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Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire

Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

A police constable has been charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material after a property was searched.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.

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Man shot dead in public, car found ablaze minutes later

Man shot dead in public, car found ablaze minutes later

A man is dead after a public-place shooting and a car was found alight nearby soon after, as police investigate possible links.

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Grainy images have been released of three men suspected of painting pro-terrorist slogans on the anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

'Quick google' weakens mower murder case, court told

'Quick google' weakens mower murder case, court told

A pathologist who examined a woman allegedly murdered by her husband in a staged lawnmower crash has denied his autopsy findings were influenced by police.

Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

A 53-year-old man was allegedly shot three times before being shoved into a tree which was then set on fire, a court has been told.

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Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Forensic data is being re-tested following the arrest of a staff member of a police crime command, with the state opposition now seeking a briefing.

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Millions of Australians' data could be compromised as criminals threaten to leak Qantas customer information unless they are paid a ransom.

Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Police have intercepted alleged hitmen they say were on their way to kill a man picking up a child from a daycare centre, as a city's gangland war escalates.

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Two women in their 80s lost their lives when an ex-AFL player with meth in his system fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into their car.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

A man allegedly murdered after being tortured in multiple locations is being remembered by his family as kind and loving as his alleged killers face court.

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Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

A man accused of murdering 19-year-old Isla Bell and stowing her body in a fridge is fighting to have his murder charge thrown out.

Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

A controversial former prime ministerial hopeful has taken aim at the justice system after his ex-girlfriend claimed he was abusive and she needed protection.

Bad news for alleged criminals nabbed in AN0M app sting

Information gained against users of a Trojan horse app covertly monitored by the AFP and FBI can be used in court, in a blow to 390 people caught in the net.

Teen masks up for court over six-hour gang rape claims

Using a face mask to cover much of his face, the oldest member of a gang of teens charged with a prolonged rape has attended court in person for the first time.

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Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.

Man lured to death over 'forbidden' marriage, jury told

A man was disgusted with his uncle over what he saw as incest and fatally stabbed him during an ambush in the dark outside his own home, a jury has been told.

TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

A former close friend of Abbie Chatfield has sued the television personality claiming he was publicly vilified over his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Ex-police boss' nephew wants cop job after porn 'joke'

A former police commissioner's nephew fired for sharing pornography says cops should be allowed to crack "bad or distasteful jokes" without losing their jobs.

'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.

Investigation into 'terrorist propaganda' graffiti

The slogan "Glory to Hamas" appeared emblazoned on a city billboard on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, sparking condemnation.

Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon

On the same day the US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, Donald Trump said he would speak to the DOJ.

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