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S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

Slamming a South Korean court as biased, ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol stands by his ill-fated declaration of martial law that led to him being jailed for life.

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

A man allegedly sexually assaulted by a former state MP in a car park bathroom has sobbed in court after seeing photos of the crime scene.

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

A judge has accepted the evidence of a sniper assassin hired to gun down a bikie boss, convicting the victim's former friend and mastermind behind the murder.

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Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Neighbours are in shock as police search for signs of a kidnapped 85-year-old at a semi-rural acreage allegedly used by his abductors.

'Not in vain': family's hope after boy's allergy death

'Not in vain': family's hope after boy's allergy death

The family of a 17-year-old boy who died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction are hoping a coroner's strong recommendations are heard and acted upon.

'Fall from grace': Australia reacts after royal arrest

'Fall from grace': Australia reacts after royal arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, could face life in jail if found guilty of leaking secret documents to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Up up prices gave shoppers bang for buck, court told

Up up prices gave shoppers bang for buck, court told

A supermarket giant is defending claims it misled customers with its "down down" campaign, saying it offered value for money.

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Club stabbing accused asks for time to prepare defence

Club stabbing accused asks for time to prepare defence

Club stabbing accused asks for time to prepare defence

Club stabbing accused asks for time to prepare defence

A kitchen hand who allegedly stalked and repeatedly stabbed a co-worker and two others has finally fronted court after undergoing medical treatment.

Jail for 'split-second' decision that ended man's life

Jail for 'split-second' decision that ended man's life

Jail for 'split-second' decision that ended man's life

Jail for 'split-second' decision that ended man's life

A man's "split-second" decision to put pedal to the metal while demonstrating his new high-powered car has landed him in prison for killing a friend.

Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations

Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations

Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations

Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.

Supermarket giant 'genuinely cares' about customers

Supermarket giant 'genuinely cares' about customers

Supermarket giant 'genuinely cares' about customers

Supermarket giant 'genuinely cares' about customers

A grocery giant accused of false price discounts has told a court that it genuinely cares about customers while boosting its profits.

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Authorities will review security arrangements at a mental health facility after two patients were allegedly involved in fatal incidents after fleeing care.

Six cars chased scrap thief suspect before fatal crash

Six cars chased scrap thief suspect before fatal crash

Six cars chased scrap thief suspect before fatal crash

Six cars chased scrap thief suspect before fatal crash

Multiple people involved in scrap metal appear to have joined the chase of a suspected thief before his truck fatally collided with a car, police say.

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'Wildly Orwellian': legislators bypass affected groups

Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state's new laws targeting anti-Semitism say they have been frozen out of discussions.

'Very upset' husband arrested as nurse's killer flees

The husband of a much-loved nurse slain by his childhood friend during a dispute over designer bags has expressed hurt at being wrongfully arrested for murder.

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was asked for advice about Australian defence and security by a businessman "groomed" by Chinese spies, a jury has heard.

Crypto 'flight risk': bail bid for murder plot accused

A woman accused of plots to kill her ex-husband and his mother has access to cryptocurrency and the ability to sustain a lifestyle overseas, a court has heard.

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Wheelchair user who stabbed woman guilty of murder

A man who claimed he was not in control of his actions when he stabbed a woman to death has been found guilty of murder.

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Alleged messages between a Beijing security official and Chinese citizens in Australia reveal what police argue is a foreign interference plot.

Billionaire says 'world-class conman' Epstein duped him

Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.

Zuckerberg denies at trial that Instagram targets kids

Mark Zuckerberg has sparred with lawyers in a Los Angeles courtroom as he defended Meta's practices in an unprecedented trial over youth social media addiction.

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Once rated the A-League's best player, Ulises Davila has dodged a jail sentence for co-ordinating a shady betting scheme with a mysterious overseas figure.

Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire

A father whose son died of extensive burns in a house fire has frequently lashed out at an inquest, saying his memory had been erased.

White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant

A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime.

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