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Sergei Torop set up the Church of the Last Testament in Siberia's Krasnoyarsk region in 1991. (HANDOUT/BELINDA MERHAB)

CrimePremium'Jesus of Siberia' sect leader jailed for 12 years

Russian authorities have sentenced a Siberian sect leader to 12 years in a prison camp for harming his followers' health and financial affairs.

Staff Writers

A judge is set to deliver his decision in the case taken against Muslim cleric Wissam Haddad. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeReligious speech ruling looms over 'vile' Jew sermons

Two Australian Jewish leaders are set to learn whether an Islamic preacher has defended a lawsuit over his allegedly racist and offensive sermons.

Miklos Bolza and Adelaide Lang

The jury's deliberations continue in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMushroom jury enters first full day of deliberation

A Supreme Court jury is deciding whether mushroom cook Erin Patterson is guilty of murdering three of her lunch guests and trying to kill a fourth person.

Tara Cosoleto

Prosecutors have alleged Sean "Diddy" Combs used violence to control his victims. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumDiddy jury deliberates, raises concerns about one juror

Jurors have started deliberating at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.

Staff Writers

Amy Wensley (left) was found dead in her Serpentine home 11 years ago. Amy's step father Rick Kirk and mother Nancy Kirk outside Dumas House (right).

state politicsPremiumGrieving family hopeful new search will solve cold case

The grieving parents of Perth mother Amy Wensley are hopeful a new search for answers will finally solve the case after meeting with Attorney-General Tony Buti. 

Jessica Page

Greg Josephson was allegedly killed by a 15-year-old boy.

The NightlyNew murder weapon claim as police grill alleged teen killer

The 15-year-old boy accused of murdering millionaire Universal Store founder Greg Josephson could be facing life behind bars.

Ben McClellan

A former primary school teacher has been jailed for historical child sexual abuse. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumPredatory teacher's vile attempt to blame schoolkids

A perverse primary school teacher who sexually abused eight students - including a four year old - claimed the abuse was a figment of their dreams.

Adelaide Lang

A man who alleges a psychologist raped him when he was a teen has denied lying in court. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumPatient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

A former patient has been accused of lying to police and the court about an alleged sexual assault as a teen during a session with his psychologist.

Miklos Bolza

A driver accused of arming himself with a kitchen knife during a terrifying police chase allegedly ploughed into a motorcyclist just hours earlier.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Accused armed with kitchen knife in police chase

A driver accused of arming himself with a kitchen knife during a police chase allegedly ploughed into a motorcyclist just hours earlier, police have revealed. 

Jessica Evensen

Jacqui Purton was killed when a car driven by her on-and-off partner hit her on a rural driveway. (HANDOUT/SHAKIRA ROBERTSON)

CrimePremiumMan who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

Ethan James

Erin Patterson now awaits the jury's verdicts in her triple-murder trial. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumWhat the mushroom jury has to consider before verdict

Twelve jurors will have to consider the prosecution case, defence arguments and a judge's directions before they reach their verdicts in Erin Patterson's trial.

Tara Cosoleto

A 28-year-old man charged with murder was not required to appear in Southport Magistrates Court. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMan accused of murder after another dies in hospital

A man accused of causing head injuries that turned fatal for another man has also been charged with possessing a handgun, ammunition and drugs.

Rex Martinich

Joshua Bishop was allegedly murdered shortly after he went missing. (HANDOUT/SOCIAL MEDIA)

CrimePremiumGrieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

The family of a young man who was allegedly murdered has spoken of their heartbreak and grief, vowing to seek justice.

Allanah Sciberras and Callum Godde

Sean "Diddy" Combs could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of sex trafficking. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumJury prepares to decide fate of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jurors are due to begin deliberating on whether rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs ran a sex trafficking criminal scheme or just indulged in a swingers' lifestyle.

MICHAEL R SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER

Superintendent Rohan Ingles said the vast majority of people called triple-0 for the right reasons, but said there were a “handful” of people who did not.

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REVEALED: The most moronic 000 calls made to WA Police

A woman calling to vent her frustrations about Donald Trump being elected US president, and a man asking for help to change his car tyre were among thousands of silly triple-0 calls made to WA Police.

Jessica Evensen

A gunman attacked firefighters who were responding to a blaze in the US state of Idaho. (AP PHOTO)

World newsPremiumTwo firefighters shot dead by sniper in US mountains

Two US firefighters have been shot dead after being ambushed by a sniper while responding to a brush fire at an Idaho mountain community.

Christopher Weber

A 44-year-old man is due to face court over an early morning police chase in Perth’s north east. 

CrimePremiumMan charged over chaotic Embleton police chase

A 44-year-old man is due to face court over an early morning police chase in Perth’s north east. 

Jessica Evensen

Ex-federal Greens candidate Hannah Thomas has undergone surgery after suffering an eye injury. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumProbe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.

Alex Mitchell, Farid Farid and Sam McKeith

Remains found in a national park are those of teenager Phoebe Bishop. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

CrimeVideoPremiumFamily gather 'in private' to mourn murdered girl bound for WA

A teen allegedly murdered by her housemates will be laid to rest in a funeral service as loved ones remember the ‘free-spirited’ girl.

Savannah Meacham

Cleveland Dodd was subjected to institutional abuse and inhumane treatment, a coroner has heard. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremium'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

An Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in detention was subjected to "barbarous and criminal" neglect, his mother says as an inquest into his death resumes.

Aaron Bunch

The jury has gone out to deliberate its verdicts in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial. (Anita Lester/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumJury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

A Supreme Court jury has finally started its deliberations as mushroom cook Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial enters its 10th week.

Tara Cosoleto

Human remains have been found amid the search for missing Victorian man Joshua Bishop. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumCommunity heartbreak after human remains discovered

A community has been left in shock after human remains were discovered in a quiet suburb, as police continue to investigate the disappearance of Joshua Bishop

Allanah Sciberras

Commissioner Col Blanch and Cassandra McCredden, Constable Knight’s daughter.

CrimePremiumFallen WA cop forever honoured with Kalamunda memorial

A WA police constable killed in 1993 while on duty has been commemorated with a permanent memorial in Kalamunda. 

Dylan Caporn

Midland detectives have charged a man over an alleged road rage incident that left a man with serious injuries to both his legs after being pinned between cars. 

PolicePremiumDriver hits man with car in alleged road rage attack

The driver allegedly drove his car at the victim, pinning him against another vehicle.

Caitlin Vinci