Le Pen barred from running for office for five years
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running in France's 2027 presidential election after she was convicted in an embezzlement trial.
crime, law and justice
Teenager attacked in court before murder sentencing
An 18-year-old about to be sentenced for murder has allegedly been attacked in a courtroom by a young man believed to be a member of the victim's family.
Innocent teen’s barbaric murder a life sentence for kin
The siblings of a 19-year-old murdered by a group of men told a judge they feel "incomparable" loss for a young man who worked to support his refugee family.
Guards ‘tried everything’ to revive Aboriginal inmate
Prison officers have told a coroner they're comfortable with their actions after finding an Aboriginal man unresponsive in his cell.
Doubt cast on Chris Dawson’s student sex conviction
Questions about when wife-killer Chris Dawson kissed a female student undermine his conviction, a court has been told.
‘Not me’: best friend denies role in train track death
A friend of Mark Haines was rumoured to be linked to the Indigenous teenager's death soon after his body was found on train tracks, an inquest has been told.
Mum charged after children stabbed in home
A mother has been charged with three counts of wounding with intent to murder after she allegedly attacked her children with a knife as they slept.
Trump considering ways to serve a third term in top job
President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term in the White House.
Alarm raised as tough on crime policy ‘infects’ nation
Incarcerating children increases crime, legal advocates say, as they raise concern about the youth justice reforms "infecting" the country.
Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week.
‘Adult crime, adult time’ youth offender laws expanded
More offences will be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws as the government moves on its election pledge to make the community safer.
Andrew Tate’s ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit
Andrew Tate is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery.
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities have accused detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer of "laundering assets derived from a criminal act".
Woman on murder charge over body-in-wall cold case
Police have charged a woman with murder after a body was found behind a wall in a city apartment block almost three years ago.
Wife devastated that killer could be free in a year
Convicted killer Spencer Shumski could be released on parole next year after receiving a minimum sentence of three years behind bars for manslaughter.
‘Slap on the wrist’: grandma-killing cop spared jail
The family of a great-grandmother who was killed by a police officer are disappointed and struggling to comprehend a decision to spare him jail.
‘Call or have no shop’: alleged tobacco extortion probe
A shop owner so concerned he was being targeted by a crime syndicate he sold his business and moved house, as the alleged extortions were caught on camera.
AFL star Noah Balta sent bashing victim flying
Security footage shows the moment AFL star Noah Balta shoulder-charges and repeatedly punches a man who ended up in hospital with head injuries.
Harm to boys abused by women teachers ‘not foreseeable’
Four child sexual abuse cases had no merit because 1970s society was not aware that female teachers having sex with students caused harm, a court has been told.
Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.
US man ‘felt responsible’ for Aussie cop shooting: FBI
A US man who talked to an Australian family before and after they fatally shot two police officers later allegedly told FBI agents he added "fuel to the fire".
Thousands of court files downloaded in major breach
Apprehended violence orders are among the 9000 court files downloaded in a "significant" data leak being investigated by police.
Ex-MP’s alleged disturbing question to 13-year-old
A former Liberal MP asked a disturbing question before sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy he met on a gay hook-up app, prosecutors have alleged.
Teacher denies duty ‘not to have sex with students’
A female teacher accused of decades-old child abuse has claimed that by 1970s' standards she was under no obligation to refrain from sex with students.
Rapper’s young killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
A young man who killed a rapper in a home invasion gone wrong wanted to be a gangster and planned to supply a gun for another burglary months later.
Woman tortured, neglected young girl for months: police
Police have alleged a woman assaulted, tortured and neglected a four-year old girl over, leaving her with bruising, burns, fractures and disfigurement.
Up in smoke: billions wiped off tobacco tax forecast
A booming tobacco black market has created a taxation deficit and forced a belated national crackdown on dodgy retailers and criminal gangs.
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sexual assault
Depardieu admits boorishness but denies sexual assault
Gerard Depardieu has given evidence at his sexual-assault trial, acknowledging he was "capable of trash talk" around an accuser but denies assaulting her.
US man ‘urged no mercy’ before Aussie cops gunned down
Pictures allegedly showing sniper hides similar to those found where two Queensland police officers were shot dead have been filed in a US court case.
Aboriginal man ‘sick several days’ before prison death
An inquest into the prison death of a 38-year-old Aboriginal man has been told he was too sick to get out of bed before his passing.
Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft
Former champion jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.