A man bursts out of a courtroom, shouting expletives. The judge has just ruled that his brother-in-law will not be going to prison after sexually assaulting his two young daughters. “The justice system is a fucking joke,” he bellows, pacing ahead of his family. Another male relative mutters darkly: “We’ll find him.” The trial at … Read more
Police are calling for information after clothing was found in bushland that may be a crucial clue in determining the final movements of a woman who disappeared more than 30 years ago. Police, after searching the Illawarra escarpment at Figtree, found black pants and a cream button-down blouse with white and orange stitching as part … Read more
Victoria police say Friday’s arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being treated as an act of terrorism. The Victorian police chief commissioner, Shane Patton, made the declaration about Friday’s Ripponlea fire being regarded as a suspected terrorist attack on Monday morning. He said the decision followed advice provided at a meeting … Read more
A mysterious stranger who was spotted on surveillance video with a Hawaii woman who went missing shortly after arriving in Los Angeles has been cleared as a suspect in her disappearance by police, who, after twice questioning the unidentified man, say he did nothing wrong. “For the amount of time they spent together, he pretty … Read more
Police are investigating after a body was found wrapped in plastic and dumped in bushes near Sydney airport. A jogger found the body on Monday morning in the bushes that run alongside Foreshore Road in Botany on Monday morning and reported it to police. Related: CSIRO refutes Coalition case nuclear is cheaper than renewable energy … Read more
Transport for London has confirmed its Christmas and new year timetables, which will mean some disruption for a week and a half. Parts of the Tube and Overground network will be on a reduced service because of planned works, and mainline services from Paddington and Liverpool Street are also affected. However, extra trains have been … Read more
Bewildered and elated prisoners have poured out of Syrian jails, shouting with joy as they emerged from one of the world’s most notorious detention systems and walked to freedom following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government. All across Syria, families wept as they were reunited with children, siblings, spouses and parents who vanished years ago … Read more
Liverpool enjoyed a positive week at the top of the Premier League table despite not being able to kick a ball in anger. The Reds, who saw their lead cut to seven points following Wednesday’s 3-3 draw with Newcastle, were due to kick off the action on Saturday but saw the final Merseyside derby at … Read more
Police have launched a fresh appeal over the murder of a schoolgirl 40 years ago, offering a £50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Lisa Hession, 14, was walking back from a party when she was sexually assaulted and strangled in an alleyway, some 180 metres from her home on Bonnywell Road in Leigh, … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) Coleen Rooney could be crowned the new Queen of the Jungle in tonight’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! final, but her famous husband Wayne won’t be there to greet her in Australia. The TV personality was the headline signing for the latest series of the hit … Read more