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Billionaire family jailed for exploiting workers at their luxury Swiss villa
A Swiss court dismissed more serious charges of human trafficking.
switzerland
Prosecutors fight Trump's move to lift gag order blocking him from criticising jurors
They fear the former president may make public statements against those who convicted him, inciting his supporters to "identify jurors and threaten violence against them".
USA
Trump's lawyers bring further delays to classified documents case
Lawyers for Donald Trump made a longshot argument on Friday that the Justice Department prosecutor who charged the former president with hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate was illegally appointed.
Donald Trump
EU nations agree to start membership negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova
The opening of talks sends another strong signal of solidarity with Ukraine on top of the huge financial support provided by the EU.
Russia Ukraine
'We all love you so much': Kate's birthday message to William as new photo released
Prince William is celebrating his 42nd birthday with the release of a jubilant new photo of him with his three children.
Royals
Pet donkey that disappeared five years ago spotted living with herd of elk
When Diesel the donkey ran away on a hike near his home outside Sacramento, California, five years ago, his owners assumed the worst.
USA
Men arrested over alleged strangulation of 12-year-old girl in US
The accused killers face the death penalty under Texas law.
crime
Woman arrested after calling cops on herself while attempting to steal a car
A US woman has been arrested after reportedly calling 911 to report she was stealing a car from a dealership - so she "could do it legally".
theft
Newly-discovered horned dinosaur named after ancient god
The older relative of triceratops stomped around the swamplands of what would become north-western North America.
archaeology
Serial rapist identified as killer of young couple at US campsite in 1996
Nearly three decades after two young women were found with their throats slashed in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, federal authorities announced that they have identified a now-deceased serial rapist from Ohio as the person they believe was responsible for the killings.
USA
Australian dies in Saudi Arabia during Hajj pilgrimage
DFAT confirmed they were providing assistance to the family of an Australian who died in the country.
Saudi Arabia
Illegally brewed liquor kills at least 34 people in India
The state's chief minister has vowed that such crimes 'will be suppressed with an iron fist'.
India news
Origins of mysterious space debris found in US mountains revealed
Residents stumbled upon several pieces in regional North Carolina in late May and early June.
space
Parkour jumpers condemned for damaging ancient Italian city
The London-based group have been slammed for damage caused to an ancient Italian city.
Italy
Climate activists targeted Taylor Swift's jet – but it wasn't there
Two climate activists have been arrested after cutting through a fence at a London airport and spray-painting private jets orange.
climate change
M*A*S*H and Hunger Games star Donald Sutherland dead at 88
Fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland described his father as "one of the most important actors in the history of film".
celebrities
Watchdog reportedly probing second Tory candidate over election betting
A senior Conservative Party lawmaker said if people used inside information to bet, it would be "deeply wrong".
UK Politics
'New weapons': Hezbollah militant group warns Israel against wider war
The group has new weapons and intelligence capabilities that could help it target more critical positions deeper inside Israel in case of an all-out war, it has warned.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Rapper Travis Scott arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing
The Sicko Mode singer was booked under his real name, Jacques Bermon Webster, early on Thursday morning.
crime
Fourth person arrested over Perth brothers' alleged murders in Mexico
9News can today reveal a man has been arrested in connection to the alleged murders of Jake and Callum Robinson.
Perth
The most expensive city for expats in the world
If you've ever dreamed of a life working abroad, these will be the toughest places for international workers to make it big.
World
'Rust' prosecutors intend to paint Baldwin as 'reckless', document shows
Special prosecutors in the upcoming Rust shooting trial intend to portray actor and film producer Alec Baldwin as repeatedly flouting safety protocols on the movie set, according to a new court filing.
World
China accused of 'piracy' after boats rammed, guns stolen in disputed sea
The Philippines military has accused China of piracy after its coastguard carried out a violent interception in the latest South China Sea flashpoint.
south china sea
Senior ISIS officer killed in airstrike in Syria, US says
"His death will disrupt ISIS's ability to resource and conduct terror attacks," US Central Command said.
military
UK prime minister's protection officer arrested over alleged bet
A police constable working as part of the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team has been arrested this week for allegedly making bets related to the timing of the general election.
UK
Pilots warned smoke could penetrate cabin if these planes have a bird strike
At least two major airlines have warned pilots that if a bird hits one of the engines on a Boeing 737 Max, the passenger cabin could become filled with smoke.
aviation
Online retailer Temu reveals reason for naming tweak
The spelling and branding remain the same - but a change debuted during the Super Bowl this year.
business
Hundreds die on religious pilgrimage from intense heat
One list circulating online suggested at least 550 people died as temperatures reached up to 47 degrees.
heat
Australia to help PNG with security and justice with new deal
The agreement came hours after China's Premier left Australia, and a month after reports PNG was considering signing a policing deal with Beijing.
Pacific
Climate protesters arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange
The latest act by Just Stop Oil was quickly condemned by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a "disgraceful act of vandalism".
UK
Putin and Kim vow to aid each other if attacked
Russia and North Korea have signed into a new alliance agreement.
Russia
Mum of baby at centre of 'unexplained death' investigation lost another child
The mother of a baby whose "unexplained" death is at the centre of a police investigation in Auckland lost another baby two years ago due to sudden unexpected death in infancy associated with "unsafe sleep," a coroner found.
courts
World's nuclear powers strengthening arsenals as tensions grow
Nuclear-armed countries are strengthening their arsenals and several have made ready new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapons systems amid rising geopolitical tensions, a new report has found.
nuclear
Mystery monolith returns, four years after saga puzzled the world
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shared images of the construction, which they said was fund near a mountain peak north of the city.
World
'Ice cream packed with bacon': McDonald's scraps AI ordering after glitches
American customers at the fast food giant's drive-throughs reported some hilarious mix-ups when they ordered meals using the emerging technology.
McDonalds
Cause of death for US uni student kicked out of bar revealed
Riley Strain's body was found in a river in Nashville in March this year. He was in the town for a weekend trip.
accidents
Plastic surgeon charged over death of wife who he operated on
A plastic surgeon in the Florida Panhandle was charged after his wife suffered a cardiac arrest and died days after he performed after-hours procedures on her in his clinic last year, authorities said.
crime
'Eyes bloodshot and glassy': Justin Timberlake charged with drink driving
The singer, who has several upcoming shows scheduled, was released from custody overnight.
celebrity
Vladimir Putin makes rare visit to Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Putin, making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years, said the countries would continue to "resolutely oppose" the West.
North Korea
Colorado LGBTQ+ club mass shooter pleads guilty to avoid death penalty
The shooter who killed five people and injured 19 others at a nightclub in Colorado Springs has pleaded guilty to 50 federal hate crime charges.
shootings
'Embarrassing': Commercial plane re-routed to pick up stranded NZ PM
PM Christopher Luxon and a group of prominent business leaders were en route to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
New Zealand
Ian McKellen, 85, in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage
Actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery after he toppled off a London stage on Monday during a fight scene and was hospitalised, a spokesperson said.
celebrities
Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in US
The agent was accosted during President Joe Biden's trip to the city for a Hollywood fundraiser.
crime
Convicted killer of California college student ordered to pay $529k in restitution
A California judge ruled Monday that a man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 must pay more than $529,000 (USD$350,000) to her family for costs they incurred after her death.
World
The world's most competitive economies
New research has ranked the world's most competitive economies for 2024, with results showing smaller, more agile countries have a key edge. Click through to see where Australia ranks.
World
Royals gather for age-old Order of the Garter service
King Charles III and Queen Camilla dressed in their full finery for the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle.
Royal Family
Japan reports record spike in deadly bacterial infection
Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise.
Japan
Stranded passengers face long trip after Virgin flight forced to land
A Virgin Australia flight to Melbourne was forced to hastily turn back after taking off in New Zealand.
World
Pickles the pet pig provokes peculiar police pursuit
An escaped pet piglet "proved to be very fast and strong for an animal of its size".
animals
