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Fraud warning from 'gold squad' as price hits new high

Fraud warning from 'gold squad' as price hits new high

Gold buyers are warned to be aware of sophisticated scammers selling counterfeit versions of the precious metal online.

Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens

Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens

Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens

Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month.

'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life

'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life

'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life

'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life

The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, says the toll of abuse inevitably became too heavy to handle.

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More videos show early days of Hackman investigation

More videos show early days of Hackman investigation

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office has been releasing redacted records about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife on a rolling basis.

Man charged with murder after shooting at beach

Man charged with murder after shooting at beach

A gunman has been arrested after being on the run for two days after allegedly pulling up in a car park of a popular beach and shooting a teenager.

Teenager's alleged murder sparks calls for change

Teenager's alleged murder sparks calls for change

A mother whose teenage daughter was allegedly murdered on a night out has called on the community to unite against gendered violence.

Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper’s death

Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper’s death

Floral tributes have been placed outside a supermarket where a beloved store owner was stabbed to death after confronting a man allegedly shoplifting.

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Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him

Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him

Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him

Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him

A witness at the retrial of Harvey Weinstein says she once suggested that one of his accusers date the movie mogul, but the witness wasn't interested.

Woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents

Woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents

Woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents

Woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents

A woman will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting residents of an aged care home where she worked and sharing videos of the abuse with her partner.

Family grieves mother killed by son in 'act of greed'

Family grieves mother killed by son in 'act of greed'

Family grieves mother killed by son in 'act of greed'

Family grieves mother killed by son in 'act of greed'

The sister of an 82-year-old woman killed by her drug-addicted son has told a court her only sibling was taken in an "act of greed".

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

The owners of Macarthur FC have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging governing body Football Australia misled them ahead of the club's A-League entry.

Smartphone ban for alleged hacker after massive breach

Smartphone ban for alleged hacker after massive breach

Smartphone ban for alleged hacker after massive breach

Smartphone ban for alleged hacker after massive breach

A man allegedly responsible for illegally downloading thousands of court documents walked from police cells into a waiting Tesla surrounded by reporters.

Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing

Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing

Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing

Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing

Urgent bail reforms are set to be introduced after a teenager handed himself in to police following the fatal stabbing of a store owner.

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

A murderer did not genuinely believe his victim was threatening his life before he carried out a terrifying fire attack, a Victorian Supreme Court justice says.

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Man in court after alleged hospital carjacking attack

A man has faced court and a woman is in a serious condition after she was allegedly hit with her own car in an attempted carjacking at a suburban hospital.

'Never drink again': man walks free after woman's death

A judge has urged a man to abstain from drinking for the rest of his life after a woman he locked on a high-rise balcony fell to her death.

Ex-dance teacher spared jail after Bahamas cruise rape

A former dance teacher who raped a teenage ex-student after a drunken night partying on a Bahamas cruise has walked from court on a suspended jail sentence.

Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

A coroner will hand down her findings into the death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot dead by a police officer at a outback community.

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Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.

Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment

A former state Liberal leader who supplied cocaine to friends and used the drug as a "form of escapism" must do community service to atone for his offending.

Lehrmann lawyer 'missing evidence' ahead of rape trial

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has told a court there were at least nine witnesses' statements and "important" CCTV footage yet to be provided by prosecutors.

Hacking suspect nabbed over court file data breach

Police have arrested a man over the illegal downloading of 9000 files containing sensitive personal information from an online justice department system.

'Rust-proof' utes under spotlight amid false ad claims

More than 5000 complaints about LDV utes and vans being affected by rust were received by the time ads showing them on beaches were pulled, a lawsuit alleges.

Victim's family calls for end to 'rampant' knife crime

The heartbroken family of a man stabbed to death inside an elevator have called for stronger laws to end "rampant" youth knife crime.

MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife

A Married at First Sight groom has been accused of lying in his bid for protection against his on-screen wife, who he claims tried to destroy his life.

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