The ruling will be seen by civil rights activists as a blow and by the Republican party as a boost ahead of key midterm elections in November.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody on Sunday night while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, an alleged associate of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested yesterday and charged with escape, assaulting a worker, and theft. A 45-year-old man was also charged with aiding the escape.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, linked to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested after a 48-hour manhunt. A 45-year-old man was charged with aiding his escape.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for 1980s power ballads like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. Her family announced her unexpected passing in a Portuguese hospital due to an unspecified illness, requesting privacy.
Neil, a one-tonne southern elephant seal famous for his viral beachside antics in Tasmania, has returned to the sea. The five-year-old spent weeks lounging on suburban streets, attracting millions of views and visitors before his departure was confirmed by wildlife authorities.
Live updates from the AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans. The Swans took an early lead, with Tom Papley scoring the first goal. Both teams struggled with kicking accuracy in the initial stages, marked by numerous behinds and missed opportunities.
Jana Armstrong, 30, was reported missing from Newtown, Toowoomba, Queensland on Wednesday. Last seen Tuesday afternoon, her car was found Wednesday morning. SES crews are assisting police in the search, with concerns for her welfare.
