As Nicolas Maduro faces trial in New York, seasoned attorney Barry Pollack takes the lead. Learn about the lawyer who represented Julian Assange and his defence strategy for the Venezuelan leader.
Judge Hannah Dugan resigns following her conviction for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in her Milwaukee courtroom. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Joel Davis, a member of the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail for a second time after being charged over allegedly menacing messages targeting independent MP Allegra Spender. Read the latest.
Top Democrats accuse the administration of violating federal law by releasing heavily redacted documents. Calls for resignations and legal action grow. Read the latest.
A German court has sentenced Fernando P. to eight-and-a-half years for repeatedly drugging, raping his wife and sharing videos online. The case echoes France's landmark Pelicot trial. Read the full report.
US immigration agents were filmed pinning a woman down in Minneapolis snow. Bystanders pleaded and threw snowballs. Police chief criticised the tactics. Read the full report.
US inflation rose 2.7% in November, contradicting Donald Trump's claim prices were falling 'very fast'. Data was delayed by the longest government shutdown.
The long-held consensus on central bank independence is fraying as leaders like Trump and Macron exert influence. Explore the risks for inflation and market stability. Read the full analysis.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
A federal judge rules that Trump administration policies restricting congressional oversight of ICE detention facilities violate US law. Read the full legal analysis.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a multi-billion pound budget improvement, yet the deficit is set to nearly quadruple. Discover the fiscal challenges and government savings outlined in the midyear update.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Former DoJ attorneys claim they were pushed to find the University of California guilty of antisemitism before evidence was gathered. A federal judge has since blocked funding threats. Read the full investigation.
A federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from using materials seized from James Comey's ally, Daniel Richman, citing a likely Fourth Amendment violation. This major setback complicates the case against the former FBI director. Read the full anal
From a federal election to leadership changes and memorable political stunts, revisit the key moments that defined a turbulent year in Australian politics through powerful photography.
A groundbreaking UK trial is testing Aquablation, a robotic water jet therapy for prostate cancer. The aim is to reduce side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction compared to traditional surgery.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey claims she was fired as retaliation against her father, ex-FBI chief James Comey. Her lawsuit seeks reinstatement and alleges constitutional violations.
Brittany Higgins says she feels she can breathe again after a court dismissed Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling. Read the full legal outcome and reaction.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's policy of widespread, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington DC, siding with civil liberties groups. Read the full ruling details.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling has been dismissed. The federal court found he knew Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the key takeaways.
Former President Donald Trump vows to cut federal food aid from states opposing his policies if re-elected. Explore the legal battle and impact on millions.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
Former SBS presenter Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a bid to 'undermine and discredit' her over Israel-Gaza commentary. Read the latest from the Federal Court.
A federal immigration raid in Manhattan's Chinatown was blocked by activists, leading to arrests and condemnation from the incoming mayor. Read the full report.
Joshua Michals, 26, claims he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed fellow student Zhe Wang in her Lewisham flat. The Old Bailey murder trial continues.
Northwestern University agrees a $75m payment to restore $790m in federal research funding, ending a Trump administration probe into antisemitism on campus. Discover the details.