Six years after the Eastern Freeway crash killed four Victoria Police officers, the investigation's impact continues to affect the force. The tragedy, caused by a speeding Porsche and a drug-impaired truck driver, led to complex prosecutions and profound grief.
Four Victoria Police officers died in a traffic stop on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway in 2020 when a truck crashed into their vehicles. The incident led to complex investigations and prosecutions of the Porsche driver, Richard Pusey, and the truck driver, Mohinder Singh, as well as the trucking company Connect Logistics and its executives.
At least seven people were killed in two roadside bomb blasts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The first blast targeted a pickup truck carrying passengers, killing five, while a second IED detonated as injured were being transported to the hospital, killing two more. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the attacks and vowed to eliminate terrorism.
Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has been arrested by Gloucestershire police on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. The 43-year-old MP for Tewkesbury had his party whip and membership suspended following the arrest.
A coroner found no failings by police or hospital staff in the treatment of Steven Angus, a veteran who died after being shot by police. The inquest highlighted areas for improvement in treating suicidal veterans with addiction.
Thousands of Knicks fans gathered in downtown New York City for a lively ticker-tape parade to celebrate the team's NBA championship. Fans lit joints, drank alcohol, and climbed on police cruisers along Church Street, with some expressing joy and a sense of history.
A Thai police officer, Theeraphong, was apprehended by two gym trainers after allegedly shooting his wife, Triraya, and her mother, Mantana. Triraya died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Mantana is in stable condition.
Lil Nas X, real name Montero Hill, shared a video update on his mental health, stating he's "doing much better" after a rehab stay and a mental health program for charges stemming from an August arrest. He revealed a bipolar disorder diagnosis and is working on new music.
Four young NSW police officers received bravery awards for their actions during a fatal shooting in Nowra on July 9, 2022. The incident involved Brett Walker, who had stabbed two people before advancing on officers with a knife. A coronial inquest found the officers acted heroically.
Experts criticize One Nation's health policies, ATO call centre workers face a 40% pay gap, and questions linger over a Kenyan woman's death in Sydney. Plus, updates on international relations, sports, and politics.
Police have arrested two more men as part of the ongoing investigation into Dezi Freeman, the shooter who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months. The arrests followed searches across Victoria and New South Wales, with police seeking to identify those who assisted Freeman during his time on the run.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Port Augusta for allegedly assaulting a woman known to him and four police officers. Police also found a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and a machete at the residence. The man is expected to be charged on Tuesday afternoon.
A Queensland police officer rescued a "snarky" Chihuahua named Candice from a house fire in Blackbutt North. The 91-year-old owner lost his home and belongings but was reunited with his "best mate" thanks to Constable Kieren Trannore's actions. No serious injuries were reported, and the fire is not considered suspicious.
A memorial service in Ulverstone honored Constable Keith Smith one year after his death on duty. A laneway will be named after him, and initiatives like the Keith Smith Community Policing Award and a blood donation drive commemorate his service.
A former Louisville police officer, Nathan A. Stotts, was indicted on manslaughter and reckless homicide charges for fatally shooting Martin Nitzken Jr., a naked and unarmed man, on May 30. Police Chief Paul Humphrey stated the officer should have used nonlethal force.
A child is dead and another person injured after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident where the driver allegedly drove toward officers.
A 32-year-old man has been indicted in Nancy, France, for an attempted cryptocurrency theft. The attack, which involved posing as police officers and physical assault, followed a data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio that exposed user information.
Twenty-two police officers have received disciplinary actions, including dismissals and demotions, for their alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt in 2024. The measures were decided by a disciplinary committee under the Prime Minister's Office.
22 police officers have been disciplined, including two dismissals and four demotions, for their involvement in the illegal actions surrounding the 12.3 emergency martial law. The disciplinary actions follow a recommendation from the Police's 'Respect for the Constitution Task Force'.
An Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot by Pakistani police in Chakwal after they mistook her family's car for that of armed robbers. Her father and brother were also injured in the incident, which occurred as the family tried to escape a robbery attempt.
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross apologized to a former law clerk for "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior," including sexual activity in her chambers and lying about it. An investigation confirmed allegations of sex in the courthouse and initial denial of claims. Ross received a private reprimand and agreed to write apology letters to former clerks. Impeachment resolutions have been filed against her.
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi White, 24, who died in police custody in an Alice Springs supermarket, will begin in April next year and run for four weeks. Hundreds of witness statements will be examined.
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi White, 24, who died in police custody in Alice Springs last year, will examine hundreds of witness statements over four weeks starting April 5, 2027. The Director of Public Prosecutions recommended no criminal charges be laid.
A 10-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother injured when a Punjab police officer mistakenly shot at them, believing they were fleeing suspects. The officer has been arrested and remanded in custody.
