12 h. ago Pictured: Woman, 25, who plunged to her death from block of flats

Tia Langdon suffered severe injuries following the fall and died in hospital a day later. An 18 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with her death.

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50 h. ago Homicide investigation launched at Burning Man after man found dead in pool of blood, cops say

The homicide appeared to be a ‘single crime,’ but police still warned participants to remain on alert

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51 h. ago Burning Man festivalgoer found dead in pool of blood as cops launch murder probe

The body of a man was found at the Burning Man festival over Labor Day weekend, prompting a homicide investigation and adding to a long list of tragedies at the event this week

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53 h. ago Shirley Ballas reveals she thought 'she'd be better off dead' and turned to alcohol to cope with depression during the menopause

The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 64, explained that she felt anxious, depressed and desolate.

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56 h. ago Burning Man festivalgoer is found dead in pool of blood as cops launch murder probe

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead in a 'pool of blood' at the iconic Burning Man festival in Nevada over Labor Day weekend.

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3 d. ago Man, 61, arrested in alpine hunt for suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman

Asked whether man, 61, was associated with Freeman, a Victoria Police spokesperson said that line of inquiry would form part of interview by detectivesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 61-year-old man has been arrested and interviewed by detectives investigating the whereabouts of a man accused of killing two police officers.The hunt for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman is in its fifth day with hundreds of police continuing to scour Victoria’s high country wilderness amid strong winds and chilly conditions. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rise of sovereign citizen movement a challenge to Australia’s world

Pseudo-legal conspiracy theories that deny the authority of the state are an increasing issue in firearm disputesAustralia was once the gold standard for gun safety. Experts say it’s losing controlWhy the gun lobby says it’s ‘winning’ – Full Story podcastRead more from our investigation into gun control in AustraliaIn 2024, the suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman told the Victorian supreme court his firearm licence had been taken.“I had my firearms licences cancelled and lost my club membership,” Freeman wrote in a submission. In the hearing, he sought to challenge the cancellation of his driver’s licence. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gun rights influencer responds after Minneapolis shooting suspect praised him in video

YouTuber Brandon Herrera said he was ‘disgusted that my name came out of this demon's mouth’

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5 d. ago Picturesque village named 'most beautiful' with huge claim to fame

The charming English village is a must-visit for anyone looking for a picturesque getaway - and it's easy to see why it's been dubbed the 'most beautiful' in the region

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6 d. ago The disgraceful conspiracy theory sovereign citizens are pushing after two cops were shot dead on rural property in Victoria

Dezi Freeman went on the run after being suspected of fatally shooting two officers at a property in Porepunkah, 300km northeast of Melbourne, on Tuesday.

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6 d. ago Catholic school shooter named as Robin Westman as two children are confirmed as dead

The man behind the mass shooting at a catholic church has been named as Robin Westman, with pictures of the gunman being released as two children have been confirmed as dead

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6 d. ago Minneapolis school shooting updates: two children and shooter killed as 17 people injured – latest

Police say children were aged eight and 10; 14 of the injured are children as police say gunman approached during massMultiple victims in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting and suspect reportedly deadMinneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara provided more details about the shooter, saying:“It appeared he had some black clothing on, cargo type pants.”“I do believe there was one, I guess you would call it a smoke bomb, like not an explosive, but a sort of a firework that would release smoke.”“We believe it is one suspect, a sole shooter. We believe he is deceased. He is in his early 20s, does not have an extensive known criminal history, and we are looking through information left behind to try and determine some type of motive ”“There’s a vehicle that we believe that the suspect used, that is being searched, and we will be conducting other searches related to this inside the parking lot,” he said. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Who is Dezi Freeman, suspected gunman on the run in rural Australia after two officers killed?

The 56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ once told a court he was a disability pensioner and claimed his family had been persecuted by the state

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6 d. ago Gun shots ring out on Victorian high country property in the hunt for alleged sovereign citizen cop killer

Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, 35, have been named as the officers killed by suspected gunman Dezi Freeman.

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6 d. ago Guns shots ring out on Victorian high country property in the hunt for alleged sovereign citizen cop killer

Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, 35, have been named as the officers killed by suspected gunman Dezi Freeman.

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6 d. ago Victoria shooting update: alleged gunman fled with ‘powerful firearms’ and ‘understands bushcraft well’, police say

Police say suspect Dezi Freeman knows Victorian high country bushland ‘better than us’, as tributes paid to two dead officersVictoria police shooting live updatesWho is Dezi Freeman? Porepunkah shooting suspect called police ‘terrorist thugs’ and tried to arrest magistrateWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn adventure-loving local detective planning his retirement and a senior constable on temporary assignment in Victoria’s alpine region have been identified as the victims of a shooting in Porepunkah.Detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson, 59, and senior constable Vadim De Waart, 35, were on Wednesday named by police as the officers allegedly killed by Dezi Freeman on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Dead cops named and pictured after they were gunned down by suspected 'sov cit' killer

Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, 35, have been named as the officers killed by suspected gunman Dezi Freeman.

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7 d. ago Third victim of Isle of Wight helicopter crash pictured for first time

Simon Hewitt, 54, died alongside couple Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski, who were on the helicopter as a birthday gift from family

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7 d. ago Couple killed in Isle of Wight helicopter crash pictured for first time

Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski died in the crash which was a birthday gift from family

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1 week ago University of Tennessee 'gunman on loose' as people told 'run, hide, fight'

A university in Tennessee has been placed on lockdown after reports of gunfire on campus, with fears an armed suspect is on the loose – students are sheltering in classrooms

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