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King, Queen won't be able to meet Epstein survivors

King, Queen won't be able to meet Epstein survivors

A US congressman has written to the King to call for him to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein privately during his state visit, but that won't be happening.

Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer's hideout

Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer's hideout

Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer's hideout

Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer's hideout

Theories are swirling about double police killer Dezi Freeman's death near a small mountainous town as officers comb his squalid hiding place.

Accused couple only let 'slave' eat Weet-Bix, jury told

Accused couple only let 'slave' eat Weet-Bix, jury told

Accused couple only let 'slave' eat Weet-Bix, jury told

Accused couple only let 'slave' eat Weet-Bix, jury told

A man is on trial for allegedly keeping a woman as a slave and assaulting her, depriving her of food and medical help, with his wife accused of assisting him.

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Teen accused allegedly had sword day after boys' deaths

Teen accused allegedly had sword day after boys' deaths

The parents of a teen charged with murdering two young boys have been forced to give evidence after raising objections.

Slain fugitive could become sovereign citizen 'martyr'

Slain fugitive could become sovereign citizen 'martyr'

Double police killer Dezi Freeman may now be considered a martyr by some who share his extreme anti-government beliefs, experts have warned.

Delay for teen accused of businessman's fatal stabbing

Delay for teen accused of businessman's fatal stabbing

A teenager accused of murder at a house party was involved in a "complex" psychiatric evaluation that would take longer than first thought, a magistrate heard.

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

A former nanny accused of kidnapping people for a feared dictatorial regime before moving to Australia would not face the death penalty if extradited.

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Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

A law preventing judges considering good character in sentencing is too indiscriminate and invites potential harms, legal experts warn.

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

Rape charge dropped but accused murderer to stand trial

Rape charge dropped but accused murderer to stand trial

Rape charge dropped but accused murderer to stand trial

Rape charge dropped but accused murderer to stand trial

A man charged over the death of a sex worker will no longer face a rape charge after a magistrate found their was insufficient evidence to convict.

Jackie 'O' no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit

Jackie 'O' no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit

Jackie 'O' no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit

Jackie 'O' no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit

Both halves of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are now at war with their former employer as radio giant ARN faces a second costly lawsuit.

At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre: rights group

At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre: rights group

At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre: rights group

At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre: rights group

A gang attack has left at least 70 people dead in the town of‌ Petite-Riviere.

'Bring her home' son's vow over missing murdered mother

'Bring her home' son's vow over missing murdered mother

'Bring her home' son's vow over missing murdered mother

'Bring her home' son's vow over missing murdered mother

A man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and disposing of her body in 1986 is likely to die in jail, as his son vows to find his missing mother.

Community searches for answers over shock Freeman find

Community searches for answers over shock Freeman find

Community searches for answers over shock Freeman find

Community searches for answers over shock Freeman find

Unanswered questions are reverberating through a border community after alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman was found on an isolated bush block.

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Brand's trial on rape, sex assault charges delayed

A London judge says Russell Brand's trial on seven charges, including three counts of rape, will begin in October and is expected to take eight weeks.

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

A state Liberal party has been plunged into chaos, with a candidate bowing out after defeating a high-profile MP in a preselection battle.

'Evil man is dead': Dezi Freeman hunt ends in shooting

Double police killer Dezi Freeman was armed when shot dead by officers after refusing to surrender in a three-hour stand-off.

Man murdered over debt and sex abuse claim, jury told

A drug dealer was fatally stabbed after he confronted a man who owed him $500 and who he thought had sexually abused a person close to him, a jury has heard.

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Ex-nanny’s fight over crimes against humanity claims

A former nanny accused of taking part in secret kidnappings before moving to Australia is locked in a last-ditch fight to avoid extradition.

Police witnesses seek protection over Aboriginal death

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody are seeking justice as the police officers involved in his arrest make a bid to avoid self-incrimination.

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Australian principals are facing a surge in violence, with some schools forced to restrict parent access to drop-off and pick-up zones.

UK judge praises Trump's son after friend assaulted

A Russian man has been jailed for four years by a UK court after Barron Trump witnessed an assault on a ‌friend of his during a video call and alerted police.

Group of women bailed after allegedly defacing statue

A group of activists have been charged and bailed after allegedly defacing the statue of an Australian women's rights campaigner with red paint.

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