Legal challenge to Melbourne CBD search zone laws
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
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Cronulla Riots: 20 Years On, Has Australia Changed?
Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, we examine if underlying racial tensions have truly been addressed or if social media now fuels the same hatred.
Police Officer Jailed for £50k Burglary and Harassment
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
San Diego $12m Settlement in Police Shooting of Konoa Wilson
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
Australia's 2026 World Cup Group: USA, Paraguay, Playoff
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Man to sue police after arrest for US gun photo
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Costco Sues Trump Administration Over Emergency Tariffs
US wholesale giant Costco launches a lawsuit against the Trump White House, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The firm warns importers may never recover funds even if duties are ruled unlawful.
Spycops inquiry hears sexual deception was 'part of the work'
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.
Victoria Police admits eight years of unlawful search operations
Victoria Police has admitted to conducting 23 non-compliant weapons search operations over eight years, impacting hundreds and resulting in 33 charges. The force is now notifying affected individuals and the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Victoria Police Can Now Search Children Without Warrant
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Journalist searched without warrant under new Victoria police powers
A Guardian Australia journalist was subjected to a pat-down search without a warrant while covering a Melbourne protest, experiencing Victoria police's controversial new 'designated area' powers first-hand. Read her account.
Four-year-old missing for two months in Australian outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Trump's autopen threat against Biden's executive orders
Donald Trump vows to reverse Biden's autopen-signed executive orders. Explore the history of presidential autopen use and whether Trump can legally deliver on his threat.
Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Random Search Powers
Victoria police can now stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne without warrant until May 2026, raising concerns about racial profiling and civil liberties.
Australia's Cummins & Khawaja Fitness Mystery
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Police trainee barred for gross misconduct
Former North Yorkshire Police trainee Brogan Canning has been placed on the barred list after a panel ruled her unwanted sexual advances towards a colleague amounted to gross misconduct.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police can now conduct pat-downs and vehicle searches without a warrant in a designated inner Melbourne area for six months. Learn how this affects you.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
22 Draft Recommendations After Bondi Stabbings Inquest
The NSW state coroner is reviewing 22 draft proposals, including permanent police wanding powers and mental health reforms, following the Westfield Bondi Junction mass stabbing. Read the key findings.
Sadiq Khan granted new powers for London's nightlife
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
Four officers face misconduct case over woman's death
Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over handling of domestic abuse case before Harshita Brella was found dead. Read the full investigation.
Trump Expands War on Terror to Venezuela
US military actions in Venezuela signal dangerous new phase in war on terror with reduced oversight. Over 80 killed in strikes as Trump asserts unchecked presidential powers.
Former Vallejo police chief details racist harassment campaign
Shawny Williams, Vallejo's first Black police chief, testifies about racist threats and harassment that forced his resignation. Read the shocking details of police reform resistance.
Police Officer Banned for Pushing Pensioner Over Wall
A Met Police officer has been dismissed without notice after using unreasonable force against a pensioner in south London. PC Dan Loft pushed the OAP over a wall during a confrontation outside a Royal Mail depot.
Meta blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Slovenia law turns Roma areas into security zones
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking EU discrimination concerns. Critics warn it targets an entire minority.
Australia's Liberals Propose Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.
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