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‘I needed to’: cop’s defence to tasering elderly woman

A senior constable had a sworn duty to taser a knife-wielding 95-year-old woman in an aged-care home to prevent a violent confrontation, a jury has been told.

Russia says five hurt as Ukrainian drones attack Moscow

Russian officials say at least 34 Ukrainian drones have attacked the capital Moscow while authorities in Ukraine say 145 Russian drones have been launched.

Remembrance Day: nation commemorates ultimate sacrifice

The Opera House sails were illuminated with poppies at dawn as Australians around the nation prepare to pause for a minute's silence on Remembrance Day at 11am.

Trump advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine: report

US president-elect Donald Trump already spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the Washington Post reports.

Wallabies launch Suaalii era with glorious England win

Australia have won a thrilling Test 42-37 against England, Max Jorgensen scoring a last-gasp try while debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was man of the match.

Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

Man in custody after teenager’s body found in bushland

A 32-year-old man who presented himself at a police station has been arrested, police say, after the body of a teenager was found in bushland.

‘Impossible to process’: why Raygun has quit breaking

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.

First conviction for Nazi salute in Victoria leads to bail release on appeal

A far-right extremist will walk free from court on appeal bail after spending less than an hour in custody for performing a Nazi salute in public.

Australia can’t shy away from social media reforms

Tech giants are wary of a social media age limit, saying it shouldn't be up to them to enforce the rules but rather app stores to ensure safety across the board. The parent...

Three people charged over Liam Payne’s death

Prosecutors have charged three people in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death in a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.
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