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Police are investigating if the near-fatal shooting of crime figure Fadi Haddara is linked to his crime network’s alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar tobacco and money laundering operation in Tasmania.
The federal court trial is one of the highest-profile tests of allegations that social media companies have harmed young users. (Reuters: Daniel Cole/File)
A teenager will be allowed to walk free, after being found guilty of an aggravated carjacking in February. ( ABC News: Danielle Bonica )
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Former CFMEU Administrator Mark Irving KC returned to give evidence at the CFMEU inquiry on Wednesday. (AAP Image: Darren England)
Police say single round fired at West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base but no one was hurt
Police say single round fired at West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base but no one was hurt
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional findings on suspect)
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is making an impression beyond the court, with Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour clocking her style.
Topic:Sexual Offences
Authorities investigating latest attacks, which come amid mounting safety concerns after two other deadly incidents last week
Authorities investigating latest attacks, which come amid mounting safety concerns after two other deadly incidents last week
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl on Sydney’s northern beaches after a suspected choking act during sex.
Luton Murray, 38, is charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop, and failing to render assistance. (ABC News: Julia Bergin)
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has rejected criticism that her government responded too weakly to U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, pointing to behind-the-scenes efforts to prevent Washington from targeting the Japanese judge.
State’s child safety minister Amanda Camm confirms police are investigating alleged attack west of Brisbane
A police officer accused of falsely closing two missing-person cases on Jeju Island denied the allegations Wednesday, a day after he was detained under an arrest warrant.
A young woman will face trial accused of murder after the husband of a skincare company founder was fatally stabbed during a home invasion.
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seven transport ministry officials have been referred to prosecutors for allegedly covering up the unfit status of a localizer blamed for the high number of casualties in the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash, police said Wednesday.
Topic:Fishing and Aquaculture Industry
Dashcam video showing a man being rammed by a car during an armed street fight has triggered a murder inquiry
Dashcam video showing a man being rammed by a car during an armed street fight has triggered a murder inquiry
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption".
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption".
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Chong Tak-yin, 57, pleaded guilty to unlawful recording of intimate parts after police found an upskirt video on his phone
Chong Tak-yin, 57, pleaded guilty to unlawful recording of intimate parts after police found an upskirt video on his phone
Robert Ladd, a former Compton, Calif., police officer who was part of the department’s gang unit, testifies during the trial for Duane Davis, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool)
The top executive at Instagram has admitted that few teenagers have used a feature meant to counter addiction before it was turned on by default, as hearings in a landmark trial against its parent company, Meta, continue in the United States.
Those who assisted police killer Dezi Freeman to evade authorities have been put on notice, with Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush saying “we know exactly who they are”.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the alleged rape of a girl in residential care by a worker, as Queensland ministers vowed to crack down on abuse and exploitation of vulnerable children in the child safety system.
A top official points to metal fatigue as police and the theme park operator face a backlash for delayed comment on Saturday’s incident
A top official points to metal fatigue as police and the theme park operator face a backlash for delayed comment on Saturday’s incident
Danni Smith has had aggravated assault charges dropped. (ABC News: Marco Catalano)
For two years, a Hollywood producer has been arguing in court that actor Rebel Wilson hired a team to destroy her reputation by spreading lies about her on the internet.
This brings the online commentator’s total number of charges to seven – including three for dodging national service
This brings the online commentator’s total number of charges to seven – including three for dodging national service
Topic:Tourism and Leisure Industry
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit the lowest point since he took office in June last year. © Reuters
Australia’s illegal tobacco trade has become a matter of national security after entrenching criminal networks that can be exploited by terrorists, the Coalition’s taskforce on the black market has warned, as the party weighs up slashing the excise by up to 80 per cent.
NSW Liberal operative Charles Perrottet’s wife Anita has told a corruption hearing that she could not remember whether she has ever been a party member nor recall details of her husband’s role in a powerful Liberal Party subcommittee.
(ATTN: UPDATES with police findings in paras 3-5)
Members of the U.S. Secret Service police conduct overwatch during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 19th day on Wednesday, with the Senate impeachment court set to hear an explanation from House prosecution counsel Amando Ligutan over public statements reportedly related to the proceedings.
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they were questioning a Chinese man in his 30s on suspicion of murdering a female graduate student, also from China, who was found dead in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan.
The top executive at Instagram said few teenagers used a key safety feature to limit their use before it was turned on by default, at a trial over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children.
Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang, left, drives the ball down court against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, April 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank, File)
A woman who killed her husband, dismembered his body and distributed it around the city, will not be found guilty of his murder.
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The U.S. Capitol is seen, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)