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Alleged CEO killer Mangione 'spoke of 3D-printed gun'

Alleged CEO killer Mangione 'spoke of 3D-printed gun'

The man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has appeared in court as lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence in his case.

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

While AI could help address a slow and biased justice system, humans will remain integral to decision-making, a top judge says.

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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.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B has told a Los Angeles court she did not attack a security guard who is suing her for assault.

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry is facing renewed scrutiny over his United States visa application.

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Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

A former Fair Work Commissioner deputy president and university lecturer has been allowed to visit Europe while on bail accused of child abuse possession.

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs after 29 days of testimony.

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Hopes of Sean “Diddy” Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

A judge has dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs after suspecting he might have had an agenda.

Aniston 'stalker' found mentally incompetent for trial

Aniston 'stalker' found mentally incompetent for trial

Aniston 'stalker' found mentally incompetent for trial

Aniston 'stalker' found mentally incompetent for trial

A man accused of crashing into Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.

Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says

Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says

Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says

Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says

A former top aide to Sean “Diddy” Combs has described her harrowing experience of working for him, telling jurors that he threatened to kill her.

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Coles, Woolies debate number of fake discount products

Coles and Woolworths will bargain with the competition watchdog on a list of items used as court evidence over allegations of illusory discount schemes.

Judge appeals corrupt conduct finding in Lehrmann case

A retired judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann is challenging a report by a corruption watchdog that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag

Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.

Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages

A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.

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Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.

Active Super to pay $10.5 million for greenwashing

A super fund has been ordered to pay millions of dollars and cover the regulator's legal costs for misleading members about its green credentials.

All judges immune from lawsuits, High Court rules

All judges of inferior and superior courts are immune to civil lawsuits, even if they make errors, the High Court has ruled in a landmark appeal judgment.

S Korea's Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo has appeared in court, pledging to answer any questions.

Former top judge 'lost everything' for assaulting woman

A Supreme Court judge who resigned from the bench after being convicted of assault and intimidation has been sentenced for a subsequent breach.

'National shame': Landmark inquest shines light on DV

Findings on the deaths of four Aboriginal women at the hands of their partners have been handed down by a coroner.

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

A judge has accused police of operating a "joint criminal enterprise" to take down drug kingpin Tony Mokbel by using his lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer.

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