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Trump cancels weekend rallies days out from election

Trump cancels weekend rallies days out from election

Instead of flying to Iowa and Kansas, the billionaire Republican leader will hold tele-rallies and fall short of his in-person goal for October.

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

A court has found directors of a funeral insurance group that sold junk funeral policies to Indigenous Australians breached duties, fining one boss $250,000.

Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial

Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.

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Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

R&B singer Chris Brown has arrived at a UK court to find out his punishment over a bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told

The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.

Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’

A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.

Brand had 'maniacal grin' during alleged sexual assault

Former actor Russell Brand is accused of groping a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet to perform a sex act.

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Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from the star's longtime manager.

Russell Brand arrives for second day of rape trial

Jury selection is due to finish for the rape and sexual assault trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand, who's accused of offences over a 10-year period.

Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial

The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.

Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial

British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

A top Australian Catholic bishop defended the church’s decision to let police take the lead in the case against former WA bishop Christopher Saunders.

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Hayden Panettiere's former fiance has been granted legal authority to protect his daughter's inheritance following the US star's death.

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Review launched after 'concerning' AI parole error

A state justice department is reviewing parole decisions after it was revealed conditions placed on murderer Susan Neill-Fraser had been justified by AI errors.

'Bigger questions' after parole board's AI use blunder

Lawyers and politicians have raised concerns after a parole board use fake AI to justify a condition placed on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser.

Tough kids bail laws remain with 'adult time' push on

One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.

Coach's alleged words to Test cricketer before head hit

A former Australian Test cricketer has launched legal action against his elite former school over its handling of a concussion 12 years ago.

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Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

One of the country's top prosecutors has succeeded in getting a judge to recuse herself from three cases after they made comments to parliament criticising her.

Family of slain Gaza aid worker 'waiting for justice'

The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.

Jury selection begins for Tupac murder suspect's trial

The killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for decades with the man accused of orchestrating the 1996 shooting finally headed to trial.

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.

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