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21-year-old truck driver Jashanpreet Singh faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges after horrific California crash kills three

Authorities allege that Jashanpreet Singh, who illegally entered the U.S. in March 2022, was speeding and failed to brake before hitting slow-moving traffic, causing the deadly chain-reaction crash.

Umesh Patel sentenced to home detention for masterminding fake jobs New Zealand visa scam

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said Patel initially ran legitimate businesses but later turned them into fronts for a fraudulent scheme that sold false employment opportunities to visa applicants.

British teen Mohammed Umar Khan jailed for life for murdering schoolmate Harvey Willgoose

Justice Ellenbogen said Khan’s age was not sufficient reason to protect his identity, declaring that “the public will wish to know the identity of those who commit such serious offences.”

29-year-old fake handyman jailed for $250,000 GST refund scam

The man pleaded guilty to obtaining and attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception under the Commonwealth Criminal Code.

Indian jewellery and fashion store Roop Darshan attacked by nine masked robbers in Auckland

Store's director Mahesh Kumar, who migrated from Fiji in 1998 and is originally from Gujarat, India, said the attack had shattered the festive spirit.

Auckland couple avoid jail after years of assaulting children with broom and metal poles

The pair were sentenced to nine months’ home detention by Judge Richard McIlraith after admitting multiple child abuse-related offences.

Fiji’s Deputy PM Kamikamica resigns, PM Rabuka to oversee ministerial duties

The FICAC charges against Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica include perjury and giving false information to a public servant.

Victoria to give students and staff a stronger say in university governance

The government says the reforms will strengthen Victoria’s reputation for quality education while giving staff and students more influence in shaping their universities’ futures.

Melbourne stabbing victim’s family criticises slow government response

CCTV footage shows the accused, 32-year-old Lauren Darul, running up behind Lai and stabbing her in the chest, causing serious internal injuries that required emergency treatment.

India busts cross-border weapon smuggling network linked to Canada and Pakistan

Punjab Police arrested Amarbir Singh, who had recently returned from Canada and was allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers. During the raid, officers recovered six pistols, 11 magazines, and 111 live cartridges.

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Pakistani international student assaulted, allegedly racially abused in attack caught on camera outside Melbourne 7-Eleven

Mr Cheema* said the attackers made racist remarks during the assault, including telling him to “go back to your f*** country.”

Record $540,000 fine over alleged ‘modern slavery’ migrant labour racket in NSW

Investigators reported that some migrant workers were living in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.
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