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Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed

Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed

The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Molly Ticehurst's interactions with domestic violence services could come under the microscope after prosecutors opted not to appeal her killer's sentence.

Palmer's lawyer 'flees' after $34 million fraud claim

Palmer's lawyer 'flees' after $34 million fraud claim

Palmer's lawyer 'flees' after $34 million fraud claim

Palmer's lawyer 'flees' after $34 million fraud claim

Mining magnate Clive Palmer's former solicitor faces an arrest warrant after being accused of defrauding his billionaire client to buy real estate and gold.

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US executions go on, after botched lethal injection

US executions go on, after botched lethal injection

A man has been executed by lethal injection in Texas, amid questions following the survival of death row inmate Christa Pike, who's now regained consciousness.

Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution

Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution

Christa Pike is still alive and in hospital, a day after she survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old classmate.

US state halts executions after woman survives attempt

US state halts executions after woman survives attempt

Tennessee officials have been unable to put a woman to death after administering two doses of a lethal drug, prompting a pause on executions for the year.

'Tragedy': toddler unsupervised before daycare death

'Tragedy': toddler unsupervised before daycare death

Years after toddler Ebony Thompson became trapped on a fence and fatally choked, a childcare centre and an employee have entered guilty pleas.

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Drunk driver jailed for killing ex-partner while on AVO

Drunk driver jailed for killing ex-partner while on AVO

Drunk driver jailed for killing ex-partner while on AVO

Drunk driver jailed for killing ex-partner while on AVO

The sister of a woman killed in a drink driving crash at the hands of her abusive former partner has faced him in court, saying her family was shattered.

Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

Comedian convicted of insulting Turkish president

A court has convicted a comedian on charges of insulting religious values and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

Prosecutors have removed a hate crime allegation before a remorseful man admitted to ramming the front gate of a major synagogue.

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Harsher punishments for youth offenders have been labelled a regressive race to the bottom as leaders in one state compete to be toughest on crime.

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

The bravery and grace of Molly Ticehurst's bereft family have strengthened a national movement against domestic violence after waiting 872 days for justice.

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.

Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

A prisoner rights group has raised concerns over the conditions facing Erin Patterson, who murdered her lunch guests using poison mushrooms.

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Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

A triple murderer sentenced to at least 40 years in jail has launched an appeal over his conviction and what is believed to a record sentence.

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.

Social App taken to court over terror related content

A popular messaging platform has been accused of failing to remove violent extremist content from its platform, sparking legal action by the online watchdog.

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

The alleged head of an organised crime syndicate who was deported by Australian authorities has been given a life sentence in Iraq for drug trafficking.

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Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

A drug user said sorry and fled after fatally stabbing a meth dealer during a midnight robbery in a rural home.

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

In chilling new footage, convicted murderer Bradley Murdoch denies Peter Falconio's family the closure of knowing the whereabouts of his body.

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

More than 600 Indigenous people have died in custody in the 35 years since a royal commission's landmark report, with many of its recommendations ignored.

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

An ill-fated rescue mission, an illegal plane modification and lax safety led to the deaths of two skydivers who fell to earth after their gear got snagged.

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