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Watch: Why Australia's mushroom murderer may now die in prison
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.
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Mushroom murderer fails to overturn convictions in Australian court challenge
Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
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EU force helicopter crash kills four in Bosnia
EUFOR confirms CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in Bosnia, with four Italian nationals confirmed dead.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suspends trading amid a suspected cyberattack now linked to North Korea
Crypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on the cryptocurrency platform while the suspected breach is investigated.
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Breaking: Perth man, 22, charged with allegedly planning terrorist attack
A 22-year-old Perth man has been charged with allegedly preparing for a terrorist attack after being arrested by WA's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
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Houthi forces claim six attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.
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Ex-Sydney childcare worker charged with 200 more abuse offences
A former worker at a childcare centre in Sydney's inner west faces more than 200 child abuse offences, following a four-year investigation.
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Patterson's failed appeal leaves few legal avenues for the mushroom killer
Victoria's highest court has upheld Erin Patterson's convictions for the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Few legal options now remain for the killer.
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Breaking: Mushroom murderer likely to die in jail after failed appeal
Erin Patterson lodged an appeal against her convictions over the deaths of three relatives who died after eating beef Wellingtons that contained death cap mushrooms.
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Erin Patterson appeal live updates: mushroom murderer to learn fate in retrial bid
Court of appeal is set to rule on the two appeals from 10am in the high profile Australian mushroom triple-murder case Erin Patterson to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term A note on the proceedings today The court of appeal is due to make its decision at 10am today. Our reporter, Nino Bucci, will be there and we’ll bring you updates as soon as they happen.
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Police nab masquerades for extorting residents in A’Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extortion and assault against members of the public in Ikot Ekpene Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the state police spokesperson, Timfom John, on Thursday.
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Live: Erin Patterson awaits appeal decision on mushroom murder convictions
Erin Patterson awaits appeal decision on mushroom murder convictions. Three judges from Victoria's Court of Appeal will hand down their judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder convictions and on the prosecution's appeal over her sentence.
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Russell Brand’s wife tells his rape trial he is ‘kind and a wonderful father’
Russell Brand’s wife Laura has told a court her husband is “caring, kind and a wonderful father to our children”. Laura Brand is the daughter of former golfer Bernard Gallacher and sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.
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Court jails FCDA official seven years for defrauding land buyer
Mr Eselebor, who worked in the FCDA’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, allegedly presented the plots as genuine properties despite having no valid title to transfer to the buyer.
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Ten missing manhood cases false; Police vehicle vandalised at Breman
The Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent (C/Supt) Vitus Napen, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Asankragwa. He said Wassa Dunkwa recorded six cases, Asankragwa two cases, Aboi Nkwanta one case and Breman one case.
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Jailhouse rock, the ‘others’ in the dock
A doctor serving Odisha’s tribal heartland was arrested for allegedly supporting the resistance against bauxite mining. Satyasundar Barik speaks to Adivasi and Dalit communities, which allege the police are using the legal process for intimidation
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Police barged into my office to arrest former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, alleges senior advocate P. Wilson in Madras HC
However, State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan denies the allegation and says the police were actually invited into the office but they did not arrest the accused inside the lawyer’s office
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Kenya Makes Final Pitch for Okowa’s ICJ Candidature
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 29 – Kenya has made its final diplomatic appeal to United Nations member states to support Professor Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for a judgeship at the International Court of Justice. Okowa is seeking a position on the world court for the 2027–2036 term, as Kenya pursues greater representation in international judicial institutions.
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Troops neutralise two high-profile ISWAP leaders, others in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists, including two (2) prominent ISWAP Qayids, Abu Musanna and Hassan Abu Huraira in Kerenoa, Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The COAS was represented at the ceremony by the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
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Iraq: Life sentences for 3 French 'Islamic State' suspects
The three were among 47 French "Islamic State" suspects transferred from Syrian detention. So far, ten French nationals have received prison terms after being convicted of belonging to the group.
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UK police refer themselves to watchdog over Markle child abuse allegations letter
The UK's Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog after failing to tell overseas authorities about child abuse image accusations against Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex.
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Mask ban, visa review measures proposed by antisemitism envoy
The nation's envoy for combating antisemitism has outlined a raft of proposals 10 months after 15 people during the Bondi Beach terror attack targeting a Jewish holiday event.
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Mahama promotes 15 Ghana Prisons Service officers to senior ranks
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the promotion of 15 officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, including seven Deputy Directors of Prisons elevated to Directors of Prisons and eight Assistant Directors of Prisons promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons. Eight officers promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons The eight Assistant Directors of Prisons promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons are: Joseph Aggrey-Graham Gandaa Bekanuo Zunuo Aaron Agbenyegah Agbo (Dr. Eng.)
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Awujale succession: DSS invites Fusengbuwa ruling house leaders
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has reportedly invited three leaders of the Fusengbuwa ruling house over the alleged sale of expression-of-interest forms to princes seeking to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. A letter circulating online, purportedly signed by one Yemi Oloto, directed the three ruling house leaders to appear before the State Director of Security at the DSS office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. The letter, which indicated that the meeting was connected with an investigation into the sale of…