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Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.

Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will step down from his professorship at Harvard over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

The family of a woman who died in police custody in an outback watch house has launched a lawsuit alleging police breached their duty of care.

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Larger police search 'would not' have saved dead woman

Larger police search 'would not' have saved dead woman

Police have defended their response to reports of a woman being bashed before her body was found, but concede their communications system needs to be reviewed.

Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.

Accused allegedly confessed guilt after stabbing murder

Accused allegedly confessed guilt after stabbing murder

A man accused of stabbing a man to death and seriously injuring another has claimed he was acting in self-defence, a Supreme Court jury has been told.

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

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Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

A man has been found guilty of manslaughter a second time over his unprovoked attack on a 73-year-old man at a service station, after facing retrial on appeal.

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was sent one email from a man accused of working for Chinese intelligence but says he never received or responded to it.

Alleged newborn murder victim had 'myriad' injuries

Alleged newborn murder victim had 'myriad' injuries

Alleged newborn murder victim had 'myriad' injuries

Alleged newborn murder victim had 'myriad' injuries

The police case against a father accused of murdering his newborn son involves extensive medical evidence and multiple agencies, a magistrate has been told.

UK police conclude search at Andrew's former home

UK police conclude search at Andrew's former home

UK police conclude search at Andrew's former home

UK police conclude search at Andrew's former home

British police have ended their searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home, Royal Lodge, after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

'Unguided missile': fatal crash doctor learns sentence

'Unguided missile': fatal crash doctor learns sentence

'Unguided missile': fatal crash doctor learns sentence

'Unguided missile': fatal crash doctor learns sentence

An obstetrician who was drunk and enraged when he crashed his supercharged car at 116km/h on a suburban street, killing a woman, has been sentenced to jail.

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Brand pleads not guilty to new charges including rape

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded ‌not guilty in ‌a London court to two additional charges of ‌rape ‌and ⁠sexual assault.

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients of a renowned gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries have spoken out after allegations against him were referred to police.

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Lomax's Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas

Zac Lomax's NRL return will be delayed again as Melbourne Storm's boss prepares to jet off to Las Vegas right before the winger's fate is hashed out in court.

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'Means everything to us': parents' plea on missing boy

The parents of missing boy Gus Lamont have issued an emotional appeal, pleading for anyone who knows what happened to their son to come forward to police.

Bondi attack inquiry to map plan to curb religious hate

Focusing on anti-Semitism is a necessary first step to improving social cohesion, says the head of the royal commission launched after the Bondi terror attack.

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

Death of drug boss triggers killing spree in Mexico

A tip about Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera's romantic liaisons led authorities to the cartel leader's hideout in the small town where ‌he was killed.

Grace Tame's abuser mentally unfit for harassment trial

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame's sexually abusive teacher will not face trial for online harassment due to his deteriorating health.

Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie

Volunteers are searching the Arizona desert for any trace of the elderly mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, despite a police request to refrain.

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