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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Cuban immigrants, once welcomed as political refugees, now face deportation under Trump's stringent immigration policies. Despite past support from Cuban American voters, many are being expelled, raising concerns about the US's role as a refuge.
England's World Cup team has settled into their Kansas City base, Swope Soccer Village, with robust security measures and exclusive hotel accommodation. Despite initial concerns about openness and a minor kit theft, the team feels secure and welcomed by enthusiastic locals.
A NSW Police culture review confirms whistleblowers' accounts of bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment, with mixed reactions from former officers on the effectiveness of proposed changes.
The victim of a stabbing attack in Belfast is "improving" and may be woken from a coma within 48 hours, according to DUP leader Gavin Robinson. The attack preceded nights of disorder in Northern Ireland, resulting in injured police officers and arrests. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn met with political parties to discuss the fallout.
Two police officers from St. Petersburg are facing criminal charges for ignoring a flight attendant's reports of abuse, which allegedly allowed her ex-partner to flee to Dubai and murder her. The victim had filed multiple complaints since 2024.
Riots in Belfast resulted in 12 police officers injured and 16 arrests. Violence decreased from the previous night, but some rioters attempted to reach a former asylum seeker hotel. Police used water cannons against barricades, burning vehicles, and attacks with stones and Molotov cocktails. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn condemned the acts as "racist thuggery."
Violent anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland led to 16 arrests and 12 police injuries. Officials condemned the unrest as "racist thuggery," with targeted attacks based on skin color and fear among minority ethnic communities.
Five police officers were killed and five injured in an attack by unknown armed individuals in Navacén, Michoacán, Mexico on June 10. The region is known for drug cartel activity and rampant gang violence.
Five US cruise ship passengers were arrested in Nassau, Bahamas, after allegedly assaulting police officers and resisting arrest during an incident at the port. Four officers were injured, one seriously, during a struggle at a police station.
MSG Sports, owned by James Dolan, criticized NYC officials and the NYPD for extensive security measures at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, citing restrictions that hinder fan celebrations and impact local businesses. The measures follow disorder at a Game 3 watch party.
