Trent Madders, a 52-year-old Australian Federal Police detective, has been sentenced to four months in jail for perjury. Madders admitted to lying under oath in 2020 about the timely examination of digital evidence in a case involving the Tiffen brothers.
Former NSW Liberal minister David Elliott announced plans for legal action against individuals he claims slandered him, following ICAC testimony regarding alleged political interference by property developer Jean Nassif.
Mental health content is surging on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, offering public education but raising ethical concerns regarding professional boundaries, commercialization, and the potential for misinformation in an unregulated digital space.
In the third week of the Alan Jones trial, Complainant C testified about alleged indecent assault and workplace power dynamics at 2GB, while the defence denied the claims.
A Texas prosecutor defended an off-the-record agreement to withhold sensitive character evidence during Karmelo Anthony's trial for a fatal high school track meet stabbing, as Anthony seeks a retrial.
Miami-Dade influencer and realtor Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson and child abuse after police investigated a kitchen fire and disturbing social media videos involving her two young daughters.
Zomi Frankcom and colleagues were killed in a marked humanitarian convoy by the IDF, which dismissed the attack as a 'mistake' without further investigation.
Former NSW Liberal minister David Elliott told the ICAC that a 'cult' took over the party after religious right branch stacking. Simultaneously, Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney was sacked following his inquiry appearance.
The Albanese government, with Coalition support, has enacted reforms on online gambling advertising and reduced NDIS spending, drawing criticism from Senator David Pocock for neglecting vested interests in gambling and disregarding expert advice on community participation in NDIS reforms.
Michael Tse, an Olympic rower, pushes for heart screenings in athletes after HKU's 10% recall rate for further checks, citing cases like Oscar and James Taylor's early retirements due to heart issues.
Eleni Petinos, former NSW fair trading minister, testified at an ICAC inquiry that she believes she was used by fellow Liberals to try to remove Building Commissioner David Chandler, and her subsequent sacking may have been unfair and motivated by her reluctance to fire Chandler.
The White House is targeting Chinese goods rerouted through third countries like Mexico and Vietnam using AI-driven detection. However, analysts argue this ignores the core issue of China's undervalued yuan, which continues to drive massive global trade imbalances.
The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom condemned Israel's decision not to launch a criminal investigation into her death, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the move an outrage.
A major review by the Royal College of Child and Paediatrics Health links youth vaping to respiratory issues, nicotine dependence, and cigarette smoking, prompting calls for stricter government regulations.
Bitcoin displays severe capitulation signals as a 10-month downturn continues, with VanEck data showing high options put-to-call premium ratios and heavy downside protection spending despite low realized volatility and stabilizing spot prices around $65,000.
A 16-year-old boy was murdered in Bhopal by a group led by 20-year-old Zoheb Khan, who believed a social media hoax claiming human testicles could be sold for crores. The victim's body was found in Lower Lake; police are searching for the removed organs.
Thai authorities have confirmed that 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla died from suffocation. Her body was discovered in a suitcase in Pattaya. Australian national Simon Peter Carman faces murder and kidnapping charges, with police preparing to submit the case to prosecutors.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan reflects on the success of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) following a new Queen Mary University study showing significant improvements in children's lung health and air quality across the capital.
The Pentagon has initiated audits of several prominent American research universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Johns Hopkins, to investigate potential unauthorized technology transfers. The Department of Defense has not disclosed specific details regarding the audits.
A UK-wide salmonella outbreak, linked to imported eggs, has resulted in one death and over 200 illnesses, with 34 hospitalizations; investigations by UKHSA point to eggs from outside the UK.
A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to China Innovation Investment and two executives for publishing 10 defamatory articles in 2019 that falsely accused them of spying for Beijing.
Sonia Bellina, a French TikTok creator with over 259,000 followers, was found dead in a Saint-Gilles vineyard on August 12, 2026. The Nîmes prosecutor’s office is investigating the case as a premeditated murder.
The Supreme Court of India refused to scrap hanging as the method of execution for death sentences, dismissing a petition by advocate Rishi Malhotra. However, the court suggested the Centre could set up an expert panel to examine less painful alternatives if new scientific evidence arises.
The Australian government is suing 3M for $2 billion in Federal Court, alleging the chemical manufacturer intentionally withheld evidence that its firefighting foam contained toxic, persistent PFAS chemicals used by the ADF.
