Cyclone Hayley Causes Severe Flooding in Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Hayley has unleashed devastating floods across North Queensland, forcing mass evacuations and cutting power to thousands. Read the latest on the emergency response.
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Emails Legally Defined as Property in Australian Court
A Sydney court has overturned an assault conviction, setting a legal precedent that emails and texts constitute personal property. Discover how this landmark ruling modernises Australian law.
Pope criticises Illinois assisted suicide law approval
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
Slayer Rule: Could It Block Nick Reiner's Inheritance?
Following the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, we examine California's 'slayer rule' that prevents killers inheriting from victims. Could it apply to their son, Nick?
Child in life-threatening condition after Brisbane train strike
A child is fighting for life after being hit by a train at Carseldine station. Major rail delays ensued as police investigate the tragic incident days before Christmas.
EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
New law: Killers of ex-officers face whole life orders
The government closes a legal loophole after the murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott. Killers motivated by a victim's past role will now face whole life sentences. Read the full story.
Urgent Bushfire Evacuation Warning for Queensland Island
An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
Teen executes murderer in Taliban public killing
A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.
Giant hail and storms cause chaos in Brisbane
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
Slovenia's Security Law Creates Roma 'Zones'
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking discrimination accusations from human rights groups. Read the full analysis.
Police Domestic Violence Failures Revealed in Queensland
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Scottish Abortion Review Proposes Major Law Changes
A Scottish Government review proposes decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations post-24 weeks with two doctors' approval. Discover the controversial recommendations and reactions.
Teen gets 16 years for murder that sparked law reform
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
Four dead in devastating Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
New UK Law Could Make Employers Protect Staff from Stalkers
Businesses could be legally required to protect employees from stalkers following Gracie Spinks' murder, as campaigners push for 'Suzy's Law' reforms in workplace safety legislation.
Iris Law's stunning bikini birthday beach photos
Daughter of Jude Law showcases her incredible figure in sheer cover-up and skimpy bikini bottoms during sun-drenched birthday celebrations on the beach
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill
Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.
Search for missing Queensland fishermen Kealin Paul and John Francisco
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Awaab's Law: New rights for tenants against mould
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
Queensland supercell storms: Destructive weather warning
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
France votes to define consent in law after landmark case
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
Reform UK: Let Ministers Override International Law
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
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