Police

The gunman wanted over the shooting of Brian Thompson has been identified. (AP PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

‘Net is tightening’: Suspect identified in insurance CEO's murder

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says police are closing in on the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson.

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Community members will gather in solidarity following Friday's synagogue firebombing in Melbourne. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
Victoria
Melissa Meehan and Samantha Lock

Police probe bullet found outside synagogue hit by arson attack

Police have confirmed they are investigating reports of a bullet found on a footpath near the Adass Israel Synagogue as Jewish community members begin to gather in solidarity in the wake of Friday’s firebombing.

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Brian Thompson, 50, was gunned down outside the Hilton Hotel in New York City.
USA
The Washington Post

CEO’s shooting drives big business to bolster security

The targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is forcing a broad examination of security practices by corporations whose leaders are frequently subject to threats and internet vitriol.

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A man has been charged with the victim’s m urder.
NSW
Molly Magennis

Police pursuit after man allegedly stabbed to death in home invasion

The suspect allegedly refused to be pulled over on a New South Wales highway, sparking a frenzied police chase.

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Police are investigating.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

Man stabbed to death during altercation in Victoria

A 25-year-old man has been arrested.

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Gavin Rolls has been charged with murder after his stepfather’s body was found in a caravan parked at National Storage in Caboolture.
Police
Hayley Taylor

Man charged with stepfather’s murder after body found in caravan

The alleged fatal assault was over a ‘trivial’ matter, police said.

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The hunt for the assassin who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson dead has widened after police revealed they believe he has left New York City.
USA
Rich McKay and Daniel Trotta

MANHUNT WIDENS: Police say gunman who killed insurance CEO left NYC

Police believe the man who shot and killed a UnitedHealth executive has left New York City.

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A man was charged on Friday after a woman died of a heroin overdose in June.
Police
Hayley Taylor

Man charged with manslaughter after woman’s heroin overdose

The young man allegedly failed to save the woman’s life.

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Jonathan Mitchell was fatally stabbed and beaten in his home. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Police
Jack Gramenz

Jonathan went to a festival. He was found dead hours later

A $500,000 reward is on offer for information about the murder of Jonathan Mitchell, found dead in his house after attending a music festival 21 years ago.

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Anthony Albanese has slammed the 'hate' arson attack on a Melbourne Jewish synagogue.
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Australia
Ellen Ransley

Jewish communities on high alert after ‘heinous’ firebombing

Jewish Australians are reeling after one of the country’s biggest synagogues was firebombed.

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Police say at this stage the incidents are not believed to be linked and they are looking for four different offenders.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

‘It’s a little bit disturbing’: Dad of attempted abduction victim speaks out

The man’s son is one of four children in recent weeks to be approached by a man in a white van and asked to get in.

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Two men were shot in a busy main street of Sydney's inner-west during a targeted attack. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Jack Gramenz

Six arrested after daylight shooting near PM's office

Alleged members of an outlaw motorcycle gang are among a group of people arrested over a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip.

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‘Gunman’ storms popular mall on the Gold Coast, attempting to set fire to business
Australia
Caleb Taylor

Major police response after man allegedly storms popular Gold Coast mall

A number of streets were shut down as the incident unfolded.

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A man was arrested after holding up a milkbar with a water pistol.
Victoria
Matt Shrivell

Bandit holds up milk bar with super-soaker water pistol

In a bizarre robbery a man held up a milk bar with a super-soaker water pistol and made his escape on an e-scooter.

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Convicted murderer Chris Dawson has launched a fresh legal bid.
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Australia
Max Corstorphan

Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson launches fresh legal bid

Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson has launched a bid to have a judge’s decision overturned.

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