Townsville mother found not guilty of manslaughter over drowning of two sons
Leeanne Eatts leaving the Supreme Court in Townsville on Monday after being found not guilty of manslaughter. (ABC News: Chloe Chomicki)
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Khairunnisa Ahmad Damamhuri, 41, was charged with negligence leading to the death of 15-month-old ‘Baby Syifaa’ at a nursery in 2022
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Advocates push for digital duty of care to stop livestreamed child sex abuse
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Rebecca Masters
Webjet executives depart as legal battle and suitors loom
Webjet chief executive Katrina Barry has resigned less than two years after taking the role, as a lawsuit from the online travel agent’s former legal boss heats up and suitors continue to buy up stock despite a rejected takeover offer last month.
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Former AFL player Nick Stevens found guilty of dishonesty charges
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Jannik Sinner powers past Jiri Lehecka to claim ‘Sunshine Double’ with Miami Open win
The Italian also won at Indian Wells, becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to sweep the hard-court events in California and Florida
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The key moments in the long search for a police killer
After seven months at large, Victoria police have shot and killed Dezi Freeman at a property in Victoria's north-east today.
· Mikaela Ortolan
Victorian Liberal who defeated Moira Deeming to be dumped by party over character reference for sex offender
Dinesh Gourisetty has been called a ‘pedophile supporter’ for providing court reference for a friend convicted of sexually assaulting a child
· Benita Kolovos
‘Suspicious’ voting processes at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, resident says
On fifth day of hearings on deadly Tai Po fire, witness recounts ballots ‘coming from nowhere’ being dropped into boxes during votes on major issues
· Leopold Chen
Australian police shoot dead fugitive wanted for killing officers
Australian police said Monday they shot dead a fugitive gunman wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country's most-wanted criminals.
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Coroner calls for stricter gun laws after father-son murder-suicide
The NSW Coroner has recommended a suite of firearms safety measures at the conclusion of an inquest into the deaths of Noah and Wayne Smith (pictured). (Supplied.)
· Charles Rushforth
What police say about the shooting of Dezi Freeman
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Tennessee grandma jailed for 5 months after AI flagged her for bank fraud in state she never visited
A Tennessee grandmother was jailed for a whopping five months after a facial recognition program erroneously flagged her for bank fraud in a state she’d never visited.
· Caitlin McCormack
Who is Dezi Freeman and what did he do? What to know about the Australian fugitive shot dead by Victoria police
56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August
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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month-long manhunt – video
Victorian police have confirmed that fugitive Dezi Freeman has been killed after a manhunt lasting seven months in rural Victoria. Freeman, who police say did not surrender peacefully, is allegedly responsible for the shooting deaths of two officers at Porepunkah. The shooting occurred at a property in north-east Vi…
Man, 19, killed in reported Katherine stabbing overnight
Police officers in Katherine have established multiple crime scenes after the fatal stabbing overnight. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)
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NYC fire that killed child, 3 others in problem-plagued building now a homicide: cops
A vicious fire inside a violation-plagued Queens building that killed four people — including a toddler — is now being investigated as a homicide, cops said Sunday.
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Israel to allow 'limited prayer' at Holy Sepulchre after outrage
Israeli police said they reached an agreement with Christian leaders to allow limited prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre following criticism over earlier restrictions.
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Scale of carnage at LA’s ‘No Kings’ protest laid bare — as sinister past of ‘Statue of Liberty lady’ revealed
Dozens of rioters, including one with a dagger, were arrested Saturday after they refused to disperse during the chaotic “No Kings” rally in Downtown LA. Los Angeles Police confirmed on Sunday a total of 75 arrests following the protest.
· Jeremy Louwerse
The timeline of events from Porepunkah shooting to cop-killer's death
After seven months on the run, cop-killer Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by tactical police in Victoria's north-east.While Victoria Police are yet to formally confirm Freeman is the man killed by officers – although Commissioner Mike Bush said it is believed to be the fugitive – the shooting brings to an end a 216…
· Daniel Jeffrey
Australian police killer shot dead after 7-month manhunt
A survivalist conspiracy theorist who used bushcraft to evade officers is dead, ending one of Australia’s largest-ever manhunts
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'Domestic terror': The disturbing movement behind cop-killer Dezi Freeman
The sovereign citizen movement has once again been thrust into the mainstream spotlight after fugitive cop-killer Dezi Freeman was shot dead by armed police in Victoria's north-east.Sovereign citizen Freeman murdered two police officers and seriously wounded another in August 2025, and had previously tried to prose…
· Daniel Jeffrey
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate a private Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, setting off a wave of criticism from the United States and others.
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Victoria police on Freeman shooting
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Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Victoria police give update on Australian fugitive shot dead after months-long manhunt
Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in August
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Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans
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Dezi Freeman 'in shipping container' when shot
Accused cop killer Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police. The fugitive was shot by police at a property in north east Victoria. Victoria Police are expected to privide an update at 11am. You can follow our rolling coverage below.
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'Evil man': A timeline of the seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
Double police-killer Desmond Freeman has been shot dead on a rural property in Thologolong. Source: AAP / James Ross
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Accused cop killer Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
Accused cop killer and fugitive Dezi Freeman has been shot dead by police in Victoria.The gunman had been missing in bushland for about seven months when he was shot by police at a property in the state's north-east today.Victoria Police confirmed a man was fatally shot at a rural address in Walwa, north-east of P…
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Dezi Freeman armed when he was shot by police
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$167M Powerball winner, outed as career criminal, stole $12K in third arrest since hitting jackpot
A $167.3 million Kentucky Powerball winner who went from career criminal to multi-millionaire overnight is accused of stealing a comparatively minuscule $12,000 cash during a head-scratching home burglary over the weekend.
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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month-long manhunt
Shooting occurred at a property in north-east Victoria after major manhunt for 56-year-old, who allegedly killed two police officers in Porepunkah
· Cait Kelly
The troubled 'sovereign citizen' who became a notorious police killer
The 56-year-old is alleged to have killed two police officers at a property in Victoria's north-east. (Supplied)
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Jayson Gillham announces tour with Palestinian-Jordanian musician ahead of MSO court case
The Australian-British pianist will face off against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in court after his concert last year was axed over comments on Gaza
· Kelly Burke
Live: Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
Police have shot dead fugitive gunman Dezi Freeman at a property in Victoria's north-east.
African nation claims it would welcome extradition of Rep. Ilhan Omar after immigration fraud allegations
Partially recognized Horn of Africa nation Somaliland called for firebrand “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar to be extradited after Vice President JD Vance claimed she committed immigration fraud — promising the White House would “go after” her.
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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police
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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after months on the run
Police have been searching for Dezi Freeman since August 2025. (Supplied)
Slide 1 of 3Fugitive shot deadPolice have shot dead fugitive gunman Dezi Freeman at a property in Victoria's north-east. Freeman had been wanted since August over the fatal shooting of two police officers at Porepunkah.A friend of one of the officers killed says the news is "just a relief".
Police had been searching for Dezi Freeman since August 2025. (Supplied)
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Nepal's former PM arrested over deaths during protests
Authorities arrest Khadga Prasad Oli at his home on the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu. (AP: Niranjan Shrestha)
Tiger Woods’ teammate calls DUI arrest ‘very disturbing’ during NBC broadcast
Tiger Woods’ latest DUI arrest has raised concern from one of his teammates.
· Cooper Albers
Tiger Woods’ teammate addresses golfer’s ‘disturbing’ car crash, DUI arrest
Tiger Woods’ teammate spoke out about the golfer’s DUI arrest, calling it “very disturbing.”
· Antoinette Bueno
Health care fraud whistleblowers could make millions as Bessent cracks down on sprawling scams
Uncle Sam needs you to help crush the billion-dollar health care fraud gangs.
· James Franey
Why Darwin is a target for major crime syndicates looking to sell cheap tobacco
The Mr Convenient store is located in Darwin's Smith Street Mall. (ABC News: Pete Garnish)
· Olivana Lathouris
‘I feel betrayed’: New scam figures show Australians lost more than $2 billion
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· Michael Atkin
Man charged in Germany after fatal stabbing of his 13-year-old son
The boy’s mother and 9-year-old sister were seriously injured in the attack. Police said the suspect, 40, has made no statement
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Supreme Court holds its first-ever paperless hearing - DailyNews
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the implementation of its e-Filing Portal under the e-Courts Project. This initiative reflects the Court’s ongoing commitment to modernising Judicial processes and enhancing the delivery of Justice through the use of…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Motor Traffic Commissioner General remanded over fraud - DailyNews
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the CID in connection with an alleged irregularity in vehicle registration was ordered to be remanded until today (30) by Pilessa Acting Magistrate Damayanthi Wijenayake.
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Nepal Police arrest former PM, Home Minister over September protest deaths - DailyNews
Police in Nepal have arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli early on Saturday over the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests that toppled his Government and resulted in new elections. Authorities arrested the powerful communist leader at his residence on the outskirts of the capital Kat…
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Policeman killed in collision amid sand smuggling crackdown in Kodikamam - DailyNews
A Police sergeant was killed in the line of duty on March 28 after being struck by a tractor allegedly transporting sand illegally in the Kodikamam area, bringing into spotlight the growing dangers faced by law enforcement officers combating illicit sand mining in the Northern Province.
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