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Seven teens arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids
Police say they belong to the same network as the 16-year-old boy who allegedly attacked a church last week.

Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m
The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Arrests at St George's Day event in London
Six people are arrested following the event in central London.

Larry Nassar: Settlement reached with victims over FBI failings
It resolves claims the FBI botched the initial investigation into the former US gymnastics doctor, the Justice Department says.

Hundreds spoken to in dog walker shooting probe
Officers have spoken to more than 800 people as part of the investigation into the killing of Brian Low.

Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.

Post Office inquiry to hear from former in-house lawyer
Susan Crichton was part of the Post Office's legal team until 2013, as the Horizon IT scandal developed.

Stephen Lawrence murder investigation to be reviewed by independent police force
An independent police force will review the case, after Stephen's mother called for it to be reopened.

Top US colleges struggle with widening Gaza protests
Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal
WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

Man jailed for 17 years for brutal murder of partner
John-Paul McLaughlan admitted killing Stacey Warnock at their home in Airdrie in December 2022.

Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape.

High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Minister for Children Karen Chhour
The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act

Two arrested after explosive found at Christchurch house
Residents who live on the street told RNZ police spent about eight hours at the scene.

Day two of Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
The first witness continued his evidence saying he had a confidential agreement to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid.

Showjumper murdered out of 'jealousy', trial hears
Jonathan Creswell denies the murder and rape of 21-year-old Katie Simpson in County Londonderry.

'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants, says minister
The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

Arrests, raids and infighting: India's opposition takes on Modi
The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to unseat the PM.

'Not consulted': Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill 'reason for concern', justice minister says
Drumcliffe, a high-value debt collector specialising in international asset seizure, hired at least two Cook Islands-based lawyers to draft the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023.