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Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

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.

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.

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Reality TV star Matt Wright fights to stay out of jail

Reality TV star Matt Wright fights to stay out of jail

After a case featuring crocodiles, cocaine and conspiracies, reality TV star Matt Wright is appealing verdicts that he tried to pervert the course of justice.

'I'm innocent', says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment

'I'm innocent', says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment

Former FBI boss James Comey has been indicted on alleged crimes "related to the disclosure of sensitive information", the US justice department says.

NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder

NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder

A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

A state attorney-general has applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

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Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

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.

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Safety fears have led a magistrate to rule a pro-Palestine march should not be held on a major bridge but rally organisers could defy the court order.

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

The judiciary is apologising for an error in a case involving senior members of South Australia's parliament.

Diddy aiming for Madison Square Garden comeback: lawyer

Diddy aiming for Madison Square Garden comeback: lawyer

Diddy aiming for Madison Square Garden comeback: lawyer

Diddy aiming for Madison Square Garden comeback: lawyer

Sean “Diddy” Combs is gearing up for a major music comeback after being convicted, his lawyer says.

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Sex offender MP to face expulsion bid after court loss

A state MP convicted and jailed of rape and indecent assault has been rebuked by a court after losing a rushed bid to prevent his parliamentary expulsion.

'Third world conditions' in packed Top End watch houses

Overcrowding in Northern Territory prisons and watch houses has led to "third world conditions" and a denial of human rights, legal advocates say.

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.

Top court limits judges' powers on US-wide injunctions

Lower courts that blocked US President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship have been told by the country's top court to reconsider their curbs.

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Hillcrest jumping castle legal battles to continue

Further legal action is looming after the operator of a jumping castle that became airborne and killed six children was found not guilty of criminal breaches.

Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.

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

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

Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene

A stunt performer on Horizon 2 is suing Kevin Costner and the film's production companies for an unscripted rape scene.

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.

Sad but simple explanations in veteran's lost appeal

There was no widespread conspiracy in the silence over Ben Roberts-Smith's war crimes, judges have found in dismissing the disgraced veteran's appeal.

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