Judge finds 'fundamental defect' in police taser investigation
The incident happened at a police watch house in Mareeba, about an hour west of Cairns. (Supplied: QPS)
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Russian strikes killed 16 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a failure by Ukraine's allies to replenish its stock of air defense missiles was costing lives.
· The Moscow Times
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills 17 in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a failure by Ukraine's allies to replenish its stock of air defense missiles was costing lives.
· The Moscow Times
Police charge three alleged hit squad members with murder, extortion in northern Israel
An indictment was filed on Wednesday against three alleged members of a hit squad that prosecutors say is affiliated with a crime organization in northern Israel.
· ELI ASHKENAZI
Police launch probe into suspected leak of data on presidential officials
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police have launched an investigation after detecting signs of a data leak involving personal information of presidential officials, the National Police Agency (NPA) said Thursday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told
Erin Patterson attended the Court of Appeal via video link from prison
· Bbcnews
32 booked, 13 detained over alleged distribution of newly classified narcotic etomidate
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have booked 32 individuals, with 13 of them in detention, for allegedly smuggling, distributing or administering etomidate, a sleep anesthetic newly classified as a narcotic six months ago.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’
Analysts say the Zamboanga attack appears to fit a pattern of violence shaped by online spectacle, imitation and the pursuit of notoriety
· Sam Beltran
Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’
Analysts say the Zamboanga attack appears to fit a pattern of violence shaped by online spectacle, imitation and the pursuit of notoriety
· Sam Beltran
Three teens charged over alleged gang rape in Sydney’s south-west
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Rape trial of competitive bull rider Clay Hall hears closing arguments
An interview Clay Benjamin Hall gave to police was played in court. (Supplied: Instagram)
· Dan Mccray
An armed Jewish police force? Minns defies police and opens the door
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· Andrew Brown
Police told of drug use in Swans hotel room
(Clockwise from top left) James Jordon, Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney have been stood down. (ABC News/Getty Images)
· Danny Tran
Coroner hears police did not help prisoner having cocaine seizure
Hugo Diaz Knox died of a cocaine overdose while in police custody in 2022. (Contributed)
· Nicola Ceccato
Former police officer found guilty of misconduct for sharing information with drug dealer
Michael Hoogvelt's (centre) matters were heard in Lismore District Court. (ABC North Coast: Hannah Ross)
· Hannah Ross
Afternoon Update: Missing teen hiker found dead; Albanese ‘outraged’ at Zomi Frankcom decision; and mushroom murder appeals continue
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· Miles Herbert
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
In an interview with the BBC, Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell says she only became aware of the assault during the court case almost three years later
· Bbcnews
MPs in stoush over art display naming killed Gaza children
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· Keane Bourke
Erin Patterson’s mushroom murders sentence too lenient and she should die behind bars, prosecutors argue
Crown prosecutor tells Victorian court that all seven of Patterson’s grounds for appeal should fail while arguing for tougher sentence
· Nino Bucci
Judge erred allowing room for Erin Patterson parole one day, prosecutors say
Erin Patterson is appealing her murder conviction in the Court of Appeal. (Supplied: Anita Lester)
· Kristian Silva
Illegal immigrant, 19, killed co-worker he had ‘intimate’ relationship with near Virginia trail — tried to set her body on fire: police
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· Richard Pollina
Boy arrested over alleged attempted sexual assault in Kooyong
Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy in an investigation into an alleged sexual assault attempt on two women who were walking their dogs in Kooyong.
· James Costa
Swans sponsors pull support in wake of allegations
The Sydney Swans' key sponsors have spoken out about the players linked to a serious police investigation. (Getty Images: Darrian Traynor)
Lebanon hands over Assad-era general to Syria in first case of its kind | The National
Lebanon has handed over an Assad-era general to Syria to face charges including murder and torture. It is the first time Beirut has sent a top military official from the former regime to Damascus to face trial since the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024.
· Jamie Prentis
Alan Jones’s barrister argues alleged victim was not groomed because that ‘happens to young children’
Sydney court hears complainant was more than 40 years younger and far less powerful than the shock jock when he started working as his driver
· Kat Wong, Amanda Meade
Police move to tackle high suicide rate of officers
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they plan to implement comprehensive suicide prevention measures across the police force to tackle the high rate of suicide among officers.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Tennessee pastor sentenced to life in prison for raping girl, 5, with help from wife
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· Fox News
Third body found in Minneapolis in three days as police investigate string of deaths: report
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· Fox News
DSWD provides psychological first aid to Ateneo de Zamboanga learners
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday it has started providing psychological first aid (PFA) to learners affected by the Aug. 18, 2026 shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga.
· Reina C. Tolentino
China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
China Evergrande Group's then-Chairman Hui Ka Yan attends a news conference on the property developer's annual results in Hong Kong in March 2017. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Police officer booked for allegedly skipping confirmation of missing person's safety before closing case
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have booked an officer over allegations he closed a missing person case without confirming the safety of the person who went missing on the southern island of Jeju.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Hong Kong pet owner barred from leaving city pending trial over fatal dog attacks
Owner of 60kg dog accused of killing two pets and injuring another released on bail, as online petition urges authorities not to euthanise the animal
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong pet owner barred from leaving city pending trial over fatal dog attacks
Owner of 60kg dog accused of killing two pets and injuring another released on bail, as online petition urges authorities not to euthanise the animal
· Brian Wong
Darwin man charged with money laundering from illicit tobacco sales
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· Tilda Colling
Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime
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· Mia Gonzalez
Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv
Building damaged following overnight attack in Kyiv that killed at least 6, wounded 33
Shock, tears as ‘calculated’ neighbour killer jailed for eight years
The family and friends of a beloved elderly woman, Lolene Whitehand, have sobbed as her remorseless and “calculated” killer was handed an eight-year jail term.
· William Ton
China Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan sentenced to life imprisonment
Hui Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
· Ji Siqi
China Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan sentenced to life imprisonment
Hui Ka-yan given life sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ by court in Shenzhen
· Ji Siqi
Chinese court sentences Evergrande founder to life in prison
A woman walks by a map showing Evergrande development projects in China, as she heads to an Evergrande city plaza in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
Lawyer says 'beef' behind alleged victim's complaint against Alan Jones
Mr Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)
· Isobel Roe
Construction giant figure captured in police footage with alleged bikie
Queensland’s inquiry into the CFMEU and construction sector has been shown police footage of a senior staff member from infrastructure giant BMD involved in a traffic stop with an alleged bikie gang official.
· Matt Dennien
Texas judge to consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in track meet killing
The trial judge who presided over the case of Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed from the case as the defendant seeks a new trial and appeals his conviction.
· Jamie Stengle
Police could get new powers as a major defence expo approaches in Perth
The new laws would give police more powers for a key defence expo in October. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
· Keane Bourke
Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Ecuador's intelligence chief and five US citizens died when a tourist helicopter crashed in central Kenya on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, officials said.
· Yonhap
Cheating Colorado husband charged with murder after claiming wife with postpartum depression killed herself
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· Ella Morrison
The mushroom-foraging claim at the heart of Erin Patterson’s appeal
Death cap mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s interest in picking and eating wild mushrooms was at the centre of her appeal on Thursday, after her legal team argued she was effectively forced to enter the witness box during her trial to explain why she had lied to police.
· Erin Pearson
‘In my country, gifts like this are often given’: Businessman sentenced over $20k hidden in tea
A Chinese businessman who disguised $20,000 cash in a gift box of breakfast tea in a bid to speed up his solar company’s applications before Australia’s Clean Energy Council was heard saying he knew it was “against the law”.
· Cloe Read
Govt hits Chinese Embassy comments over raid of steel plant in Misamis Oriental
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) on Thursday defended its operations of the Sanjia Steel Corp. in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, which led to the arrest of Chinese citizens.
· Aric John Sy Cua