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Murder accused to cop: girl 'still not risen' from dead

Murder accused to cop: girl 'still not risen' from dead

A religious leader on trial accused of murdering a young child of his followers told police the girl was no longer breathing despite his prayers, a judge heard.

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

A mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who would go on to kill her should be jailed to send a message to the community, a court has been told.

Girl 'miraculously healed' of diabetes before death

Girl 'miraculously healed' of diabetes before death

Girl 'miraculously healed' of diabetes before death

Girl 'miraculously healed' of diabetes before death

A church group member charged over an eight-year-old girl's death said the child had earlier been miraculously healed of her diabetes, a court has been told.

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Israeli minister's holy site visit threatens Gaza talks

Israeli minister's holy site visit threatens Gaza talks

Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

Boss tells murder trial of hard worker's 'brainwashing'

Boss tells murder trial of hard worker's 'brainwashing'

A bakery boss says he feared a valued employee and friend had been "brainwashed" by a fringe Christian group before the man allegedly murdered his own daughter.

Mother on trial for girl's death acted on Bible 'facts'

Mother on trial for girl's death acted on Bible 'facts'

A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.

Murder accused dad told girl needed insulin 'for life'

Murder accused dad told girl needed insulin 'for life'

A man accused of murdering his daughter by withholding her insulin was repeatedly told she would die without the medication, a judge has heard.

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Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

A religious leader accused of murder has cross-examined a witness who confronted him over her teenage daughter spending too much time in his congregation.

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

As police were photographing the body of an eight-year-old girl, members of a church group accused of killing her were singing on the front lawn, a judge heard.

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

A religious group accused of killing an eight-year-old girl were "elated" when police took her body as people would see her rise from the dead, a judge heard.

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.

No jail for 'morally repugnant' rioter who punched cop

No jail for 'morally repugnant' rioter who punched cop

No jail for 'morally repugnant' rioter who punched cop

No jail for 'morally repugnant' rioter who punched cop

A man who attended violent riots after a church bishop's stabbing and was pepper sprayed after punching a police officer will not spend any more time in prison.

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Stampede at Hindu religious event in India kills 121

Authorities in northern India say at least 121 have been killed in a stampede that occurred at a Hindu religious gathering.

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Four teenagers hit with terrorism offences after the stabbing of a bishop at a Sydney church will need to wait to receive a full brief of evidence from police.

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Australian dies during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Intense heat has killed hundreds taking part in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, including one Australian, the government has confirmed.

Teen church rioter in 'wrong place at wrong time'

A teenager who joined violent riots after a bishop's stabbing will have to wait to be sentenced after being told he should give something back to the community.

Church rioter's sentencing delayed due to new charges

The first sentence against a participant of an angry mob riled up by a bishop's stabbing has been delayed as the rioter faces new domestic violence allegations.

Thousands of images on accused church stabber's phone

Thousands of images and videos on the phone of a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop during a sermon are the focus of a police investigation.

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Iran's Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral

Iran's late president's funeral is being held ahead of an early election at a time of worsening strains between the clerical leadership and wider society.

Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences

An alleged Australian terrorist will go on trial although, the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been told, he does not recognise the criminal justice system.

AFP detective doubted reports of terror accused's death

The detective who led an investigation into alleged terrorist Neil Prakash said he doubted reports the Australian had been killed overseas.

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Notorious alleged terrorist Neil Prakash changed from a peaceful convert after being influenced by an inflammatory brand of Islam, a magistrate has heard.

Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry

A mother has faced her first day of a Victorian jury trial accused of coercing her daughter into entering a marriage with a man from Western Australia.

Church reveals 'incredible' $1.49b Victorian land haul

The Anglican Church has told a truth-telling inquiry it owns about $1.49 billion worth of land in Victoria in an "incredible" disparity with Aboriginal people.

Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman

A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after being indecently assaulted eight years ago is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.

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