Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast
At least 59 people have been killed since the start of the wet season in Ivory Coast, the government says.
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Venezuela’s toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2295 with tens of thousands reported missing.
Shaman accused of lying to save skin in mushroom death
A shaman healer and a woman's partner were too worried about self-preservation to tell medics she had ingested magic mushrooms, an inquest has been told.
Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire
Two men have been critically injured trying to rescue a resident from a burning bedroom while two others jumped for their lives from a balcony.
Tip-offs spark second inquest for missing hitchhiker
Two men will be called to give evidence in a second inquest probing the suspected death of a mother who went missing while hitchhiking almost 30 year ago.
Man told cops he could not breathe during fatal arrest
A man died while unsupervised on a short trip to a police station in the back of a van after telling officers to take off his handcuffs.
Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son’s killers
A heartbroken mother does not hold any anger towards the men who shot dead her son during a bungled home invasion.
Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies
The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.
‘I have a hostage’: findings released after fatal siege
Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.
‘Infuriating’: fatal crash sparks licence rethink call
A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Neighbours’ grief over remorseless killer’s plea deal
An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.
‘Carry his loss’: family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
A speeding, drunk driver has been jailed for 14 years over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and serious injured his dad as they rode an e-bike.
‘Not my role’: doula denies blame in freebirth death
An unregistered doula says she wouldn't do anything differently after presiding over a wellness influencer's fatal free birth at home.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials
Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.
‘The system is broken’: deadly driver’s sentence upheld
A driver doing a minimum of three years in prison for killing five people will not serve a longer term after prosecutors' appeal was dismissed.
Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends
A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.
Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash
A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.
Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans
Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.
‘Hard day’ for teen’s family as killer cop sentenced
A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.
‘Come have a beer’: how Dezi Freeman engaged with cops
Details surrounding the negotiations between police and fugitive double killer Dezi Freeman before he was gunned down have been revealed for the first time.
‘Distraught’: wife, children’s murder accused in court
A lawyer for man accused of murdering his wife and two children has said outside his first court appearance his client is "pretty distressed".
Risk assessment on deadly scaffold made in owner’s head
A man who erected a scaffold that later killed a dad watching his son play soccer admitted he did not consider the risk posed to the public by adverse weather.
Legal costs fail for operator in jumping castle tragedy
Rosemary Gamble has failed to have her legal bill paid by the state after being cleared of criminal charges over a jumping castle incident that killed six kids.
Palestinian shot climbing West Bank barrier into Israel
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.
Family’s heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge
A decision by prosecutors to withdraw charges against a man who had been accused of killing a young woman and hiding her body has devastated her family.
Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash
A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.
Free meningococcal jabs for some but ‘lottery’ persists
A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.
Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit
Two men charged over the planned underworld shooting of Gavin Preston are facing lengthy jail terms after a jury found them guilty.
Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy
Two volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a boat in distress, died while doing what they were passionate about, their loved ones say.
‘Courage on steroids’: volunteers die in rescue mission
Two rescuers who died while trying to save a stricken yachtsman in wild seas have been honoured by their local community for their courage and heroism.