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)
· Chloe Chomicki
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysia jails ex-babysitter for 1 year over toddler’s death
Khairunnisa Ahmad Damamhuri, 41, was charged with negligence leading to the death of 15-month-old ‘Baby Syifaa’ at a nursery in 2022
· The Star
Daily Telegraph apologises as dispute reignites between pro-Israel activist and Middle Eastern restaurant Cairo
Apology published in News Corp paper as part of agreed joint statement to resolve legal dispute over ‘undercover’ story, with Cairo also apologising to activist Ofir Birenbaum
· Jordyn Beazley
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.
· Colin Kruger
ABC gives disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis publicity money can’t buy
Disgraced celebrity surgeon Munjed Al Muderis must love the ABC. Not only did the public broadcaster virtually ignore the verdict of his failed defamation case against Nine Entertainment, publisher of this masthead. But now the ABC is doing his publicity.
· John Buckley
Former AFL player Nick Stevens found guilty of dishonesty charges
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· Nethma Dandeniya
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
· Agence France-Presse
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
US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump
President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of US forces seizing Iran’s key export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
'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
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
Drone attacks in the US-Iran-Israel War - DailyNews
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and maritime devices now serve as key enablers of deep strikes, precision targeting, and real-time intelligence. Armed remotely piloted aircraft – commonly known as “drones” – are now central to many military operations. The use of uncrewed vehicles in armed conflicts has grown signif…
· Gayan Abeykoon
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
Descartan en Colombia muerte de “Mordisco”, el cabecilla más buscado de las disidencias de ex FARC
BOGOTÁ (AP) — Medicina Legal de Colombia descartó el domingo que alias “Iván Mordisco”, máximo jefe de una de las mayores disidencias de las extintas FARC, se encuentre entre los fallecidos de un reciente bombardeo a uno de sus campamentos, convirtiéndose en el tercer escape del cabecilla.
· The Associated Press
Rich, white and attending music festivals: Who police pick to avoid court
Music festival attendees, cocaine users and the affluent were among the few beneficiaries of a scheme designed to divert low-level drug users away from the courts, as police use diversion powers in less than 10 per cent of cases, research has found.
· Max Maddison
Lawyer for LI creep accused of kidnapping 4-year-old from laundromat gives bizarre excuse as judge cuts him loose
A creep accused of snatching a 4-year-old from a Long Island laundromat outlandishly claimed he brought her to the library for help finding her parents but the language barrier led to a misunderstanding about his intentions, his attorney said Sunday.
· Chris Nesi
Mongolia ruling party picks new bet for PM
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· Associated Press
African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe says he will “respect” the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
· Al Jazeera
ICC bureau must uphold judges’ verdict on Karim Khan, say top lawyers
Leading lawyers and legal experts have called on the governing bureau of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to uphold the findings of a judicial panel that cleared the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, of wrongdoing following a sexual misconduct complaint.
· Middleeasteye
The Supreme Court takes up the Mississippi case of a Black death row inmate
The Supreme Court is seen, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
· Mark Sherman
Brace yourself for conditions at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, returning residents told
Elderly people, pregnant women and those with health issues among those advised against returned home after deadly fire last November
· Edith Lin
Meta's court losses spell potential trouble for AI research, consumer safety
Over a decade ago, Meta – then known as Facebook – hired researchers in the social sciences with the goal of analyzing how the social network's services were impacting users. It was a way for the company and its peers to show they were serious about understanding the benefits and potential risks of their innovations.
· Jonathan Vanian
‘People should be scared’: convictions in US ‘antifa’ trial set dangerous precedent
Experts say verdict gives Trump officials scope to crack down on leftwing views using spurious ‘terrorism’ label
· Sam Levine
Texas oil heir Charles Brooks Jr. ordered to pay historic $1.1B after brutally attacking toddler stepson, putting him in wheelchair
A Texas oil heir was ordered to pay $1.1 billion to the young child he violently beat to near death and left bedridden in a wheelchair, needing 24-hour care, in a landmark ruling.
· Nicholas McEntyre
How Meta’s victim-blaming failed to sway jurors in landmark social media addiction trial
Aggressive strategy and loss in the trial highlight a problem for tech firms: a widespread distrust of social media companies
· Nick Robins Early
Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%
Congo-Brazzaville's 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso secured 95 percent of the vote in an election that extended his rule, the constitutional court said late Saturday.
· AfricaNews
Mongolia's ruling party picks a new prime minister candidate
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Mongolia’s ruling party selected a new candidate for prime minister on Sunday after the last head of government, Zandanshatar Gombojav, resigned after only nine months on the job.
Aaron Judge’s singular focus is clear — and it’s not more MVPs
Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.
· Dan Martin
Purdue's stellar senior class ends careers with loss to Arizona
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) walks off the court after a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
· Josh Dubow
Top 5 News This Week: Zaldy Co, Sara Duterte, Google & Meta, the Strait of Hormuz
So we’re learning that we’re all just about to feel the real crunch from the war in the Middle East, but not everything is bad news. Court evidence has just linked ex-congressman Zaldy Co to a company — his — involved in flood control corruption. Google and Meta lose a court case that accuses them of decidedly hooki…
· jcgotinga0208
Aaron Judge conecta su 2do jonrón en 2 juegos y Yankees vencen 3-1 a Gigantes para barrerlos
Aaron Judge, de los Yankees de Nueva York, es felicitado por Ben Rice, luego de batear un jonrón ante los Gigantes de San Francisco, el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu)
· Janie Mccauley
Aaron Judge homers for second straight day as Yankees sweep Giants
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, right, is congratulated by Cody Bellinger (35) after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Janie Mccauley
North Korea conducts engine test for long-range missile
This photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, claps hands as he was re-elected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, during the party’s Congress in Pyongyang, on Feb. 22, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distri…
· Hyung Jin Kim
Famed California winery settles lawsuit over vile claims of sexual harassment against female staff
A California winery owner will pay $1.49 million to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit that alleged it allowed male supervisors to grope female employees and expose themselves, among other disgusting acts.
· Ross O'Keefe
S. Korea moves to curb social media algorithms for children
South Korean lawmakers are seeking legal means to limit exposure of "algorithm-driven" content to children as concerns over the influence digital content have on minors grow.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will pick his moments to challenge in new ABS system
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge jogs on the field while warming up before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Janie Mccauley
Victorian government ordered to pay landowner $27m over rezoning
Jeffrey Barrett went to court over financial losses linked to his land being reserved for public use. (ABC News: Shane Willner-Browne)
· Elise Kinsella
‘Vacation from hell:’ NYC man left with ‘traumatic brain injury’ on trip to luxe Mexican spa
A trip to paradise turned out to be a “vacation from hell.”
· Kathianne Boniello
Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control
A senior member of Qatar’s ruling family and veteran statesman warned on Saturday that the coming days will prove decisive, cautioning that failure to resolve the Israeli-US war on Iran could push the region into a prolonged escalation.
· Middleeasteye
‘Project Hail Mary’ is still ruling the box office
“Project Hail Mary” is flexing its longevity.
· Angela Barbuti
‘Trump Car’ owner refuses to settle with town that ordered him to take down flags
A Long Island man is defiantly refusing to accept a legal settlement after local officials ordered him to remove pro-Trump flags from his cars.
· David Spector
Senegal shows off contested AFCON trophy as legal battle rages
The Senegal players proved how little they cared for CAF's decision to strip them of the AFCON title. (Getty Images: Eurasia Sport Images/Federico Pestellini)
Former AFL footballer asked how much he drank before he was allegedly raped
Daniel Hayes says AFL Victoria is attempting to attribute his mental illness to his childhood. (ABC News: Bec Symons)
· Bec Symons
Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control
A senior member of Qatar’s ruling family and veteran statesman warned on Saturday that the coming days will prove decisive, cautioning that failure to resolve the Israeli-US war on Iran could push the region into a prolonged escalation.
· Middleeasteye
President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso wins fifth term with 94.90% vote
President of Congo Denis Sassou N’Guesso looks on during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 23, 2025. Thomas Samson/ Pool Photo via AP, FILE)
· Louis Okamba
Officials at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ must give attorneys access to clients, judge rules
Authorities must also provide detainees access to free and private legal phone calls and allow lawyers to visit unannounced
· Jose Olivares
How 2026 pursuit of elusive World Series rings can bolster three Mets, Yankees’ Hall of Fame candidacies
As this year begins, I believe there are three Hall of Fame locks playing for the New York teams: Juan Soto for the Mets, and Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt for the Yankees.
· Joel Sherman
First ‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch owes $3.3M on winnings, judge says
Richard Hatch, the winner of the first season of “Survivor,” must pay taxes on his winnings that he’s been disputing since the show’s conclusion in 2000.
· Realtor.com