minority groups on Australia Day has been charged over an "abhorrent" message.