Danish airport reopens after further drone activity
Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.
crime, law and justice
France’s Sarkozy jailed for five years in Gaddafi case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of a key charge in his trial for alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya.
Grieving mum asks doctors to ‘truly listen’ to parents
Doctors must trust concerned parents when they bring sick children in for help, a mother says after a coronial finding on her three-year-old daughter's death.
Foolish way two anti-Semitic vandals fled their crime
Two men have admitted painting a series of anti-Semitic slurs on cars and a famed chef's restaurant, and torching a vehicle during a night of terror.
‘Zero to 100’: alarm over violent youth crime surge
A "perfect storm" is being blamed for a crime wave driven by theft and repeat offenders as police raise concerns about an alarming surge in youth violence.
‘ANTI-ICE’ written on bullet in deadly US shooting
The Trump administration has seized on a deadly shooting at a US immigration office, claiming the gunman "was targeting ICE" when he opened fire from a rooftop.
A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster
A major Optus outage that left Australians without access to emergency services has been blamed on human error as its embattled CEO fights to keep his position.
Trump would-be Florida golf club assassin found guilty
A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty.
ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists
The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.
ICC charges Duterte with crimes against humanity
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of being an "indirect co-perpetrator" in the murders of dozens of alleged criminals.
Coroner probes death of newborn baby in hospital
The death of a baby five days after an emergency caesarean is being probed by a coroner to determine if the boy could have been saved.
How ‘Night Stalker’ rapist was unmasked after 30 years
Tenacious police have revealed how they identified a serial rapist dubbed the "Night Stalker" decades after he terrorised women of the inner suburbs.
NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder
A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
Sobs in court as family sees video of bus pinning teen
A bus driver who fatally struck a teen pedestrian claimed the steering column blocked his brake pedal but investigators were unable to recreate this in tests.
Calm urged as prosecutors mull death in custody brief
The family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody has expressed frustration over a months-long investigation into the incident amid calls for calm.
‘A martyr for freedom’: Trumps hails Kirk at memorial
US President Donald Trump has praised Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" at his memorial in Arizona.
Teens in custody after being charged murder of two boys
Investigators continue to gather evidence into the alleged slayings of two boys walking home from basketball, as seven teens face murder charges.
Parents’ emotional plea after newborn’s hospital death
Thea Flaskett deserved better care than she received before her death in a hospital, the newborn's heartbroken parents say.
‘Bit light’: NRL star’s verdict on lying cop’s sentence
A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.
Coercive control laws defended despite few charges
Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.
Retired MP backs rapist ex-colleague as victims lament
A disgraced politician guilty of sexual abuse while in office extinguished the dreams of his victims, leaving them living in fear, a court has been told.
‘Dangerous’ fugitive captured after weapons haul seized
A manhunt spanning more than 1000km is over after a fugitive was located and charged by police following a public appeal for assistance.
Assisted deaths probe: charity accused kept behind bars
A business owner is accused of taking money in exchange for giving animal euthanasia drugs to a 43-year-old former chef who was paralysed from a car crash.
Suspect in Kirk killing ‘feared being shot by police’
The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk was afraid of being shot by police and agreed to surrender as long as it was peaceful, a sheriff says.
Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed
Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.
Smith accused of supplying cocaine to fellow NRL star
Star NRL player Brandon Smith has been swarmed by media as he faced drug and betting charges for the first time.
Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
A mother who left three children aged under five at home alone minutes before a fire engulfed the property and killed two girls has been freed on bail.
Huge manhunt under way for armed fugitive
Police are hunting a fugitive accused of shooting a man and fleeing the scene of a crash, warning that he is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.
Child abuse web searches may be autofill, teacher says
A former teacher can't recall searching for child abuse online but says a graphic search in his internet history may have been filled automatically.
Former commando denied bail over drugs and gun charges
A former elite soldier accused of possessing 45 grams of meth was caught up in a police raid while trying to buy drugs for his own use, a judge has heard.