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An Australia police officer who shocked a 95-year-old woman with a Taser is guilty of manslaughter

Nov. 27, 2024 01:54 AM EST

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian court Wednesday. A jury found Kristian James Samuel White guilty in the trial in Sydney after 20 hours of deliberation. White,...

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Oct. 26, 2024 03:27 AM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — Three men died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday. Australian police, fire and ambulance crews reached the two wreckage sites, located in a semirural bushland area about 55 miles southwest of Sydney,...

'The Mentalist' star Simon Baker admits drinking and driving in Australia

Sep. 11, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

MULLUMBIMBY, Australia (AP) — Australian actor and director Simon Baker, best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the CBS drama series “The Mentalist,” avoided a conviction Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol near his rural home. ...

2 people are rescued from a disabled yacht off the Australian coast

Sep. 03, 2024 02:39 AM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — Two people were rescued unharmed Tuesday after spending a night aboard a disabled yacht in heavy seas off the Australian coast. The 60-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were rescued at 7:30 a.m. from their 19-meter (62-foot) yacht, which was abandoned 300...

Boxer's brother punches rival's trainer in chaotic post-fight melee

Aug. 29, 2024 05:37 AM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — The brother of a boxer who had just won a bout punched the opponent's trainer in the ring in a chaotic post-fight melee at Sydney Arena late Wednesday. Michael Zerafa received a TKO win when opponent Tommy Browne quit due to a biceps injury after the first round of...