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NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later
Police allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estateFollow our Australia n…
Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert
Relatives of Hollywood legend say her doppelganger could now be used for more glamorous rolesShe shimmered in Hollywood’s silent movie era and lit up …
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final moments
Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024Warning: graphic contentFollow our Australia news l…
Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and AugustFollow our Australia news live blog f…
An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle CouncilFollow our Australia news live blog f…
The federal law aimed at protecting college students from sexual abuse
The lawsuit by a former Cornell University student, alleging she was raped in 2024 by seven male students, has renewed long-standing concerns about ho…
Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas is charged with assault
Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez is accused of striking an agent with his car's side-view mirror while driving away.…
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.…
Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degree…
US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution
The Tennessee inmate has been awaiting execution since she was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of a teenage classmate.…
No 'deliberate' contact to stop car in A66 crash
No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.…
LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League
Build-up, teams and live text coverage as World champions Spain host Croatia on matchday two of the UEFA Nations League…
Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philan…
This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are…
Saracens face fines over 'wine consultant' Venter's media no-shows
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.…
Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2…
Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League
Manchester City say they are 'disappointed and surprised' by the verdict and will appeal.…
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.…
Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen
Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venueThe Soho House private members’ club has launched an…
Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver?
You could be forgiven for thinking the inquiry has been a bit of a damp squib. But high-profile resignations are not the only measure of Icac’s succes…
British broadcasters should merge into single platform to survive, says Jeremy Clarkson
Clarkson’s Farm star says broadcasters should make ‘bigger, fewer, better programmes’ in face of competition from streamers and digital platformsJerem…
Officials investigate possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case
Local sheriff’s department announces new development related to disappearance of TV host’s mother in ArizonaAuthorities are looking into the possibili…
Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.…
Imams’ council condemns Melbourne Islamic preacher’s call to ‘take up arms’ against enemies
Independent MP Allegra Spender says the comments reinforce the need for stronger protection against hate speechGet our breaking news email, free app o…
Sydney teen taken to hospital after falling from moving bus on northern beaches
Transport for NSW, bus operator and Rail, Tram and Bus union investigate after incident on Monday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or dail…
Trial of live facial recognition cameras in London stations ends with one false positive
Freedom of information request shows six-month trial cost £320,000, used almost 100 police hours and resulted in no arrestsA six-month trial of live f…
Sarah Hanson-Young announces Greens leadership tilt after MPs blindsided by Larissa Waters’ shock resignation
New leader expected to be chosen imminently, with Mehreen Faruqi, David Shoebridge and Hanson-Young among frontrunnersFollow our Australia news live b…
‘Looked like dried blood’: worker tells Beau Lamarre-Condon trial about finding suspicious belongings in skip
Former Sydney police officer, 31, has pleaded not guilty to murdering AFL umpire Jesse Baird and flight attendant Luke DaviesFollow our Australia news…
Melbourne man’s mysterious disappearance on popular Peru hiking trail prompts widespread search
Loved ones describe Jordan Yap, 30, as an experienced hiker who set out for a 10-day solo trek Peru before falling silentGet our breaking news email, …
OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafeOpenAI is scrapping the release of GPT-6.1 A…