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Newest first · UTC+11:00Perth man behind bars after threatening to blow up Mandurah Police Station
A West Australian man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly made a drunk call to triple-zero claiming the Mandurah Police Station was going to blow up.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Rolf Dealership Founder Jailed 9 Years in Absentia
A judge in Moscow sentenced the founder of Russia’s largest car dealership and ex-lawmaker Sergei Petrov to nine years in prison in absentia after finding him guilty of using fake documents to smuggle billions of rubles out of the country.
· The Moscow Times
Firefighters work to extinguish bus fire on Highway 1 between Jerusalem, Ma’aleh Adumim
Highway 1 toward Ma’aleh Adumim from Jerusalem was closed to traffic after a bus caught fire near the Az-Za'ayyem Crossing, Israel Police announced on Monday morning.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Police pounce on e-bike riders
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Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer
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· Dwight de Leon
Defense explains objection to AI use: We’re just concerned about accuracy
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· Jairo Bolledo
Alleged NDIS fraud plot accused had one-way ticket to Nigeria, court hears
Australian Federal Police officers arrest Foluso Omole for his alleged involvement in a $5 million NDIS fraud plot. (Supplied: Australian Federal Police)
· Olivia Mason
Text messages emerge in Scots College rape case amid calls for principal’s resignation
Old boys from the prestigious Scots College have downplayed the seriousness of sexual assault allegations against three current students in what concerned parents at the school say is a sign of a toxic culture at the elite educator.
· Riley Walter, Emily Kowal, John Buckley
Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake
MBAY, Indonesia — Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices.
· Agence France-Presse
Radio worker appears in court
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Court hears boy who died sleeping rough in skip bin was missing for days
Police at the scene of the boy's death in 2021. (ABC News)
· Evelyn Leckie
Opening arguments expected in Tupac murder trial
LAS VEGAS, United States — Opening arguments were expected on Monday in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after one of America's most influential rappers was gunned down in Las Vegas.
· Agence France-Presse
All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest
The mandatory screening process was ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges
· Reuters
All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest
The mandatory screening process was ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges
· Reuters
Lawyers push for shorter sentence for rapist Ralph Carr
In July, celebrity agent Ralph Carr was found guilty of raping a woman in 2023. (ABC News)
· Kristian Silva
Small fishers plead with Supreme Court: Consider our rights, too
LIVELIHOOD. Fisherfolk gather their catch before transporting it to the Noveleta Fishport in Cavite, on March 20, 2026.
· Iya Gozum
One Nation claims staffer left hospitalised after Ekka assault
The One Nation staffer was allegedly set upon by four people at the Royal Queensland Show. (AAP: Jono Searle)
Former school worker admits to sexual abuse of children
The man pleaded guilty to eight charges in Batemans Bay Local Court today. (ABC News: James Tugwell)
· Alasdair Mcdonald
Police use pepper spray as car allegedly struck with arrow in outback unrest
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· Olivana Lathouris
One Nation says volunteer in branded shirt attacked by youths at Ekka
A woman wearing a One Nation shirt was allegedly left with a broken rib after an assault at the Ekka, according to the party, which said it would change its policy on volunteers wearing branded clothing in public.
· Julius Dennis
Four people connected to pork industry charged with financial crimes
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· Kallee Buchanan
Teens accused of online ambush murder oppose DNA test
Efforts to collect DNA samples from a group of teenagers charged with murder have been opposed.
· Rex Martinich
An Agatha Christie classic with an impressive cast: best podcasts of the week
Toni Collette heads a list of familiar voices playing out the village murder-mystery. Plus, Guz Khan and Kiell Smith-Bynoe go off on some rather wild tangents
· Hannah J Davies
Golf course in court as parklands protesters take on SA government
Edwin Kemp Attrill and Janette Milera are challenging the North Adelaide golf course redevelopment in court. (ABC News: Leah MacLennan)
· Leah Maclennan
Samsung ‘Ghost shares’ ruling raises cost of brokerage control failures
Supreme Court holds securities firm liable for investor losses, raising pressure for stronger safeguards
· Choi Yeon-jae
Anisimova braces for packed crowd vs Eala in Cincinnati Open
MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Anisimova braces for packed crowd in Eala clash
MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Six killed, several injured, after electric pole falls near Ashok Dham temple in India
At least six people died, and several were injured in an incident police suspect was triggered by a falling electricity pole that alarmed a crowd of worshippers at a temple in India's eastern state of Bihar, officials said on Monday.
· REUTERS
Two young boys kicked by stranger in Canberra shopping centre
The two young brothers were assaulted at Westfield Belconnen shopping centre on Friday. (ABC News: Andrew Kennedy)
· Harry Frost
Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woes
Defendant, who had been receiving treatment for depression, said he feared debt collectors would harass his family as he struggled to keep his business afloat
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woes
Defendant, who had been receiving treatment for depression, said he feared debt collectors would harass his family as he struggled to keep his business afloat
· Brian Wong
Florida man charged with arranging the killing of a Microsoft manager faces trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with arranging the fatal ambush of a Microsoft design manager is headed to trial Monday in Florida, more than four years after the victim was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by land and sea were arrested by Moroccan security forces, Moroccan state television reported Sunday, as authorities tightened security along the border following calls for a new mass crossing.
· Yonhap
Opening statements to begin in Tupac Shakur trial
Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Family members and fans of the legendary rapper have been waiting for decades to learn the truth behind the 1996 drive-by shooting that left Shakur dead at the height of his career.
· Jessica Hill
Meta faces biggest trial yet over social media harm to kids
Attorney Paul W. Schmidt, representing Meta, right, arrives at a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Barbara Ortutay
Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.
· Yonhap
PNP forms task force to probe ambush vs BARMM chief Macacua
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) created a task force to investigate the ambush that targeted Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua.
· Jason Sigales
Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears
Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following conviction
· Nino Bucci
Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
CASABLANCA, Morocco — Hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by land and sea were arrested by Moroccan security forces, Moroccan state television reported Sunday, as authorities tightened security along the border following calls for a new mass crossing.
· Associated Press
Sydney Swans AFL players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident
Police investigating alleged sexual assault at hotel
· Jack Snape
Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears
Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
· Kat Wong, Amanda Meade
Alan Jones accuser told Ray Hadley about alleged assault, court hears
Alan Jones arriving at Downing Centre Local Court on Monday. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)
· Isobel Roe
Hong Kong maid cafe operator arrested for allegedly molesting staff, 14
Operator of Mong Kok cafe, a 35-year-old man, allegedly touched employee multiple times, beginning on her first day at work
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong maid cafe operator arrested for allegedly molesting staff, 14
Operator of Mong Kok cafe, a 35-year-old man, allegedly touched employee multiple times, beginning on her first day at work
· Leopold Chen
Ambush vs BARMM chief Macacua won’t affect Sept. 14 polls – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained that the ambush that targeted Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua will not affect their parliamentary elections this coming Sept. 14.
· Jason Sigales
Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
A Jewish security watchdog is doubling down on safety measures in the wake of a Friday night attack against worshipers at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, calling on police to identify cutting edge tactics to identify hot spots for potential hate crimes and to place more officers in those areas.
· JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
Missing Israeli found dead on side of road in Finland after disappearing during solo cycling trip
The body of a 66-year-old Israeli citizen from Tel Aviv was found on Sunday by the side of a road in Finland, about a week after contact with him was lost while he was on a solo cycling trip.
· YOAV ETIEL
‘Like a living hell’: Rapist Ralph Carr unrecognisable in court appearance
Convicted rapist Ralph Carr has described his life as “a living hell” after the former talent manager was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman more than 30 years his junior.
· Erin Pearson