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Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Police are seeking the extradition of a man who allegedly evaded a murder warrant for almost 18 months before finally facing court.

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.

Racism role in death at centre of teen shooting inquiry

Racism role in death at centre of teen shooting inquiry

Racism role in death at centre of teen shooting inquiry

Racism role in death at centre of teen shooting inquiry

A coroner is being urged to discount racism as a cause of an Indigenous teen's death, despite the ex-officer who shot him being labelled a racist by police.

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Man charged over 'senseless' anti-Israel graffiti spree

Man charged over 'senseless' anti-Israel graffiti spree

A 20-year-old man has been hit with 21 charges after a series of cars were defaced and torched during a vandalism spree involving anti-Israel slogans.

Didn't see it coming: 'psychic' faces multiple charges

Didn't see it coming: 'psychic' faces multiple charges

A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies revellers on the Gold Coast have been congratulated with the overwhelming majority keeping out of trouble and just four arrested for minor offences.

Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust

Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust

Police have seized about 56 kg of the psychedelic drug MDMA and nearly 30kg of crystal meth, in one of Greece's biggest busts of the drugs.

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Arrest over Nazi salute at Land Forces expo protest

Arrest over Nazi salute at Land Forces expo protest

Arrest over Nazi salute at Land Forces expo protest

Arrest over Nazi salute at Land Forces expo protest

People who allegedly pushed crates against police horses, assaulted police and performed the Nazi salute at a weapons exhibition have been arrested.

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Three police officers face possible demotion after their arrest and questioning of a man with intellectual limitations was criticised by a NSW judge.

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

The use of spit hoods will be reinstated in NT youth detention centres and police watch houses, as part of sweeping changes to the justice system.

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

A Sydney man who allegedly left his wife and children stranded in Pakistan with no way to return to Australia has been charged with exit trafficking.

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Turkish authorities have charged a Melbourne woman with terrorism related offence, citing her links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK in Australia.

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Police have announced the takedown of a group allegedly governing cocaine supply and have moved on to finding who will fill the void.

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Police have arrested four men they say were involved in a violent kidnapping where two people were allegedly tortured and shot.

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German stabbing rampage suspect is Syrian who confessed

German police say a 26-year-old man turned himself in, claiming to be behind the deadly knife attack that left three people dead.

Armed, balaclava-clad men spotted near Ibrahim home

Two men have been charged after they were chased through Sydney's eastern suburbs following a suspicious sighting on a street home to the well-heeled.

Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring

A 43-year-old man has been granted bail over his alleged involvement in trafficking an Indonesian girl in a syndicate luring girls to work in brothels.

Teen charged over fatal stabbing prompts knives warning

A 15-year-old boy has been charged over a fatal stabbing in Sydney's inner west, as police warn young people against carrying knives.

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Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.

Bikies 'cannot hide' as dozens arrested in joint raids

Organised crime using regional towns for business have been put on notice after police in two states made dozens of arrests and seized weapons in raids.

Citizen's arrest after man stabs woman with knife

Members of the public have intervened to restrain a man after he stabbed a woman who was walking down the street, leaving her in hospital.

Man denied bail over 100kg of meth hidden in sandals

A Malaysian national has been remanded in custody after he was caught attempting to import 100kg of methamphetamine concealed within the soles of black sandals.

PM slams prosecutors amid fallout over ex-detainee bail

Anthony Albanese has distanced himself from a decision to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault, saying it "lacks common sense".

Burundi-born man faces court for alleged visa breach

A 42-year-old Burundi-born man has appeared in a Perth court for allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated curfew.

Dozens arrested as clearing continues at sensitive site

Protesters have been arrested in their dozens in Darwin as land clearing continues at Lee Point where defence housing is set to be built.

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